River Region Prepares for Hurricane Zeta
Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Zeta. Officials are not taking the storm lightly and want to have all emergency personnel in place before…
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Troy University Cancelling Classes Due to Hurricane Zeta Safety Concerns
Troy University has announced that all in-person evening classes and activities will be canceled at 5pm Wednesday. The school will remain open until 5pm. The university says this change is for the safety of students, faculty, and staff due to…
Governor Ivey Announces Funding for Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Centers
Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday, along with Commissioner Lynn Beshear of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, the awardees of funding for crisis centers to serve individuals…
Harvard Poll: 63% of Young People 'Definitely' Voting in 2020 Election Compared to 46% in 2016 Election
This election, polls show young people are more motivated than ever to vote. According to U.S. Census data, only 46% of young people (18 to 29-year-olds) voted in the last presidential election, far lower than any other age group. But…
MPD: Juvenile Injured in Shooting Tuesday
Montgomery Police say a juvenile has life-threatening injuries after a shooting Tuesday afternoon. Police responded to the 2200 block of Semmes Drive around 4:20 Tuesday afternoon in response to a reported shooting. Police say the…
Will President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Impact the Election?
The nomination, appointment, and confirmation of Amy Cohen Barrett was seen as a political power grab to some people. Democrats are against the appointment to the Supreme Court, because it happened so…
Autauga County BOE Names New Superintendent
The Autauga County School Board has selected a new superintendent. School board member Mark Hindman confirmed to Alabama News Network that Timothy Tidmore will be taking over after Spence Agee leaves at the end of the year. Tidmore comes from…
Gov. Kay Ivey Issues State of Emergency for Zeta
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency ahead of Zeta, which may again become a hurricane before it makes landfall on the Gulf coast. “Ahead of Tropical Storm…
USDA Grant Awarded for Road Repair Project in Perry Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Perry County officials announce a $840,000 dollar USDA grant -- to complete a long awaited road repair project in Uniontown. County Road 65 has been on a list of…
Health Officials Give Recommendations for Safe Halloween
With Halloween just a few days away and the pandemic still among us, most parents are wondering "is it safe for my child to trick-or-treat?" Though several annual events like, pumpkin patches,…
Montgomery and Religious Leaders Encourage Voters to Turn Over Ballots
On Tuesday, Oct. 27, several Montgomery and religious leaders met at the state's capitol to encourage voters to vote for Amendment 382. If the referendum is passed, it would increase Montgomery's millage…
COVID-19 Hospitalizations in Alabama Over 1,000 for First Time Since August
More people are hospitalized for treatment of COVID-19 in Alabama than any time since August as the coronavirus pandemic worsens across the state. Statistics from the Alabama Department of Public Health showed that 1,001 people were hospitalized with the illness…
Victim Identified in Fatal Ann Street Accident with Pedestrian
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating an October 23 motor vehicle crash that resulted in one pedestrian fatality. On Friday, October 23, around 5:35 a.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the area of Ann Street near I-85 in reference…
Thousands Vote Absentee in Dallas Co. Amid COVID-19
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Election day is just about a week away -- but thousands of people in Dallas County -- have already cast their votes. "I came up here to vote because…
Millbrook Police Search for Suspects in Walmart Felony Theft Investigation
**UPDATE** Police have identified the two suspects in a felony theft investigation. The suspects are identified as Michael McCarthy Sr. and Amanda Bowman, both of Prattville. Investigators say tips came rolling in minutes after photos were released of the suspects.…
Tallassee City Schools Facebook Page Hacked, Hacker Makes Inappropriate Posts
The Tallassee City School Facebook page was hacked Monday night. Superintendent Dr. Brock Nolin says a former employee had access to the page and locked out other page administrator before making inappropriate posts. Dr. Nolin says they are working with IT…
Millbrook Police Searching for Felony Theft Suspects
The Millbrook Police Department is investigating a theft at a local Walmart. They are searching for the identify of two women wanted for felony theft. According to police reports, two unidentified women entered the Walmart in Millbrook and stole…
Alabama Judge Apologizes for Calling Governor Ivey "MeMaw" in Court Order
A Mobile County judge has apologized for calling the state's female governor "MeMaw" in a court order he issued earlier this year to cancel a hearing due to Alabama's stay-at-home order. Acoording to reports, Mobile County Circuit Court Judge James…
U.S. Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court
Amy Coney Barrett is headed to to the Supreme Court. The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee, with Republicans overpowering Democratic opposition a week before Election Day. Barrett will be the third Supreme Court justice nominated by Trump. At…
Local Youth Organization Raises $20,000 in Golf Tournament
That's My Child (TMC) hosted its first-ever charity golf tournament on Monday, Oct. 26. The inaugural tournament saw over 60 participants swinging in the tournament. The money raised is used to help…
UPDATE: Police Still Searching for Two Missing Indiana Girls Last Seen in Elmore County
Law Enforcement Agencies in the river region and tri-county area are searching 12 year old Savannah Mills and her sister 10 year old Racheal. The girls' biological father alerted police that the…
Tuskegee University President Takes Second Medical Leave
Tuskegee University says its president will take a second medical leave of absence starting this month. The university says Lily D. McNair will be on a six-month medical…
Free Flu Shots Provided This Week
Eastdale Mall and the Alabama Department of Public Health are teaming up for a drive-up flu vaccination clinic this Thursday. It'll take place from 9 am to 4:30 pm in the mall parking lot. You can also get your flu…
MPS Releases Weekly COVID-19 Numbers
Montgomery Public Schools is now releasing data showing the number of new positive COVID-19 cases in each school. The total number for each school include both employees and students who notified MPS that they tested positive for the virus. The…
MPD Investigating Deadly Shooting Sunday Night
Montgomery Police have opened a homicide investigation after 61-year-old Sandra Smith was shot and killed Sunday night. Police say the shooting happened around 10:30 Sunday night near South Court Street and Huntley Drive. Smith was taken to the hospital with…
