One Teen Killed, Two Teens Charged in Selma Shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma teen is dead -- and two others are behind bars on murder charges -- following a weekend shooting in Selma. Seventeen year old Amari Bonner was shot…
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Senators Propose Bill to Help Allocate Funds for Black Historical Sites
Senators Clyde Chambliss and Bobby Singleton are sponsoring a bill that will take funds from the statewide property tax that is tied to the confederacy, to help preserve and promote black history. Alabama…
Summer Program Brings Over 200 Jobs For Montgomery Youth
Mayor Reed invites Montgomery teenagers and young adults to apply for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program The program will provide job opportunities to approximately 200 youth and young adults in Montgomery…
Alabama Senate Expected to Debate Casino, Lottery Bill Tuesday
State senators on Tuesday are expected to debate lottery and casino legislation. Sen. Jim McClendon (R-Springville) said he expects to bring up a bill for debate that would establish a state lottery as well as allow multiple casino sites. McClendon…
Reward Increased in 2017 Murder Case of Ladarious Lymon and Javon Banks in Butler County
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has announced that reward money is being doubled to $10,000 in an attempt to solve the murders of Ladarious Devante Lymon and Javon Cortez Banks in Butler County. CrimeStoppers is now offering $5,000 on top of the…
Governor Ivey Signs Alcohol Delivery Bill into Law
Starting October 1, 2021, people in Alabama will be able to have beer, wine, and liquor delivered to their homes. The Governor's Office confirmed to Alabama News Network that Governor Kay Ivey signed the alcohol delivery bill into law on…
Alabama Democratic Party Wants Investigation into Sec. of State John Merrill
The head of the Alabama Democratic Party says he wants an investigation into Republican Secretary of State John Merrill. Merrill announced last week that he would not be seeking political…
Update: Attempted Murder Suspects in Dallas County Turn Themselves In
UPDATE: The Dallas County Sheriff's Office says JohnDakita Hall and Jameria Jones are now both in custody. Central Alabama CrimeStoppers had put out an urgent message earlier today that they were being sought. CrimeStoppers got an anonymous tip at approximately…
Selma Teenager Shot and Killed in Apparent Shootout
A Selma teenager was killed in an apparent shootout over the weekend. Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford said a 17-year-old was shot and killed in the 800 block of First Avenue Saturday afternoon. The victim has been identified as Amari…
Dallas County Deputies Searching for Two Women They Say Are Armed and Dangerous
UPDATE: The Dallas County Sheriff's Office and CrimeStoppers say the women have turned themselves in, shortly after leaving a credit union in Selma this afternoon. ORIGINAL STORY: The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is searching for two women wanted on several…
Spring Game is Last for UAB at Birmingham's Legion Field
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has played its last game at Birmingham’s legendary Legion Field, leaving the stadium known as the “Football Capital of the South” with few tenants. That history was on a lot of minds at the…
Virus Recovery Funds to Promote Tourism on Alabama Coast
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (AP) — Beach season is heating up, and Alabama's coast is getting federal money to help recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration says it's providing the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors…
Alabama senators want Confederate tax to fund Black history
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Two Alabama state senators say they want to divert part of a statewide property tax tied to the Confederacy to preserve and promote Black history. Alabama imposed the tax to fund pensions for Confederate soldiers and…
Honda Recalls More than 628,000 Vehicles to Replace Fuel Pumps
Honda is recalling more than 628,000 vehicles in the U.S. to replace fuel pumps that can fail, causing the engines to stall. The recall covers much of the Honda and Acura model lineup from the 2018 to 2020 model years…
Homeowners, Group Seek Action on Alabama Power's Solar Fee
Homeowners and an environmental group are asking federal regulators to step in over Alabama Power’s fees on home solar panels, fees that environmental groups argue purposely discourages the use of solar in the sun-rich state. The petition filed with the…
17th Annual Autism Crawfish Boil Held at Riverwalk Stadium
Easterseals Central Alabama and the all-volunteer Mudbug Ball Committee hosted the 17th Annual Autism Crawfish Boil at Riverwalk Stadium in downtown Montgomery today. This event helps kick off Autism Awareness Month.…
Pedestrian Hit, Killed by RV on Interstate 65 South of Clanton
Alabama state troopers say a pedestrian has died after being hit by an RV on Interstate 65 in Chilton County. Investigators say 31-year-old Zachary Rutherford of Danville was hit by an RV driven by 41-year-old Huimin Harrison of Madison, Wisconsin.…
Arrest Made in Attempted Murder Case in Millbrook
Millbrook police say they have made an arrest in an attempted murder case. They say they have arrested 17-year-old Wilik Jamal Milner of Montgomery, charging him with attempted…
Hyundai Prepares to Unveil Montgomery-Built Santa Cruz
Hyundai has released the first teaser photos of its new Santa Cruz, which it is calling a sport adventure vehicle. The company says the 2022 Santa Cruz will break new ground within the SUV, truck and crossover segments by…
Farmers Get Training Course on Produce Safety
Area farmers had the chance to get free training to help them grow and process produce safely. A course was offered at Harvest Tyme Ministries in Fort Deposit. Organizer Janet Johnson is a…
Prattville Local Business Owners Can Now Decide To Require Masks or Not
The state of Alabama is officially no longer under a statewide mask mandate. Although some cities like Montgomery and Birmingham have their own mandate, most areas are following Governor Kay Ivey's plan for…
Confederate Artifact Stolen from Selma Cemetery Recovered in New Orleans
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The historic Confederate monument stolen from a Selma cemetery has been recovered more than 300 miles away in New Orleans. Thirty-two year old Stanley Warnick and 24 year old…
Montgomery Zoo Delays Zoo Weekend Festivities Saturday Due to Storms
The Montgomery Zoo said Friday that due to storms impacting the River Region, Zoo Weekend festivities planned for April 10 will be delayed until 12PM. The Montgomery Zoo will open for its regular operating hours at 9AM though. All Zoo…
New COVID-19 Alabama School Dashboard Released
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of April 9. The latest report shows a slight increase from last week, although several systems did not report due to spring break. ADPH…
Two Arrested, One Wanted after Jefferson Davis Chair Recovered in New Orleans
Two people have been arrested and one is still wanted after the historic Jefferson Davis Chair was recovered…
