Several units of the Virginia Downs Apartments on Virginia Loop Road were destroyed in a fire this afternoon. Montgomery firefighters say at approximately 3:50 p.m., they responded to the fire. There were eight fire units on the scene of…
Update: Tuskegee Police say a 15-year-old girl is back home safely Tuesday morning. This is according to a Facebook post from Tuskegee Police Department, saying Lisa Williams had returned home. Another Facebook post from Tuskegee Police said her mother is…
From the West Alabama News Network-- A group of churches in Selma and Dallas County are hosting a month-long series of prayer meetings -- to pray for the community -- and the country. Churches…
Montgomery police have upgraded Attempted Murder charges to Capital Murder after the victim in an early Saturday morning shooting died. On Monday, September 7, Kobe Reed, 18, of Montgomery died from her injuries suffered in the Saturday, September 5 shooting.…
Prince Harry has repaid 2.4 million pounds ($3.2 million) in British taxpayers' money that was used to renovate the home in Windsor intended for him and his wife Meghan before they gave up royal duties. A spokesman says Harry has…
On Sunday, September 6, Montgomery police made an arrest in a shooting that occurred on Saturday, September 5, around 3:30 am. Julian Zagaglia, 18, identified as the suspect, faces Attempted Murder charges.…
It's a crucial time for 2020 census workers who are going door-to-door to assist people who have not yet responded. The deadline to be counted is just over three weeks away, a month…
On Monday, September 7, a group of around 70 conservative supporters gathered at the State Capitol for a rally against government mandates. The group Alabama Liberty Action says they want Alabama to…
Auburn University is setting aside space on campus to recognize its historically Black fraternities and sororities. Plans are moving ahead for a plaza to recognize social groups that are part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, which is composed of nine…
The Greek Orthodox Church in Montgomery had their 72nd Annual Labor Day Greek barbecue sale Monday. Due to COVID-19 their famous camp stew and pastries weren’t a part of the…
Happening this Labor Day weekend: The 2020 fall fishing tournament for the Sports Association Black Bass Anglers (SABBA) was held Saturday morning on Lake Logan Martin in Pell City. SABBA Has been around for 30…
On Saturday September 5th, at about 8:30 pm, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3200 block of Harrison Road in reference to a subject shot. Upon arrival, contact was made with a man who sustained a non-life threatening…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBMA) — A new executive order will go into effect at 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8 permitting Tuscaloosa bars and restaurants to begin reopening with limited capacity. Mayor Walt Maddox issued an executive order to shut such establishments…
NEW YORK (AP) - Research is increasingly pointing to a retreat of working mothers from the U.S. labor force, as the pandemic leaves parents with few child care options and the added burden of navigating distance learning. The trend threatens…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma members of a national cycling club are hosting a cycling event Saturday -- to benefit homeless people in the Selma community. Sixty-four year old David Johnson…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - State securities officials say cybercrime including email attacks are on the rise during the pandemic. A statement from the Alabama Securities Commission said social engineering attacks have been increasing with more people working at home and…
The Troy Police Department has arrested Roderick Talferio Roberson Jr., 24, of Troy on one count of Capital Murder in connection with the shooting that occurred at the Pike County Cattleman’s Complex in the early morning hours of August 15th.…
Labor Day weekend is upon us, and the Alabama Department of Public Health is concerned about another spike in COVID cases. Dr. Karen Landers with the Alabama Department of Public Health…
Montgomery Fire/Rescue spent part of the afternoon battling a structure fire on Highland Avenue. Firefighters responded to the 1500 block just before 3:30PM on a three-alarm fire. District…
Governor Ivey has announced the special election dates for Alabama Senate District 26. The seat held by David Burkette is open after the Senator resigned earlier in the week. He…
On Thursday, September 3, State Representative Will Dismukes donated a check to the Elmore County Board of Education. The check presented was for $30,000. Dismukes presented the $30,000 check to Superintendent Richard Dennis to go towards instruments for the Art…
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue responded to a call of flames at the Alabama State House Friday. Reports said smoke was spotted on the third floor in the corridor. An investigation showed the…
The Auburn Student Center will soon have a new name. The Auburn Board of Trustees unanimously voted to name the center after Harold Melton. Melton is the current chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court and the first African-American elected…
Crimestoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the murder of 26-year-old Donta Jaqun Rogers. On January 16, an unknown subject(s) went to 617 Putnam Street in Elba where Rogers shot and killed. Police have…
A two-vehicle crash at 1:53 p.m. Thursday, September 3, has claimed the life of a Millbrook man. Edwin R. Wood, 71, was killed when the 1995 GMC C1500 truck he was driving was struck by a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. Wood was…
