The number of available substitute teachers is not meeting the demand for them. The reason is because of COVID-19 protocol, more teachers are out for extended periods of time. Although a teacher…
The Alabama Department of Public Health says a new and more highly transmissible COVID-19 variant has been identified in three Alabama residents. Two are from Montgomery County and one is from Jefferson County. ADPH says two are children under 19…
On Wednesday January 27, the Troy Police Department arrested Reco Dynell Harris, 19, of Troy. He is charged with Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Dwelling. The arrest was made in connection with a shooting that occurred on Saturday, January…
The head of the Republican National Committee is declining to encourage former President Donald Trump to run for the White House in 2024. RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel told The Associated Press today that the party would stay "neutral" in its…
Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to update their devices to fix security flaws that might have been "actively exploited" by hackers. Apple made the software upgrades available Tuesday, adding a rare note suggesting it was a serious threat.…
Florida-based Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders says it will be expanding into Alabama with plans to open four restaurants in Montgomery County. In a news release, the company says that franchise operators Scott Pratt and Doug Harris will open the…
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation after a woman died from her injuries suffered in a shooting. On Tuesday, January 26, around 2:19 pm, Montgomery police and medics responded to a call of a person shot. The shooting occurred…
Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the Alabama Family Central website, a free, comprehensive, easy-to-use website with mobile access that offers parents and caregivers, families, and teachers a one-stop connection to programs and services in Alabama. Programs, tools and information on child care, education, family services…
FULTONDALE, Ala. (AP) — A terrifying nighttime tornado that blasted through suburban Birmingham, trapping families in the remnants of shattered homes and killing a teenager sheltering in his basement, left a trail of destruction Tuesday that stunned even longtime…
On Tuesday, January 26, around 11:30am, the Macon County Sheriff’s Office assisted by Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force (Region D) and the US Marshals made a significant arrest. Macon County Depuites arrested Candie Harris and charged her with multiple drug…
On Monday, Jan. 26, the Montgomery Public School board held a press conference announcing all school will go to virtual learning beginning Feb. 1. Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore announced that…
North Carolina-based department store chain Belk says it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In our area, the company has stores in Montgomery, Prattville, Selma and Auburn. The Charlotte Observer reports that private equity firm Sycamore Partners made the announcement…
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that occurred at Arbor Station apartments. Police say that on Tuesday, January 26 around 2:19 pm officers responded to a call of a person shot. The shooting occurred in the 2400 block of Meadowridge…
A historic hotel in Selma is finally reopening its doors. The St. James Hotel located at 1200 Water Avenue in Selma had been closed for renovations since 2018. The hotel is the only full…
The Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees today voted to rename the university’s historic Bibb Graves Hall during its quarterly meeting. The 90-year-old structure and campus administration building will now be known as Angle Hall (pronounced “Angel”) in honor of…
A bill being considered in the Mississippi Legislature would allow for home delivery of beer, wine and hard liquor. Deliveries could only be made to people 21 or older, and in parts of the state where alcohol sales are legal.…
The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced that it is holding vaccine clinics in several counties across our viewing area. The clinics will be in Macon County, Lee County, Bullock County, Elmore County, Autuga County, Lowdnes County, Tallapoosa County…
It's been one year since NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a tragic helicopter crash. A day that shocked not just the sports world but the entire world in general. On January 26,…
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association report more than 200,000 children tested positive for COVID-19 the second week of January. That's the largest weekly increase yet. So far,…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Officials say a tornado left significant storm damage just north of Birmingham, leaving the area with crumpled buildings and downed trees. The National Weather Service in Birmingham says officials are evaluating the damage to determine…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Marion High School student is dead -- after an apparent family feud in Marion -- escalates into a shootout. Marion High senior Kendrell Foster…
While millions of fans of legendary TV interviewer Larry King are saddened to hear of his death this weekend, there is a special connection to King for one member of the…
Crimestoppers is raising a reward for information in a Murder investigation in hopes that someone comes forwards. They are raising their reward from $1,000 to $5,000. This brings the total reward amount to $15,000 with the Governor's Office and City…
February is Black history month. The Montgomery City-County Public Library is holding its annual Voices in Black History Speech Competition. The competition is for 3rd through 12th grade students to memorize…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A pair of suspected thieves are behind bars in Dallas County. They're accused of breaking into a Dollar General store -- and stealing hundreds of dollars in merchandise. Forty…
