Wetumpka New Year's Eve Events Canceled Because of Rain and Storm Threat
City leaders in Wetumpka have decided to cancel all of the New Year's Eve events that had been planned for…
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Dawn Wells, "Gilligan's Island" Star, Dies of COVID-19 Issues
Dawn Wells, who played the wholesome Mary Ann on the 1960s TV sitcom “Gilligan’s Island," has died. Her publicist says Wells died this morning in Los Angeles of causes related to COVID-19.…
4-Year-Old Wetumpka Child Ejected from Car During Crash Dies
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday, December 29 around 7:15 pm. ALEA says a 4-year-old child from Wetumpka died in the crash. Authorities say the 1998 Ford Explorer the child was a…
WANTED: Montgomery Police Need Help Locating November Murder Suspect
Montgomery police are searching for Montgomery Murder suspect, Pierre Woods. Police say 27-year-old Woods is the suspect in the shooting death of Joshua Thompson. On Thursday, November 5, police located Thompson at the river bridge at Highway 31 and Birmingham…
Principal Joe Clark, Who Inspired Movie 'Lean on Me', Dies at 82
Joe Louis Clark, the baseball bat and bullhorn-wielding principal whose unwavering commitment to his students and uncompromising disciplinary methods inspired the 1989 film "Lean on Me," died at his Florida home on Tuesday after a long battle with an unspecified…
UPDATE: Future of Judson College Remains Uncertain
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Judson College in Marion has reached it's year end fund raising goal. However, the long-term future of the private Baptist College remains uncertain. "We have now surpassed our first…
Montgomery Police Warn Against Celebratory Gunfire on New Year's Eve
The Montgomery Police Department is ramping up neighborhood blue light patrols, employing a high-tech command center and targeting gunfire “hot spots” to prevent celebratory gunfire and ensure the safety and wellbeing of Montgomery residents on New Year’s Eve. The Montgomery…
Foundation Pays off Mortgage for Fallen Montgomery Paramedic's Family
David Mimm served as a paramedic in Montgomery for thirty years. He lost his life earlier this year while answering a call. Mimm leaves behind a wife and three children who now have a…
Montgomery Man Shot in December 19 Shooting Dies from Injuries
Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation after a shooting victim died from his injuries. William Elmore III, 65, of Montgomery shot on Saturday, December 19 died on Tuesday, December 29. Due to Elmore dying as a result of the…
Troy Police Searching for Suspect in Z-tech Gas Station Armed Robbery
Troy police are investigating an Armed Robbery that occurred early Tuesday, December 29. Police responded to a call of the robbery at the Z-tech gas station on US 231 and Sanders Road. The robbery happened around 3 am. The store…
ADPH Launches New Vaccine Distribution Dashboard
The Alabama Department of Public Health has launched a new COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard. The dashboard will make it easier for the public to navigate vaccine information. The number of vaccines shipped to Alabama and have been distributed are on…
Senate Republicans Block Push for Immediate Vote on $2,000 Stimulus Checks
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote. The GOP leader said the Senate would "begin a process" to address the issue.…
Broadband Internet Access for Alabama Students to Continue into 2021
Gov. Kay Ivey is extending the Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students program into 2021 thanks to a provision in the latest COVID-19 relief package passed by Congress last week and signed by President Trump on Sunday. Ivey’s goal is to…
Gov. Ivey Awards $1.63 Million to Help Fight Against Illegal Drugs in Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded more than $1.63 million to continue the fight against illegal drugs, illegally obtained prescribed drugs and drug-related crime in Alabama. Ivey awarded $204,306 each to seven regional drug task forces. Another $204,306 was awarded to…
Montgomery Firefighters Battle Two Fires
The Montgomery Fire Department spent Monday battling two fires. The first happened at about 6:59 a.m. Firefighters arrived to the 3400 block of Harris Street to find a single story home with heavy smoke and flames visible from the front…
Pandemic Causing People to Have Different New Year's Resolutions
Remember those early-quarantine resolutions? Those of us lucky enough to have down time imagined tackling big projects and learning new skills. Often those things didn't get done because, well, 2020. Experts say that's to be expected. When life is difficult,…
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Is Short of Fundraising Goal
The Salvation Army of Montgomery says it will extend the Red Kettle Campaign through the end of the year because it is short of its fundraising goal. The campaign usually ends on Christmas…
Former Marine Joins Troy Football After Serving 7 Years
From the Marine Corps to being a part of Troy football's highest-rated signing class in program history, Kyran Griffin-Isom turned his dreams into reality. The former U.S. Marine spent seven years serving in…
Couple Charged with Murder after Strip Club Parking Lot Shootout
LAGRANGE, Ga. (AP) - An Alexander City couple are charged with murder after a parking lot shootout at a Georgia strip club that left the man's brother dead and others injured. Police say that guards were forcing 53-year-old Johnny Perkins…
House Votes to Increase COVID-19 Relief Checks from $600 to $2,000
The House has voted to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting President Donald Trump's demand for bigger payments and sending the bill to the GOP-controlled Senate, where the outcome is uncertain. Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional…
VA Home Residents Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine Tuesday
Residents at Alabama's four state veterans homes will receive COVID-19 vaccinations starting Tuesday. Alabama's vaccine plan has prioritized frontline medical workers and residents and employees of long-term care facilities for the first doses. The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs said…
Consumer Alert: Blades Can Fly Off Over 190,000 Ceiling Fans Sold at Home Depot
More than 190,000 ceiling fans sold at Home Depot are being recalled after reports that the blades fell off while spinning, hitting people and causing property damage. The Hampton Bay Mara indoor and outdoor ceiling fans were sold this year…
CVS Starts Administering COVID-19 Vaccines in Long-term Care Facilities in Alabama
CVS Health started administering vaccines in long-term care facilities in Alabama on Monday, December 28. CVS will administer the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine in facilities across 12 states this week, and the company expects to vaccinate up to…
Car Stolen from Columbus, Ga. Wrecked in Montgomery Creek, Driver Not Located
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a single-vehicle crash. The crash reported on Monday, December 28 happened on I-85 south, one mile east of Montgomery. State Troopers say a 2014 Dodge Avenger left the highway and flipped multiple times…
