World War II Vet Beats COVID-19, Marks 104th Birthday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A World War II veteran has recovered from COVID-19 in time to mark his 104th birthday. A relative says Alabama native, Major Wooten of Madison is physically drained and a…
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Man Dies in Downtown, Montgomery; Investigation Underway
Montgomery Police are investigating after a man died Thursday in Downtown, Montgomery. According to MPD, police and fire medics responded to a call of a person down in 100 block of South Perry Street. When they arrived, they pronounced an…
COVID-19 Pandemic Responsible for Hundreds of New Jobs in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of new jobs are on the way to the Selma-Dallas County area -- and its all due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Three-ply disposable face masks will soon be…
Update on Revitalization in Cloverdale Community
New businesses have been popping up in the Cloverdale community in Montgomery recently despite the pandemic bringing hope for more revitalization to the area. The Cloverdale Community has seen several businesses established in the…
Gov. Kay Ivey Reiterates Return to In-Person Classes
On Tuesday Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statement, urging school systems to return to in-person classes. View Alabama's COVID-19 School Dashboard. On Monday, the state set a record of COVID-19 hospitalizations,…
One Dead in 18 Wheeler Accident in Troy
Troy Police Department is investigating an early morning accident that left one person dead. Police say the single vehicle accident happened on U.S. 231 at the U.S. 29 overpass. The driver of the 18 wheeler has died, but authorities are…
Eclectic Man Charged with Raping Two People
Eclectic Police have arrested a man on multiple rape charges. Authorities say that 43-year-old James Strickland raped a woman and a juvenile girl. He is currently being held at the Elmore County Jail. Stay with Alabama News Network for updates…
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Suspect Indicted for The Murder of Former Lee High School Student
Antonio Stovall has been indicted for the 2018 Murder of Lee High School student Shaquille Johnson, 20, of Montgomery. The offense originally occurred on February 4, 2018, at about 8:36 a.m., in the 1800 block of Winona Avenue, after MPD…
MPD Charges Suspect in May 19th Homicide
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect with the death of Tiffany Young, 34, of Montgomery. On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at about 9:40 a.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the area of Seibles Road and Narrow Lane…
Opelika Man Arrested and Charged with Drug Trafficking Monday Night
An Opelika man has been arrested on multiple drug charges. Lee County Sheriff’s Investigators conducted a search warrant in the 8000 block of Lee Rd.390 in the Beulah area of Lee County. Monday, December 1st, Deangelo Labrone Willis, 45 was arrested…
Police: 2 People Found Shot to Death in Midfield, Alabama
MIDFIELD, Ala. (AP) - Police say two people were found shot to death in Midfield. Al.com reports that the bodies were found blocks away from each other Wednesday night. Police Chief Jesse Bell says the two shootings are believed to…
Alabama Sets Daily Case Record; 1 of 3 in ICU have COVID-19
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama has hit a new high for the number of coronavirus cases reported in a single day and the number of patients hospitalized with the disease. Alabama's state health officer, Dr. Scott Harris, said Wednesday the…
Finance Director: Alabama to Use Nearly all of Virus Relief
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The state finance director, Kelly Butler says Alabama will spend nearly all of its $1.8 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds by the end-of-year deadline. State records show that about $818 million of the state's $1.8…
Wanted Burglary Suspect Caught on Camera in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office needs your help -- to catch a thief. Investigators are looking for the man -- who broke into Richard's Cougar Oil on the 2600…
MPS Parents and Officials React to Gov. Ivey's Statement
On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey released a statement urging educational officials to return to in-person learning as soon as possible. As COVID-19 hospitalizations reached a record high this week, several…
Autauga County Authorities Searching for 63-Year-Old Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting 12 and 13-Year-Olds
The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Charles Sam McDonald. McDonald wanted for Sodomy and Sexual Abuse may be driving a Silver 2016 Jeep Compass 4x2 SPO, Alabama Tag 4AD6963. McDonald is…
Selma Water Works Office Will Be Closed Monday
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma Water Works office will be closed Monday, December 7th. Office manager Lachune Simpson says the building is having some electrical work done that day -- and the entire office will be without power.…
Montgomery DA's Office Introducing Initiative to Lower Homicides & Counsel Youth
Several Montgomery agencies are coming together to lower the homicide rate in Montgomery and help at-risk youth. So far, Montgomery has recorded 59 homicides this year, a number much higher than past years. The…
Nearly 50% of Alabama's Cares Act Money Has Yet to be Distributed
$818 Million Dollars in CARES Act money is still waiting to be distributed in Alabama. In May, the state Legislature allocated the $1.8 billion dollars that Alabama received as part of…
City of Prattville Cancels Annual Christmas Parade
The City of Prattville has announced that they are cancelling their annual Christmas parade. This annual event normally brings thousands of people out from all around the River Region. After reviewing the most recent COVID-19 information provided by local Health…
2021 Sundance Film Festival Going Partially Virtual
Leave the snow boots, parkas and glove warmers in the closet, the 2021 Sundance Film Festival is coming down from the mountain and straight to your living room. Organizers on Wednesday said that this year they will premiere over 70…
Selma Man Wanted for Double Murder Turns Himself In
Roderick Harrison, 41, of Selma wanted for killing 24-year-old Wendell Pullom and 28-year-old Johnny Bonner III has turned himself in. Selma police say Harrison turned himself in on Wednesday, December 2.…
Fort Deposit Woman Killed in Single Vehicle Crash in Butler County
A single-vehicle crash at approximately 3:55 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, has claimed the life of Lowndes County woman. Kristen Sexton, 47, of Fort Deposit, was killed when the 2020 Nissan Versa, she was driving, left the side of the…
$2,000 Reward Offered for Suspect in Alexander City Double Murder Investigation
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say they're searching for a suspect after two people were slain in Alexander City. It's been reported that the killings happened late Monday night. Law officers say they discovered two people killed by gunshots…
