Triple amputee, Jessica Crumpton West, passes away
Jessica Crumpton West, a young Montgomery woman who was left a triple amputee after her uncle was convicted of pouring hot collards on her in 2011, has died. West died unexpectedly last…
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Suspect Wanted in Dallas Co. Coach's Death Captured in Montgomery
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- U.S. Marshals capture the suspect wanted for the murder of a beloved Dallas County basketball coach. District Attorney Michael Jackson says Jerry Johnson was caught Tuesday at a residence…
Israeli Diplomat Visits Selma to Explore Black History
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Israel's Ambassador to the U.S. stopped in Selma Monday -- to learn more about the struggles of being black in America. The visit is part of Ambassador Gilad Erdan's…
Eastdale Mall Thriving Amidst the Pandemic
The one year mark of the pandemic approaches yet stores in Eastdale mall are continuing to grow. Eastdale mall like so many other businesses had to close last April, but they are looking towards a new future. The one thing…
ALEA: Small Plane Crashes in Coosa County
Authorities say a small plane crashed in Coosa County Tuesday afternoon. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says its Marine Patrol Division was notified a small plane crashed on Lake Martin, near Equality. According to the Coosa County Sheriff Michael Howell,…
MPS Releases School Reopening Plans
Students in Montgomery Public Schools will soon have the option to head back to the classroom. MPS officials announced Tuesday that starting March 29, all school employees will return to their school buildings. Students will remain virtual during the week…
Breaking: Tiger Woods Injured in Rollover Crash
Authorities in Los Angeles say golf star Tiger Woods was injured in a vehicle rollover in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says Woods had to be…
Federal Grand Jury in Montgomery Indicts Two Former North Alabama School Superintendents
Two former school superintendents from north Alabama are among six people facing charges of conspiracy, fraud and identity theft after they were indicted by a federal grand jury in Montgomery. Court documents unsealed today show former Athens school Superintendent Trey…
Ex-Convict Charged with Murder in Fort Deposit
An ex-convict is in jail for the murder of a Fort Deposit woman. The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office said Frank Henderson was arrested and charged with the murder of Jackie Henderson. The shooting happened Sunday night just before midnight on…
Lowndes County Sheriff's Office Investigates Homicide in White Hall
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide that left one man dead. Officials say Marquez Holcomb was shot and killed on January 18 on U.S. Highway 80 in White Hall. No arrests have been made. It is still…
Lowndes County Makes Arrest in Lowndesboro Gas Station Homicide
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man in connection to a murder at a gas station in Lowndesboro. Officials say 34-year-old Cory Alan Cowart was arrested and charged with the murder of 29-year-old Robert Javaris Grant. Cowart was…
Chief of Cherokee Nation Wants Jeep to Stop Using Tribe's Name on SUVs
The chief of the Cherokee Nation says it's time for Jeep to stop using the tribe's name on its Cherokee and Grand Cherokee…
Second Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Schedule
The following is the schedule for the second dose vaccine clinic which will be held at the old Montgomery Mall. Montgomery Alabama Emergency Management urges the public to remember to come on the correct date, which will help limit the…
Millbrook Police: Man Wanted for Fraud and Identity Theft
The Millbrook Police Department is on the search for the identity of a man wanted for fraud and identity theft. On January 5, a victim reported fraudulent charges made to his credit card on the 1400 block of Cotton…
Breaking: 4 Dead in Montgomery Fire Monday Night
Montgomery firefighters are investigating a house fire that killed four people. A home in the 1800 block of Gibson Street caught fire Monday night. Montgomery Fire/Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Stanley L. Cooper says at…
Bloody Sunday Memorial to Honor Late Civil Rights Giants
SELMA, Ala. (AP) — This year’s commemoration of a pivotal moment in the fight for voting rights for African Americans will honor four giants of the civil rights movement who lost their…
King Unity Breakfast to Include Caravan Honoring Civil Rights Legends
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast in Selma -- will include a special feature this year -- that will recognize four notable civil rights leaders.…
Residents React to Jet Crash that Claimed Two Lives
A Jet Crash took the lives of two pilots, Friday evening near the Montgomery Regional Airport. Residents who live near the crash site say they were shocked and full…
Supermarket Employees Honored in Alabama with "Supermarket Employee Day"
On Monday, February 22, the state of Alabama honored supermarket employees for the first time ever. Governor Ivey declared it to be "Supermarket Employee Day". She made the declaration on the…
Wife of "El Chapo" Arrested at Virginia Airport on International Drug Trafficking Charges
The wife of Mexican drug kingpin and escape artist Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has been arrested on international drug trafficking charges at an airport in Virginia. FILE- In this July 17, 2019 file photo, New York…
COVID-19 Death Toll Tops 500,000 in the U.S.
The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has topped 500,000 - a number so staggering that a top health researcher says it is hard to imagine an American who hasn't lost a relative or doesn't know someone who died. The virus…
Gov. Kay Ivey Welcomes Review of Decision to Move Space Command Headquarters to Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey says she welcomes a federal review of the decision to move the Space Command headquarters from Colorado to Huntsville. Ivey said today that she believes the review will confirm that Alabama was the right choice. The Department…
Opelika Man Charged with Attempted Murder in November Shooting
On November 30, 2020, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to shots being fired in the area of Lee Road 721 in Opelika. As Lee County Deputies and Investigators were responding to the scene, Lee…
COVID-19 Cases Dropping in Alabama Public Schools
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released an updated school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of February 19. The latest report shows a large drop in the number of cases. Keep in mind, some school systems such as Montgomery…
Tickets to Magic City Classic Are Now on Sale
Tickets to the 79th Magic City Classic are now on sale. This is the SWAC rivalry football game between Alabama State and Alabama A&M. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, football season was moved from last fall to the spring. This…
