Thousands Vote Absentee in Dallas Co. Amid COVID-19
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Election day is just about a week away -- but thousands of people in Dallas County -- have already cast their votes. "I came up here to vote because…
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Millbrook Police Search for Suspects in Walmart Felony Theft Investigation
**UPDATE** Police have identified the two suspects in a felony theft investigation. The suspects are identified as Michael McCarthy Sr. and Amanda Bowman, both of Prattville. Investigators say tips came rolling in minutes after photos were released of the suspects.…
Tallassee City Schools Facebook Page Hacked, Hacker Makes Inappropriate Posts
The Tallassee City School Facebook page was hacked Monday night. Superintendent Dr. Brock Nolin says a former employee had access to the page and locked out other page administrator before making inappropriate posts. Dr. Nolin says they are working with IT…
Millbrook Police Searching for Felony Theft Suspects
The Millbrook Police Department is investigating a theft at a local Walmart. They are searching for the identify of two women wanted for felony theft. According to police reports, two unidentified women entered the Walmart in Millbrook and stole…
Alabama Judge Apologizes for Calling Governor Ivey "MeMaw" in Court Order
A Mobile County judge has apologized for calling the state's female governor "MeMaw" in a court order he issued earlier this year to cancel a hearing due to Alabama's stay-at-home order. Acoording to reports, Mobile County Circuit Court Judge James…
U.S. Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court
Amy Coney Barrett is headed to to the Supreme Court. The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee, with Republicans overpowering Democratic opposition a week before Election Day. Barrett will be the third Supreme Court justice nominated by Trump. At…
Local Youth Organization Raises $20,000 in Golf Tournament
That's My Child (TMC) hosted its first-ever charity golf tournament on Monday, Oct. 26. The inaugural tournament saw over 60 participants swinging in the tournament. The money raised is used to help…
UPDATE: Police Still Searching for Two Missing Indiana Girls Last Seen in Elmore County
Law Enforcement Agencies in the river region and tri-county area are searching 12 year old Savannah Mills and her sister 10 year old Racheal. The girls' biological father alerted police that the…
Tuskegee University President Takes Second Medical Leave
Tuskegee University says its president will take a second medical leave of absence starting this month. The university says Lily D. McNair will be on a six-month medical…
Free Flu Shots Provided This Week
Eastdale Mall and the Alabama Department of Public Health are teaming up for a drive-up flu vaccination clinic this Thursday. It'll take place from 9 am to 4:30 pm in the mall parking lot. You can also get your flu…
MPS Releases Weekly COVID-19 Numbers
Montgomery Public Schools is now releasing data showing the number of new positive COVID-19 cases in each school. The total number for each school include both employees and students who notified MPS that they tested positive for the virus. The…
MPD Investigating Deadly Shooting Sunday Night
Montgomery Police have opened a homicide investigation after 61-year-old Sandra Smith was shot and killed Sunday night. Police say the shooting happened around 10:30 Sunday night near South Court Street and Huntley Drive. Smith was taken to the hospital with…
Two Missing Girls From Indiana Last Seen in Eclectic Saturday Night
The Sheridan Police Department in Indiana is asking for your help finding Savannah Mirrah Mills, 12-year-old white female, and Racheal Maria Mills, 10-year-old white female. They were taken from their home in Sheridan, Indiana and last seen on October…
Botox for Breast Cancer Awareness
The River Region Facial Plastics teamed with the American Cancer Society Saturday to help in the fight against breast cancer. The River Region Facial Plastics at Jackson Clinic held a Botox for…
18th Annual Drug Take Back Event in Montgomery
The Attorney General's Office, DEA, and Montgomery police held it's 18th annual drug take back event Saturday. People were encouraged to drop off any old or unused prescription medicines. These items were boxed…
U.S. Senate Expected to Confirm Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court Monday
The Republican-led U.S. Senate has voted to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation despite Democratic objections. Barrett’s confirmation on Monday is hardly in doubt, with the majority Republicans mostly united in support behind President Donald Trump’s…
Driver Killed in Tuskegee Wreck
Tuskegee police say one person was killed in a wreck this morning. Police say 29-year-old Kyla Marie Jones of Tuskegee was killed in the wreck, which happened just after 7 a.m. near the intersection of West Montgomery Highway and Reed…
Police Searching for Girls Last Seen in Eclectic Area
Police in Sheridan, Indiana, need your help in finding two girls last seen in the Eclectic area. Investigators say 12-year-old Savannah Mirrah Mills and 10-year-old Racheal Maria Mills were taken from their home in Sheridan. They were last seen on…
One Dead Following Shooting in Lee County
The Lee County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 8000 block of US Hwy 29 North at about 8:30 Friday night in reference to shots fired. When deputies and EMS arrived, they discovered of Valley dead. Authorities say it appears that…
Three People Hurt in Troy Shooting
Troy Police are investigating a shooting that happened overnight. Police say the shooting happened in the 100 block of Creekside Way. Officers responded at 12:46 a.m. Three males were injured in the gunfire, according to police. Two of them were…
Wetumpka Elementary Renames Building After Educational Figure
Elmore County school officials honored the late Welton B. Doby by renaming their activity center after him on Friday, Oct. 23. This comes 50 years after integration of Alabama schools made officials…
FLOTUS Tweet Highlights Drug Prevention Program in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County program is getting props from First Lady Melania Trump -- for it's work steering kids away from drugs and alcohol. Drug Free Communities of Dallas County…
MGMWERX Technology Showcase Scheduled for Next Tuesday
MGMWERX is hosting a technology showcase Tuesday. The event will spotlight the newest innovative tools and techniques is distance education, including virtual and augmented reality learning and instruction tools. The event is military…
$37 Million in Federal Grants Awarded to Alabama for Rural High-Speed Internet
If you live in one of the more remote locations of Alabama high-speed internet access may be available soon. On Thursday the USDA announced they would be investing $37 Million in high speed broadband in rural Alabama. The $37 Million…
Montgomery Police Investigate Early Morning Crash on Ann Street
UPDATE: Ann Street near Interstate 85 is back open. Montgomery Police have not released any information about any injuries. ORIGINAL STORY: Montgomery Police are investigating a traffic accident Friday morning on Ann Street near Interstate 85. Police have not released…
