Elmore County Tech Center Breaks Ground on New Facility
The Elmore County Technical Center broke ground on a new facility Friday. This kicked off Phase 1 of the construction of the new facility. The new tech center is 45,000 square…
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Victim Identified in Fatal Montgomery Triple Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the August 14th shooting death of Aaron Albright, 24, of Montgomery. On Friday, August 14, around 11:18 am, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 4900 block of Plaza Drive…
Five Arrested in Felony Drug Bust in Andalusia
On Wednesday, August 12, the Drug Task Force in Andalusia executed a search warrant at which they recovered approximately 37 grams of methamphetamine, pills, marijuana, synthetic marijuana, five weapons and a ballistic vest. Andalusia Police Chief Paul Hudson said the…
Alabama Health Officials Encouraged by Decline in COVID-19 Cases
Alabama health officials are encouraged by a decline in COVID-19 cases about a month after a state mask order took effect. But they also cautioned that people should not abandon precautions as the state heads to Labor Day gatherings and…
Tuskegee Police Make Arrest in Chicago Car Theft Investigation
The Tuskegee Police Department has made an arrest in a crime that originated in Chicago, Ill. On August 12, around 9:30 A.M., officers responded to the 700 block of Washington Chapel Ct. in reference to a complaint of a man…
BREAKING: One Dead, Two Injured in Montgomery Triple Shooting
Montgomery Police is investigating a triple shooting that has left one person dead. Police and Montgomery Fire responded to the 4900 block of Plaza Drive in regards to multiple people shot. Once they…
Selma Mural Project Aims to Promote Community Unity
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An art project in Selma aims to promote unity in the community -- by bringing people together -- to make something beautiful. Birmingham artist Tres Taylor is painting a…
EatMGM Restaurant Week Is Underway in Montgomery
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the annual EatMGM Restaurant Week is underway in Montgomery. The event runs from today through Sunday, August 23. This sixth annual event is organized by the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitor Bureau, and…
People Are Becoming Innovative to Avoid the Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live. But it's also led to a wave of innovations to help people avoid the virus. A supermarket in Helsinki, Finland is taking a hands-off approach when it comes to COVID-19. With…
Montgomery Police Searching for Suspect in Murder of Kennedy Rogers
On Sunday, August 2, around 11:00 p.m., Montgomery Police Patrol units responded to the 300 Block of East Ogden Avenue regarding a subject suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was identified as Kennedy Rogers Sr. and was pronounced deceased…
Perry County School Board Member Facing Sex Abuse Charges
A Perry County School Board member, and former county commissioner, is facing sexual abuse and attempted rape charges in Dallas County. 66-year-old Donald Nichols was arrested Wednesday night at his home. Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum says a woman told…
Alabama State University Students Move into Dorms
To view the Alabama State University re-opening guide, click here. Alabama State University students have been moving into residence halls on an appointment only basis. This model helps keep large numbers of students…
Secretary of State Meets with City Officials in Marion Amid Election Concerns
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Secretary of State John Merrill will be monitoring the upcoming municipal elections in Marion, Centreville and Selma -- after candidates raise concerns about fraud and corruption. Secretary Merrill met…
Truck Stolen from Wetumpka Walmart Parking Lot, Authorities Searching for Suspect
The Wetumpka Police Department is searching for the location of two unknown males wanted in reference to an Auto Theft investigation. On August 7, around 2:40pm, a 2010 White Explorer Sport Trac was…
Troy University Experiences 40 COVID-19 Cases in Last 14 Days
On Wednesday, Aug. 12, Troy University officials were made aware of two confirmed cases involving students who are residents of on-campus residence halls – one from Newman Hall 100 and one from Rushing Hall. The students are currently in quarantine…
Judge in Case Against Johnston Taylor Recuses Himself
On Wednesday, August 12, we announced that a lawyer for Johnston Taylor, filed a motion asking for the judge in the case to recuse himself. Taylor charged with the death…
Officials: Backlogged Data Led to Spike in COVID-19 Cases
Alabama counties saw a large increase in coronavirus cases earlier this week because of backlogged data. Officials from the Alabama Department of Public Health as saying that the high one or two-day increases seen in some counties were due to…
Auburn Requiring Students Self-Screen Beginning August 17
Auburn has partnered with institutions across the state to implement the GuideSafe™ platform, one of many university efforts designed to facilitate a safe and healthy return to campus and reduce the transmission of COVID-19. An integral component of A Healthier U,…
Montgomery Investing $500,000 to Repair Three Long-Neglected Community Centers
Funding has been made available to begin extensive repair work at three long neglected Montgomery community centers. Under the leadership of Mayor Steven L. Reed, the City of Montgomery will invest more than half a million dollars into the three…
Gov. Ivey Announces Mazda Toyota Manufacturing to Boost Alabama Investment by $830 Million
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM), the joint venture between automakers Mazda Motor Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp., plans to make an additional $830 million investment to incorporate…
State Leaders on Challenges Facing Schools
Staffing, supplies and stopping the spread of the Coronavirus...those are just a few of the many challenges schools are facing this year. State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey says the need for substitute teachers will cause problems for schools this…
Gov. Ivey Awards $800,000 Grant to Increase State Trooper Presence on Alabama Highways
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded an $800,000 grant to increase the presence of state troopers on Alabama’s highways and improve highway safety. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will use the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program funds for year-round patrols to enforce…
WANTED: Police Say Three Men Scammed Millbrook Wal-Mart Out of Several Thousand Dollars Worth of Merchandise
The Millbrook Police Department released photos of unknown males wanted in reference to a Theft By Deception investigation. On June 24, three unknown males entered Wal-Mart in Millbrook and scammed the cashier out of several thousands of dollars’ worth of…
Victim Identified in Oakleigh Road Murder, Montgomery Police Searching for Suspect
On Sunday, June 28, around 11:40 a.m., Montgomery Police Patrol units responded to the 5900 Block of Oakleigh Road regarding a subject suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was identified as Keshon Gardner and was pronounced deceased on the…
TEKPAK, Inc. Hosts Census Day Event in Perry Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Census officials are working with local business leaders in Perry County -- to try and make sure "Everyone Counts" in Perry County. TEKPAK, Incorporated hosted a Census Day event…
