Alabama Man to Finish 1,000-Mile Walk at Floyd Memorial
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An Alabama man plans to complete a 1,000-mile protest walk at the site where George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis on Sunday. Terry Willis, who is from Huntsville, started…
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Two Shot Outside University Mall in Tuscaloosa
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Two people have been shot outside a Tuscaloosa mall. Tuscaloosa police tweeted that the shooting occurred in a parking lot outside University Mall. They did not immediately release details about the extent of the victims' injuries…
Vehicle Totaled After Fire in Red Hill Saturday Afternoon
Multiple Departments were dispatched to a vehicle fire Saturday afternoon at 2:52. According to Eclectic's Fire Department's Facebook, The vehicle was next to a residence on Second Retreat in Red Hill.…
Ex-Alabama Officer Facing Charges Caught in New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Authorities say a former Alabama police officer facing human trafficking and other charges has been apprehended in New Hampshire. The U.S. Marshals Service said Saturday that 30-year-old Joshua Matthew Davidson, whose last known address was in…
Disney World Reopens as Coronavirus Cases Surge in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — “The Most Magical Place on Earth” has reopened after nearly four months with new rules in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are reopening Saturday,…
Funeral Next Week For Girl Shot Near Atlanta Protest Site
ATLANTA (AP) - A funeral is scheduled next week for an 8-year-old girl who was shot in Atlanta on the Fourth of July near one of the flashpoints for protests against police brutality. Lawyers…
Senate, House Runoffs Included on Alabama Runoff Ballot
The Republican Senate runoff for U.S. Senate and three contests to select party nominees for two open U.S. House seats are the highlights of Tuesday’s election in Alabama. Here is a look at the top races on the ballot: U.S.…
Marker Commemorating 1948 Racist Slaying in Alabama Missing
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - A historical marker that commemorates the racist killing of a black man in south Alabama more than 70 years ago is missing. Relatives of Rayfield Davis says authorities haven't been able to answer their questions about…
Marsh: Poor Choice of Words on COVID-19 Cases
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) —The Republican leader of the Alabama Senate said he used a poor choice of words when he suggested he wanted more people to get infected with the new coronavirus. “It was a poor choice of words on…
Funeral Arrangements Announced for Clanton Mayor Billy Joe Driver
Billy Joe Driver, 84, of Clanton passed away July 9, 2020 at St. Vincent's in Birmingham, Alabama due to COVID-19. He was mayor of the City of Clanton. On Monday, July 13, a walk-through visitation will be held from 4:00…
Protecting College Students in Residence Halls
With classes set to resume in person this fall at most universities in our are, administrators are taking extra precaution to protect students. Most universities have already adopted policies requiring mask to…
New Superintendent Takes Over Leadership of Perry Co. Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Perry County School District has a new superintendent. Dr. Marcia Smiley took the reins at the school district July 1st. Smiley is no stranger to Perry County Schools.…
Body Found in Catoma Creek Identified as Missing Montgomery Teen
Montgomery Police say the body found in Catoma Creek last Saturday is that of 17-year-old Lesley Luna Pantaleon. Police say Pantaleon was reported missing by her parents on Wednesday, June 24. Montgomery Police…
Secretary of State John Merrill: 'Masks Can't Be Mandated at Polls'
Alabama's elections chief is telling local officials that they cannot require voters to wear masks at polling places during next week's election. The direction conflicts with local mandates, approved in several cities and counties, to wear masks in public places.…
Funeral Arrangements Announced for MPD Detective Killed
Funeral arrangements have been announced for the MPD detective who was killed earlier this week. Montgomery Police announced that a memorial service for Detective…
Gov. Ivey Awards Grant for New System to Aid Child Abuse Victims
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $375,000 grant to establish a statewide network that will ensure that victims of child abuse receive immediate and professional medical care and other assistance. The grant will enable the Children’s of Alabama and the…
Hyundai Donates Over 20,000 Face Masks to Montgomery Area Healthcare Providers and Community
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) has donated 20,000 face masks to the Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), as well as 400 acrylic face shields to Montgomery area health care providers. HMMA donated 20,000 form-fitting, washable fabric face masks to…
Dallas Co. Poll Workers Attend Election School
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County officials held an election school for poll workers -- to get ready for the runoff elections Tuesday. Poll workers were trained how to use the election equipment…
Perry Co. Courthouse Closed Due to COVID-19
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Perry County Courthouse is closed due to a worker testing positive for COVID-19. The shutdown comes right before the runoff election. Commission Chairman Cedric Hudson says the courthouse…
Florence Cauthen Named New County Administrator for the Montgomery County Commission
Florence Cauthen has been named County Administrator for the Montgomery County Commission. She steps into this new role after serving as Interim Administrator since January. Cauthen is the first woman to hold the position for the county and comes with…
John Lewis: Good Trouble Film Screening at Capri Theatre Virtual Cinema
Thousands of Protest, 45 arrest, and 33 years in Congress. The film "Good Trouble" is screening at the Capri Theatre Virtual Cinema. Good Trouble highlights the Freedom Rides and the life of Alabama Native and Civil Rights Activist John Lewis.…
Clanton Mayor Dies of COVID-19
The city of Clanton has announced the death of their mayor, Billy Joe Driver. Driver was 84-years-old. He died Thursday, July 9 after being admitted to the hospital last week for COVID-19 treatment. Driver had been the mayor of Clanton…
Man Wanted for Stealing Gun and Credit Cards Out of Car in Wetumpka Arrested
The Wetumpka Police Department has announced that Dewayne Allen Barnes is in police custody. Investigators say Barnes was taken into custody on Thursday, July 9, by the Millbrook Police Department. Barnes was identified by CrimeStoppers as a suspect in a…
ADPH Increases Contact Tracing Staff
The Alabama Department of Public Health is now increasing its contact tracing staff as more Coronavirus cases are confirmed everyday, but health officials say staffing isn't the main challenge when it comes…
Pike Road Schools Names New Principal of Pike Road High School
Gregory Foster named new principal of Pike Road High School. Foster comes to PRHS from Roanoke City Schools with 17 years of administrative experience. Foster served the past ten years as the principal at Handley High School. Under his leadership,…
