Montgomery Police Involved in Standoff Near Troy Highway
Montgomery Police and SWAT are responding to a barricaded person. There's an active scene in the 5000 block of Yellow Pine Drive near Troy Highway. Police say they were responding to a…
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UPDATE: 15-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing From Prattville Found Safe
The search to find a missing teenage girl from Prattville has been cancelled. Authorities say 15-year-old Shamada Howard has been found safe. They say she returned home Monday evening. Howard was last seen around 3 a.m. on August 30 in…
Former Long-Time State Representative James Thomas Has Died
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Former long-time State Representative James Thomas has died. Thomas passed away over the weekend. Former state senator Hank Sanders -- and former state representative James Thomas -- served close…
Delta, American Airlines Join United in Dropping $200 Change Flight Ticket Fee
Delta and American are following the example set by United Airlines and saying they will drop an unpopular $200 fee on customers who change a ticket for travel within the United States. The moves come as airlines try desperately to…
Opp Attempted Murder Suspect Captured in Andalusia
The Opp Police Department has announced the arrest of Attempted Murder suspect William Rodeshia Stoutamire. Stoutamire was taken into custody around 3:25 pm on Monday, August 31. The Covington County Incident Response Team along with the assistance of the Covington…
Alexander Police Continue to Investigate August 2nd Shooting of Elderly Man
The Alexander City Police Department is currently investigating an Assault investigation that occurred off Highway 22. Investigators with the Alexander City Police Department were called to Russell Medical Center in the early hours of Sunday, August 2. The victim, a…
Montgomery Hospital CEOs Elected to Statewide Leadership Positions
Two Montgomery-area hospital leaders were elected to leadership positions with the Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA) at its recent virtual annual meeting. Peter Selman, CEO of Baptist Medical Center South, was named chair-elect of the Association, and Jeff Rains, CEO of…
Republican Candidate Draws Criticism over Meme about Wisconsin Shooting
A Republican congressional nominee is facing criticism for a social media post, which he later deleted, of a meme that appeared to support a teenager charged with killing two people during protests in Wisconsin. Barry Moore, the Republican nominee for…
MPS Exploring Face-to-Face Return Option for Students
As Montgomery Public Schools reaches the halfway point of the first nine weeks, system leaders are looking into the next nine weeks. Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore and her leadership team say they are evaluating the current state of COVID-19…
ADECA, Alabama Counts! Launch Competition Between Counties Called the Census Bowl
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and Alabama Counts! announced Monday that it will launch a Census participation competition, deemed the Alabama Census Bowl, on September 2 among 32 counties throughout Alabama with low self-response rates. The…
Push to Rename Schools Named After Confederate Leaders Continues
A renewed push has emerged to rename schools named for Confederate figures amid ongoing nationwide protests over police misconduct and racial injustice. The Southern Poverty Law Center says more than 100 public schools are named for Confederates. Many were founded…
$10 Million Grant Allocated for Alabama Timberland Owners Affected by COVID-19
On Monday August 31, Governor Ivey announced $10 million in Coronavirus relief money would be allocated for Alabama timberland owners affected by the pandemic. “We are grateful to Governor Ivey for recognizing how important the forest products industry is to…
Governor Ivey Awards Grant to Assist with the Prosecution of Impaired Drivers
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $164,421 grant to improve safety on Alabama’s highways by stepping up prosecution in cases involving impaired driving. The grant will enable the state Office of Prosecution Services to provide local prosecutors and law enforcement…
MPS Announces Routes and Schedule for Food Delivery Program
Starting Monday, August 31, Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) will deliver meals to limited MPS bus routes every Monday and Wednesday. School pickup sites will continue to be available Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 am-1 pm. The bus routes included in…
Troy Police: Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Chasing Women Through Town, Shooting Girlfriend in Hand
Troy police have arrested a man in relation to a shooting. Henry Barr, 51, of Troy has been charged with three counts of attempted murder. He also is charged with three counts of shooting into an occupied vehicle. On Sunday,…
Troy Man Charged With Domestic Violence 1st Degree
Willie Jamel Bray, 26, of Troy, has been arrested by the Troy Police Department for Domestic Violence 1st degree. Officers responded to a report of a man down on Peacock Street at 7:25 am Sunday morning. When officers arrived, they…
MPD Hosts "Stop the Violence' Rally Saturday
In an effort to decrease crime in the Capital City, Montgomery Police Department hosted a 'Stop the Violence' rally Saturday in Oak Park. City leaders, activists and community members came out to celebrate…
Opp Police Need Your Help Finding an Attempted Murder Suspect
William Rodeshia Stoutamire is wanted by the Opp Police Department regarding an Attempted Murder Warrant. On August 29 around 03:07 AM, Opp police were dispatched to West Cummings Avenue in Opp to reports of gun shots. When officers arrived on…
Friday Night Crash in Bullock County Claims the Life of One Person
A two-vehicle crash that happened at 10:02 p.m. Friday night has claimed the life of a Fitzpatrick man. Clifford Leenant McWhorter, 58, was killed when the 1985 Nissan Pickup truck he was driving collided with a 2003 Honda Civic. McWhorter…
Auburn Woman Dead in Two-Vehicle Crash Friday Night
At about 9:00 Friday night, a two-vehicle head-on collision claimed the life of 20-year-old Brantley Rayanna Powell, of Auburn and Lincoln, AL. Auburn Police said the accident happened in the 1600 block of Shug Jordan Parkway. Auburn Police, Auburn Fire…
‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday…
Another 481 COVID-19 Cases Found at University of Alabama
The University of Alabama reported Friday that an additional 481 students have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to more than 1,000 infections since students returned to campus. The University of Alabama System released the new numbers on its…
Suspect in Banks Street Shooting in Troy Charged with Attempted Murder
Troy police have made an arrest in a Thursday night shooting where one man was shot multiple time. Christian Marchel London, 24 of Troy has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the shooting that occurred on Banks Street.…
Two People Shot at Yellow Bluff Dragway in Wilcox County
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Wilcox County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at a race track -- that left two people hurt. Sheriff EArnest Evans says two people were shot Saturday night…
APD: Suspect in Domestic-Related Shooting Now in Custody
Auburn Police Division says the suspect in the domestic-related shooting earlier Friday is now in custody. Police say shortly after 4:00 PM, 28-year-old Mary Williams surrendered herself to members of the…
