COVID In Alabama: One Year Later
March 13, 2020 was a day that changed everything as Alabama's first coronavirus case was confirmed in Montgomery County. Things like social distancing and face masks quickly became a big…
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Partnership Aims to Build Up Marion Police Department
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A transformation is underway at the Marion Police Department. The city council appointed a new police chief -- in addition to adding another officer to the force. First and…
Two Million More Alabamians Will Soon Be Eligible to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
Alabama is officially entering phase 1-c of vaccinations which includes people who are 55 or older. The Alabama department of public health says Alabama will get more Pfizer and Moderna vaccines by March…
Former Lee County District Attorney Indicted for Perjury
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A county prosecutor facing charges of using his office for personal gain has been indicted on an additional charge of lying to the Alabama Ethics Commission. Court records filed Thursday show suspended Lee County District Attorney…
Verbena High School on Lock Down After Bomb Threat , Students are Safe
Verbena High School in Chilton County has been placed on lock down after a bomb threat was found written on one of the walls in the restroom. The school administration says immediately following, procedures were put in place to evacuate…
COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility to be Expanded in Alabama
From the Alabama Department of Public Health: Governor Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health have announced that starting March 22, ADPH will extend eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to include people age 55 and older, people with intellectual and…
MPD Needs Help Identifying and Locating Vehicle Burglary Suspect
The Montgomery Police Department is looking for a suspect who is wanted for Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle Investigation in Montgomery. According to MPD, the crime happened on Wednesday 24 in February. between 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the 3800…
Former Alabama Police Officer Accused of Sexual Misconduct
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A former police officer in suburban Birmingham was arrested on a charge of engaging in sexual conduct with a female prisoner. Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office says 51-year-old David Wayne Montgomery of Orange Beach surrendered to…
Arid Conditions Spreading Across Alabama Without Rain
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A federal drought assessment shows arid conditions are spreading in Alabama because of a lack of rain, and much of the state’s acreage is now abnormally dry. The U.S. Monitor shows more than half the state’s…
Former Alabama Doctor Convicted of Child Porn, Sex Abuse
COLUMBIANA, Ala. (AP) — A former Alabama doctor has been convicted on charges of sexually abusing children and producing child pornography. prosecutors say 85-year-old Ruepert Don Bryan of Calera was ordered held without bond after his conviction Wednesday. Bryan worked…
3 Injured in Thursday Night Shooting in Tallassee
Thursday, March 12, Tallassee Police responded to 1st Avenue on a report of a gunshot. Once the units arrived on the scene, several shell casings and evidence that people had been injured were discovered. Units were also informed that a…
Alabama House Votes To End Yoga Ban, But don't Say 'Namaste'
A decades-old ban on yoga in Alabama public schools could be coming to an end. The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday voted 73-25 to approve a bill that would authorize school systems to decide if they want yoga to…
Biden Aims For Quicker Shots, Virus 'Independence' By July 4
In a prime-time address, President Joe Biden has outlined his plan to make all adult Americans eligible for vaccination by May 1 - and he raised the prospect of gaining what he called "independence from this virus" by the Fourth…
Senator McClendon Creates a New Lottery Bill
Will state lawmakers take a gamble on a new lottery bill after the Senate rejected a measure this week? Now another senator is offering up a proposal he hopes will pay off. A…
In School Learning Set to Resume at Selma City Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools is getting ready to bring students back to school for in-person learning in the next couple of weeks. Students head back to class March 29th. It'll…
Biden signs $1.9T relief bill before speech to nation
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden has…
City of Selma to Honor Life of Dr. Frederick D. Reese
The City of Selma plans to honor the memory of civil rights leader Dr. Frederick D. Reese with several events on Monday, March 15. The Selma City Council has declared March 21 as F.D. Reese Day each year. Reese, who…
Former Barbour County Sheriff Indicted on Ethics Charges
A former Barbour County sheriff has been indicted on charges of using his office for personal gain. Court records filed Wednesday show former Sheriff Leroy Upshaw is facing two felony charges. Upshaw left office in January 2019 after losing a…
Montgomery Police Launch Homicide Investigation after Man's Body Found
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of a man's body this morning. Police say they found the body of 49-year-old Ronald Ford of Montgomery in the area of Old Selma Road and Birmingham Highway. They responded…
President Biden Signs $1.9T relief bill before speech to nation
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe…
1 of 3 surviving Tuskegee Airmen in Arizona dies at 95
PHOENIX (AP) - One of three surviving members in Arizona…
Justice Sues Mobile County Sheriff Over Sexual Harassment
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — The Justice Department has sued the Mobile County Sheriff's Office over claims it ignored claims of female jailers who say they are being sexually harassed by male prisoners. The suit filed Wednesday in Mobile says female…
Medical Marijuana Bill Faces Multiple Hurdles in Ala. House
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The House Judiciary Committee will vote next week after holding a public hearing on the Senate-passed bill. If approved, the bill would then head to the House Health Committee where it also must be approved before…
Alabama Sues to Stop Redistricting Delay, Privacy Initiative
Alabama is the second state to sue the U.S. Census Bureau to speed up the redistricting process. Alabama has also asked a panel of federal judges to stop the bureau from using…
Reaction from Macon County on Gambling Bill Failing in the Senate
Officials in Macon county react to the gambling bill failing to pass in the senate Tuesday. Victoryland is one of the few electronic bingo facilities that are open in Alabama. In recent…
