Montgomery police have made an arrest in the city's 45th murder of the year. Authorities have charged Michael Farris, 37, with murder in the shooting death of Rondrick Moseley, 34. The…
Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed requested that first responders and qualifying city employees receive hazard pay in accordance with the CARES ACT Grant regulations. The Montgomery City-County Personnel Board will vote on it at the Tuesday, September 8 city council…
The City of Tuscaloosa is easing pandemic restrictions by allowing bars popular with University of Alabama students to reopen with limits. The change that took effect Tuesday follows complaints from bar owners that a two-week shutdown meant to stem the…
The Prattville Police Department is currently investigating a felony Theft that occurred at a retail store. On August 30, two unknown males entered into a clothing retail store in Prattville and selected multiple articles of Polo clothing. The suspected shoplifters…
Montgomery police responded to the 4700 block of South Court Street in reference to a shooting. At the scene, police located an adult male with a fatal gunshot wound. He was…
On Tuesday, September 8, about 30 volunteers were in the parking lot of Bell Oaks Plaza distributing food. The group was with Caring for Citizens. Caring for Citizens are feeding 2,000 households with their Alabama Food Drive. This food drive…
The Montgomery County Commission unanimously voted to increase hourly wages for certain essential county employees. Sheriff Derrick Cunningham asked the commission in April for an extra $2.50 per hour to be added…
Red Cross is stepping in to help several families who lost their homes in a large apartment fire in Montgomery. Montgomery Fire and Rescue crews said it took eight fire units to put out a two-alarm fire at the Virginia…
Several units of the Virginia Downs Apartments on Virginia Loop Road were destroyed in a fire this afternoon. Montgomery firefighters say at approximately 3:50 p.m., they responded to the fire. There were eight fire units on the scene of…
Update: Tuskegee Police say a 15-year-old girl is back home safely Tuesday morning. This is according to a Facebook post from Tuskegee Police Department, saying Lisa Williams had returned home. Another Facebook post from Tuskegee Police said her mother is…
From the West Alabama News Network-- A group of churches in Selma and Dallas County are hosting a month-long series of prayer meetings -- to pray for the community -- and the country. Churches…
Montgomery police have upgraded Attempted Murder charges to Capital Murder after the victim in an early Saturday morning shooting died. On Monday, September 7, Kobe Reed, 18, of Montgomery died from her injuries suffered in the Saturday, September 5 shooting.…
Prince Harry has repaid 2.4 million pounds ($3.2 million) in British taxpayers' money that was used to renovate the home in Windsor intended for him and his wife Meghan before they gave up royal duties. A spokesman says Harry has…
On Sunday, September 6, Montgomery police made an arrest in a shooting that occurred on Saturday, September 5, around 3:30 am. Julian Zagaglia, 18, identified as the suspect, faces Attempted Murder charges.…
It's a crucial time for 2020 census workers who are going door-to-door to assist people who have not yet responded. The deadline to be counted is just over three weeks away, a month…
On Monday, September 7, a group of around 70 conservative supporters gathered at the State Capitol for a rally against government mandates. The group Alabama Liberty Action says they want Alabama to…
Auburn University is setting aside space on campus to recognize its historically Black fraternities and sororities. Plans are moving ahead for a plaza to recognize social groups that are part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, which is composed of nine…
The Greek Orthodox Church in Montgomery had their 72nd Annual Labor Day Greek barbecue sale Monday. Due to COVID-19 their famous camp stew and pastries weren’t a part of the…
Happening this Labor Day weekend: The 2020 fall fishing tournament for the Sports Association Black Bass Anglers (SABBA) was held Saturday morning on Lake Logan Martin in Pell City. SABBA Has been around for 30…
On Saturday September 5th, at about 8:30 pm, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3200 block of Harrison Road in reference to a subject shot. Upon arrival, contact was made with a man who sustained a non-life threatening…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBMA) — A new executive order will go into effect at 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8 permitting Tuscaloosa bars and restaurants to begin reopening with limited capacity. Mayor Walt Maddox issued an executive order to shut such establishments…
NEW YORK (AP) - Research is increasingly pointing to a retreat of working mothers from the U.S. labor force, as the pandemic leaves parents with few child care options and the added burden of navigating distance learning. The trend threatens…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma members of a national cycling club are hosting a cycling event Saturday -- to benefit homeless people in the Selma community. Sixty-four year old David Johnson…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - State securities officials say cybercrime including email attacks are on the rise during the pandemic. A statement from the Alabama Securities Commission said social engineering attacks have been increasing with more people working at home and…
The Troy Police Department has arrested Roderick Talferio Roberson Jr., 24, of Troy on one count of Capital Murder in connection with the shooting that occurred at the Pike County Cattleman’s Complex in the early morning hours of August 15th.…
