LEAD Academy is asking for a a portion of Montgomery County's 1-cent sales tax increase. Approved in 2003, the tax was passed in support of public education. Charlotte Meadows, board chair…
The Montgomery Police Department has charged 19-year-old Bakari Taylor of Montgomery with the murder of Roosevelt Rankins, 34, of Montgomery. Rankins was shot to death on January 23, 2020. On that day at about 3 PM, MPD and Fire Medics…
Some exciting news for the Town of Mosses this weekend. Residents are celebrating the grand opening of the town's park. The park got new playground equipment thanks to state and federal grants. The town provided additional finances as well. The…
MONTGOMERY, Al. (ALABAMA NEWS NETWORK) -- The Alabama State University Department of Public Safety said three people were injured in a shooting on campus. We're told the shooting happened Saturday night around 11:40 pm in the Acadome parking lot. One…
MONTGOMERY, Al.-- Montgomery Police Department told Alabama News Network that three adults were shot Saturday evening. At around 5:20 P.M., MPD and Montgomery Fire and Rescue responded to the 1000 block of Forest Avenue in reference to a subject shot.…
The Troy Police Department continues is investigating an early morning shooting where five people were shot. At 1:59 Saturday morning, officers were dispatched to assist with dispersing a large crowd at the Pike County Cattleman’s Complex in the 12000 block…
Family and friends of Shannon Paulk are planning a candlelight vigil in her memory on Sunday. The date marks 19 years since her kidnapping from the Candlestick Park mobile home community in Prattville on August, 16, 2001. She was 11…
Tuskegee police say a woman suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound after being shot in an apparent domestic dispute this morning. Police say they were called to the 300 block of Willow Avenue around 3AM. That's where they say they found…
Elmore County School Supt. Richard Dennis has announced that since the start of the month, COVID-19 is affecting students and employees in the school system. Dennis says since the end of last week, seven students have tested positive are are…
Selma Police have arrested three suspects who robbed one man and shot another in the head. Dallas County authorities told us 18-year-old Jerry Blocton and 19-year-old Curtis Burns are both charged with…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
