President Donald Trump was abruptly escorted by a U.S. Secret Service agent out of the White House briefing room as he was beginning a coronavirus briefing Monday afternoon. He returned minutes later, saying there was a "shooting" outside the White…
"Mr. Sandman" has a new list of charges against him. Mr. Sandman Mattress Store owner, David Justice, is facing 20 counts of Sex Abuse of Child Less Than 12 Years…
A spokesoman said Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is evaluating President Donald Trump's proposal to offer an additional $400 a week in unemployment payments that also required states to pick up one-fourth of the cost. Ivey spokeswoman Gina Maiola said in…
The United States Marshals Fugitive Taskforce is searching for the location of Domestic Violence Offender Clifford Watts. Watts is described as a black male, 5’11” ft. in height, weighing approximately 235lbs (D.O.B. 5/19/1968). Investigators say that 52-year-old Watts is wanted…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the August 9 shooting death of Leesa Adair, 27, of Montgomery. On Sunday, August 9, around 8:20 pm, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3200 block of Harrison Road…
Another graduation in the books in the River Region: Faulkner University held its graduation Saturday, and several graduates finally got their time to shine. The original graduation date was set for May, but due…
The first day of school, even if its virtual for many students, is right around the corner. You've been helping us collect school supplies, uniforms, and classroom items for kids in need…
Saturday, August 8 was a day to give back for the nonprofit organization Women in Training or WIT. WIT distributed Wikits containing menstrual, hygiene, and dental products to under-served girls…
Montgomery Police Department officials said on Sunday, August 9, at about 4:50 AM, officers responded to a local hospital in reference to a person shot. At the scene, an adult male victim was found to have sustained a non-life threatening…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Human Resources said 63% of the state's child care facilities are now open. Most of the 2,410 centers closed in the spring because of COVID-19. The department said in a news release that…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Police say a shooting at an Alabama motorcycle club left one person dead and injured five others, including an off-duty Birmingham police officer. News outlets report the shooting occurred just before midnight Saturday. Birmingham Police Sgt. Rod…
Montgomery Public School officials had all summer to prepare for virtual learning. With the first day of school just days away, administrators say they have a solid understanding of how virtual classes…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Cadets at Marion Military Institute are starting to make their way back to campus for the fall -- and school officials are using technology to help keep everyone safe…
The Pike Road High School marching band finished up the final day of Camp on Friday. The camp was held at the Pike Road Performing Art Center with 85 band members participating. Pike Road's band is compiled of 8th through…
Prattville Baptist Hospital will host a Prattville Chamber of Commerce Groundbreaking Ceremony for the hospital’s new Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit at 9 am, Friday, August 7 in Prattville Baptist’s front parking lot. Prattville Baptist Hospital continues to bring new technologies…
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect with the Homicide of Jamar Harris, 18, of Montgomery, who was fatally shot on August 6. On Thursday, August 6, around 6:30 pm, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 2200 Block…
Mayor Steven L. Reed joins a group of 40 mayors from across the U.S. selected to participate in The Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, a program designed to equip mayors with innovative leadership and management tools to tackle complex challenges…
Gov. Kay Ivey has released a video message in which she encourages Alabamians to follow face mask requirements in order to help stop the spread of coronavirus. In the brief…
A new city event series will support local businesses while offering safe, sanitary and socially-distanced fun for residents and visitors in the heart of downtown Montgomery. The City of Montgomery, in partnership with the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce’s EatMGM…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the August 6th shooting death of Jamar Harris, 18, of Montgomery. On Thursday, August 6, around 6:30 pm, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 2200 Block of Woodley Square…
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey says an arrest warrant has been signed for the arrest of Alabama Representative Will Dismukes, R-Prattville. Bailey says Dismukes is accused of stealing from Weiss…
According to the Montgomery Police Department, at about 6:09 pm, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 4300 block of Woodley Square in reference to a subject shot. At the scene, an adult male victim was found dead due to…
According to Acting Superintendent Dr. Brock Nolin, Tallassee City Schools officials have decided that it would be in the best interest of students and staff to push back the start date of the 2020-2021 school year to September 8th. Originally,…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Big changes are on the way to the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma. A project to light up the historic bridge is underway -- and moving forward. The project…
Mr. Sandman Mattress Superstore owner, David Justice, has been arrested on two counts of Sex Abuse of a Child Under the Age of 12. Police say the actions occurred between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2019 in the 3700…
