Montgomery Police say they have the two people responsible for a recent string of car burglaries. The department has charged two juveniles with 60 counts each of Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle. Authorities say between July 13 and July…
Alabama State School Superintendent Eric Mackey estimates up to half of the state's public school students will be attending classes remotely in the fall because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mackey said more than a quarter of students are in systems…
The Wetumpka Police Department is currently investigating a felony theft that occurred at a retail store. Police say on July 19 around 12:30PM, two unknown males entered a cell phone retail store. One of the males was seen on surveillance…
Governor Ivey is ordering flags to be flown at half-staff this weekend to honor the life of U.S. Congressman John Lewis. The flags will fly at half-staff from sunrise on Saturday, July 25 to sunrise on Monday, July 27. Starting…
Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed will host a vigil to honor the life and legacy of American icon and civil rights hero, Congressman John Lewis, on Sunday, July 26 at 7 p.m. It will take place at Bicentennial Park, located…
The family of civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis has released details of the Celebration of Life ceremonies that are set to begin Saturday in Troy. A service celebrating "The Boy from Troy" will be held on the campus…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County Schools is finalizing it's plans to reopen for the upcoming school year. The school district is providing options for student learning this fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…
President Donald Trump says he has scrubbed his planned Republican National Convention scheduled for Florida next month, citing a "flare-up" of the coronavirus. Trump's formal renomination will still go forward in North Carolina. Trump said Thursday of Jacksonville, "To have…
The AHSAA has released details of its plan for fall sports at its member high schools across Alabama. Those details were announced at a news conference that was aired live on Alabama News…
The doctor arrested during the execution of a search warrant at Montgomery doctor's office made his initial court appearance in front of Judge Susan Walker on Thursday, June 23. Dr. D’livro Beauchamp arrested Wednesday, June 22 at Obelisk Healthcare faces…
Tallassee City Schools is giving parents two learning options upon returning to school in a soft opening Wednesday, August 19, 2020: virtual or face-to-face/blended learning. Tallassee City Schools Superintendent Dr.…
The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama on Thursday concluded that there is reasonable cause to believe that the conditions at Alabama’s prisons for men violate…
Southwest Airlines says it won't allow health waivers to its face-mask rule. Only children under 2 will be exempt from the requirement to cover their mouth and nose during flights. Meanwhile, Delta Air Lines said Thursday that it will expand…
Alabama has reported more than 2,200 new coronavirus cases, the highest single-day increase in cases since the pandemic began. The spike came after several days of declining case numbers and as a number of school systems announced that students will…
Teachers from around Alabama had a rally at the State Capitol to share their concerns about returning to school. It was put on by Alabama Teachers Against COVID-19 (ATAC-19). The rally was Thursday, June 23. ATAC-19 is pushing for…
A building at Booker T. Washington Magnet School in Montgomery caught fire and burned down back in 2018. On Thursday, June 23, Montgomery Public School made a major step in the building…
An Alabama activist said he was arrested in three different cities on separate charges. According to reports, 27-year-old Carlos Chaverst turned himself in Monday on outstanding warrants in Hoover, Homewood and Birmingham. Chaverst is the president of the Birmingham Justice…
NEW YORK (AP) - The operator of Ann Taylor and Lane Bryant filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday, the latest retailer to do so during the pandemic. Mahwah, New Jersey-based Ascena Retail Group Inc., which operates nearly 3,000 stores…
Troy police have made an arrest in the shooting death of a 21-year-old man. Police have charged 17-year-old Jamarco Harris with capital murder for the death of Jacoby Cogburn. The shooting happened on July 13th in the 300 block of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office needs your help to identify a wanted armed robbery suspect. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the Dollar General on Highway 22 in Valley Grande --…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of people turned out for a drive-thru food giveaway Wednesday morning in Selma. Twenty pound boxes of fresh produce were handed out to people who came through. Free…
Many schools systems have been opting to start school virtually for the first nine weeks. On Wednesday, the Autauga County Schools announced that they wouldn't follow suit but instead just push the start date of school back. The Autauga County…
A search on Wednesday, June 22, of the property in the 4000 block of US Hwy 280 East did not produce any new evidence in the found human skull from Tuesday. On Tuesday evening the owner of the property called…
The Greenville Police Department is currently investigating the theft of an automobile. The offense occurred on June 28. According to Investigators, the victim’s grey 2018 Nissan Altima (VIN# 1N4AL3AP0JC162323) was stolen from…
As the nation puts a spotlight on problems plaguing Black communities, some families and doctors are calling for medical disparities to be part of the Black Lives Matter conversation. “African American women are three to four times more likely to…
