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…
There's a new storm shelter, protecting rural residents in Macon County. A Safe Room was delivered and assembled next to the Chisolm Community Center, on County Road 69. It's a bout…
Beginning Wednesday, August 12, weather permitting, an Alabama Department of Transportation resurfacing project on Alabama Highway 87 from Pike County Road 3304 to U.S. Highway 231, will begin. Motorists should expect delays and should be mindful of workers and equipment…
On Tuesday, August 4, Johnathan Earl Chappell, 31, of Montgomery, was sentenced to over 5 years (70 months) in prison after pleading guilty to a federal firearms charge, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. Chappell was also ordered…
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a Wednesday afternoon motor vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality. On Wednesday, August 5, around 1:43 pm, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 4300 block of Mobile Highway near the West South…
Montgomery Police are investigating a shooting. Police say they responded to a local hospital around 3:00 yesterday afternoon after a man showed up with a gunshot wound. After further investigation, Police say the man was shot near Oak Street and…
Troy City Schools have announced the start date for students has been moved to August 24. Superintendent Cynthia Thomas released a statement to the school system's Facebook page Wednesday night, stating the reasoning behind the new start date is due…
From the West Alabama newsroom-- Dallas County is the site of the state's first capital -- as well as the site of historic civil rights events -- that changed the world. And the county…
Alabama Power has announced that this morning, it sent 133 lineworkers and 94 support workers to New Jersey to assist utility company FirstEnergy in its storm response. Alabama Power workers will help FirstEnergy subsidiary Jersey Central Power and Light. That…
The coronavirus pandemic is taking a bite out of Montgomery's city revenue. Mayor Steven Reed has presented a breakdown of figures comparing revenue raised from alcohol, lodging, gasoline and sales and use taxes from…
Montgomery County area leaders today said it’s time to invest more than the bare minimum in Montgomery Public Schools. On Wednesday officials announced the formation of a community-wide campaign to raise…
Health officials say they are cautiously optimistic that Alabama is seeing a decline in COVID-19 cases, but warned that the number of cases will likely rise as students returns to campus this month. The reported number of daily COVID-19 cases…
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville is the state's top paid tourist attraction. But the center said it faced possible closure later this year if it couldn't raise enough money to keep its doors open. A GoFundMe campaign…
Officials with Dollar General Corporation are celebrating the opening of a $26 million fresh cold storage facility in Montgomery. A virtual celebration was held this morning. The facility is located at 6080 Mobile Highway and is 450,000 square feet. “We…
There are hundreds of job openings posted on the Montgomery Public Schools website right now, with the first day of school less than a week away. 226 job openings were posted…
On June 22-23, Civil Air Patrol (CAP) began transporting COVID-19 testing kits to rural, indigent, and underserved, communities in Alabama. 100 Test kits were transported from UAB to Hale County on June 22 utilizing Civil Air Patrol air and ground…
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $200,000 grant to provide public water to 86 households in south-central Tallapoosa County. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be combined with a $350,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded to the Tallapoosa County…
U.S. testing for the coronavirus is dropping even as infections remain high and the death toll rises by more than 1,000 a day. It's a worrisome trend that officials attribute largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours…
A recent study examined Alabama’s 76 airports. The study, which evaluates the contributions of airports to the growth of the state’s economy, estimates that in 2019, commercial service and general aviation airports’ spending added $5 billion in impact to Alabama’s…
The former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks is suing the mayor and interim police chief. He is saying his firing violated his constitutional rights and the city code. Meanwhile, prosecutors have asked a judge to revoke his…
Two businesses lost their licenses following the Montgomery city council meeting tonight. The city council voted unanimously to revoke the licenses of Empire Entertainment Center and Club Ciroc. According to Montgomery Police, the department receives several calls about shots fired…
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday evening. It happened at about 8:30 p.m. in the 800 Block of Industrial Park Blvd. Authorities say two people were wounded. The extent of their injuries is unknown.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County School officials continue to get ready for the start of the new school year -- amid COVID-19. The school district is preparing to bring some students back…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting Death Investigations following the shooting deaths of Jeremiah Chatman, 19, and Quamae Summerlin, 18, both of Montgomery. On August 4, around midnight, MPD and…
