The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) welcomes a support team from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which has been deployed to assist with response to COVID-19. ADPH has conducted testing, case investigation and contact tracing…
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in conjunction with the Montgomery Police Department and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and…
On Thursday, June 25, the Alabama Education Association released their expectations for reopening Alabama Schools. On Friday, following Dr. Eric Mackey's unveiling of the "Roadmap to Reopening Schools" plan, AEA responded to Dr. Mackey's plan. AEA response to ALSDE’s “Roadmap…
Montgomery police charged Arioel Washington, 30, with one count of Domestic Violence 2nd/Assault 2nd in reference to a stabbing incident that occurred on Wednesday, June 24, around 11 am. The incident occurred in the 1900 block of Hilldale Drive. The…
Montgomery police have charged Darrell Davis, 53, with one count of Assault 1st in reference to a stabbing incident that occurred on Saturday, June 13, around 9:00AM. The incident occurred in the 3200 block of Virginia Pines Lane. The victim…
In a statement, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) says it's reviewing the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) Roadmap to Reopening Schools, which was released Friday by State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey. The ALSDE, in conjunction with the…
The Montgomery Police has made an arrest in a shooting. MPD charged Eldon Hall, 50, with Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Building that occurred on June 19, around 7:20 pm, in the200 block of East Woodland. Hall was identified…
The last surviving KKK member convicted in the 1963 bombing that killed four black girls at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham has died in…
UPDATE The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office has officially notified CrimeStoppers of the arrest of Financial Exploitation suspect Christopher Lee Franklin. Investigators say that Franklin voluntarily turned himself over to Autauga County Sheriff Investigators on June 24, after seeing himself on…
The Millbrook Police Department is currently investigating the theft of an automobile and multiple stolen credit cards. The offense occurred June 21. According to Investigators, the victim’s white 4 door 2018 Kia Forte was stolen in the 0-99 block of…
Selma Mayor Darrio Melton has issued an executive order requiring face masks to be worn in public. The order will take effect on Saturday, June 27, at 5 p.m. until further notice.…
On Friday, June 26, State Superintendent Eric Mackey unveiled the plan to reopening schools. State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey says expectation is that campuses will re-open in August for in person instruction but there will be remote learning options. He…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of people turn out at the Selma Area Food Bank for a drive-thru food giveaway Thursday morning in Selma. A line of cars started forming at the food…
Now that wearing a face mask is mandatory in the city of Montgomery, many businesses are looking to provide their employees with them. But experts say you need to beware of scams. Turenne…
Some local Rotary Clubs are serving the community in the fight against coronavirus. Rotary District 6880, which is made up of clubs in the southern half of Alabama, donated 1,000 masks to…
Educators will be returning to school soon and many are concerned about their safety and the safety of their students amid the coronavirus pandemic. As the state’s strongest voice for public education, the Alabama Education Association (AEA) believes any reopening…
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced a Broadband Working Group to gather input and guidance on allocation of CARES Act monies. The group will be facilitated by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). The federal Coronavirus Aid,…
Alabama this week hit the highest number of new coronavirus cases in a single day as officials continued to urge people to not abandon precautions. The Alabama Department of Public Health on Thursday reported more than 1,100 new cases in…
BERRY, Ala. (AP) - The U.S. Geological Survey said a small earthquake rumbled near a town in west Alabama Thursday. The agency says the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude 2.9, and struck about 2.5 miles northwest of Berry. It was…
The Montgomery United Transition team released its final report Thursday, outlining recommendations for the Reed administration. Here are the recommendations for Mayor Steven Reed: -Create a cabinet level public health position. -Elevate…
Chuck E. Cheese is filing for bankruptcy protection. The 43-year-old chain, which drew kids with pizza, video games and a singing mouse mascot, was struggling even before the coronavirus pandemic. But it said the prolonged closure of many venues due…
Alabama will be closing its red snapper season for recreational anglers just before the Fourth of July. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says the season is ending earlier than last year because more people are fishing. The department…
Faulkner University has announced the recent purchase of the Montgomery East Plaza Shopping Center. The plaza will become the new site for the University’s College of Health Sciences. The…
A new report shows thousands of people are still filing new unemployment claims related to the coronavirus outbreak each week in Alabama. Statistics released by the Alabama Department of Labor on Thursday show that 18,671 new applications for jobless benefits…
A Crenshaw County woman has been charged with second degree assault after she intentionally ran over a woman at the Bulldog Car Wash last week. On Thursday, June 18, around 11:01 p.m.,…
