Lewis Carpenter, Andalusia's First Black City Council Member, Dies at 92
The city of Andalusia has announced the death of Lewis Carpenter, who elected in 1984 as the first black member of City Council. He was 92 years old. Carpenter died…
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Elmore Correctional Facility Inmate Dies After Assault
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama prison system reported that an inmate died after being assaulted by another inmate. A spokeswoman for the Alabama Department of Corrections said Jamaal King, a 34-year-old inmate at…
Update: Funeral Details for Lee and Stephanie Courson, Owners of Carol's Carpet in Montgomery
Funeral details have been announced for Lee and Stephanie Courson, the owners of Carol's Carpet in Montgomery. They were killed in a motorhome crash Wednesday on Interstate 65. Visitation will be…
Montgomery Group Holds Procession and Vigil in Remembrance of George Floyd
A group of protesters took to the streets of Montgomery Saturday afternoon to protest the death of George Floyd, the man killed by Minneapolis,…
Positive COVID-19 Tests Cause Partial Shutdown at Dallas Co. Courthouse
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two departments at the Dallas County Courthouse have been shutdown after two employees test positive for COVID-19. The courthouse just reopened to the public about two weeks ago --…
Selma Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Behind Bars
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One man is dead -- and another man is behind bars -- following a shooting Thursday night in Selma. Twenty seven year old Rodkeithrick Hurry of Selma has been…
Body Recovered from Cahaba River After Three Day Search
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Search crews recover a body from the Cahaba River -- following nearly three days of searching for a missing swimmer. The body was recovered by ALEA's Marine Patrol Division -- at around 6:40 Friday morning.…
How Will Alabama Public Schools Look in 2020-2021?
Alabama Public Schools are slowly making the transition back to some form of in-person instruction. Starting on June 1st with summer school, some students and teachers will return to the classroom. Some schools…
Body of Missing Montgomery Man Found in South Carolina
Two months after a 42-year-old man disappeared from Alabama, his body was found in South Carolina. Phillip Rawling Jr. was reported missing March 31 by his family in Montgomery. They said he suffered from a mental condition that required medication.…
Funeral Arrangements Set for Fallen Lee Star Jamari Smith
The funeral arraignments for fallen Lee High School star, Jamari Smith, have been made. The funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2 at 11AM at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. The burial is at New Style Cemetery in Wetumpka. Public viewing…
Applebee's Reopening Dine-in Areas at Montgomery Locations
Welcome Back, Neighbor! Applebee’s® restaurants have reopened dining rooms and are welcoming guests back in to enjoy a complete dining experience away from home. After weeks of cooking every meal at home, guests can now sit back, relax and enjoy…
Minneapolis Officer Seen Kneeling on Neck of Handcuffed Black Man Charged with Third Degree Murder
A Minnesota prosecutor has charged a police officer with third-degree murder and manslaughter in the restraint death of George Floyd. Floyd is the handcuffed black man whose cries of "I can't breathe" in a widely seen cellphone video set off…
Infirmary at Kilby Prison Quarantined After Two Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19
The Alabama Department of Corrections says a prison infirmary has been quarantined after two inmates there tested positive for coronavirus. The inmates were transferred to a hospital and the infirmary at Kilby Correctional Facility placed on quarantine. The prison system…
Rural Alabama Hit Hard by COVID-19
Sparsely populated Lowndes County has the sad distinction of having both Alabama's highest rate of COVID-19 cases and its worst unemployment rate. Lowndes County and nearby poor, mostly black counties were initially spared as the disease ravaged cities, but are…
Body Found in Cahaba River During Search for Missing Swimmer
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- **UPDATE** The body was discovered Friday morning by ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division. It has now been sent for autopsy to determine if it is that of 23 year old…
Pine Hill Mission Hosts Drive-Thru Food Giveaway in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of people turn out for a drive-thru food giveaway this morning in Wilcox County. Additionally, tons of food was given away Thursday -- to needy families…
State Bureau of Investigation Looking for Answers in Crenshaw County Officer-Involved Shooting
On Wednesday, May 27, at the request of Crenshaw County Sheriff Terry Mears, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) are investigating an officer‐involved shooting. The incident occurred at approximately 8:30PM, Wednesday, May 27,…
Alabama Mega Church, Church of the Highlands Resuming Services in June
Pastor Chris Hodges of Church of the Highlands announced on the church's website Thursday that the team plans to resume in-person services on Sunday, June 21,…
Boston Marathon Cancelled for First Time in 124-Year History
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Marathon has been canceled for the first time in its 124-year history. Organizers said Thursday that they instead will have a "virtual event" in which participants who verify that they ran 26.2 miles on their…
Medicaid Advocacy Group Place "Body Bags" on Steps of State Capitol
The Save OurSelves Movement for Justice and Democracy held an Alabama State Capitol Body Bag Memorial Caravan as well as a press conference on the steps of the Alabama State…
Prattville Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Police Say He Ran Over Man with Vehicle
At approximately 4 am Thursday, May 28, Prattville Police responded to the area near Highway 82 and Highway 14 (900 Block of Selma Highway) intersection in reference to a subject that had been intentionally struck by a vehicle. The victim,…
Alabama High School Senior Attends Graduation While Pending COVID-19 Test Gets Positive Result
Decatur City Schools say a student who attended a graduation ceremony last week has tested positive for the new coronavirus. School officials said Wednesday that the…
ALEA Investigating 375 Traffic Crashes Resulting in 5 Fatalities, 10 Boat Crashes Over Memorial Day Weekend
Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency investigated 375 traffic crashes with five fatalities, as well as 10 boat crashes and four non-boating fatalities (drownings) during this year’s official Memorial Day holiday travel period, which was from 12:01 a.m. Friday,…
Update: Two People Killed in Motorhome Crash South of Montgomery
Alabama State Troopers have now identified the two people killed in a motorhome crash south of Montgomery. State troopers say 63-year-old Leland Courson of Montgomery was killed when the motorhome left Interstate 65 and overturned. The wreck also killed 61-year-old…
Many Mourn the Death of Lee Dual-sport Star, UAB Football Signee Jamari "Chop" Smith
Many people around the area are saddened by the drowning death of Lee basketball and football star Jamari Smith. Smith drowned Wednesday afternoon at Chewacla State Park in Auburn. There have been…
