MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP)- Alabama's Coronavirus death toll neared 500 on Saturday. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports that there have been more than 11,600 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state and at least 485 deaths which is…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Best In Show” and “Anchorman,” has died. He was 86. Willard’s daughter, Hope…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Former Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions is seeking to reclaim his seat after serving as President Donald Trump's attorney general. In an open letter to Alabama voters, Sessions explains his recusal from the investigation into Russian…
Montgomery Fire and Rescue is currently investigating a structure fire that occurred in the 8100 block of Greyfield Dr. District Fire Chief Q. L. Burke says as the responding units arrived, they discovered heavy smoke coming from the rear of…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama-based abortion rights group received a flood of donations after state lawmakers in 2019 attempted to outlaw abortion. The group used the money to purchase the state's busiest abortion clinic to ensure it stays open…
According to a post State Auditor Jim Zeigler's Facebook page, his 26-year-old son, Win Zeigler has died. The post says Win Zeigler "stopped breathing and died in his bed" and that "due to his age, an autopsy will be performed."…
Two men from Birmingham are accused of leading Millbrook Police on high speed chase early Friday morning. 22-year-old Robert Wilson and 21-year-old Ted Wallace are accused of trying to evade officers after refusing to stop for a traffic violations. Authorities…
Millbrook Police say the city's library was burglarized Friday. While responding to the burglary alarm at the library, police say they found 34-year-old Christopher Moody outside of the library with an injury. According to Police Chief PK Johnson, Moody damaged…
Gyms across the US have been heavily impacted by the COVID 19 pandemic. Some have remained closed. But those who haven’t have had to find unique ways to stay afloat. "I switched everything from walking…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A brokenhearted mother is crying out for justice -- after her son is gunned down earlier this week in Dixons Mills. Fifty-seven year old Nadine Monghan has now had…
The thunderous sound of two C-130's Could be heard for miles as pilots flew low above 10 cities across the state of Alabama. The flight was intended to boost morale for those on the front…
Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris want to remind people across Alabama, and in Montgomery especially, that they need to continue to protect themselves against COVID-19. Some reports say that Montgomery could become a national hot…
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed troubled department store chain J.C. Penney into Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It is the fourth major retailer to meet that fate. As part of its reorganization, the 118-year-old company said late Friday it will be closing…
According to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, Montgomery police have received reports of people knocking on doors requesting donations due to hard times caused by the coronavirus epidemic. Crimestoppers says these people may pose as nurses or representatives of a company or…
Friday morning the Governor's Study Group on Gambling Policy held their third meeting, via zoom teleconference. The group heard from experts on gaming including the chairman of the wildly popular powerball game.…
The Central Alabama Community Foundation and River Region United Way have announced a third round of grants for non-profit organizations and churches from the Community COVID-19 United Relief Fund. “On March 20th, we along with the River Region United Way,…
Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Corrections have announced the submission of proposals in an effort to improve Alabama's prisons. In a statement, the Governor's Office says the following developer teams each submitted a proposal to build at…
The owner of the Magnolia Haven Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Tuskegee has issued a statement that it has been notified that a part-time employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The notification was made on Tuesday, according to the…
A second Montgomery firefighter has tested positive for COVID-19. Montgomery Fire/Rescue spokesperson District Fire Chief Q. L. Burke said the firefighter tested positive after having close contact with a firefighter that tested positive on May 11. Ten other firefighters were…
Leaders of the Southeastern Livestock Exposition have announced the cancellation of the 63rd Annual SLE Rodeo and Livestock Week. The event was originally planned for March at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery but was postponed due to the closure of…
At 10:35 am on May 13, the Troy Police Department responded to a welfare concern in the 100 block of Glenwood Avenue. When officers arrived, they entered the residence and found the resident…
UPDATE: A second subject, Edward Paul Wallenmair, has been arrested for the murder of Xezabeya Grandberry. The Troy Police Department is conducting a death investigation that happened in the 3700 block of U.S.…
Montgomery Public Schools has announced it is making changes to upcoming high school graduation ceremonies. According to Jade Jones, Senior Communications Officer with MPS, the events have been moved from Cramton Bowl to each of the high schools, with social…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Blountsville man is arrested for murder in Marengo County after a shooting in Dixons Mills. Fifty-six year old James Startley is charged with murder in the shooting death of…
The Andalusia Rotary Club has canceled until further notice its annual World Championship Domino Tournament. It had been scheduled for Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11. Organizers hope that a domino event can be scheduled later in the year.…
