Search Underway for Missing Dallas County Man
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Dallas County are searching for a missing man in Minter. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 57 year old Willie Edward Wallace, Jr disappeared from his home on the…
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Funds Will Soon Provide COVID-19 Tests for Alabama College Students
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - As many as 265,000 students entering Alabama colleges this fall will be tested for the coronavirus. The testing announced Monday is meant…
Many Still Hesitant to Make a Splash in Public Pools? - YMCA Says Yes
If you're beating the heat at a public pool this Summer, there's a lot more to keep in mind this year amid Coronavirus concerns. Local YMCA facilities, are among the re-opened public…
Governor Ivey Awards $30 Million of CARES Act Money For COVID-19 Testing, Safety Development Programs
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $30 million of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) money to be used to establish COVID-19 testing and safety development programs. The state of Alabama will provide the $30 million…
ALDOT: No Temporary Lane Closures on State Interstates Starting July 3
As an added precaution during the Fourth of July holiday, the Alabama Department of Transportation is doing its part for highway safety by having no temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates after 6 a.m. on Friday, July 3, through 11:59…
Selma Assistant Fire Chief Arrested in Jefferson County Fatal Hit & Run
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Troopers arrested a driver involved in a fatal crash that occurred early Saturday morning. The two-vehicle crash occurred early Saturday morning on Interstate 59 near mile…
CrimeStoppers: Montgomery Police Searching for Missing 17-Year-Old Girl
Montgomery Police is investigating the disappearance of a 17-year-old girl. Investigators say Lesley Pantaleon was reported missing by her parents on Wednesday, June 24. Pantaleon was last seen driving a blue 2006 Chevrolet…
Man Dies in Montgomery Shooting Sunday Morning
A man is dead after a shooting in Montgomery Sunday morning. The Montgomery Police Department says officers and fire medics were called to the 5800 block of Oakleigh Road around 11:40 in reference to a person shot. At the location,…
Speedway Owner Loses Staff, 'All but 2' Sponsors After Post
PINE HALL, N.C. (AP) — The owner of a North Carolina racetrack said he has faced death threats, lost employees and seen “all but two” of his sponsors evaporate amid the backlash over his social media post invoking the noose…
More Cities Consider or Implement Face Mask Requirements
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - More Alabama cities are implementing or considering a requirement to wear face masks in public places against the coronavirus. Montgomery and Birmingham and Jefferson County have orders in place requiring face masks in public places. The…
Auburn to Offer Doctorate in Building Construction
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn University says it will offer a new doctoral degree in building construction. An announcement says the program will start when the fall semester begins on Aug. 17. The degree will be offered through Auburn's College…
Space Camp Resuming in Huntsville After Virus Shutdown
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Space Camp is resuming at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville after shutting down because of the coronavirus pandemic. Officials say a scaled-back version of the popular…
Rollin to the Polls Voting Initiative Holds a Community Response
The Rollin to the Polls Voting Initiative held a COVID-19 Community Response at Carver High School Saturday, June 23. Gloves, face masks, sanitizers, and free diapers were given out. There was also a support line to help with voter registration,…
Mississippi Gov: "I'd Sign Bill to Remove Flag's Rebel Emblem"
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi lawmakers are taking steps to erase the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag. The symbol has come under criticism amid nationwide protests against racial injustice. The House voted Saturday to file a bill to…
17 Guns Stolen from Alabama Pawn Shop, Reward Offered
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A search is underway for suspects in the burglary of an Alabama pawnshop where more than a dozen weapons were stolen. The break-in happened June 2 at Quick Pawn in Montgomery. According to the Bureau of…
Burned Up Home of Disabled Selma Senior Demolished
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A disabled Selma senior continues to try and put her life back together -- following a fire that destroyed her home. The house where 77 year old Mary Johnson…
Faulkner University Pre-K School Gets Donation
The Montgomery Rotary Club is investing in the education of young children. The organization donated $500 to Faulkner University's Pre-K School today. The money will go toward the purchase of new books.…
Pike Road to Celebrate "Week of Patriotism"
The town of Pike Road is celebrating Independence Day, the community and country with a Week of Patriotism. This year will be different than years past. Pike Road won't have its…
Montgomery Public Schools Planning for 2020-2021 School Year
After the release of the Alabama State Department of Education’s (ALSDE) Roadmap to Reopening Alabama schools, Montgomery Public Schools MPS will now finalize the system’s reopening plans. “Since the start of the pandemic, we started thinking about our process of…
Town of Pike Road Releases Virtual Week of Patriotism Schedule of Events
The Town of Pike Road is celebrating the country and community with a Week Of Patriotism starting June 28-July 4. Because of COVID-19 and Social Distancing they will not have their big fireworks show this year but they’re having a…
Florida Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison After Getting Stopped with 10 Pounds of Marijuana and 2 Guns in Covington County
On Thursday, June 25, Bobby Turner, 64, of Navarre, Florida, was sentenced to 60 months in prison after pleading guilty to federal drug and gun charges, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. Following his prison sentence, Turner will…
Suspect Identified in Wetumpka Car Burglary, Guns and Credit Cards Stolen
The Wetumpka Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers that a person has been identified in an ongoing Unlawful Breaking and Entering of a Vehicle investigation that occurred on May 8. The suspect is still at large. According to Investigators, the…
CDC Support Team Deployed to Alabama to Assist with COVID-19 Response
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…
Multiple Agencies Investigating Guns Stolen from Montgomery Pawn Shop
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…
AEA responds to ALSDE’s “Roadmap to Reopening Schools” Plan
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…
