Protestors wrote "Black Lives Matter" and "Expand Medicaid" in front of the Alabama Capitol during a demonstration on Thursday. The painting happened during a press conference and demonstration by the Alabama SaveOurselves Movement for Justice and Democracy. The group holds…
Coming soon... you'll be able to catch a movie at Eastdale mall, once again. Eastdale Cinemas will be opening Fall or Winter of this year, according to the mall's Facebook…
A cash reward, starting at $1,000, from CrimeStoppers has been offered for any information that leads to closure or an arrest regarding the death of Lesley Pantaleon. The Montgomery Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers that a Missing Person Investigation…
Due to the continued impact of COVID-19, the Symetra Tour announced today that the fourth annual Guardian Championship on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Capitol Hill—originally scheduled for September 18-20—has been postponed. The tournament will return to the…
The Montgomery County Probate Office, in efforts to provide the best customer service possible, now has a mobile app. The app will serve as a new way for the Probate Office to connect with Montgomery County residents and visitors, providing…
With control of the U.S. Senate on the line, Alabama's race is a contentious matchup between a college football coach backed by President Donald Trump and the Senate's most endangered Democrat. Armed with Trump's endorsement and fame from years on…
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that by Executive Order 720, she has established Alabama’s first statewide commission on entrepreneurship and innovation. The Alabama Innovation Commission, known as Innovate Alabama, will serve as a platform for innovators to engage policymakers, exchange…
ATLANTA (AP) - Doing the complete opposite of Gov. Ivey in Alabama, Georgia's Gov. Brian Kemp is explicitly banning Georgia's cities and counties from ordering people to wear masks in public. He's voiding orders that at least 15 local governments…
The Prattville Police Department is currently investigating the theft of a 2006 Anderson 10T Gooseneck Dump Trailer. Investigators advise that the trailer was last seen on June 27 secured within a locked gate. The victim realized the trailer was stolen…
ATLANTA (AP) - President Trump is rolling back an influential environmental law from the Nixon era that he says delays infrastructure projects. The law is credited with ensuring that major projects get full scrutiny and that local communities have their…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Marengo County DA's Office and the Demopolis Police Department -- are hoping a big reward -- will help them solve -- an unsolved murder. District Attorney Greg Griggers…
Effective July 16, 2020 at 5:00 P.M., each person shall wear a mask or other facial covering that covers his or her nostrils and mouth at all times when within six feet of a person from another household in any…
JC Penney is closing 152 stores and cutting about 1,000 jobs. The retailer said Wednesday that the jobs to be eliminated will include corporate, field management and international positions. Penney filed for bankruptcy protection in May. As part of its…
Montgomery police say that 14-year-old Missing Persn Jakayla Stafford has been found safe and is back with her family. Safford was safe found near Jackson Hospital on Wednesday, July 15. **ORIGINAL STORY** The Montgomery Police Department is searching for 14-year-old…
Governor Kay Ivey, in conjunction with State Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris, has issued a statewide mask order. You will now be required to wear a mask in public. People are required to…
With former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville's victory over former U.S. Senator Jeff Session in Tuesday's runoffs, the stage is now set for Tuberville to take on incumbent Democratic Senator Doug…
At Tuesday's Montgomery school board meeting, board members have voted to change the names of three high schools. Robert E. Lee High School, Jefferson Davis High School, and Sidney…
State Rep. Ronald Johnson, (R-Sylacauga), the Dean of the Alabama House of Representatives, died this afternoon of complications from liver cancer. He was 76. Johnson held the District 33 seat that includes portions of Clay, Coosa and Talladega counties for more…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County voters are at the polls choosing a new tax collector -- and two new county commissioners. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn says voter turnout in Dallas County --…
The Prattville Police Department is currently investigating the burglary of the Bass Pro Shops that occurred on July 6, in 2500 block of Rocky Mount Road. Prattville Investigators advise that three…
The United States Postal Inspection Service is currently investigating the theft of mail that occurred from the mailbox of a Wetumpka resident. Under US Code 18 Section 1708, mail theft is defined as taking any piece of mail that is…
Two state senators say the state's "Roadmap to Reopening Schools" does not do enough to protect students and staff. Tuesday, they took their plan for reopening schools to State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey and the State Board of Education. Senators…
Alabama Pellets LLC, a subsidiary of Canada-based Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc., announced plans to invest $95 million to construct a wood pellet production facility in Demopolis. The Alabama Pellets facility is expected to have an annual production volume of 360,000 metric…
As part of his plan to expand opportunity and access for all Montgomery children to Alabama's First Class Pre-K program, Mayor Steven L. Reed is partnering with the Alabama School Readiness Alliance (ASRA) and other childhood education advocates to assist…
The Troy Police Department responded to a shooting last night to the 300 block of the Elba Highway (AL Hwy 87), around 9:13 pm Monday night. Officers responded to reports of several shots fired in the area. When officers arrived,…
