Car Set on Fire, House Shot Up on Mabry Street in Selma
Selma Police need help finding the people who shot up a house, car and set another car on fire. The shooting happened at a house on the 1700 block of Mabry…
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Safety Tips for Do-It-Yourself Projects
A safer-at-home order and springtime weather mean more people are heading to the hardware stores for those home project supplies. But a local construction company president is urging caution before you tackle…
Tallassee Police Investigating Central Avenue Gas Station Shooting
Tallassee police are investigating a shooting at a gas station on Central Avenue. Tallassee mayor, Johnny Hammock, says a building and vehicle were shot into during the shooting. Hammock says the shooting stemmed from an argument. No one was injured…
Montgomery Chamber Projects Major Losses in Tourism Industry
The Montgomery Chamber's Convention and Visitors Bureau is projecting millions of dollars in lost revenue. Chamber officials say 20 large conferences or events have already cancelled, adding up to at least…
Hyundai Power Transformers Suspends Production Until May 4 After Positive COVID-19 Test
Hyundai Power Transformers, USA has confirmed a case of COVID-19 among its workforce. The employee with the positive test was last on the site on April 24. Hyundai Power Transformers say they have notified employees who may have came in…
Costco Requiring All Customers to Wear Masks Starting May 4
Wholesale giant Costco announced Wednesday it will soon require face coverings for all customers at its stores nationwide. Beginning Monday, May 4, all members and guests will be required to wear a mask which covers their mouth and nose. It…
Montgomery Leaders Announce Small Business Support Hub
On Wednesday, April 29, elected and business leaders launched the Recover Together Small Business HUB (Helping Business Unite), a free, one-stop clearinghouse to connect small and minority businesses to the resources and information…
Two Pike County Women Face Multiple Counts of Burglary
Around 5:19 am, Tuesday, April 28, officers from the Troy Police Department responded to a residence on Brookwood Drive in reference to a possible burglary that had taken place. Dispatch took a call from a concerned citizen that observed two…
Montgomery Man Killed in Tallapoosa County Wreck
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a Montgomery man has been killed in a wreck in Tallapoosa County. State troopers say 55-year-old Anthony L. Smith was killed when the tractor-trailer truck he was driving hit wires hanging over the roadway,…
State School Superintendent Tours Perry Co. School District
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- State School Supt. Eric Mackey visits the Perry County School District Tuesday morning. He got a first-hand look at the challenges many rural school…
Troy Business Owners React to Updated Safer At Home Order
Local business owners are reacting after watching state and health leaders give an update to the current safer-at-home order. The order is set to expire Thursday. Governor Kay…
Wind Creek Releases Statement on Reopening Plans
Wind Creek CEO, Jay Dorris released the following statement regarding their plans for reopening its resorts and casinos: It’s been forty-five (45) days since we voluntarily closed our doors in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. A very common question heard…
Marengo County Sheriff Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges
A West Alabama sheriff is on the other side of the law. Marengo County Sheriff, Richard Bates, was arrested on Friday, April 24. Due to recusal by Marengo County officials, the Alabama Attorney General’s Office served an arrest warrant for…
AlabamaWorks Replaces Alabama JobLink as State’s Free Online Jobs Database
The Alabama Department of Labor would like to announce the launch of AlabamaWorks.alabama.gov, the new free online jobs database that is replacing Alabama JobLink. The Alabama Career Center System is ready to implement the services of this new database. For years, Alabama…
Montgomery Church Donating Supplies to Build COVID-19 Field Hospitals
More medical supplies are being shipped out from a Montgomery's Dalraida Church of Christ to COVID-19 hot spots. Last week, the church sent loads of personal protective equipment to Harlem…
Beasley Allen Law Firm Serves Over 500 Bagged Lunches to MPD
On Tuesday, April 28, the Beasley Allen Law Firm partnered with Chappys Deli to serve lunch to Montgomery Police Department. They served over 500 bagged lunches. Each division had…
Meet ASU's 19-Year-Old Graduating Senior Morgan McCane
When Morgan McCane hears her name called during ASU’s virtual commencement on May 1, she will know that she has a unique place among her fellow graduates. “I will be the only 19-year-old senior to graduate at Alabama State University’s…
Alabama Stay-at Home Order Expires April 30; Safer-at-Home Order Becomes Effective until May 15
Governor Kay Ivey in a press conference with State Health Officer Scott Harris and other members of the Alabama COVID-19 task force, announced that the Stay-at-Home order will expire on April…
Amazon Creating 800 Jobs with New Facility in Georgia
Amazon has announced it will open a facility in Georgia that will create 800 jobs in the state. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's office says the new warehouse based in Columbia County will ship small orders, including books, toys, and household…
Ron Sams Resigns as Montgomery Public Safety Director
The City of Montgomery has announced Monday that Ron Sams resigned as Public Safety Director for the city of Montgomery. "I would like to thank Ron for his service to the residents of Montgomery during his years at the Office…
Chicago Bears Pick Former Selma High Player in NFL Draft
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A small town Dallas County farm boy will soon be headed to the big city -- with a chance to live out his dream of playing pro football in…
Local Governments Urge Governor for "Flexibility" in Re-Opening Economy
Last week Elmore and Autauga County officials sent a letter to the Governors office asking that she leave some flexibility to local governments when it comes to re-opening economies. County and…
Reward Grows to $10,000 for Information on 17-Year-Old's Stabbing Death
The cash reward has grown to $10,000 in the case of a 17-year-old girl found stabbed to death near Montgomery's Regency Park neighborhood. Montgomery police found the body…
One-Day Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Clinic Offered in Prattville on May 1
A one-day “drive-through” COVID-19 testing clinic will be offered by the Autauga County Health Department in Prattville to patients who meet the testing criteria and call for an appointment at (334) 361-3743. The drive-through clinic is scheduled as follows: ·Friday,…
Local Caterer Adapts Services To Keep Business Afloat
You can often find Connie Floyd and her staff in the kitchen, whipping up a delicious meal or birthday cake. Floyd is the owner of Olde Enzor Lane, a catering company…
