Pike Road Schools Announces Its Graduation Plans
Pike Road Schools has announced its plans for graduation. Pike Road High School will hold its first graduation on Saturday, June 6, at 9:00 am in the PRHS Stadium. Each graduate…
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WANTED: Union Springs Police Searching for Serial Burglary Suspect
The Union Springs Police Department is searching for the location of Burglary suspect John Spann Jr. Spann is described as a 58-year-old black male, 5’7 ft.in height, weighing approximately 135lbs. Union Springs Investigators confirmed that Spann is being sought for…
Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Offered in Greenville on May 15
A drive-up COVID-19 testing clinic will be offered at the Butler County Health Department on Friday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. while testing supplies are available. The address of the Butler County Health Department is 350 Airport…
Montgomery Police Respond to Monday Night Quadruple Shooting
On Monday, May 11, around 6:15 pm, Montgomery police and fire medics responded to the area of Rosa Parks Avenue at Courtland Drive in reference to a subject shot. At the scene, police found an adult male victim who had…
Barbershops and Beauty Salons Reopen in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Barber shops and beauty salons in the city of Selma -- are starting to reopen after a five week temporary shutdown. Fresh Trim Barber Shop is…
Family of Truck Driver Files Lawsuit Against Charter Communications After He Was Killed in Crash Caused by Low Hanging Cables
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the family of Anthony Lamar Smith against Charter Communications. Smith was killed on April 28, after his 18-wheeler caught low hanging cables on Hix Road in Tallapoosa County. The impact damaged utility…
Clanton Man Killed in Crash on County Road 2 in Chilton County
A single-vehicle crash at 8:50 p.m. Sunday, May 10, has claimed the life of a Clanton man. James Oneil Coodey, 60, was killed when the 2004 Ford F-150 he was driving went off the roadway and struck a tree. Coodey…
Troy University Nursing Grads Ready for Frontlines
While the coronavirus is changing graduation schedules and everyday life, it's not changing the desires of some Troy University nursing graduates entering the medical field. Only days ago, the graduates taking their last…
AUM Offering $11 Million in Student Assistance, New Laptops for Incoming Freshmen
With the COVID-19 pandemic creating financial hardships for college students and families nationwide, Auburn University at Montgomery has committed an all-time high of more than $11 million in scholarships and other forms of student support as it prepares to resume…
Customers Slowly Returning as Gov. Ivey Eases COVID-19 Restrictions
More Alabama businesses were allowed to re-open Monday now that Alabama's Safer-At-Home order has been amended. Friday, May 8, Governor Kay Ivey announced the new list of guidelines businesses will have to follow…
Pike County Man Sentenced to Over 3 Years for 2018 Bullock County Shooting
On Friday, May 8, Calvin Lee Morris, 34, of Banks, was sentenced to 40 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. Following his prison sentence, Morris will…
Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Available in Tallassee and Autaugaville on May 14
Drive-up COVID-19 testing clinics will be offered from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Tallassee Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday, May 12, and at Greater St. Joseph AME Church, 224 S. Pickett St., Autaugaville, on Thursday, May 14. These…
Jay-Z's Team Roc Calls for Fast Action in Ahmaud Arbery Case
ATLANTA (AP) - The social justice arm of Jay-Z's Roc Nation entertainment company is calling on Georgia officials to take quick action in the case of Ahmaud Arbery, a black man who authorities said was killed by two white men…
Governor Ivey Salutes Healthcare Heroes During 'Hospital Week'
Gov. Kay Ivey is kicking off National Hospital Week Sunday by sending a special message to the healthcare heroes working in Alabama’s hospitals. Governor Ivey said 'Hospital Week' is a time to say thank you to those brave men and…
Nursing Home Mothers, Grandmothers Honored with Drive-Thru Car Parade
Elmore County community members spread some Mother's Day love to the elderly residents living in a nursing home Sunday morning. "They raised us. They're our moms. They're everything to us…
Marsh: New Statehouse With COVID Cash Should Be Discussed
Alabama lawmakers say they expect a special session later this year on how to use the state's coronavirus relief funds. The Republican leader of the Alabama Senate said an idea to build a new Statehouse should be "part of the…
What You Need to Know Today About the Virus Outbreak
Regional and political fractures are emerging in many countries over how fast to lift the lid on coronavirus-imposed lockdowns, as worries about economic devastation collide with fears of a second wave of deaths. WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: — Many governors across the U.S. are…
Tuskegee Church Ensuring the Community Doesn't Go Hungry During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Macon County church is helping out its community-- making sure families don't go hungry during these hard times. Members of Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church in Tuskegee…
Local Nonprofit Honors Moms through Annual Race
A local non-profit is using a charity run to raise money for its' maternity programs that assist women facing unexpected pregnancies and find forever homes for children. Mother's Day weekend marks the tenth anniversary of Agape of Central Alabama's "Run…
Montgomery County Tax Referendum Passes in Legislature
In a rare Saturday session, the Alabama Legislature passed budgets and the Montgomery tax referendum. The property tax referendum passed the Senate floor with an amendment, and was concurred by the House of…
Eastchase Farmer's Market Opens with Social Distancing Restrictions
The Shoppes at Eastchase's 16th annual Farmer's Market kicked off Saturday. Hundreds of people stopped by for the opening weekend. "It's one of the first days. The sun is shining brightly. People are able…
Driver License Division Locations Plan to Return to Normal Operations
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is planning to resume normal operations at its Driver License Division locations across the state. This comes as a response to Governor Ivey amending the Safer-at-Home order ALEA’s Secretary Hal Taylor said, “Public safety…
National Parks Visitors Should Plan for 'New Normal'
RYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Utah- As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the National Park Service is testing public access at several parks across the nation, including two in Utah, with limited…
Jemison Man Dies Saturday Morning in Single-Vehicle Car Accident
One Jemison man was killed on May 9 in a single-vehicle accident. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s, Micheal Carswell says 66-year-old Alan Jiles was killed when the 1991 Jeep Wrangler he was driving went off the roadway and struck a ditch.…
Rock and Roll Pioneer Little Richard Dies at 87
Rock and roll pioneer "Little Richard" Penniman died this morning. He was 87 years old. The cause of death hasn't been released. Little Richard's piercing wail, pounding piano and towering pompadour helped introduce…
