The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has made a generous donation to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). ADPH says the donation is to enhance the department's COVID-19 response capabilities. “Each county in the state will benefit from the…
Montgomery, Alabama – Derek Antoine Hamel, 28 of Auburn, Alabama, was sentenced to 27 months in prison today on Wednesday, May 13. United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman is behind bars -- on more than a million dollars bond -- after a drug bust Tuesday night in Dallas County. Eighteen year old Aaliyah Hatcher is…
It has been two months since Alabama recorded its first coronavirus case. Since then there have been more than 10,000 cases and at least 400 deaths. State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris warns…
The Troy Police Department held its 42nd annual Police Memorial Day Ceremony Wednesday to honor its fallen brothers. The names of five fallen Troy police officers are forever etched on a memorial outside the police station. The memorial pays tribute…
Missing person alert for 16-year-old Madyson Jones has been canceled. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has announced today that Jones has been found. The missing person alert was issued Tuesday, May 12 after Madyson had not been heard from since…
A Montgomery/Fire Rescue firefighter has tested positive for COVID-19. Spokesperson District Chief Q.L. Burke says the firefighter tested positive on May 11 after being sent home on May 6 following a routine evening temperature check. Due to the positive confirmed…
The Alabama State Board of Education has removed Montgomery Public Schools from state intervention during Thursday's work session. The resolution would have to be placed on a formal meeting agenda at a later date before final approval. Alabama News Network…
This week is National Police Week, a time designated each year to express our deep gratitude to the law enforcement officers who serve our community and to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Montgomery County District…
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for the identity and location of two suspects wanted for a Criminal Investigation that occurred in Montgomery. The two suspects are wanted for an Unlawful Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle and Fraud…
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. (AP)- 23 patients have died at an Alabama veterans nursing home because of the coronavirus. The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs said Tuesday that 23 deaths from the virus occurred at the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has awarded a contract to construct approximately 14 miles of contiguous new border wall system within U.S. Border Patrol’s (USBP) Laredo Sector located in Webb County, Texas. Construction will occur where no barriers…
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has been informed about three cases of COVID-19 via self-reporting among staff members of correctional facilities. Employees from Ventress Correctional Facility (Ventress) in Clayton, Easterling Correctional Facility (Easterling) in Clio, and Montgomery Women’s Community…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A disabled Selma senior whose house was recently destroyed by fire -- is now planning to rebuild her home and her life -- thanks to the generosity of hundreds…
To view the full audit click here. According to an audit report on the Elmore County Board of Education, $1.65 Million was unaccounted. The audit was for October 1, 2018 through September…
It's National Police Week. Since 1962, the week of May 15th has been dedicated to honoring our disabled and fallen law enforcement officers across the nation. On the national level, many events have…
A member of the Alabama House of Representatives says she is resigning to join the Trump administration. Rep. April Weaver announced her resignation in a statement Tuesday. Weaver says she is quitting to accept a position with President Donald Trump's…
New drive-thru sites begin testing for COVID-19 this week in west Montgomery and Hayneville. The expanded testing is the result of a partnership between the City of Montgomery, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Hyundai Hope on Wheels, Health Services, Incorporated (HSI),…
A vacant building in Montgomery's Cloverdale neighborhood is now raising safety concerns, prompting city leaders to take action. The building on Fairview Avenue, across from the Capri Theater has been empty since…
A missing person's alert has been issued in the disappearance of 16-year-old Madyson Jones. The Montgomery Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating the teen. Jones was last…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
