Suspect in Crash that Killed Rod & Paula Bramblett Allowed to Go into Home Confinement
A judge in Lee County is allowing the teenager charged in the wreck that killed Auburn University broadcaster Rod Bramblett and…
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13 Arrested During Large Drug Raid at "The Farm" in Prattville
A major narcotics warrant was served in Autauga County Thursday morning. Multiple agencies (Autauga County Sheriff's Office, Elmore County Sheriff's Department, Montgomery County Sheriff's Department, Montgomery Police Department, and the Prattville Aviation…
Gov. Ivey: New Investment Across Alabama Topped $7 Billion in 2019
Governor Kay Ivey announced Thursday that economic development activity across Alabama last year generated $7.1 billion in pledged capital investment and 13,454 job commitments, providing a potential spark for economic revival once the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic ease. Governor…
Tuskegee University President Resuming Duties Following Taking Medical Leave in January
Tuskegee University announces that Dr. Lily D. McNair will resume her role as the university’s president, effective Friday, May 15. Dr. McNair began medical leave in early January — and now upon her return, she expressed her gratitude to the Board of…
Evergreen Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Being Felon in Possession of Firearm
On Wednesday, April 29, Mitchell Evan Gandy, 32, Evergreen, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. Following his prison sentence, Gandy will be…
Auburn University Recognizing Spring 2020 Graduates in Several "Special Ways"
Although Auburn University’s spring 2020 commencement ceremony has been postponed to August amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the university is planning several ways in which the graduating class of more than 4,500 will still be recognized. “We are proud of this…
House Minority Leader: Irresponsible to Pass Budgets Now
The Democratic leader in the Alabama House of Representatives is urging lawmakers to wait until summer to pass state budgets, for both safety and fiscal concerns. House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels said in a press conference that it is difficult…
Birmingham Man Gets Attempted Murder Charge in Child's Shooting
A Birmingham man has been charged with attempted murder in a shooting that critically wounded a 1- year-old girl. According to Birmingham police, on Tuesday 20-year-old Larry Jackson Jr. was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on the charge and…
Inmates Sue Prison Guards After Being Beaten While Cuffed
Two previously beaten Elmore Correctional Facility inmates, Cortney Rolley and Christopher Hampton are suing the prison guard who assaulted them as well as other employees of the facility who conspired to conceal the assault. Authorities say Sgt. Ulysses Oliver Jr.…
Debate Flares Over Legal Protections as Businesses Begin to Open
As governments across the United States gradually allow businesses to reopen, leaders are grappling with how much legal protection to give companies in case their workers get sick from the coronavirus. Some states are getting pressure to adjust unemployment rules…
42-Year-Old Chambers County Woman Killed in Single Car Accident
A single-car accident has claimed the life of a Chambers County woman. Kristi Elizabeth Chriss, 42, of Valley, Alabama was killed in a single-car accident on April 29. State Trooper Micheal Carson says Chriss was killed when the 2017 Toyota…
Selma Hospice Worker Designs Hot-Selling Bumper Sticker
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma hospice worker creates a COVID-19 bumper sticker for hospice workers that's now being sold all over the country. The bumper sticker identifies the driver of the…
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…
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…
