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…
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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…
ADOC Confirms Positive Inmate Case at Kilby Correctional Facility
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) today confirmed an inmate incarcerated at Kilby Correctional Facility (Kilby) in Montgomery, Alabama, has tested positive for COVID-19. This represents the ninth confirmed case of COVID-19 among the inmate population, five of which remain…
Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy dies from coronavirus at 75
Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy, the duo whose extraordinary magic tricks astonished millions until Horn was critically injured in 2003 by one of the act’s famed white tigers, has died. He was 75. Horn died of complications from the…
Remains Found in 2009 Could Belong to Missing Alabama Man
alaMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Skeletal remains found more than a decade ago could belong to a missing Alabama man, authorities said Oakman native Scott Allen Key was last seen in April 2009 but few details were known about his disappearance.…
Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Continue to Climb in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There has been a steady rise in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County as a result of more access to testing. Health officials say a total…
City of Montgomery Partners with Various Companies to Provide COVID-19 Testing
More drive through testing is being provided, thanks to the partnership between the City of Montgomery and various companies. Hyundai Motors Manufacturing is donating 5,000 test kits. The tests will be processed…
LIVE: Interactive Map of Alabama's Coronavirus Cases
The Alabama Department of Public Health is providing a live, interactive map of coronavirus cases across the state. You can use this map to track testing and confirmed cases. There is also a way to see how the virus is…
Four Juveniles Charged in Rash of Covington County Car Burglaries
The Andalusia Police Department has charged four juveniles in a rash of car burglaries that have plagued the area in recent weeks. Earlier this week, Andalusia Mayor Earl Johnson organized a meeting of the APD, the Opp Police Department, the…
Troy University Students Can Apply for Emergency Financial Aid Grants
Troy University students affected by the disruption of campus operations this spring can apply for emergency financial aid grants thanks to funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. To be eligible for a grant, a…
Montgomery Police Searching for The Identity and Location of Theft Suspects
The Montgomery Police Department needs your help in searching for the identity and location of two Theft of Property Investigation suspects. Montgomery police say the pictured suspects are wanted for a Theft of Property Investigation that occurred on Thursday,…
Dr. Jason Hadden Named New Principal of Pike Road Junior High School Principal
Pike Road Schools will add a Junior High School the 2020-2021 school year. Pike Road Junior High will consist of grades 7-9, and will be housed on the Georgia Washington campus. It will…
161 Parole Hearings Scheduled for May
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles will hold 161 parole hearings in May beginning on the 19th as the Board resumes hearings following postponements because of COVID-19. The hearings will be closed to public attendance, but crime victims and other…
Alabama Has Received Nearly 2 Million Economic Impact Payments Worth Over $3.4B
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS today announced that nearly 130 million Americans have received Economic Impact Payments, worth more than $218 billion, in less than five weeks. These totals do not include the more than $2.5 billion…
Governor Ivey Amends Safer-At-Home Order, Barbershops & Salons Can Reopen Monday
Governor Kay Ivey has amended the Safer-At-Home Order. The new order removes the 10 person limit on non-work gatherings. Close contact services (barbershops, salons, etc.), restaurants (with limited table seating),…
U.S. Unemployment Rate Hits 14.7%
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. unemployment rate hit 14.7% in April, the highest rate since the Great Depression, as 20.5 million jobs vanished in the worst monthly loss on record. The figures are stark evidence of the damage the coronavirus…
‘Take Down’ Arrest After Birmingham Walmart Mask Dispute
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A woman faces disorderly conduct charges after an altercation that began when a Walmart employee in Birmingham asked her to wear a face mask in the store and ended with a police officer performing a “take-down”…
Ivey Criticizes Lawmakers for Taking Control of Relief Cash
Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday criticized legislators for taking control of the state’s coronavirus relief money and threatened to delay a needed special session until they disclose their plans “down to the penny.” Ivey issued a tersely worded statement about…
Two Men Arrested in Death of Ahmaud Arbery; A Case That's Gained National Attention
BRUNSWICK, GA: On May 7th, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Gregory McMichael, 64, and Travis McMichael, 34, for the death of Ahmaud Arbery. They were both charged with murder and aggravated assault. The McMichaels were taken into custody and…
Shorter: RV Caught Fire Thursday Afternoon at Loves Truck Stop
An RV caught fire Thursday afternoon at the Loves Truck Stop in Shorter. According to the Shorter Volunteer Fire Department's Facebook page, The RV was also towing a car which also caught fire. With help from the neighboring fire…
Montgomery County Ad Valorem Bill Moves Forward
On Thursday the Alabama House of Representatives approved a bill that will allow voters to decide if they want to raise property taxes to fund public education in Montgomery County. The bill will now move on the Senate for approval.…
Selma Fire Police Unit Investigates Hood Street Fire
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A fire that destroyed the home of a 77 year old disabled Selma woman -- remains under investigation. The Selma Fire Department's special -- Fire Police Unit -- is…
House of Representatives Approve Record $7.2 Billion Education Budget
The Alabama House of Representatives passed a record education trust fund budget Thursday. The $7.2 billion dollar education budget is the largest in Alabama history, but it does not include some of…
Gov. Ivey Giving Control of CARES Act Money to Legislature
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday issued the following statement in response to the Legislature’s desire to have control of CARES Act money that President Trump designated for the governors: “I just got off the phone with House General Fund Chairman…
