From the West Alabama Newsroom-- COVID-19 has caused some major changes to the annual Central Alabama Fair in Selma. And as a result, organizers have even changed the name of this year's event. Fair…
Montgomery police have arrested three men in connection to armed robbery on the campus on Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). Cpl. Earnestina McGriff says 19-year old Kesean Quarles, 19-year-old Kashton Calloway, and 21-year-od Jeremy Calhoun are charged with first degree…
Dreamland BBQ in downtown Montgomery is closing its doors, temporarily. Officials say they plan to re-open in March with hopes that people will be traveling more. Management says the restaurants profits have…
Auburn University officials are asking fans not to roll the trees at Toomer's Corner this season. Officials say while the two Auburn Oaks planted in 2017 and 10 descendant trees in Samford…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky grand jury on Wednesday indicted a single police officer for shooting into neighboring apartments but did not move forward with charges against any officers for their role in Breonna Taylor’s death. A grand jury…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The public feud between Selma activist Faya Rose -- and Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson -- takes a new turn. Now former state senator Hank Sanders has joined…
On Tuesday, September 22, around 3:45pm, Montgomery police attempted to make a traffic stop on the Southern Boulevard. When attempting to make the stop, the drive took off a pursuit ensued. The pursuit ended with the suspect crashing at the…
In March the Chief Justice of Alabama suspended all trials by jury due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now with a better idea of coronavirus numbers, and guidelines to slow the spread,…
Montgomery police are still searching for answers in the murder of Alabama State University student Adam Dowdell Jr. Dowdell was reported missing and last seen on September 8 before being found dead on September 14. Ivry Hall, 20, of Chicago,…
A panel will consider what to do with Alabama's existing prisons as the state moves forward with plans for three new, privately built facilities. Gov. Kay Ivey's office announced Tuesday she's forming a 15-member commission to evaluate the state's prisons.…
It's been two weeks since the Labor Day holiday and the coronavirus numbers still aren't in. The delay has health officials cautiously optimistic that the state is making progress in the pandemic. New cases are being confirmed daily and about…
Goodwyn Middle School celebrated National Constitution Day a little different this year. The school held a drive-thru event Tuesday honoring local veterans. The event originally scheduled for September 17, was rescheduled…
Auburn police charged 34-year-old Arthur Lewis Bailey with first degree theft of property on Friday, September 19. The arrest stems from a theft report on August 16. The arrest occurred in the 3200 block of Lee Road 10 in Auburn.…
The Air Force football team will honor the Tuskegee Airmen with the 2020 edition of the Air Power Legacy Series uniform. The Falcons will debut the special uniform for the…
The Elmore County Board of Education held one of two scheduled budget hearings Tuesday night. Superintendent Richard Dennis says the numbers for the 2021 school year look positive. Dennis also praised…
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kevin Hart is bringing more of his funny back to SiriusXM. The satellite radio company announced on Tuesday a new multi-platform deal with Hart and his comedy network Laugh Out Loud. The superstar comedian-actor will host…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma attorney and activist Faya Rose Toure -- and Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson -- are publicly feuding over a political ad. Toure and Jackson…
Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard is asking for a reduced prison sentence. Hubbard's lawyers say…
On Thursday, September 17, Nayef Amjad Qashou, 26, of Auburn, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for making false statements to the FBI during a terrorism investigation, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. and FBI Special Agent…
The Brantwood Children's Home will be hosting their annual "Fore The Love of Our Children" Golf Tournament this Thursday, Sept. 24 at Robert Trent Jones at Capitol Hill Prattville. The Golf Tournament…
Hyundai is doing their part in assisting with COVID-19 response. The manufacturing company has announced they will donate face masks to Selma Public Schools. Hyundai says they will be donating 6,000 masks to the school system. There will be 5,000…
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that she has signed Executive Order NO. 721 establishing the Alabama STEM Council. The council will advise state leadership on ways to improve STEM-related education, career awareness and workforce development opportunities across the state.…
Former State Senator David Burkette entered a guilty plea Monday morning to Judge Tiffany McCord. Burkette plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of campaign finance violation. As part of his plea deal, Burkette…
Alabama leaders are confronting the legacy of what might be the grandest Confederate memorial of all: the state's Department of Archives and History. Founded in 1901, the agency became a vast repository of Confederate records and artifacts. During the current…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say an Alabama police officer was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle. Birmingham Police Sgt. Rod Mauldin says the officer was responding to a call Monday…
