Body Found in Pond near Wares Ferry Road
Montgomery Police and Montgomery Fire/Rescue are on the scene of a body found in a pond near Wares Ferry Road. Montgomery Police say around 7:30AM…
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Pike Road Schools Change Curbside Meal Schedule
According to Pike Road school's Facebook page, starting Monday, April 6th, the school's curbside meal schedule is changing. The free meal pickup program will be held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Participants will receive seven days worth…
Virus Infections and Deaths Continue to Rise in Alabama
COVID-19 infections continue to climb in Alabama as residents are now under an emergency order to stay home as much as possible. Health officials say more than 40 deaths have been reported as of Sunday among more than 1,600 cases…
Man Killed in Elmore County Crash
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a man from Oregon has been killed in a wreck in Elmore County. State troopers say 31-year-old Kevin Mara of McMinnville, Oregon, was killed at around 4:40 a.m. Sunday. Investigators say he was a…
City of Prattville Implements Curfew amid COVID-19
The City of Prattville is implementing a curfew starting Saturday, April 4th. The curfew is from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. The mayor's office released this statement: Due to ongoing efforts to combat and control the spread of COVID-19 and…
Andalusia Police Department Seeking Info on Drive-by Shooting
The Andalusia Police Department is seeking information in the investigation of a drive-by shooting. On the city's Facebook page, the shooting happened at about 10 p.m. Friday on Packer Avenue. An investigation determined that several shots were fired, including one…
Lowndes County Implements Curfew Following Statewide Shelter Order
Saturday morning, Lowndes County Sheriff Chris West announced a county-wide curfew. The curfew started Friday, April 3rd and will run from 10 PM until 5 AM. "We want to stay ahead of the…
Alabama's Statewide Stay-at-Home Order Now in Effect
In a news conference from the Alabama Capitol that was aired live on Alabama News Network Friday afternoon, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statewide stay-at-home order. The order takes effect at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 and will run…
Eastdale Mall to Close Saturday
The owner of Eastdale Mall in Montgomery has announced that the mall will be closed by the end of the business day today. Namdar Realty Group says that it will heed the stay-at-home order that Gov. Kay Ivey issued on…
Pedestrian Killed in East Montgomery Accident
Montgomery Police say one person has died following a single vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in East Montgomery. Cpl. Tyneshia James said it happened around 8:00PM Friday night on I-85 near Chantilly Parkway. Cpl. James said the pedestrian died from…
Gov. Kay Ivey Issues Statewide Stay-at-home Order
In a news conference from the Alabama Capitol that was aired live on Alabama News Network on Friday afternoon, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statewide stay-at-home order. The order takes…
AG Steve Marshall Says the City of Montgomery's '10 Persons or Less in Businesses' is Unenforceable
According to Attorney General Steve Marshall: Attorney General Steve Marshall issued the following statement today based on multiple inquiries received by his office regarding the legality of an order imposed on local businesses by the Mayor of the City of…
MPS Details Plans for Remainder of School Year
For a complete list of resources available to parents and students click here. Free access to internet and WiFi is available for 60 days to student and teacher households that do not currently have internet or WiFi service. Click here for…
Hyundai Officials Say Worker at Montgomery Plant Has Died of Coronavirus
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama has announced that an employee has died of coronavirus. In a statement, Montgomery plant spokesman Robert Burns said, "Our Hyundai community is united in sending…
Body of Missing Marengo County Man Found
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The body found in a pond on Highway 80 earlier this week -- is confirmed to be that of a missing Marengo County man. Thirty-six year old Willie Bell…
Trump Campaign Calls Sessions "Delusional" in Letter
President Trump’s campaign has sent a letter to Jeff Sessions, his former attorney general now running to reclaim his U.S. Senate seat in Alabama, objecting to…
City of Montgomery to Limit Large Retailer Occupancy
Starting Friday, the City of Montgomery is limiting how many customers can be inside a store at once. The directive allows up to 50 customers inside at once and includes large retailers like Wal-Mart, Target, etc. It also only…
Selma Small Businesses Struggles Amid COVID-19 Crisis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Coronavirus pandemic is having a huge impact on the small business community in Selma. Many have had to change the way they do business --…
Schools Finalize Delivery Methods for Remainder of School Year
School systems across Alabama are finalizing their plans for alternative methods of instruction. Friday April 3, is the deadline State Superintendent Eric Mackey gave superintendents to submit their plans. Lesson plans…
Montgomery Man Charged with Trafficking and Murder, Bond Set at Over $1.5 Million
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect in the homicide of Xavier White, 27. White died on March 29 from injuries he sustained in a March 19 shooting. MPD charged Darnell Morris, 20, of Montgomery with murder. Morris was…
Costco Makes Changes to Limit Crowds
Costco has announced it is making changes as it responds to safety needs because of the coronavirus outbreak. Starting Friday, April 3, Costco will allow no more than two people to enter the warehouse with each membership card. The Costco…
Alabama Unemployment: 80,984 Initial Claims Filed Last Week
The Alabama Department of Labor has released the list of unemployment claims filed during the week of March 22 through March 28, 2020. It shows 80,984 initial claims were filed either online or by telephone during the time period. 74,844 of…
Update: Five Tornadoes Hit Our Area Tuesday
The National Weather Service has updated its damage survey from the line of storms that moved through our area on Tuesday, March 31. It has added two EF-0 tornadoes to the list, one in Montgomery County and one in Pike…
More Than 6.6 Million Applied for Unemployment Help Last Week
More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — doubling a record high set just one week earlier — a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus. A Labor Department report shows that…
MPD: One Dead, One Injured in Fatal Shooting Wednesday Night
Montgomery Police is investigating a fatal shooting in Highland Park Wednesday night that left one person dead and another injured. The shooting happened around 9PM at the intersection of Polk Street and Cherry Street. Police have identified the victim as…
