Amy Klobuchar Is Ending Her Presidential Campaign, Will Endorse Biden
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) is ending her Democratic presidential campaign and is set to endorse Joe Biden. Her campaign says she is…
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"Inside the Actors Studio" Host James Lipton Dies at 93
James Lipton, longtime host of "Inside the Actors Studio," has died. His wife Kedakai Lipton tells the New York Times and the Hollywood Reporter that he died Monday in his New York home from bladder cancer. He was 93. Lipton…
Man Serving Life Sentence for Murder Gets Over 20 Years Added to Sentence for Arranging Drug Deals Behind Bars
United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announced that Kevin Depaul Davidson, 46, incarcerated in Fountain Correctional Facility, was sentenced on February 27, for attempt to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. [caption id="attachment_205444" align="alignnone"…
Thousands Attend Bridge Crossing Jubilee Finale in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Thousands of people marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma Sunday -- at the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee. The Sunday line up events at the Bridge Crossing Jubilee…
Democratic Presidential Candidates Attend Annual Bridge Crossing Re-Enactment
Sunday marked the final day of the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee weekend. There were some well-known faces in Selma, including several democratic presidential candidates. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren; Former South Bend Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg; Former Vice President…
AP Sources: Buttigieg Ending his Presidential Campaign
Pete Buttigieg, who rose from being a small-town Midwestern mayor to a barrier-breaking, top-tier candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, is ending his campaign. Three people with knowledge of Buttigieg's decision told The Associated Press he began informing campaign staff…
Five Juveniles Detained After Fight in Eastdale Mall Parking Lot
Five juveniles were detained Saturday night after a fight broke out at the Eastdale Mall. According to Lt. Jarrett Williams with the Montgomery Police Department, officers responded to the 1000 block of Eastdale Mall after receiving a call of multiple…
Democrats Gather for 'Bloody Sunday' Commemoration in Selma
SELMA, Ala. (AP) - Democratic presidential candidates are gathering in Selma, Alabama, to mark a civil rights anniversary and appeal for black votes two days before Super Tuesday balloting. Former Vice President Joe Biden and former New York Mayor Mike…
Police: Alabama Girl Lied About Assault from Fake Officer
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) - Police in east Alabama say a teenage girl was lying when she claimed a man impersonating a police officer sexually assaulted her. The Opelika Police Department tells WTVM-TV that detectives recreated the incident, which was reported…
1 Dead After Collision with Ambulance in Montgomery
A Montgomery man is dead after a fatal crash Sunday morning. According to Lt. Jarrett Williams with the Montgomery Police Department, at around 1:43 a.m. officers and fire medics responded to the intersection of Vaughn Road and Eastern Blvd. on a…
Bill Would Designate Alabama Black Belt a Heritage Area
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's Black Belt region would become a National Heritage Area eligible for funding and other benefits under a bipartisan move supported by members of the state's congressional delegation. Democratic Rep. Terri Sewell says she is working…
Bridge Crossing Jubilee Kicks Into High Gear
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It was another full slate of events Saturday at the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma. The day featured about twenty separate activities and events. Half of them were…
Jeff Sessions in Fight to Win Back his Old Senate Seat
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions faces a competitive primary Tuesday as he seeks to reclaim the U.S. Senate seat he held for 20 years. Sessions is hoping to regain the seat he held before being tapped…
Church Safety: A Primary Focus for Law Enforcement
An active shooter can strike at any time, including at church. That's why Pike County law enforcement held a 2020 Church Safety Summit at First Baptist Church of Troy on Saturday. More than 400 people of fifty five churches from…
A Look Ahead to Super Tuesday Elections
With just a few days until Super Tuesday Elections, Political Analyst Steve Flowers gave us a preview of what to expect, and some of the unexpected that may come up on March 3rd.…
Bridge Crossing Jubilee 2020 Underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is underway in Selma. The four day event kicked off Thursday night with a welcome reception -- and a mass meeting at the historic…
ADPH Recommends Flu Shot and Other Normal Precautions Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to provide up-to-date information about the ways to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). At this time, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has no reports of COVID-19…
AUM Suspends All Study Abroad Trip Due to Coronavirus Scare
In response to the spread of novel coronavirus, Auburn University at Montgomery will suspend future study abroad activities in the interest of prioritizing student and faculty safety. While there are no known cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-2019) in Alabama…
Man Charged with Slashing 20-Foot Ballon of President Trump Depicted as a Baby Could Get Arrest Removed from Record
An Alabama man arrested for slashing a towering protest balloon depicting President Donald Trump as a baby has been ordered to attend counseling and complete community service for a chance at getting the charges dismissed. According to reports, if Hoyt…
Escaped Convicted Murderer Recaptured After Standoff with Police
An Alabama Department of Corrections inmate convicted of murder has been recaptured after a standoff. The ADOCÂ says Daniel Miner, 43, surrendered to authorities late Thursday. He had been on the loose since fleeing from a work release center in…
Bridge Crossing Jubilee: Complete Schedule
The 55th Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is underway in Selma. This annual event remembers Bloody Sunday and celebrates civil rights history. Bloody Sunday happened on March 7, 1965. That's when hundreds of people marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in…
TRAFFIC: Vehicle Fire on I-65N Near AL-14 in Millbrook, Causing Major Delays
A vehicle fire is causing a traffic back-up on I-65 North near exit ramp 181, AL 14 in Millbrook. The incident is blocking right exit ramp lane and right shoulder, according to ALGO Traffic's website. Drivers should be very cautious…
Bruno Sentenced in Fatal Fourth of July Boat Crash
An Alabama man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in a Fourth of July boat crash that left two people dead, including a 17-year-old high school student. On Wednesday, a judge in…
House Approves Bail Reform Named for Aniah Blanchard
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bill named for a slain college student that would allow judges to deny bond to people accused of committing violent crimes. Representatives unanimously approved the proposed constitutional amendment, and accompanying enabling legislation.…
Selma Attorney Leaves His Mark on Civil Rights History
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- We've all heard the question -- If a tree falls in the forest -- and there's no one there to hear it -- does it really make a sound?…
