Autauga County Schools Hiring Substitute Teachers, Bus Drivers, More
Autauga County Schools is trying to fill a substitute shortage before students head back to school in just over two weeks. There's a need for more than just teachers. The district…
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MPD Tours Green Acre Neighborhood As Part of Walk and Talk Program
The Montgomery Police Department as part of their "Walk and Talk" Program was in the Green Acres neighborhood Wednesday. The "Walk and Talk" Program has been around for several years and MPD uses it as a way to walk the…
Former Employee of Tallapoosa County Soil and Water Conservation District Convicted of Theft
On Wednesday, August 19, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of Amanda M. Milford. She was convicted for theft of property in the first degree. Milford, 40, of Alexander City, is the former district administrative coordinator for the Tallapoosa…
President Trump Calls for Boycott of Goodyear, Claiming Company Banned Political Apparel
President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged consumers to snub Goodyear tires, claiming that the company has banned hats bearing his campaign phrase "Make America Great Again," or MAGA. "Get better tires for far less!" Mr. Trump tweeted, saying that he…
Pedestrian Struck by Train in Auburn Dies from Injuries
On Wednesday, August 19, around 1:10 a.m., Auburn police responded to a call of a pedestrian struck by a CSX train. The crash occurred near the 300 block of Bragg Avenue. At the scene, officers located a 21-year-old man with…
MPS Offering WiFi Vouchers for Those Who Qualify
Starting this month, Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) students who qualify for free and reduced lunch will receive Wi-Fi vouchers. The vouchers will assist with internet connectivity for distance learning. The program, Alabama Broadband Connectivity (ABC), will provide the Wi-Fi vouchers.…
Governor Ivey Awards Nearly $5 Million to Help Make Alabama Roads Safer
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $4.9 million in grants in support of efforts to make Alabama roads safer by preventing injuries and fatalities. The state’s four regional traffic safety offices will use the funds to cover overtime for local police…
Crimestoppers: Lee County Authorities Searching for Attempted Murder Suspect
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the location of Attempted Murder suspect O’Narrion Lanar Tolbert. Investigators say that Tolbert has active arrests warrants for 2 counts of Attempted Murder and 1 count of Shooting Into An Occupied Vehicle. If…
Hand Grenade Scare Shuts Down Dallas County Courthouse
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Courthouse was shutdown for about an hour Tuesday afternoon -- after a woman told deputies that she had a hand grenade in her car. The woman told deputies -- the grenade was…
Notre Dame cancels classes for 2 weeks after COVID-19 spike
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - Notre Dame University has canceled in-person undergraduate classes for two weeks after a spike of coronavirus cases that occurred since the semester began Aug. 10. University president the Rev. John Jenkins says he decided against…
Alabama's Bryant-Denny Stadium to Operate at 20% Capacity This Football Season
The University of Alabama has announced that Bryant-Denny Stadium will operate at roughly 20% capacity this football season due to coronavirus-related safety concerns. In addition, tailgating will not be allowed because of restrictions on social distancing and large gatherings. Alabama…
Unemployed Alabamians to Receive Additional $300 As Part of Lost Wages Assistance Program
Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Tuesday that Alabama will submit its application to participate in the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program. The LWA program was created by President Donald Trump’s memorandum earlier this…
UPDATE: Missing Persons Alert for Three Missing Montgomery Teens Cancelled
A missing persons alert for three Montgomery teens has been cancelled. On Tuesday, August 18, a missing child alert was issued for the disappearance of three teen boys. Undre Yemel Jackson, 16, Trey Faircloth, 15, and Landen Riley Bearce, 18,…
MPS Audit: Former Jefferson Davis High School Assistant Principal Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
Former Jefferson Davis High School assistant principal, Walter James, III, is facing up to 20 years in prison for mishandling $330,060.15, as detailed in a 2017 MPS audit. An audit of the Montgomery Public Schools financial records showed more than…
Update: Alert Canceled for Three Missing Teenage Boys in Montgomery
UPDATE: The missing child alert for three teenage boys in Montgomery has been canceled. No other information has been released about the case. Original Story: The Montgomery Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Undre Jackson, Trey…
MPD: Man Shot in Oak Street Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday, August 17. The shooting happened around 7 p.m. Police and fire medics responded to the 1000 block of Mill Street in reference to a person shot. At the…
Suspect Charged with Murder in Plaza Drive Triple Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has charged La’Vonte Brisker, 22, of Montgomery, with the murder of Aaron Albright. Albright fatally shot on August 14 was 24-years-old. On Friday, August 14, around 11:18 a.m., police and medics responded to a call of…
Auburn Police Plan to Take More Proactive Approach Enforcing Mask Order
The Auburn Police Division says they will begin taking a more proactive approach to enforce the statewide Safer at Home Health Order following an increase in a lack of compliance in the community. Over the last several months, the City of…
Convicted Murderer Found Guilty of Possessing a Gun and Drug Trafficking
On Tuesday, August 11, a federal jury convicted Kemond Jareuz Fortson, 35, of Montgomery, for being a felon in possession of a firearm, possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime,…
Suspect Arrested in Troy Shooting Near Magnolia Court and Aster Avenue
On Monday August 17, the Troy Police Department arrested Kendarius D’Andre Carter, 21, of Troy on one count of Assault 2nd. The arrest is in connection to a shooting that occurred at approximately 9:25am on August 12, in the area…
WANTED: Police Search for Man in Statewide Prescription Fraud Scheme
The Alabama State Board of Pharmacy released photos and video of an unknown male wanted for multiple counts of Prescription Fraud that occurred throughout the State of Alabama. State Drug Investigators say that…
13-Year-Old Female Fatally Shot in Oak Park in Montgomery
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the August 17th shooting death of Ceyeria Lee, 13, of Montgomery. On Monday, August 17, police and medics responded to a call of a subject shot in the 1000 block…
States Uncommitted to Trump's New Unemployment Plan
The majority of states have not committed to accepting President Donald Trump's offer to reinstate a stripped-down boost in unemployment benefits for millions of Americans amid the coronavirus outbreak. A survey of state governments and found concerns about the details…
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative Lineman Killed After Being Struck by Company Vehicle
On Monday, August 17, the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative announced the death of Journeyman Lineman Boyd Hodge. CAEC officials say Hodge died during a tragic accident at the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative’s (CAEC) West Operations Center (located in Verbena). According…
Two Men Wanted for Questioning in ASU Triple Shooting
The Alabama State University of Department of Public Safety needs help identifying two men in reference to a triple shooting. The shooting occurred Saturday, August 15, around 11:40 p.m., in the Acadome parking lot. The two men are wanted for…
