Impacts of Social Media on Missing Persons Cases
Misery and mystery can linger in missing person cases. To many, it may seem like there's been a rise in missing person cases, and some even say you can thank social…
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Senator Doug Jones on Impeachment Inquiry, "it's too soon to assume where it may lead."
Senator Doug Jones was in the Capitol City Thursday addressing a law conference at the MPAC. We caught up with the Alabama Senator to get his thoughts on the current public hearings…
Troy Parents Arrested for Chemical Endangerment of an Infant
Two parents from Troy were arrested Wednesday for chemical endangerment of a child. Troy Police Chief Randall Barr says 36-year-old William Ray Oliver and 24-year-old Taylor Rose Spurlock were taken into custody…
Selma Family Tries to Move on from Tragic 2013 Murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma family is trying to move on -- after the tragic murder of a loved one -- and an agonizing six year wait for justice to be…
Family of Slain ASU Student Speaks Out After Reckless Murder Charges Dropped
The family of 19-year-old Alexis Moss has been taking steps towards healing and a sense of closure, in the 2 months after she was fatally shot. Steps that have…
Aniah Blanchard's Parents on Dr. Phil, Say They're 'Holding onto Hope'
Aniah Haley Blanchard, 19, was last seen October 23rd in Auburn, Alabama. Police said the last person she talked to was a friend that night, just before midnight. Montgomery police located Aniah's car at the Park Place Apartments in Montgomery…
AG Commissioner Speaks at Farm City Week Breakfast in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Folks in Selma are celebrating Farm City Week. The annual Button Hole Breakfast was held Thursday morning at the Central Alabama Farmer's Co-op as part of…
Judge Refuses to Recuse Himself in Alabama Democratic Party Dispute
A Montgomery judge is refusing to step aside in a lawsuit over who is in control of the Alabama Democratic Party. Circuit Judge Greg Griffin on Thursday said he will not recuse. State Rep. Chris England and Nancy Worley both…
Crenshaw County Commissioner Passes Unexpectedly from Heart Attack
Crenshaw County is mourning the sudden loss of one of its county commissioners. Charles Bailey, 55, passed away unexpectedly due to an apparent heart attack on Wednesday morning. Bailey served residents in District 4. He is survived by his wife,…
Prattville Bus Driver Accused of Putting Child Off Bus, Arrested on Misdemeanor Charges
A Prattville school bus driver accused of kicking a child off the bus and driving away has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge. According to reports, Bradley Michael All, 48, turned himself in to the Autauga Metro Jail on Monday…
General Crowell Won't Serve as Montgomery County Probate Judge
Governor Kay Ivey announced this morning that Brigadier General Ed Crowell won't serve as Montgomery County's next probate judge. According to the governor's office, General Crowell is unqualified to serve due to the age required under the state's constitution. “I…
Multiple Students Shot at California High School, Suspect in Custody
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (AP) - Several students were injured in a shooting at a Southern California high school Thursday. The shooting occurred at Saugus High School. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva says the suspect is in custody. The name…
Poarch Band of Creek Indians Propose New Gambling Plan in Alabama
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians released its comprehensive plan for gaming legislation in Alabama. The proposed plan would include a clean, traditional lottery and two additional hotels/casinos with unlimited gaming. It also includes a one-time $225 million payment to…
Report: Google to Offer Checking Accounts
Google plans offer checking accounts run by Citigroup and a credit union, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Big tech companies have been pushing into other arenas such as finance and health care to gain more access…
Thanksgiving Travel Rush Likely to Shatter Records
Record throngs of travelers are expected to jam into airports over the Thanksgiving break and airlines are adding hundreds of flights a day in response. The Transportation Security Administration said Wednesday that it expects to screen more than 26.8 million…
Search for Police Chief Moves Forward in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The search to find a permanent new police chief to lead the Selma Police Department -- continues to move forward. City council President Corey Bowie said the search committee…
Ed Crowell Named New Montgomery County Probate Judge
Governor Kay Ivey has named a new replacement to fill the probate judge seat for Montgomery County. The governor announced Wednesday afternoon that former Montgomery mayoral candidate General Ed Crowell will become the successor of newly sworn-in Montgomery Mayor Steven…
Georgiana Man Killed in Crash Near McKenzie
A single-vehicle crash at 11:40 a.m., Wednesday November 13, has claimed the life of a Georgiana man. William Bruce Phillips, 58, was killed when the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe he was operating left the roadway and overturned. Phillips, who was not…
Search for Permanent Selma Police Chief Continues
The search to find a permanent new police chief to lead the Selma Police Department continues to move forward.\ Six applicants have applied for the job. City leaders plan to interview the applicants next week. **We'll continue to update…
New Hyundai Santa Cruz to be built at Montgomery Plant
Gov. Kay Ivey, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, Hyundai officials and other state and local leaders have announced the new Hyundai Santa Cruz…
Elderly Man Dies in Montgomery House Fire Cause by Space Heater
Montgomery Fire/Rescue has announced the third fire fatality of 2019. The victim, a 72-year-old male, died from fire related injuries that were sustained in a structure fire on the 6300 block of Willow Glenn Court on Tuesday, November 12. Montgomery…
Platinum Rapper Kodak Black Sentenced to Over 3 Years in Federal Prison on Gun Charges
Rapper Kodak Black has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to weapons charges stemming from his arrest just before a scheduled concert performance in May. The 22-year-old Black admitted in August that he…
Facebook Removed Over 3 Billion Fake Accounts in 6-Month Span
Facebook says it removed 3.2 billion fake accounts from its service from April to September, up slightly from 3 billion in the previous six months. Nearly all of the bogus accounts were caught before they had a chance to become…
Jessica Taylor Endorsed by State Representative Will Dismukes
Will Dismukes, a former Republican candidate for Alabama’s 2nd congressional district, endorsed Republican candidate Jessica Taylor Tuesday. State Representative Will Dismukes of Prattville said, “Our country desperately needs a new generation of conservatives…
Disney+ Hits 10 Million Subscribers in 1 Day
Disney Plus says it hit more than 10 million sign-ups on its first day of launch, far exceeding expectations. Disney's mix of Marvel and Star Wars movies and shows, classic animated films and new series appears to be a hit…
