Annual Police Chiefs Conference Returns to Capital City
Police chiefs from across the state are in the Capital City, learning about the latest technology and training to better protect themselves and you. It's all part of the Alabama Association of…
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Apple Warns Investors Coronavirus in China Will Cut iPhone Production, Sales
Apple Inc. is warning investors that it won't meet its second-quarter financial guidance because the viral outbreak in China has cut production of iPhones. The Cupertino, California-based company says all of its iPhone manufacturing facilities are outside Hubei province, and…
Opelika Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Auburn Man
On Monday, Feb. 17, Auburn police arrested Demarrius Travell Bridges, 23, of Opelika on a felony warrant. He has been charged with attempted murder. The arrest is the result of an investigation into a shooting that occurred Sunday, Feb. 16,…
Byrne Fights to Make Senate Runoff in Crowded Field
U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne said he expects to make the GOP runoff in the race for U.S. Senate. Byrne is part of a crowded field that includes former Attorney General Jeff Sessions and former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville.…
12 Years Later: Remembering the EF-3 Tornado that Hit Prattville in 2008
Monday, February 17 marked the 12-year anniversary of an EF-3 tornado hitting Prattville. According to the National Weather Service, 50 people were injured and an estimated 200 homes and 40…
Severe Weather Awareness Week Is Underway in Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed this week as Alabama Severe Weather Awareness Week. This leads up to the state sales tax holiday weekend on severe weather preparedness items,…
Man Suspected of Pouring Scalding Hot Liquid on Family Member Wanted by Police
The Montgomery Sheriff’s Office has notified CrimeStoppers of a subject wanted for felony Domestic Violence warrants. Alnekeo Davis is wanted for Domestic Violence Assault 1st degree. Davis reportedly caused serious physical injury by means of a scalding liquid thrown on…
Body of Elderly Scottsboro Man Found Inside Car in Flooded Creek
Authorities have recovered the body of an 82-year-old man inside a car that was swept into a flooded creek earlier this month. An Alabama Law Enforcement Agency statement says the body of Raymond Edwards of Scottsboro, was found Sunday afternoon…
Vigil Honors Hate Crime Victims
The annual Vigil for Victims of Hate and Violence brought dozens of supporters out to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Montgomery Sunday. The vigil honors Billy Jack Gaither, who was reportedly beaten and burned for being a homosexual in Sylacauga…
2 Dead after Domestic Dispute in Notasulga
Multiple people are dead after a domestic dispute turned deadly in Notasulga. Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson confirmed that two people are dead after a shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute. The shooting occurred in Notasulga along Highway 14. The…
MPD Investigating Fatal Hit and Run on I-85
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and- run involving a pedestrian. According to Montgomery Police Captain Regina Duckett, officers and Fire Medics responded to I-85 Southbound between Forest Avenue and South Union Street at about 9:18 a.m. on…
Alabama Eligible for Nearly $42M in Federal Water Funding
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama is in line for nearly $42 million in federal funding to help with projects related to water. An announcement from the Environmental Protection Agency says the state is eligible for about $18 million to help…
Residents Concerned About Possible Pollution from Quarry
OPELIKA, Ala. - Some residents are concerned about possible pollution as an Alabama company plans a quarry in the Opelika area. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that Florence-based Creekwood Resources recently submitted applications for air and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System…
Tallassee Woman Using Billboards to Find Kidney Donor
There are more than 1300 Alabamians on a waiting list who are in need of a kidney transplant. A Tallassee mother on that list is reaching out to the public to search for a donor. Her name is Melinda Lauderdale.…
Monday Final Day to Register for Upcoming Alabama Elections
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Monday is the final day to register to vote in the March 3 primary elections in Alabama. People have until midnight to electronically register to vote in the election. Voters can check their registration status and…
Authorities End Search for Plane Reported Missing
The search for a plane that possibly crashed in Pike Road has ended. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office made the announcement Friday evening after no evidence of a plane crash was discovered. A statement released by the sheriff's office said,…
Annual King Unity Breakfast Honorees Include Nobel Prize Winner
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More details emerge about some of the dignitaries set to attend this year's Bridge Crossing Jubilee. A stacked line-up of honorees at the annual Martin and Coretta…
WANTED: Montgomery Police Searching for Suspect in Vehicle Burglary Investigation
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for the location of Michael Smith wanted for Theft of Property 3rd Degree and Unlawful Breaking and Entering of a Vehicle. The incidents in question occurred on January 29, and January 30. If you…
Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Require Men to Have Vasectomy at Age 50
An Alabama lawmaker fed up with her colleagues' attempts to outlaw abortion has filed legislation to require all men over 50 to get vasectomies. Democratic Rep. Rolanda Hollis said her bill is no more outrageous than attempts to dictate a…
Opp Man Killed in House Fire
On February 13, around 11:36 p.m., Opp Fire Department and Opp Police Department responded to a structure fire at 601 McCord Street. Upon arrival, Engine 7 reported a working fire with heavy fire showing vented through the roof and out…
Prattville Police: Suspects in Attempted Theft from Belk Identified
**UPDATE** The Prattville Police Department has notified CrimeStoppers that the two suspects wanted for stealing from Belk have been identified. However, the case is ongoing. CrimeStoppers says that on Friday, February 14, the two suspects wanted for stealing from Belk…
Former Middle School Teacher Found 'NOT Guilty' of Having Sex with a Student
Jurors in Lawrence County have acquitted a former middle school teacher who was charged with having sex with a student. The 11-man, one-woman jury returned the verdict in favor of 30-year-old Taylor Brooks Boyles of Moulton on Thursday. A former…
Montgomery Jail Corrections Officer Charged with Choking Girlfriend During Domestic Dispute
Montgomery police charged Caleb Provitt, 24, with domestic violence strangulation and child abuse in reference to a domestic dispute that occurred on Feb. 14 shortly after midnight in the 6000 block of Monticello Drive. The adult female victim says that…
Opp Police Searching for Person Who Shot into a Home
Opp police need your help finding the person who shot into a home this morning. Three people were inside the home. Investigators say at around 4:40 a.m., they responded to the 700 block of Barnes Street. They discovered five bullet…
Gov. Kay Ivey Announces Members of Group Studying Gambling
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced the members of her Study Group for Gambling Policy. She had announced the formation of the group during her State of the State Address…
