Reminder: Protect Pets from Bitter Cold
With the frigid temperatures expected in our area over the next few days, officials with the Montgomery Humane Society are reminding you to protect pets from freezing temperature. Here are a few tips…
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Jeff Sessions Endorsed by Eight Alabama Sheriffs and Police Groups
Former US Attorney General Jeff Sessions made a stop in Montgomery Monday where eight Alabama sheriffs and police groups endorsed Sessions for the US senate seat. The group made the announcement at the Renaissance Hotel in Downtown Montgomery. They say…
MLK Day Parade Held in Downtown Montgomery
Monday, the city of Montgomery hosted its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade. The parade started in front of the Rosa Parks Museum led by a police escort  through downtown up Dexter. Hundreds lined the side walks to watch…
Large Donation of Coats Will Benefit Area Homeless
A local church is getting ready for an event this weekend that will benefit the homeless. River City United Methodist Church will host its Fourth Saturday Community-Wide Outreach Sunday morning. The event…
Volunteers Serve River Region Organizations In Honor of Dr. King
City offices and schools were closed Monday for Martin Luther King, Jr Day. But volunteers used their day off to serve others in the Capital City, in honor of King. HandsOn River…
Dexter Ave. King Memorial Baptist Church Celebrates Dr. King
Hundreds packed the sanctuary at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist church, celebrating what would have been Dr. King's 91st birthday. The event included praise music, dancing, and of course--birthday cake.…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Faith, Politics Mix on Holiday
Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. holiday finds leaders still wrestling over his contested legacy against the backdrop of a presidential election year. In Atlanta, Monday's commemorations saw newly appointed Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler testify that King's call to service had…
Wetumpka Cyclist Fatally Struck by Motorist Near Deatsville
A single-vehicle crash at 2:27 p.m. Saturday, January 19, has claimed the life of a bicyclist. Scot Guy Angus, 61, of Wetumpka was struck by a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer while he was cycling in the roadway and was pronounced dead…
Two-Vehicle Crash Claims the Life of Crenshaw County Woman
A two-vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Crenshaw County woman. According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Sgt. Drew Brooks, Lula Mitchell Burnett, 81, of Dozier, was killed when the 1999 Toyota 4-Runner she was operating collided with a…
Wetumpka Residents Reflect on Tornado Anniversary
Sunday officially marked the one year anniversary since an EF-2 tornado damaged homes, businesses, and churches in Wetumpka. On Sunday, the community held a praise service to remember that day, and to reflect on the progress made in the rebuilding…
EJI Legacy Pavilion Opens in Montgomery
The nation's first memorial to lynching victims is expanding in Montgomery. The Equal Justice Initiative on Saturday opened a new welcome center and exhibition space that will add to the existing lynching…
UPDATE: MPD Captures Suspect Wanted for Attempted Murder, Kidnapping in Dothan
UPDATE: The Montgomery Police Department has captured Marcus Roberson. ORIGINAL: The United States Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force is searching for the location of Marcus Roberson who is wanted in connection with an attempted murder and kidnapping investigation that began…
REBUILDING WETUMPKA: Sunday Marks One Year Anniversary of EF-2 Tornado
This weekend marks the one year anniversary since an EF-2 tornado damaged homes, businesses and churches in Wetumpka. Today, you can still reminders of that January 2019 day. "It was very very…
Interstate 59/20 Set to Reopen Through Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Months of headaches for motorists are coming to an end as Interstate 59/20 reopens through Alabama's largest city. Officials say the rebuilt Interstate 59/20 will be completely open by Sunday night in downtown Birmingham. A Texas-based…
1 Dead After Fatal Crash in Lee County
 A two-vehicle has claimed the life of a Salem woman. Brenda Robinson Barfield, 68, was killed when the 2001 Toyota Camry she was driving was struck by a tractor-trailer then left the roadway. The crash occurred at 4:10 p.m. on…
MPD Officer Charged with Domestic Violence and Unlawful Imprisonment
A Montgomery police officer has found himself on the other side of the bars after being charged with  third-degree domestic violence (menacing) and first-degree unlawful imprisonment. According to Montgomery Police Department Capt. Regina Duckett, Neal Flournoy, 31, was into custody…
Georgiana Police Search for Person of Interest after Crimes
The Georgiana Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a man wanted in connection to several burglaries and thefts. Antoine McCoy is described as being 5'2", weighing approximately 100 pounds. McCoy was last seen in the area…
50-Yard-Line Mass Baptism Prompts Complaint in Alabama Town
REELTOWN, Ala. (AP) - The baptism of high school football players on the 50-yard line in their football stadium has drawn complaints from a group that pushes for separation of church and state. After more than a dozen Reeltown High…
R. B. Hudson STEAM Academy Students Paint Mural in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students from R. B. Hudson STEAM Academy in Selma -- are painting their very own mural. Students were told to envision Selma's future -- without forgetting it's past --…
Year Long Event Series Commemorates 19th Amendment Centennial
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment -- which guaranteed women -- the right to vote. The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail -- is commemorating the historic milestone -- with a…
6th Annual MLK Community Celebration: "Because of them, I am"
The 6th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration kicked off Friday morning at Davis Theater in downtown Montgomery. The theater was packed for the 10 a.m. matinee. A second performance was…
Some Booker T. Washington High Student Records may Never be Recovered
Montgomery Public School officials say that recovering student records that were lost in the 2018 BTW fire will be long process. Booker T. Washington Magnet High School was a fixture in Montgomery…
Former MPD Officer Convicted
A former Montgomery police officer finds himself on the other side of the law. A jury found Stevie Rodgers guilty of enticing a child for immoral purposes. District Attorney Darryl Bailey says Rodgers was on duty when he made sexually…
Prattville Planning Committee Approves Residential Rezoning
Thurday evening the city of Prattville moved one step closer to getting a new subdivision. The city Planning Commission held a public hearing on a proposed rezoning of a residential space in…
Effort Underway to Rename Selma Voting Rights Symbol to Honor Civil Rights Icon
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Could the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma -- be getting a name change? Well, there's an effort underway online to rename the bridge in honor of Civil Rights icon…
