Two Montgomery Nightclubs Forced to Shut Down
The Sky Bar and After 5 Lounge, both located on Debby Drive in Montgomery have been forced to shut down. At Tuesdays Montgomery City Council meeting, the council decided to revoke the…
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Teen Shot After Gunfire Erupts at HS Basketball Game in Uniontown
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A 17 year old is shot at a high school basketball game in Uniontown. Police say three people have been arrested -- but the suspected shooter --…
Army Reserve Officer Returns Home to Surprise Kids at Greenville Elementary School
It was a special day in Butler County Tuesday. An officer in the Army Reserve came home to surprise his four kids at Greenville Elementary School. The surprise was planned out by…
Cyntoia Brown-Long Shares Story of Redemption at AUM's MLK Breakfast
It's been less than six months, since Cyntoia Brown-Long walked out of a Tennessee prison, and she's wasted no time in sharing her story. "The Lord can bring you out of the lowest…
President Trump's Impeachment Trial Begins in the U.S. Senate
The first day of President Trump's impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate is underway. The proceedings began with debate over the rules of the trial. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), an ally of the president, unveiled a resolution laying…
Montgomery Police Conducting Three Homicide Investigations
The Montgomery Police Department says it's conducting three homicide investigations following the weekend shooting deaths of 25-year-old Tametrius Richards, 30-year-old Brandon Zeigler and 52-year-old Lamar Bailey. All three victims were from Montgomery. Police say on Friday at about 9:15 p.m.,…
City of Montgomery Offering Shelter from the Cold Weather
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed wants to remind the public that parks and recreation community centers, city fire stations and public libraries are open for residents in need of protection from the cold weather. "EMA Director Christy Thornton and her team…
Hundreds of Jobs Coming to Latex Factory Reopening in Eufaula
A company plans to create as many as 400 jobs as it reopens a closed latex factory in Eufaula. The state Commerce Department said in a statement that Medical Industries of the Americas intends to reopen a shuttered factory in…
Second Grade Students Honor Citizen Heroes
Second grade students from Montgomery Public Schools took time this morning to honor their citizen heroes at a special program at the Davis Theatre downtown. Students from Brewbaker Primary, Dannelly, Davis, Highland Gardens, Carver, Morningview, Wilson and Dozier elementary schools…
Need a Coat, Sweater, or Hot Meal? Mercy House is Here to Help
Coats and jackets for the less fortunate are important with the cold snap in our area for the next few days. One Montgomery organization is helping make sure the homeless and less fortunate…
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…
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…
