Montgomery Man Killed in East Birmingham Homicide
A Montgomery man was shot and killed Wednesday night while arriving at a relative's home in East Birmingham. Birmingham Police say 36-year-old Tristian Jackson was shot in the 300 block of…
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Local Foreign Policy Expert talks U.S., Iran Conflict Implications
Social media was on fire Wednesday after it was reported that Iran launched more than a dozen rockets and U.S. targets in Iraq. Many people were  saying that humanity was on the…
Deadline for STAR ID is Around the Corner, What You Need to Know
Millions hop on a plane each year to travel, either for family vacations, reunions or business. Every time you go through airport security, TSA checks your driver's license. However, starting Oct. 1, they…
Groups Aim to Promote Birding to Boost Black Belt Tourism
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An effort to expand tourism in some west Alabama Black Belt counties aims to bring more jobs and tourism dollars into the region. Land and business owners from Dallas…
Two People Injured in Autauga County Wreck
State Troopers are investigating a single-car crash that has left two people injured in Autauga County. Authorities say it happened at the intersection of County Road 19 at County Road 24 just before 6:00pm Wednesday. We have a crew heading…
Charges for Tuskegee Shooting Suspect Upgraded to Murder After Victim's Death
On January 8, around 10:00am, the Tuskegee Police Department Investigation Division made an arrest in reference to the murder of 26-year-old, Qundravious Ferguson. The shooting occurred in Tuskegee on December 8. Tre’von Lyles, 19, initially charged with the attempted murder…
25 Million Dollar Trojan Fitness Center Opens to Students
Troy University students now have easier access to a healthier lifestyle. It's all thanks to a brand new state of the art fitness center. For two years, students waited for the completion. The…
Deadline Approaching for Students to Transfer from "Failing" Schools
If your child is attending a school on the state's "failing schools" list, you have several options to transfer your student under the Alabama Accountability Act but the deadline is approaching. The list of…
Gov. Ivey Updates Alabama Residents on Health Condition
In an ongoing effort to keep the people of Alabama updated on her health, Governor Kay Ivey issued the following statement: “Yesterday, my doctors performed a follow-up examination on the site where I…
Economic Development, Health and Resources Topics for Mayor Steven Reed's Transition Team Meeting
The Mayor Steven Reed Transition Team met Wednesday to discuss the Economic Development, Health and Resources of Montgomery. The Whitewater Center, 2040 vision and Downtown development were a few of the topics of discussion…
Tuskegee University President to Take Medical Leave on January 15
Tuskegee University President Dr. Lily McNair will take a medical leave beginning January 15th. Upon her return from the university’s winter break, President McNair informed the Board of Trustees that, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 15,…
Stolen Vehicle Investigation Leads to Lee County Drug Bust
On January 7, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant in the 100 block of Lee Rd. 43 in the Beauregard community in reference to a stolen vehicle. During the search, investigators located the stolen vehicle in the…
Montgomery City Council Considering 1% Occupational Tax
At Tuesday's Montgomery City Council meeting, the Council approved a proposal to form a committee that will study the implementation of a 1% occupational tax. The committee will begin meeting on January 14th,…
Millbrook Woman Charged with 21 Counts of Theft
Millbrook Police have charged Jennifer Dawn Rawls, 45, with 21 counts of Theft of Property 4th Degree. Rawls is accused of entering a local business on several occasions, and failing to scan some merchandise while checking out. Police say she…
Now is Your Chance to Impact Montgomery's Future
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed's transition team wants to hear from you. Wednesday, Jan. 8Â and Thursday, Jan. 9, Mayor Reed's transition team will hold a series of public meetings where you can express concerns and desires for Montgomery's future. Tomorrow's…
Iran Says It Has Launched Missiles at Iraqi Air Base Where U.S. Troops Are Housed
Iran state TV says Tehran has launched "tens" of surface-to-surface missiles at Iraq's Ain Assad air base housing U.S. troops over America's killing of a top Iranian general. CBS News Coverage of Missile Strike ABC News Coverage of Missile Strike…
AP: U.S. Military base in Iraq under attack by Iran
Iran state TV says Tehran has launched "tens" of surface-to-surface missiles at Iraq's Ain Assad air base housing U.S. troops over America's killing of a top Iranian general. State TV described it early Wednesday as Tehran's revenge operation over the…
Montgomery City Council Mulling Over One Percent Occupational Tax
The Montgomery City Council is considering the adoption of a one percent occupational tax. A "YES" vote Tuesday doesn't mean the tax will go into effect, instead the city council will appoint a committee to study allocations for the tax.…
Former ASU Theatre Chair Dr. Tommie Stewart Appointed to Alabama State School Board
Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday appointed Dr. Tommie ‘Tonea’ Stewart to represent District 5 on the Alabama State Board of Education. Governor Ivey spoke with Dr. Stewart today to ask her to serve. “Alabama’s students and teachers deserve our best,…
Sentencing for Aaron Smith Set for January 29
A judge later this month will sentence a former Montgomery police officer who was found guilty of manslaughter for the fatal shooting of an unarmed man. Circuit Judge P.B. McLauchlin set a Jan.…
Prattville’s Way Off Broadway Theatre Accepting Proposals for 2021 and 2022 Production Seasons
Prattville’s Way Off Broadway Theatre is accepting proposals for its 2021 and 2022 production seasons, as well as for activities that enhance the theatre’s community outreach. Proposals will be accepted through March 1. Anyone 18 years and older in Prattville…
Reeltown Student with Cerebral Palsy Dreams of Becoming Police Officer Come True
Isaiah Taylor, 17, a junior at Reeltown High School with cerebral palsy, has always dreamed of becoming a police officer. On Tuesday, that dream came true when Taylor was deputized by the Tallapoosa County…
Disaster Relief Trailer Stolen from Central Alabama Red Cross Montgomery Location
The Executive Director of the Central Alabama Red Cross says someone stole a disaster relief trailer from the Montgomery office. Executive Director, Kelly Hodges, says the theft occurred sometime…
Four Arrested at Elmore Prison on Separate Drug Charges
On Saturday, agents with the Alabama Department of Corrections' Investigations and Intelligence Division arrested multiple individuals on drug-related crimes during visitation at Elmore Correctional Facility. While conducting routine vehicle searches, detection canines alerted on three vehicles and a subsequent search…
Missing Lee County Man Found Safe
**UPDATE** Todd Daigle was safely located Tuesday morning at approximately 7:00 AM. **ORIGINAL STORY** Lee County Sheriff's deputies need your help finding a missing man. They are trying to…
