Self-Defense and Safety Tips Against Human Trafficking and Kidnapping
According to studies, if you are female and coming out of a store or walking in a parking lot then you are more likely to become a target by a stranger. That's…
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Wallace Community College Selma Announces New Apprenticeship Program
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new apprenticeship program at Wallace Community College Selma -- is helping regional industry -- meet it's workforce needs. WCCS officials say the new employer-driven program is designed to…
Troy Man Arrested on Drug Charges Receives Bond Over $1 Million
On December 5, Troy police arrested Brandon Kyle Johnson, 34 of Troy. Johnson was observed by an officer driving a silver Ford Focus on Franklin Drive, near U.S. 231. The officer was able to confirm that Johnson had an active…
Two Killed in Fatal Wednesday Night Montgomery Shooting Identified
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a double homicide investigation following the Wednesday night shooting deaths of Antuane Daniel Jr., 20, and Dylan White, 20, both of Montgomery. Two other males were also injured in the shooting. On Dec. 4,…
Ibraheem Yazeed's Bond Revoked In Prior Kidnapping, Attempted Murder Case
Ibraheem Yazeed, the prime-suspect in 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard's kidnapping and murder, was back in a Montgomery County courtroom Thursday, but for charges unrelated to Blanchard's death. Circuit Judge J.R. Gaines ruled to revoke Yazeed's bond in a prior kidnapping and…
House Speaker Announces Drafting of Articles of Impeachment against President Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces drafting of articles of impeachment against President Trump. https://twitter.com/ALNewsNetwork/status/1202633106068574209?s=20 https://twitter.com/PressSec/status/1202591921853652993?s=20 (Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
Three Finalists Chosen in Selma Police Chief Search
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is one step closer to announcing a new police chief. The selection committee has now narrowed the search -- down to three finalists. Lt. Kenta…
Andalusia RV Park Set for Grand Opening
A new attraction in Covington County will soon offer a place for those looking to explore the great outdoors. The Oaks RV Park and Campground will provide 32 acres for outdoor-adventurers to…
Suspected Aniah Blanchard Kidnapper Faces Two Counts of Capital Murder
Ibraheem Yazeed is now charged with two counts of Capital Murder. One is for murder committed in a car through the use of a deadly weapon while the victim is in a vehicle, and…
Montgomery Woman Arrested for Fatal February Hit-and-Run
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a Montgomery woman with leaving the scene of an accident, a Class C felony, in the February 7, crash that resulted in the death of Miriam Thomas,…
One Man, Two Juveniles Arrested in Two Gas Station Robberies
On Tuesday December 3, at 1:07am, the Tallassee Police Department responded to the Sunoco Gas Station on Gilmer Avenue in reference to a robbery. The clerk said that two black male suspects attempted…
$20K Reward Being Offered for Information on Beheaded Whitetail Bucks
A $20,000 cash reward is being offered for anyone who may have information regarding the theft and beheading of two Whitetail bucks. Relentless Whitetails is a state-licensed private breeding farm in Macon County which…
ASF Presents the Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is bringing a holiday classic to the stage with the production of the Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The production, which is directed by ASF Associate Artistic Director Greta Lambert,…
UPDATE: Pedestrian Killed in Accident on I-85 Near Shorter Exit
A pedestrian was killed in an early morning crash on Interstate 85, near Shorter. Calvin Daniel Eddins, 82, of Greenville was identified as the victim. Police say Eddins was struck by a vehicle as he was walking on Interstate 85…
Final Preparations Underway at Alabama Bicentennial Park
Final preparations are underway at Alabama Bicentennial Park in Downtown Montgomery. Monuments will be unveiled at the Bicentennial celebration on December 14th. Gov. Kay Ivey will dedicate Alabama Bicentennial Park, which tells the state’s…
Selma Police Chief Searched Narrowed Down to Three Finalists
The three finalists for Selma Police Chief have been announced. The finalists are former Butler Co. Sheriff Kenneth Hardin — Selma PD Lt. Kenta Fulford — and Dr. Stephanie Stewart with the Department…
Gov. Ivey Awards Grant to Help Inmates Find Jobs After Release from Prison
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $99,546 grant to help inmates find gainful employment once released from prison. J.F. Ingram State Technical College in Deatsville will use funds to seek and establish a database of employers who are willing to…
Montgomery Time Capsule Opened after 50 Years
Hundreds of people watched in awe at Montgomery City Hall Tuesday, as a 50 year old time capsule was opened. Back in 1969 city officials were looking for a way to commemorate Montgomery's 150th…
Frazer United Methodist Church Lead Pastor to Retire
The lead pastor at a well-known Montgomery church announced this retirement Tuesday. Pastor Larry Bryars told his congregation in an email that his retirement as lead pastor at Frazer United Methodist Church will…
Greenville Brings In Christmas Season with Annual Parade
Greenville is getting ready for the holidays. The city held its annual Christmas parade Tuesday night. Hundreds of people lined the streets as the parade rolled through downtown. From police vehicles to…
Aggressive Push to Increase ALEA State Trooper Ranks Continues
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's been an ongoing trooper shortage in the state of Alabama -- for years. The aggressive push to increase their numbers continues. Twenty-four new graduates of the ALEA…
Car Crashes into Tallassee Veterinary Clinic
One person has been hospitalized after a car crashed into a building in Tallassee. Mayor Johnny Hammock says that a medical issue that caused the driver to go off the road and…
Remembering Sheriff John Williams
Slain Lowndes County Sheriff John Williams was laid to rest Monday, with thousands from across the state attending his funeral. The Lowndes County residents that will feel the loss the most are…
Woman's Purse Stolen in Dollar General Parking Lot, Montgomery Police Searching for Suspect
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for the identity and location of the pictured suspect wanted for a Theft Investigation that occurred in the parking lot of the Dollar General at 1030 Perry Hill Road Montgomery. On Tuesday, November 5,…
Alabama Parole Board Denies Parole for 5 Violent Offenders
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles denied parole Tuesday for five violent offenders. PAROLE DENIED -- Vondale Parker is a violent criminal who just last week punched a prison employee in the face. He has had a long criminal career, with…
