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…
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. 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
As health officials scrutinize marijuana vaping, it's increasingly on law enforcement's radar, too. Authorities across the country have seized at least 510,000 marijuana vape cartridges and arrested more than 120 people in the past two years. People targeted in the…
ADOC Deputy Commissioner of Operations, Charles Daniels has accepted a new position as Director of the Nevada Department of Corrections. “On behalf of ADOC, congratulations to Deputy Commissioner, Charles Daniels.  The State of Alabama and Alabama Department of Corrections sincerely appreciate…
Montgomery police are investigating a robbery of a person in the 900 block of Ann Street at about 7 p.m. Monday. The adult male victim says he met the suspect at Walmart on Ann Street in order to sell electronics.…
At a news conference Monday afternoon, Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes revealed that Aniah Blanchard died of a gunshot wound. Hughes says charges against Ibraheem Yazeed of Montgomery will be upgraded from kidnapping…
According to Eclectic Fire Department, a crew responded to Grove Street at 5:41 Monday night where they found a fully-involved home. EFD had help from Friendship, Red Hill, and Tallassee in extinguishing the fire. No injuries were reported.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A non-profit AIDS organization in Selma is expanding its operation -- and its reach -- into the community. Selma AIR is celebrating World AIDS Day with the grand opening…
Investigators in Lee County have issued an update on the Aniah Blanchard case. At a news conference this afternoon, Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes revealed that Blanchard died of a gunshot…
The Alabama Governor's Mansion will once again be open for free Christmas tours. This is the opportunity for vistors to tour the historic mansion, which is decorated for the holidays. The Governor's Mansion will be open from 5-7PM on Monday,…
Slain Lowndes County sheriff "Big" John Williams remembered as a dedicated peace officer who loved serving the people of his county. More than 2,000 mourners filled an auditorium Monday for funeral services…
Montgomery police say a Prattville man has been killed in a pickup truck wreck. Police say around 6PM last night, they and fire medics responded to the crash site at Foshee Road and Paul Road. Police say the driver, Kevin…
A Prattville man has died after a two-vehicle crash occurred in Montgomery on Sunday afternoon. According to Montgomery Police Captain Regina Duckett, officers and fire medics responded to Hayneville Road at Pinetree Lane in reference to a crash involving a…
Sunday, December 1st marks 64 years since Rosa Parks' arrest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Events celebrating her legacy continued Sunday night with a church service in Montgomery. The service was held…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A new statue of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks has been dedicated in Alabama's capital city. Steven Reed, who recently became the first African American mayor of Montgomery,…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Officials in Alabama's capital city are preparing to open a time capsule that contains letters from residents and city officials to their successors and descendants. The Montgomery Advertiser reports the capsule was sealed 50 years ago,…
