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Publix Grocery Store to Open in Pike Road Spring 2021

The Town of Pike Road made a major economic development announcement Thursday. The town is getting a new place to get groceries. Grocery store giant, Publix, is coming to the town.…

Alan Dershowitz: Argument Against Impeaching Trump is Distorted

President Donald Trump's defense lawyer Alan Dershowitz now says his headline-dominating argument against impeaching the president has been distorted. Meanwhile, Trump's Senate trial headed into a final day of questions and answers before a vote on whether or not to…

Black Teen Barred from Texas High School Due to Length of Hair Granted $20K Scholarship on "The Ellen Show"

A black Texas teenager who was told his dreadlocks violate his high school's dress code is gaining the support of some celebrities as well as $20,000 for college. Eighteen-year-old DeAndre Arnold appeared on an episode of "The Ellen Show" that…

Authorities: Missing Paighton Houston Died of Accidental Overdose

Authorities say 29-year-old Paighton Houston, of Trussville, died of an accidental drug overdose. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office says that Houston suffered from morphine and methamphetamine toxicity. Houston was last seen December 20, leaving a Birmingham bar with two men. Family…

Legislation on Education: What Can we Expect From the State House

The 2020 Alabama Legislative Session is just days away, and education is always a big deal with Legislators and educators alike. With the session on the horizon, educators are zeroing in on…

Opp City Schools Closing for Remainder of Week Due to High Number of Students, Faculty with Flu

The Opp City School District has announced they will be close school for the remainder of the week. The school closure is due to a high volume of students in the school system with the flu. Opp City Schools Superintendent…

Selma-Dallas Co. Gearing Up for Big Spring Tourism Season

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma and Dallas County area is getting ready for its annual spring tourism season. Over the next few months Selma will be hosting events that showcase its historic district…

Central Alabama Crimestoppers Honors Law Enforcement at Annual Luncheon

Central Alabama Crimestoppers held its annual awards luncheon at the RSA Activity Tower on Wednesday. More than 20 officers were honored and recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty in…

State Trooper Cruiser Struck by 18-Wheeler on I-85

While working an 18-wheeler accident, an Alabama State Trooper cruiser was struck by another 18-wheeler. The accident was on I-85 Southbound at mile marker 42. The trooper was out of his vehicle at the time of the of the crash.…

Governor Ivey Tripped by Dog, Injures Shoulder

Governor Kay Ivey suffered an injury Tuesday night while at her home. The governor says she tripped over Alabama’s First Dog Missy and injured her shoulder. She says she will be in a sling for a while but doesn't expect…

Police: Suspect in Shooting Death of Delta Airlines Employee Kills Himself

Police say the suspect in the slaying of a Delta Air Lines employee in a company parking lot near Atlanta's airport killed himself when authorities attempted to make contact with him. College Park police said Wednesday Raeshaun Antonie Jones was…

Woman and Her 5 Children Among 8 Killed in Fatal Scottsboro Marina Fire

Authorities and relatives say a woman and her five children are among the dead in a dock fire that killed eight people at the Scottsboro marina. Jackson County officials say 40-year-old Grace Annette Watson Miles died in the blaze early…

Teams Announced for 2020 FCS Kickoff in Montgomery

Once again, the college football season will begin in the Capital City. Central Arkansas and Austin Peay will meet in the 2020 Guardian Credit Union FCS Kickoff at historic Cramton Bowl on Saturday, Aug. 29. The kickoff time and television…

West Alabama Works Hosting Healthcare Job Fair February 4 in Tuscaloosa

West Alabama Works will host a hiring and outreach event for DCH Health System Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Brookwood High School from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. “We’re focusing on people who…

Former MPD Officer Aaron Smith Sentenced to 14 Years for Fatally Shooting of Greg Gunn

Former Montgomery Police Officer Aaron Cody Smith has been sentenced to 14 years. Smith was found guilty of manslaughter for the fatal shooting of Greg Gunn in November. Retired Judge P.B. McLauchlin issued his…

ADOC Closing Main Facility at Holman Prison Due to Critical Infrastructure Failures

To ensure the ongoing safety and security of correctional staff, inmates, and the public, Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Commissioner Jeff Dunn Wednesday announced accelerated plans initiated in August 2018 to close and decommission the main facility at William C.…