At Tuesday's Montgomery City Council meeting, the Council unanimously voted no to an amendment to the proposed panhandling ordinance. The amendment would have penalized drivers who hand money and other items…
Tuesday marked a milestone and a day of remembrance in Montgomery. An event honoring the 30th anniversary of the Civil Rights Memorial was held in downtown. The Memorial was dedicated by the Southern…
There's still a whirlwind of questions for Aieda Harris and Felicia Webster, two mothers bonded by grief after tragedy two years ago. Their sons, 29-year old Atlanta- based rapper Edward Reeves, aka "Bambino…
From the West Alabama Newsroom: The Edmundite Missions held a dedication ceremony Tuesday afternoon for its new multi-million dollar community rec center in Selma. The Dr. Michael and Catherine Bullock Community and Recreation Center is…
Two men suspected in a rash of mini storage burglaries are being held on theft and burglary charges in the Covington County Jail. Andalusia Police Department…
AT&T will pay $60 million to settle the government's allegation that it misled customers of unlimited-data plans by slowing down service for heavy users. The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday that AT&T will automatically provide partial refunds to customers who…
A judge is ordering lawyers to quit talking to the media about the case 3-year-old Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney who authorities say was kidnapped and killed. Jefferson County Circuit Judge Clyde Jones issued a gag order Tuesday in the cases against…
MPD charged Tevin Booker, 23, with first-degree robbery in reference to a robbery of a business that occurred on Nov. 3. The robbery happened in the 5400 block of Wares Ferry Road. The adult male suspect robbed the business of…
The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles is resuming parole hearings after a two-month stoppage. The newly appointed director of the agency, Charlie Graddick, at a press conference Monday, said the board will hold regular hearings beginning Tuesday. The former…
A prayer vigil was held for missing student Aniah Blanchard Monday evening at Open Door Christian Faith Worship Center. The church is calling on God, and leaning on faith that Aniah will be…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Business professionals and small business owners in Selma got some help finding ways to grow and expand their businesses. The Selma-Dallas County Chamber of Commerce hosted an entrepreneurship…
For almost two decades, Ella Bell served on the Alabama State School Board of Education, representing District 5. The 71-year-old passed away Sunday morning. The loss is being felt across…
President Donald Trump is expected to attend Saturday's college football matchup between top-ranked University of Alabama and Louisiana State University. The Federal Aviation Administration is advising that Trump will travel to Tuscaloosa, for the game. It will be the third…
Recently fired LEAD Academy charter school president, Nicole Ivey, is accusing the academy of breaching her contract, supporting a culture of nepotism and discriminating against students with special needs. Former LEAD Academy principal Nicole Ivey is suing Montgomery's first charter…
The Montgomery City Council is revisiting an ordinance that requires panhandlers be jailed for at least two days. It has been amended to criminalize passing money or objects through car windows to someone on a public road. This makes such…
A federal appeals court in New York says President Donald Trump's tax returns can be turned over to state criminal investigators. The ruling by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals came Monday. It is certain to be further appealed.…
The town of Pike Road honored our veterans Sunday during its annual Veterans Appreciation Ceremony. "The town of Pike Road is honored to once again recognize the veterans who have made…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A lawsuit contends Alabama's congressional map violates the Voting Rights Act by concentrating black voters in a single congressional district. District Judge Karon Bowdre on Monday will begin a trial in the lawsuit that contends Alabama…
A reputable search and recovery organization known as Texas EquuSearch has joined the search for missing 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard. Texas EquuSearch is an organization dedicated to searching for missing persons. The organization has been involved in several high-profile missing persons…
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) - The final numbers are in and officials say the city of Dothan has experienced a 10.7% increase in sales tax revenue growth in the 2019 fiscal year. Overall, the city collected $74.1 million from October 2018…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Nearly $370,000 in federal money is going to help improve energy efficiency at nearly 20 locations around Alabama. The grants announced Friday by Gov. Kay Ivey's office are from the Energy Department. The aim is cut…
Longtime state school board member Ella Bell has died. She was 71 years old. Bell represented District 5 for 19 years, which includes parts of Montgomery and much of West Alabama. Funeral arrangements…
A new chair and vice chair were elected to the Alabama Democratic Party on Saturday. Representative Chris England was elected to the position of Chair of the Alabama Democratic Party by a majority of the State Democratic Executive Committee in…
A single-vehicle crash in Barbour County has claimed the life of a Florida man. ALEA Sgt. Michael Simmons says Geraldo Jean Paul, 25, of Miami, was killed in a crash Friday when the vehicle he was operating left the roadway…
Butler County is celebrating its 200th birthday this year- along with the state of Alabama’s 200th Bicentennial. A special celebration was held Saturday in downtown Greenville. ‘Its a once in a lifetime event,…
