Changemakers: Henry Tellis
Montgomery native Henry Tellis recognizes the potential for greatness in Montgomery's youth. He is on a mission to help them carve out a path that leads a successful future. "Growing up I rarely…
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Reward Up to $80,000 for Missing Aniah Blanchard
The Auburn Police Department is searching for missing Southern Union Community College student, Aniah Blanchard. Blanchard is described as light in complexion, 5’6”, 125 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black dress, tan…
New Tourism App Now Available for Tourists in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new tourism app is available for people who visit Selma -- to help them get around in the historic city -- and see the sights. Tour…
Baptist Health Employees Participate in 'Reverse Trick-or-Treat' for Pediatric Patients
Patients at Baptist Medical Center East traded in their hospital gowns for sparkly princess crowns, superhero costumes and more for a fun event. The hospital holds Halloween festivities every year but this…
CDC Warns of Using Vaping Products Containing THC
As the investigation continues into a national outbreak of lung disease associated with e-cigarettes and vaping products, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that persons stop using products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Based on data collected as of…
Babies in Montgomery Hospitals Dress for Halloween During ‘Boo In the NICU’
Thanks to nurses at Montgomery's Baptist Medical East and Baptist South Hospital, tiny babies are taking part in the Halloween fun during 'Boo in NICU!' Each costume was handmade by the nurses who provide round-the-clock care for them. The costumes…
Apple TV Jumps into Streaming Wars but Lacks Library
Apple TV Plus is jumping into the streaming wars with big names including Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg. The service will compete with other newcomers that include Disney Plus and HBO Max, as well as existing heavyweights such as Netflix.…
Mobile Teen Accused Making Social Media Threats Against Schools Escapes
Authorities say a teenager accused of threatening to shoot up schools as a Halloween prank has escaped from custody. According to reports, police were looking for the 17-year-old in Mobile on Thursday. Details on the youth's escape weren't immediately available.…
Evidence from Aniah Blanchard's SUV Shows the Missing Southern Union Student "was harmed"
Police say evidence shows missing Southern Union Community College student, Aniah Blanchard, was harmed. She is now considered a victim of foul play. Authorities in Auburn issued the statement Thursday about the…
U.S. House Approves Setting Rules for Impeachment Inquiry of President Trump
This morning, the U.S. House voted 232-196 to set rules for an impeachment inquiry of President Trump. (This was not a vote on actual impeachment.) A sharply divided House voted nearly on party lines on the first formal vote on a…
UFC President Donates Additional $25k to Find Aniah Blanchard
A reward is up to $30,000 for information about the missing stepdaughter of an Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight. The president of the mixed martial arts fighting league, Dana White, tweeted a video saying he's offering $25,000 in the case of…
Business owners participate in Diversity Dialogue
The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce held a Diversity Dialogue. The event is designed to help entrepreneurs develop a better understanding of economic development. Successful business owners were placed on a panel to…
Auburn Legend Charlie Trotman and analyst John Longshore on Joey Gatewood Transfer
Former Auburn quarterback Charlie Trotman, and Sports Analyst John Longshore weight in on the Joey Gatewood Transfer, and the QB situation at Auburn University. Tigers coach Gus Malzahn said Wednesday Gatewood…
Frontier Spinning Mills Plant in Elmore County Closing
The Frontier Spinning Mills Plant in Elmore County is closing. All 148 jobs at the plant will be impacted. The plant is located on Central Plank Road in Wetumpka. According to Elmore…
UPDATE: Three-Car-Crash Tuesday Night in Autauga Co. Kills One Person and Leaves Others Injured
According to the Elmore/Autauga News Facebook page, the three vehicle crash on I-65 Northbound at 189 mile marker Tuesday night killed one person and left others with life threatening injuries. "We are awaiting an update concerning a serious accident last…
Funding Approved for New Sheriff's Building in Elmore County
The Elmore County Commission has unanimously approved a $1.23 million bid for the construction of a new sheriff's operation building. "The building that we had that the drug task force was housed in…
Roy Moore to Officially Submit Paperwork to Enter U.S. Senate Race on Thursday
With the November 8 deadline to qualify for the U.S. Senate seat in Alabama getting closer, Roy Moore (R-AL) announced that he would be filing the necessary paperwork with the Alabama Republican Party at the party's headquarters, on Thursday, October…
Pike Liberal Arts Gymnasium Getting Upgrades
One Pike County high school gymnasium is getting some much needed improvements. From having to cancel games to playing on wet floors, that will soon change for Pike Liberal Arts students.…
Alabama Fan Convicted of Poisoning Toomer's Corner Trees Misses Court Date
The University of Alabama fan convicted of poisoning Auburn University's oak trees failed to attend a hearing on why he hasn't paid court-ordered restitution. According to reports, Harvey Updyke didn't show up for a hearing before Lee County Circuit Judge…
Lowndes Co. Mother Tries to Cope with the Death of Her Only Son
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The sudden, unexpected loss of a loved one can be extremely difficult for anyone to handle. But when the loss is due to a…
Will Dismukes Drops Out of Second District Congressional Race
Alabama State Rep. Will Dismukes (R-District 88) has dropped out of the Republican race for the second district congressional seat. His campaign manager Henry Thornton made the announcement by email this afternoon. "It is with a heavy heart that I…
Gov. Ivey Offers $5,000 Reward in Disappearance of Aniah Blanchard
Governor Ivey is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator(s) in the disappearance of Aniah Blanchard. From Governor Kay Ivey: “We are following this case closely, and I am remaining engaged with law…
MGM Airport Tests Its Emergency Response With Full-Scale Disaster Drill
The runway at Montgomery Regional Airport was filled with emergency crews Wednesday morning, responding to a mock plane crash. For nearly two hours the airport held a full-scale disaster exercise. Police, firefighters, …
Selma University in Financial Trouble
Another small, historically black college is in financial trouble in west Alabama. According to reports, Selma University is hosting an event Saturday to raise money that's needed to pay off a more than $785,000 debt to the federal government. The…
'Friday', 'The Wayans Bros.' Actor John Witherspoon Dead at 77
Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube's father in the "Friday" films, has died. He was 77. Witherspoon's manager Alex Goodman confirmed late Tuesday that Witherspoon died in Los Angeles. No cause of death was released. The actor had…
