Montgomery Council Members Not Running for Re-Election
The field of candidates for Montgomery City Council is set as of last week, and now we're hearing from some current council members about why they chose to not run for re-election.…
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Studies Show Seniors Citizens Distracted by Dashboard Technology
Distracted driving often involves smartphones. But a new study finds seniors are struggling with the technology built into the dash of many cars. Infotainment systems have made it easier to find a favorite song or navigate to an address. But…
Federal-Licensed Gun Shops Can No Longer Accept Alabama Concealed Carry Permits Issued after July 2013
The U.S. Department of Justice says some Alabama sheriffs have been providing concealed carry permits without running full background checks or even if the background check denied the application. A Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives statement says the…
Montgomery Man Charged with Capital Murder Faces More Charges in Separate Shooting
Montgomery police have identified a suspect in a July 4 shooting. The shooting happened in the 3200 block of Covered Bridge Drive. In that shooting, an adult male and two juveniles were…
New Commander Named for Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base
The Pentagon is naming a new commander and president of Air University, which is located at Maxwell Air Force Base. A statement from Defense Secretary Mark Esper says Air Force Maj.…
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Warns of Scammers Pretending to be Law Enforcement
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has issued a scam alert. The department says someone is pretending to be a deputy, to get you to give up your money. Sgt. Jeff Davis says me…
Back to School: Montgomery Holds National Training for SROs
Law enforcement officers from all over Central Alabama are preparing for a new school year by participating in a national training course. CrimeStoppers has sponsored a National Association of School Resource Officers' (NASRO)…
Selma Businessman Gives $100 Gift Cards to Teachers in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Teachers in Dallas County are getting a helping hand from a Selma businessman to get their classrooms ready for the new school year. K-F-C owner Mark Woodson…
Montgomery Man Faces Life in Prison for Murder He Committed at 16
Rodriguez Reed has been found guilty of the murder of Ladarion Thompson, District Attorney Daryl Bailey announced today. In the early morning hours of December 21, 2014, Reed got into an argument with Thompson at the Citgo Station on Day…
Stolen Tow Truck Being Used to Steal Another Vehicle
On Saturday, July 20, Montgomery police responded to the 100 block of Eastdale Road South in reference to a report of a stolen vehicle. Authorities say the vehicle stolen was a tow truck from JB's Tire and Auto. They…
New Hampshire Teen Undergoing Gender Reassignment Surgery Called 'Pioneer'
A high school student in New Hampshire is being called a 'pioneer' after becoming one of the youngest people to undergo gender reassignment surgery. But her long and challenging journey began when she was just a child. At 17 years…
Jack's Opening Newest Restaurant in Troy on July 29
Jack’s is opening one of its newest stores in Troy. The new Jack’s, located at 1250 US Highway 231, Troy, AL 36081, will open at 5:00 a.m. on July 29. The grand opening celebration, “Five Days of Jack’s,” will run…
Robbery Turned Homicide at Brundidge Gas Station
Brundidge police officers are investigating a murder after a gas station clerk was found shot to death early Wednesday morning. The homicide happened inside the Gulf gas station off Highway 10. Neil Purush Kumar has…
White Professor Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Historically Black College
A white professor at historically black Tuskegee University says he's suing the school, claiming he's been denied the salary he deserves because of discrimination. Physics professor Marshall Burns says he hasn't considered leaving Tuskegee because he loves teaching students. He…
Watch: Robert Mueller Testimony in Washington, DC
Former special counsel Robert Mueller, is sworn in before he testifies before the House Judiciary Committee hearing on his report on Russian election interference, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew…
Downtown Street Project to Begin in Wetumpka
Downtown Wetumpka's sidewalks and streets are getting a face-lift. It's all part of the city's downtown street project, that begins this week. "We're looking forward to it. It's been about six years in…
Troy’s Kirk Kelley Named to Outland Trophy Watch List
Troy’s Kirk Kelley Named to Outland Trophy Watch List TROY, Alabama – Troy senior Kirk Kelley has been named to the Outland Trophy Watch List, the Football Writers Association of America and the National Football Foundation announced Tuesday. A native…
Trio Arrested on Drug Charges in Dallas County
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A drug bust at a home in Dallas County -- lands three people behind bars. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 67 year old Jan Thompson is facing multiple…
Ident-A-Kid Coming to Andalusia City School System
Andalusia City Schools could soon have a new way to identify visitors and students when school starts back in two weeks. The school system is working to bring the Ident-A-Kid Security service to all three…
Alabama Wants to Keep Appellate Judge Elections Statewide
Alabama is asking a judge to uphold the state's practice of electing appellate judges by statewide vote, arguing party preference, and not racial prejudice, has created the current all-white courts. A federal judge will hear arguments next month in the…
Auburn Auto Supplier Adding Over 50 New Jobs
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that an Italian auto supplier plans to expand its operations in Auburn. Ivey's office says the $15 million expansion project at 2A USA in Auburn will create more than 50 jobs. The facility is…
Grady Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash
A single-vehicle crash at 1 p.m. Monday, July 22, has claimed the life of a Grady man. Willie Still Jr., 38, was killed when the 2003 Lexus GS300 he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Still was…
ALDI Set to Open First Montgomery Store on August 1st
International grocery chain Aldi is making preparations to open its first store in Montgomery on August 1. The store is being built on Eastern Boulevard, next to Best Buy and Petco. The Montgomery store is part of a $3.4 billion…
Governor Says Alabama 'Working' to Avoid Prison Lawsuit
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey convened a new criminal justice commission as the state tries to avoid a Department of Justice lawsuit over prison conditions. Ivey said Monday that the Governor's Study Group on Criminal Justice will study possible solutions for…
Humane Society Working Hard After Intake of Dogs
The Humane Society of Elmore County employees are working hard, after 72 dogs were brought to the shelter from one home. "They were surrendered to us," Executive Director Rea Cord says. "It's a little…
