The chairman of the Democratic National Committee is backing a plan to elect new leadership for Alabama's troubled Democratic Party. A statement filed in court by the head of the national party, Tom Perez, says a party meeting planned for…
The Alabama State Department of Education has released its list of failing schools. It is required by state law under the Alabama Accountability Act. In our area, 11 schools in Montgomery Public Schools made the list. The only other…
Nearly a dozen Montgomery Public Schools have been named in this year's legislature-mandated list of the lowest performing schools in Alabama. Compared to the list released last January, the total number of schools has risen from 10 to 11. That…
The Alabama Department of Corrections says it is investigating the death of a state prison inmate. The department announced in a statement Thursday that Marcus Green, 34, of Birmingham died at Bullock County Correctional Facility in Union Springs on October…
A decorated Air Force Veteran is asking for help today, after he says some of his military medals, and various sensitive federal documents were stolen from his car at his North Montgomery apartment.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
