According to Governor Kay Ivey's Press Secretary Gina Maiola, Governor Ivey has appointed a new Lowndes County sheriff following the death of Sheriff "Big John" Williams last month. Ivey appointed Christopher West Friday. West is the former chief deputy of…
Governor Ivey was in her hometown of Camden Friday morning to commemorate the bicentennial of Wilcox. Co. The rain and cold did not stop elected officials, students, and residents from coming out to…
A Lee County prosecutor is asking a judge to revoke the bond of a teenager charged in the crash that killed Auburn University broadcaster Rod Bramblett and his wife. According to reports, the…
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Friday that the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the State of Alabama, deciding that plaintiffs challenging the Alabama Uniform Minimum Wage and Right-to-Work Act lacked standing to file their…
Anonymous donations have paid off $70,000 in layaway purchases at two Walmart stores in Alabama. A company spokesman says someone paid off $45,000 in purchases at a store in the city of Anniston on Monday. He says someone paid off…
Friday is the final day of our Magical Christmas Toy Drive and we want to say a big thank you to everyone who donated. Motivated Movers picked up the toys and brought…
Montgomery police have charged Raymond McCray, 29, with second-degree assault in reference to a shooting that occurred on November 16 around 6:30 a.m. in the 1900 block of Harmon Street. The adult male…
Montgomery police have charged Tandion Stoudemire, 18, with first-degree robbery and first-degree assault in reference to a shooting that occurred on November 27 around midnight in the 4700 block of Park Towne Way.…
As expected, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee has approved two articles of impeachment against President Trump. The vote came this morning, after the committee spent more than 14 hours in a heated debate yesterday.
Troy Fire Department is battling a structure fire in the 600 block of N. Three Notch St. There are no reported injuries, Fire Chief Michael Stephens said, and the fire is now under…
The suspect accused of shooting an Ozark police officer has been identified as 23-year-old Bradley Cutchens Authorities haven't released the name of the officer who was wounded in Thursday night's shooting, but Mayor Bob…
On Thursday night, 13 teachers were recognized as "teacher of the year" at their respective Autauga County Schools. At the end of the night, two teachers were selected as overall teachers of the year in…
Idaho native and 17 year Air Force veteran Steven Elkins didn't think he would see his son graduate from Air University due to financial constraints. But thanks to a Secret Santa, his…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of Selma business owners are working to make Christmas brighter for underprivileged families in the city. But the group needs help from the community to help…
Montgomery police have charged Keeva McWilliams, 34, with second-degree assault in reference to the shooting that occurred Thursday morning at about 7:30 a.m. The adult male victim walked in to a business in the 10 block of W. Fairview Ave…
Four Selma business owners are holding a fundraiser Friday to raise money to buy Christmas toys for needy children. People can get the full buffet at the Steak Pit restaurant in Selma, at no charge from 4 to 7 pm,…
On Thursday, December 5, Cyrus Phyfier, 51, of Montgomery, was sentenced to 360 months (30 years) in prison for multiple drug and firearm related charges, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr., ATF Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson,…
WASHINGTON (AP) - Ten former NFL players have been charged with defrauding the league's healthcare benefit program. They include five who played on the Washington Redskins, including Clinton Portis and Carlos Rogers. Prosecutors allege the players targeted the Gene Upshaw…
Butler County Superintendent John Strycker announced in September that he would be leaving the Butler County School System. Strycker accepted a job in Jackson County, Mississippi to become the superintendent there. He will remain the superintendent through December. Thursday, Strycker…
On Tuesday, Dec. 3, around 2 p.m., Montgomery police conducted a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was also wanted in connection to multiple vehicle break-ins. Following the traffic stop, Kelviocis Scott, 19, Damontez Franklin, 18, and Audley…
State Troopers are on scene of an overturned 18-wheeler on Interstate 85 near mile marker 20. Troopers say no one was injured. There is no…
The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) has announced that there will be four free advance screenings of the new Warner Bros. Pictures’ feature film, Just Mercy on December 20, ahead of its January 10, 2020 release in theaters. The screenings, to…
Montgomery police are investigating an early morning shooting. Police say a man walked into a business in the 10 block of W. Fairview Avenue (Piggly Wiggly) with a serious gunshot wound just before eight o'clock Thursday morning. The victim was…
Demand by travelers interested in enrolling in the Transportation Security Administration’s TSA Pre✓® (TSA Precheck) program has been so strong that a temporary application center will be hosted at the Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) from December 16-20. The TSA Precheck temporary…
Montgomery Police Department has charged Fermon Dabney, 61, with sexual abuse of a child less than 12-years-old. A sexual assault investigation began on April 7, in the 4200 block of Hartford Street. During the course of the investigation it was…
