Auburn Fans React After Big Win
If Auburn Tiger fans weren't all in before the season started, they are now. The Tigers went on the road to College Station, Texas and came out on top…
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City Plans to Trap Scores of Cats That Make Park Their Home
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (AP) - There's a plan afoot to trap scores of stray cats that moved into a city park in east Alabama after the felines drew complaints from park-goers. City officials tell WTVM-TV that they've received complaints about…
MPD Launch Homicide Investigation After Fatal Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has launched a homicide investigation after a victim was shot Saturday afternoon. According to Capt. Regina Duckett, Terence Flynn, 41, of Montgomery was shot and transported to Baptist Medical Center South by personal vehicle around 1:30…
Million Dollar Band to Perform in 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The University of Alabama Million Dollar Band has been selected to perform in the 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. According to a press release posted by the university, The Million Dollar Band will join the Parade to the call of…
POW/MIA Recognition Day 2019
Saturday was POW/MIA Recognition Day across the nation. A ceremony was held at the State Capitol to honor those Prisoners of War and those soldiers that are Missing in Action. The keynote speaker was 98 year old George Mills. Mills…
UPDATE: Escaped Inmate Re-captured
An escaped inmate from Elmore County has been re-captured. According to the Alabama Department of Corrections, Eric Lamar Nelms Jr. initially escaped from Frank Lee Work Center around 2 p.m. ORIGINAL POST Authorities are looking for an inmate that…
Alabama Closes Shellfish Growing Areas
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama health regulators have closed shellfish growing waters in Mobile County. The Alabama Department of Public Health says Areas I, II, and VII are closed as of Friday. This includes Cedar Point, Heron Bay, Portersville Bay…
Troy Man Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges
A Troy man is behind bars on multiple felony charges after assaulting his girlfriend, stealing her car and crashing into other vehicles. According to the Troy Police Department, Torieno Tremayne Guice, 46, met his girlfriend in a parking lot around…
Alabama to Pay Hefty Legal Fees Over Blocked Abortion Law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A federal judge has ordered Alabama to pay more than $675,000 to lawyers for abortion clinics who successfully challenged the state's attempt to ban an abortion procedure. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson on Friday ordered Alabama…
Inmate Dies After Being Stabbed at Prison
CLAYTON, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama inmate has died after being stabbed by another inmate. The Department of Corrections said in a Friday news release that 29-year-old Joshua David Willingham died days after being stabbed by another inmate at Ventress…
Funeral Set for Alabama Officer Killed in Shooting
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Funeral services are set in Tuscaloosa for a police officer who was killed in the line of duty. A memorial is planned for noon Sunday for investigator Dornell Cousette, who was shot to death while trying…
Local Attorneys Speaking Out on Indictment of Former Alabama Dept. of Corrections Officer
Former Alabama Correctional Officer Willie Burks is awaiting what's next. The former lieutenant has been indicted for not intervening while another officer beat an inmate. He is also charged with making false statements to a grand jury. "Lieutenant Burks was…
Demopolis Hosts 2nd Annual State of the Black Belt Summit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 2nd Annual State of the Black Belt Summit was held at the Demopolis Higher Education Center Friday. The event brings together community leaders from all over…
Trio Arrested in Alex City Drug Operation
On September 20, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force and the Alexander City Special Response Group executed a search warrant at a residence on Joseph Street in Alexander City. The investigation began when a concerned citizen reported juveniles purchasing…
Thirteen New Historic Sites Added to The Tuskegee Civil Rights and Historic Trail
On Friday thirteen new historic sites were officially dedicated in Tuskegee. The city of Tuskegee played a major roll in the Civil Rights Movement. Now more historic people and places in Tuskegee are being…
State to Pay Large Fine Over Blocked Abortion Law
A federal judge has ordered Alabama to pay more than $675,000 to lawyers for abortion clinics who successfully challenged the state's attempt to ban an abortion procedure. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson on Friday ordered Alabama to pay $675,964 in…
Barbour County Correctional Officer Arrested on Drug Charges
An Alabama Department of Corrections’ officer has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation by the department’s investigation and intelligence division. Correctional officer Corey McClendon, 26, of Louisville, AL, was arrested and charged with trafficking in controlled substances. He…
Gov. Ivey Back in the Capital City Following Outpatient Procedure at UAB
Gov. Kay Ivey has had an outpatient procedure after being diagnosed with cancer. Ivey's office said Friday that the governor's procedure at the University of Alabama at Birmingham went as planned. The governor is back in Montgomery. Ivey says the…
Alabama Sets New Record Low Unemployment Rate
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama has yet again set a new record low unemployment rate. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate is 3.1%, down from July’s rate of 3.3%, and well below August 2018’s rate…
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio Ends Bid for 2020 Presidential Election
NEW YORK (AP) - New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (dih BLAH'-zee-oh) says he's ending his campaign for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. De Blasio struggled to gain traction in a sprawling field of Democrats seeking the presidency. He…
MPD Arrests Two in Separate Robbery Incidents
MPD charged Zachary Jones, 19, with two counts of 1st-degree robbery  in connection to a robbery of a business that occurred on May 19 at about 4:20 p.m. in the 1600 block of…
School Board to Decide Next Butler County Superintendent
The Butler County school board held its first meeting Thursday night for the first time since Superintendent Dr. John Strycker announced he is leaving for a new job at the end of…
Tuskegee University Hosts Lockheed Martin Day
Tuskegee University hosted Lockheed Martin for a day to focus on careers in aerospace and defense while connecting students in the STEM fields to careers and internships. The festivities kicked off on Thursday…
20TH Annual Statewide Law Enforcement Summit
Hundreds of law enforcement officials were in Montgomery Thursday, for the Statewide Law Enforcement Summit. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall hosted the event, which provided officers with a full day of instruction on…
County Worker Pay Raise Controversy Simmers in Lowndes County
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- County workers in Lowndes County could soon see a bump in the amount of money they see in their pay checks. Budget talks by the…
