Selma to Montgomery March Re-enactment
The Selma to Montgomery March was a turning point in the fight for civil rights. On March 7th 1965, a group of 600 people began the march from Selma to Montgomery. Marchers were…
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D.A. Daryl Bailey Speaks Out on Appeal Bond for Aaron Cody Smith
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey has issued a statement following the granting of a $300,000 appeal bond to former Montgomery police officer Aaron Cody Smith. Smith was…
Two Jacksonville State University Students Exposed to Coronavirus
Administrators at Jacksonville State University have notified everyone on campus that two JSU students have been exposed to coronavirus. The exposure happened outside of Alabama. JSU says the students have not shown any symptoms. Full Statement from Jacksonville State University:…
Judge Grants Appeal Bond for Former MPD Officer Aaron Cody Smith
A retired circuit judge has granted an appeal bond for former Montgomery Police Officer Aaron Cody Smith. Circuit Judge P.B. McLauchlin granted the motion Friday morning that would allow Smith to be released…
Wetumpka Church Votes to Tear Down Historic Chapel
A Wetumpka church damaged by last year's tornado has voted to tear down its historic chapel. Now, the Elmore County Historical Society is asking church leaders to reconsider this decision. The First Baptist…
Montgomery County Deputy Involved In Early Morning Wreck
A Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy was involved in a single vehicle crash on Interstate 85 North at Perry Hill Road. The wreck happened just before 5:30 this morning. The Deputy was not injured in the crash. The cause of the…
UPDATE: Alabama Executes Inmate Convicted in Killing of 3 officers
A man convicted in the 2004 shooting deaths of three police officers in which another man pulled the trigger has been executed in Alabama. Authorities said 43-year-old Nathaniel Woods was pronounced dead at 9:01 p.m. CST Thursday after a lethal…
Gov. Kay Ivey's Gambling Study Group Holding First Meeting
The study group that Gov. Kay Ivey formed in order to study the effects of any expansion of gambling in the state of the Alabama is holding its first meeting. Ivey announced…
Historic Selma Pilgrimage Preparations Underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma will showcase another aspect of it's rich history soon. That's because the 45th annual Historic Selma Pilgrimage is coming up in about two weeks. Selma has…
Incumbents Come Up Short in Dallas Co. Elections
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Super Tuesday was a rough election for incumbents in Dallas County. Incumbents lost in four of six local races -- and another one -- is headed to a runoff.…
Memorial Fund Started for Family of Late Alabama Forestry Commission Ranger
The Alabama Forestry Commission is mourning the loss of one of its own after a fatal car crash. A memorial fund has been started for the family of James Owen Hall, the ranger who was killed on duty in a…
Update: Family Member Turns In Opp Shooting Suspect
Opp police say a man they had sought in connection to a shooting is now in custody. According to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, a family member turned in 18-year-old Jacob Charles Lee…
Martin Luther King III Wants Alabama to Stop Scheduled Execution of Nathaniel Woods
Alabama is set to execute Nathaniel Woods for the murders of three Birmingham police officers who were shot by another man in a hail of gunfire. Martin Luther King III, the…
Fugitive Arrested for Pouring Scalding Liquid on Family Member
A fugitive wanted for throwing scalding liquid at a family member is now in custody, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. On February 17th, CrimeStoppers asked for help to locate 22-year-old Alneko Davis. Davis was then wanted for felony…
UPDATE: Moderate Flooding Expected Along Alabama River
The National Weather Service has changed its forecast for flooding along the Alabama River from "minor" to "moderate." This forecast affects areas along the river in Autauga, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes and Montgomery counties. A flood warning remains in effect…
MCSO: Car Crashes into Downed Tree
An early morning wreck had Vaughn Road at Laurelwood Lane shut down Thursday. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says a tree fell across the road and then a car hit the…
Kentucky Couple Arrested at Tutwiler Prison in Possession of Marijuana
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) today announced the results of its recent joint law enforcement Operation Restore Order raid at Easterling Correctional Facility (Easterling) in Clio, Alabama, on Tuesday, February 25, as well as additional arrests made in line…
Trump Attacks Sessions on Twitter Ahead of Runoff with Tuberville for U.S. Senate Seat
President Donald Trump lashed out at former Attorney General Jeff Sessions as the Alabama Republican advanced to a primary runoff in his quest to win back his old U.S. Senate seat. Sessions held the seat for two decades, but was…
Former Opponents to Endorse GOP U.S. Senate Candidates?
Just one day after Super Tuesday, it could be too early to tell whether former opponents in the U.S Senate GOP Primary, will offer their endorsement to Tommy Tuberville or Jeff Sessions. With 100% of polls reporting on Wednesday, just…
Bates House of Turkey Celebrates 50 Years
A famous restaurant in Butler County is being honored for its enduring legacy and impact. Bates House of Turkey has been a staple in Greenville for 50 years.. On Wednesday, community members…
Alabama GOP Winners on Super Tuesday
Voters across the state went to the polls yesterday to cast their ballots in the Super Tuesday Alabama Republican Primary. Provisional votes withstanding, below is a breakdown of apparent Republican nominees – as well as candidates who are confirmed to…
Ellis Eskew Reads to Students at Dannelly Elementary for "Read Across America Week"
Dannelly Elementary School is celebrating "Read Across America" week with Dr. Seuss book readings to the children in their classrooms. Our very own Ellis Eskew read "Green Eggs, and Ham" Wednesday morning to Ms. Lee's third grade class. Dannelly…
Son of MLK Asks Gov. Ivey Not to Execute Inmate Convicted of Killing 3 Birmingham Police Officers
The son of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as family members of a condemned Alabama inmate, are asking the governor to to stop the execution of the man who's convicted in the 2004 killing of three…
Prattville Man Identified in Fatal Afternoon Crash as Alabama Forestry Commission Ranger
A single-vehicle crash at 1:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 3, has claimed the life of a Prattville man. James Owen Hall, 43, was killed when the 2008 Ford F-250 he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree before catching…
Alabamians Vote to Keep Elected School Board
Alabama voters have overwhelmingly voted "NO" to replacing the state's elected school board with a commission appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Alabama Senate. Gov. Kay Ivey had supported the…
