WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions will announce he's running for his old Senate seat in Alabama. Sessions is expected to make the announcement on Thursday. His decision…
President Donald Trump is nominating U.S. District Judge Andrew Brasher of Alabama to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The Trump administration announced Wednesday that Brasher is being nominated to the appellate court. The nomination comes just six months…
In October, we told you about Dianna Sipper- a young girl who used karate to overcome bullying she faced at school. Sipper and her parents recently got back from London where she competed…
Prattville Fire Department is assisting Booth Fire Department combat flames in the 1200 block of Highway 14 West. A single wide trailer is fully engulfed in flames. Fire crews are advising that…
Montgomery police charged Michael Phillips, 49, with second-degree domestic violence assault in reference to a stabbing that occurred Nov. 5 at about 5 a.m.. The stabbing occurred in the 6000 block of Monticello Drive.…
Auburn University says its famed golden eagle Nova, also known as War Eagle VII, could be in the early stages of heart failure. The university made the announcement Tuesday. The 20-year-old male eagle for more than a decade soared above…
At Tuesday's Montgomery City Council meeting, the Council unanimously voted no to an amendment to the proposed panhandling ordinance. The amendment would have penalized drivers who hand money and other items…
Tuesday marked a milestone and a day of remembrance in Montgomery. An event honoring the 30th anniversary of the Civil Rights Memorial was held in downtown. The Memorial was dedicated by the Southern…
There's still a whirlwind of questions for Aieda Harris and Felicia Webster, two mothers bonded by grief after tragedy two years ago. Their sons, 29-year old Atlanta- based rapper Edward Reeves, aka "Bambino…
From the West Alabama Newsroom: The Edmundite Missions held a dedication ceremony Tuesday afternoon for its new multi-million dollar community rec center in Selma. The Dr. Michael and Catherine Bullock Community and Recreation Center is…
Two men suspected in a rash of mini storage burglaries are being held on theft and burglary charges in the Covington County Jail. Andalusia Police Department…
AT&T will pay $60 million to settle the government's allegation that it misled customers of unlimited-data plans by slowing down service for heavy users. The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday that AT&T will automatically provide partial refunds to customers who…
A judge is ordering lawyers to quit talking to the media about the case 3-year-old Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney who authorities say was kidnapped and killed. Jefferson County Circuit Judge Clyde Jones issued a gag order Tuesday in the cases against…
MPD charged Tevin Booker, 23, with first-degree robbery in reference to a robbery of a business that occurred on Nov. 3. The robbery happened in the 5400 block of Wares Ferry Road. The adult male suspect robbed the business of…
The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles is resuming parole hearings after a two-month stoppage. The newly appointed director of the agency, Charlie Graddick, at a press conference Monday, said the board will hold regular hearings beginning Tuesday. The former…
A prayer vigil was held for missing student Aniah Blanchard Monday evening at Open Door Christian Faith Worship Center. The church is calling on God, and leaning on faith that Aniah will be…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Business professionals and small business owners in Selma got some help finding ways to grow and expand their businesses. The Selma-Dallas County Chamber of Commerce hosted an entrepreneurship…
For almost two decades, Ella Bell served on the Alabama State School Board of Education, representing District 5. The 71-year-old passed away Sunday morning. The loss is being felt across…
President Donald Trump is expected to attend Saturday's college football matchup between top-ranked University of Alabama and Louisiana State University. The Federal Aviation Administration is advising that Trump will travel to Tuscaloosa, for the game. It will be the third…
Recently fired LEAD Academy charter school president, Nicole Ivey, is accusing the academy of breaching her contract, supporting a culture of nepotism and discriminating against students with special needs. Former LEAD Academy principal Nicole Ivey is suing Montgomery's first charter…
The Montgomery City Council is revisiting an ordinance that requires panhandlers be jailed for at least two days. It has been amended to criminalize passing money or objects through car windows to someone on a public road. This makes such…
A federal appeals court in New York says President Donald Trump's tax returns can be turned over to state criminal investigators. The ruling by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals came Monday. It is certain to be further appealed.…
The town of Pike Road honored our veterans Sunday during its annual Veterans Appreciation Ceremony. "The town of Pike Road is honored to once again recognize the veterans who have made…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A lawsuit contends Alabama's congressional map violates the Voting Rights Act by concentrating black voters in a single congressional district. District Judge Karon Bowdre on Monday will begin a trial in the lawsuit that contends Alabama…
A reputable search and recovery organization known as Texas EquuSearch has joined the search for missing 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard. Texas EquuSearch is an organization dedicated to searching for missing persons. The organization has been involved in several high-profile missing persons…
