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…
Alabama State Rep. Will Dismukes (R-District 88) has dropped out of the Republican race for the second district congressional seat. His campaign manager Henry Thornton made the announcement by email this afternoon. "It is with a heavy heart that I…
Governor Ivey is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator(s) in the disappearance of Aniah Blanchard. From Governor Kay Ivey: “We are following this case closely, and I am remaining engaged with law…
The runway at Montgomery Regional Airport was filled with emergency crews Wednesday morning, responding to a mock plane crash. For nearly two hours the airport held a full-scale disaster exercise. Police, firefighters, …
Another small, historically black college is in financial trouble in west Alabama. According to reports, Selma University is hosting an event Saturday to raise money that's needed to pay off a more than $785,000 debt to the federal government. The…
Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube's father in the "Friday" films, has died. He was 77. Witherspoon's manager Alex Goodman confirmed late Tuesday that Witherspoon died in Los Angeles. No cause of death was released. The actor had…
One Montgomery Winn Dixie is celebrating one of its employees with a very special birthday bash. Winn Dixie Associate Romay Davis turns 100 Tuesday, October 29th. "So this is actually an original of Miss…
State troopers are working an accident involving an 18-wheeler and another car. It happened on I-65 at Autauga County 40 Bridge at about 9 Tuesday night. Authorities say both lanes lanes are shut down.…
The Dallas County Sheriff’s department now has three new officers to help in the fight against drugs. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the sheriff’s office has purchased two new canines with the help of John…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is investigating the county's second murder of the year. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 30 year old Danathian Crum was shot to death Friday night while answering the door at his…
Halloween is often a favorite holiday for children. But it can be a scary time for parents and grandparents, like Donna Morrow. "Well, you can't be too safe. Whether it's Halloween or just an ordinary…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A federal judge has blocked an Alabama abortion ban that would have made the procedure a felony at any stage of pregnancy in almost all cases. U.S. District…
Starting as early as Monday November 4th, Decatur St. at Minnie St. will be closed, and a detour will direct traffic around the area. The detour is near the Paterson Court Housing…
