Grant Awarded to Restore Dilapidated Boynton House in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The dilapidated former home of a Selma voting rights legend will soon be getting a much-needed -- and long overdue facelift. "I just felt like this is…
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Montgomery Municipal Election Coverage
We're bringing you LIVE coverage of today's Montgomery Mayoral runoff election. Tune-in to CBS 8 & ABC 32 for LIVE updates throughout the night!
ADOC Officer Arrested, Charged with Contraband Possession
On Monday, law enforcement agents with the Alabama Department of Corrections Investigations and Intelligence Division arrested a corrections officer at St. Clair Correctional Facility in Springville for possession of illegal narcotics. Correctional Officer, Ivan Caldwell, 26, of Birmingham, was arrested and…
Judge to Allow One Representative from Each Candidate to be Present at Election Center
A judge has ordered that each candidate in the Montgomery runoff elections is entitled to have a duly-appointed watcher present at the Montgomery Election Center. They will be allowed to have someone there from the time machines are prepared to…
Inmate Found Dead in Bessemer Prison
Alabama Department of Corrections Investigations and Intelligence Division agents are investigating an inmate’s death. The death occurred on October 7th at William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility. Inmate, Elvin Burnseed, 53, of Dothan, was pronounced dead at approximately 3:58 p.m. Burnseed…
ADOC Searching for Escaped Montgomery Prisoner
The Alabama Department of Corrections is searching for an escaped inmate. Vernell Sanders, left from his assigned job location at approximately 12:11 pm on Tuesday, October 8. His assigned job location is Red Eagle Work Center in Montgomery. If you…
Montgomery Voters Going to the Polls to Choose New Mayor
Today is runoff day in the city of Montgomery. Voters have until 7 p.m. to head to the polls to choose the city's next mayor. In addition, three council races will be decided. In the mayor's race, Montgomery County Probate…
Montgomery Police Charge Man with Attempted Murder in Sam's Club Incident
Montgomery police have charged a man with attempted murder in an incident outside the Sam's Club on Eastern Boulevard that left a police officer injured. Police say they've charged 53-year-old Willie Thomas Luckie, Jr., of Montgomery with one count each…
Well-Known Activist Jane Fonda Visits Lowndes County
Activist and actress Jane Fonda made a stop in Alabama Monday. She was in Lowndes County to help launch an organization that combats racial injustices in rural areas. Fonda joined founder…
State Superintendent of Education Tours Schools in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey was in Selma Monday -- where he toured schools -- and spoke with a civic group. One of the…
David Woods Campaign Files Petition for Temporary Restraining Order Against Montgomery Election Center
Monday afternoon, the David Woods for Mayor campaign filed a petition for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) in the Montgomery County Circuit Court. They are seeking an injunction against the decision to…
LEAD Academy Names New Principal, After Firing Former Leader
Montgomery's first and only charter school, LEAD Academy's board voted to hire Ibrahim Lee as the charter school's new principal after weeks of back and forth between the former principal, Nicole…
Body of 3-Year-Old Girl Found in Elmore County Pond
Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin says a 3-year-old girl was found dead in a pond Monday morning off of Mitchell Creek Road, in the Redland Community. The sheriff…
State Senator Cam Ward to Run for Supreme Court
State Senator Cam Ward has announced that he will seek the Republican nomination to serve as an Associate Justice on the Alabama Supreme Court. Ward will officially qualify on Tuesday,…
Montgomery Mayoral Candidates Preparing for Big Day
We are now just hours away from run-off election day in Montgomery. On Tuesday, residents will head to the polls and vote for the city's next mayor, as well as three city…
Alabama City Getting $3 Million for Lead Removal
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - The city of Tuscaloosa is getting $3 million in federal grant money to help remove lead contamination from low-income homes. The Tuscaloosa News reports the money will be used for safety improvements in 250 homes in…
Educators Express Concerns About Reading Proficiency Law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Educators say they're concerned about a new reading test they say could result in thousands of Alabama third-graders being held back. Al.com reports that the test is the result of a new state law. It requires…
Police: Mom Charged After Baby Left in Car for Hours Dies
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) - Authorities in Alabama say a baby died after being left in a car for hours and his mother is charged with murder. News outlets report that 36-year-old Elizabeth Case was arrested Saturday and was being held…
Ashford Woman Killed in Sunday Morning Crash
 A single-vehicle crash has claimed the life of an Ashford woman. According to ALEA Sgt. Michael Simmons, Ashley Brooke Crane, 40, was killed when the 2011 Honda CRV that she was operating left the roadway, struck a drainage culvert and…
Body of Kelsey Starling Recovered at Smith Lake
The body of Kelsey Starling has been recovered from Smith Lake following a boating accident on July 4. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said Saturday evening that the 26-year-old was found by…
Breaking: Body Located in Smith Lake Where Kelsey Starling Went Missing on July 4th
Officials report a body has been located on Smith Lake near where Kelsey Starling went missing. Kelsey Nicole Starling, 26, was killed on July 4, 2019, in a boating accident which occurred on Smith Lake. Starling went missing after the…
Brundidge Woman Dead After Single-Vehicle Crash in Pike County
 A single-vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Brundidge woman. According to ALEA Sgt. Michael Simmons, Contina Latollicer Baker, 43, was killed when her 2002 Nissan Xterra left the roadway and overturned. The crash happened at 2 p.m. on…
9-year-old Boy Killed in Accidental Shooting in Covington County
A 9-year-old boy is dead after a firearms accident occurred on Saturday. According to Covington County Sheriff Blake Turman, the shooting happened in the Friendship community, which is north of Opp. Turman said the shooting was accidental. "Our sincerest condolences…
Democrats Approve New Bylaws Amid Internal Feud
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Democratic Party's governing board has approved new bylaws in a meeting that the party chair refused to attend. Members of the State Democratic Executive Committee took the action Saturday amid an ongoing internal feud…
Mandatory 205 Area Code Dialing Begins This Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Starting next week, central Alabama telephone users in the 205 area code must dial those three digits along with the seven-digit telephone number when making a local call. Beginning Oct. 12, callers who forget to use…
