Arrest Made in Pike County Drug Operation
Pike County deputies say a years-long drug investigation has now been solved. Pike County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man late Tuesday night. 48-year-old Michael Sanford of Brundidge was taken…
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Dallas Officer Sentenced to 10 Years for Fatally Shooting Unarmed Neighbor
A white Dallas police officer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for fatally shooting her unarmed, black neighbor in his home. The jury sentenced Amber Guyger on Wednesday. Guyger was convicted of murder Tuesday in the September 2018…
Selma City Offices Closed Due to Employee Sickout
Municipal offices in Selma are closed because of an employee sickout. According to reports, doors to City Hall were locked Wednesday because workers didn't report for duty. A statement from Selma Mayor…
Former Brewbaker Tech Coach Ethics Complaint Sent to Montgomery County DA
The Alabama Ethics Commission found probable cause that a MPS basketball coach may have violated state ethics laws. The Commission voted 5-0 Wednesday morning to refer the case involving former Brewbaker Tech basketball coach Chauncey Shines to the Montgomery County…
Former Councilman Ethics Complaint Referred to Montgomery County DA
The Alabama Ethics Commission found probable cause that a former city councilor and current state senator may have violated state ethics laws. The Commission voted 4-0 Wednesday morning to refer the case involving former Montgomery City Councilor and current State…
New Auto Parts Manufacturing Company Coming to Auburn
An auto parts manufacturer says it's building a new plant in Alabama. Gov. Kay Ivey announced the news Tuesday. She says South Korean company Shinhwa Group is investing $42 million in a facility and will create 95 jobs in Auburn,…
Gov. Ivey Appoints Woman with History of Voter Fraud to Hale County Elections Board
A woman previously charged with voter fraud has been appointed to a county elections board by Gov. Kay Ivey. According to reports, Ivey appointed 79-year-old Rosie Lyles to the Hale County Board of Registrars on Friday. Lyles was charged with…
Jeff Sessions Continues Support of President Trump
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions praised the policies of his former boss President Donald Trump and said he continues to support him. Sessions spoke Tuesday night at a Madison County Republican Party fundraiser in Huntsville. The former attorney general and…
Alabama Records First Vaping-Related Death
The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed the state's first death from a vaping-associated injury. The death involved a man from East Alabama whose identity hasn't been released. The death comes…
Junior League of Montgomery Hosts Montgomery Mayoral Forum
We are just one week away from Montgomery's mayoral run-off election. It's down to the wire for candidates Steven Reed and David Woods. Both attended a candidate forum Tuesday night at…
Alabama Education Association Represents Former LEAD Academy Principal Following Departure
According to the Alabama Education Association (AEA), Dr. Nicole Ivey is in a dispute with her employer, LEAD Academy. AEA is representing her. AEA said while media reports suggested that Dr. Ivey’s employment has ended, based on the information available…
Annual Central Alabama Fair Kicks Off in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 62nd Annual Central Alabama Fair kicks off in Selma -- and fair organizers spent the early part of the day getting everything ready --…
Troy University Suspends All Fraternity Intake Activities
As the investigation into reports of rules violations by Delta Kappa Epsilon continues, and following the conclusion of an investigation into Sigma Chi, Troy University has suspended all new-member activities within fraternities at the Troy Campus. The suspension is effective…
Be on the Lookout: Man Wanted on Kidnapping, Rape and Assault Charges
The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office has warrants out on Timothy Wyatt, 38 y.o. for Kidnapping, Rape, and felony Assault. U. S. Marshal said that Wyatt took the victim to a location and strangled her until she passed out. As Wyatt…
Improvements Made to Pike County Fair Grounds
Funnel cakes, fair rides, and prizes, oh my! The Pike County Fair is rolling into town. Crews have been working in the heat, setting up rides and booths for Tuesday's opening…
MPD Charges Couple with Armed Robbery
Montgomery police have charged Kamya Collins, 27, and Benny Russell, 27, both with one count each of first-degree robbery and third-degree theft of property in reference to a robbery of a person that…
Burlington Opening New Location Friday
Burlington Stores is opening a brand new store in Eastchase on on October 4. This is a relocation of their Atlanta Highway store. This new location will feature an updated and fresh layout. This new Burlington store has hired approximately…
A Dozen Men Arrested in Statutory Rape Case at Jacksonville State University
A dozen young men are now charged in connection with the alleged rapes of two underage teens at Jacksonville State University. Reports say an 11th and 12th suspect were arrested Monday. Investigators say two underage girls between the ages of…
Governor Ivey: STAR I.D. Deadline Approaching
Have you heard of the STAR I.D.? It's a new identification system and state leaders are urging you to get yours as soon as possible. This is the new driver's license with a…
ADOC Investigating Apparent Inmate Suicide
The Alabama Department of Corrections Investigations and Intelligence Division is investigating an apparent inmate suicide. The suicide was reported on September 26 at the William Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer. At approximately 8:45 p.m., during a security check, correctional officers…
Lifesouth Community Blood Center Brings Awareness to Sickle Cell
Sickle Cell is a devastating disease that causes a lack of oxygen to the blood. While hundreds of blood donations in our area have helped those suffering from the disease, more donations…
New Multi-Million Dollar Community Rec Center Nears Completion in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Construction of a new multi-million dollar community recreation center continues to move forward in Selma. The Dr. Michael and Catherine Bullock Community and Recreation Center is close…
Newly Formed Montgomery Co. Cold Case Task Force Makes First Arrest
District Attorney Daryl Bailey, Chief of Police Ernest Finley, Jr., and Sheriff Derrick Cunningham announce the arrest of 37-year-old Christopher Johnson for the Capital Murder of 23-year-old Artrivis Perry. Artrivis…
Demopolis Employee Faces Sexual Misconduct Charges for Alleged Physical Relationship with ADOC Inmate
A Demopolis city employee is accused of five counts of sexual misconduct. Authorities say Barbara Blevins, 48, of Forkland, had a physical relationship with an Alabama Department of Corrections inmate. The Department of Corrections says the inmate was assigned to…
LEAD Academy Principal No Longer with the School
LEAD Academy’s principal, Dr. Nicole Ivey-Price, is no longer with the school, according to the school's board chair Charlotte Meadows. Meadows says she can’t comment further because it is a "personnel…
