Free Home Cleaning Services for Women Battling Cancer
A cleaning service in Auburn is doing its part to help cancer patients. Two Maids and a Mop of Auburn are now offering free cleaning services to women with cancer. "A…
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Female Carver Student Charged with Arson
Montgomery Fire/Rescue Fire Investigators have charged a juvenile female in connection with a fire at Carver High School, that occurred on September 25. On September 25, the Bureau of Investigations responded to Carver High School on a possible structure fire.…
Man Charged with Stabbing Girlfriend During Altercation
Montgomery Police Department charged Harold Ivey, 56, with second-degree domestic violence in connection to an assault that occurred on Sept. 27 at about 12:45 a.m. in the 3700 block of Woodley Road. An adult female victim sustained a non-life threatening…
Former Alabama U.S. Congressman Dead at 91
Former U.S. Rep. Jack Edwards of Alabama has died at age 91. His family said through a spokesman that Edwards died Friday morning at his south Alabama home after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Edwards was a member of Congress…
2 Area Schools Recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools
Two local schools are receiving national recognition. They are being honored as Blue Ribbon Schools, based on their overall academic performance. Baldwin Arts and Academics Magnet Middle School and Prattville Christian Academy…
Sen. Doug Jones Won't 'Rush to Judgment' on Trump
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama says he will not rush to judgment about allegations that President Donald Trump pressed a foreign leader for a political favor. The Alabama Democrat told reporters Thursday that, "We are nowhere close to having…
The Future of Self Driving Cars in Alabama
The Alabama Committee on Self Driving Vehicles held its first official meeting Thursday at the State House. In the committees initial meeting, organization of the committee was the priority. The committee has bi-partisan…
ADOC Graduates 90 New Basic Correctional Officers
The state of Alabama has 90 new basic correctional officers, one of the largest the program has seen since it's beginning. A graduation was held Thursday at the Alabama Criminal Justice Academy Training Center…
District Attorney Daryl Bailey Files Motion to Reconsider Venue for MPD Officer Murder Trial
The state of Alabama is asking the court to reconsider the change of venue in the murder of trial of Montgomery police officer, Aaron Smith. The trial was moved from Montgomery County to Dale County, but a motion has been…
Million Dollar Bonds Set for Mother & Son Murder Suspects
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The mother and son accused in the beating death of a Selma man -- make a first appearance in court. Murder suspects -- Shakeem Butler…
Goshen VFD To Receive Funds for New Fire Truck
A federal grant is giving the Goshen Volunteer Fire Department a chance to improve its service to residents. The department received word this week that it is receiving a $285,000 FEMA grant…
Montgomery Man Sentenced to 99 Years for Murder He Committed at 16
Rodriguez Reed, who was found guilty of shooting and killing Ladarion Thompson after a verbal argument in the parking lot of a Montgomery gas station, has been sentenced by Judge Jimmy Pool to 99 years in prison, District Attorney Daryl…
Uber Adds More Services in Attempt to Generate Bigger Profits
Uber will begin cramming more services into its ride-hailing app as it explores ways to generate more revenue and finally turn a profit. The makeover announced Thursday will include force-feeding its food delivery service, "Eats," into the Uber app that…
Area University Health Clinic Offers Free Services to Patients
Faulkner University's Speech Language Pathology Clinic is bringing medical services to families who otherwise wouldn't be able to afford them. The clinic has been open for about a year now and plans to expand…
Montgomery Police Arrest Man, Charge Him with Stealing Car at Gunpoint
Montgomery police have charged Tawaine McCullough, 19, with one count of first-degree robbery and one count of first-degree theft of property in reference to a robbery that occurred on Sept. 24. The robbery occurred at about 7 p.m. in the…
Parole Hearings to Resume on Nov. 5
Parole hearings will resume in November after being halted for two months. Charlie Graddick, director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, announced Thursday that the hearings will resume November 5. More than 600 hearings had been postponed when…
Mother and Son Charged with Murder of Selma Man Found Beaten to Death on City Street
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A mother and son are behind bars for the death of a Selma man. Shakeem Butler, 24, and Shana Muldrow, 56, are both charged with murder. Interim Police Chief Robert Green says 58-year-old Joseph Minniefield's…
Beasley Allen Law Firm Takes Action Against Vaping
For months, vaping has raised concerns across the country. 9 deaths have been linked to vaping products. Now, a local law firm is taking action against JUUL Labs, one of the companies that offers the…
Next Steps in Charter School Conversion
The Montgomery County Board of Education has approved a proposal to convert three Montgomery public schools into charter schools. The board approved an application from the Montgomery Education Foundation Tuesday night with a 4-1…
Alabama Under a Statewide Fire Alert
The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide fire alert . The fire alert is effective immediately and means that permits for outdoor burning will be restricted and issued only at the…
Camden Bench Project Aims to Share and Preserve Area's History
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A community art project in Camden -- is using mosaic art to share and preserve some of the area's rich history. Local artists -- and volunteers of…
Marion Military Institute Student Found Dead
The U.S. Coast Guard today announced the death of a student attending a preparatory program at Marion Military Institute. The Coast Guard Academy scholar attending Marion Military Institute, in Marion, was found deceased on Monday, September 23. The circumstances surrounding…
Troy University Investigation Into Sigma Chi Fraternity Hazing Concludes
Troy University released a statement Tuesday, saying the Sigma Chi fraternity will remain suspended through the fall semester following its investigation into reports of hazing. On Wednesday, university officials held a presser,…
PBS Country Music Documentary Creates Buzz
A PBS documentary that's shining the spotlight on country music has been getting a lot of buzz, & it's now drawing a lot of people to downtown Montgomery. Parts of 'Country Music'…
The Latest Details on the Impeachment of President Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on President Donald Trump and the House impeachment inquiry (all times local): 3:30 p.m. House Democrats are weighing the next steps in their impeachment inquiry against…
