President Trump says Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is stepping down following criticism of his handling of a plea deal with wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls.
Singer R. Kelly was arrested in Chicago Thursday after he was indicted on 13 federal counts including sex crimes, a U.S. Attorney's office spokesman said. Joseph Fitzpatrick said the R&B singer was taken into custody about 7 p.m. local time…
Montgomery's Best Buy on Eastern Boulevard will soon have a new home at Eastchase Venue - a project that's been in the making for the past 2 years but envisioned nearly 20 years ago.…
MONTGOMERY, AL (ALABAMA NEWS NETWORK)-- According to Montgomery Fire and Rescue, a car was fully engulfed in flames at an apartment complex. It happened about 6:15 p.m. Thursday night on 3rd Street,…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is sentenced to life in prison for the 2016 murder of a Lowndesboro man. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says Vadarius…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City Council has passed a vote of 'no confidence' against Mayor Darrio Melton. Four of the eight council members present at Tuesday night's meeting voted in…
In January, an EF-2 tornado touched down in Wetumpka destroying the police department along the way. Soon after that, Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis began making phone calls to locate a building for the department.…
The Troy Police Department is investigating a series of car break-ins the Troy Country Club neighborhood. Lieutenant Bryan Weed of the Troy Police Department says thieves are stealing a wide range of items…
State Senator David Burkette (D, Montgomery) says he's on edge after he says someone tried to break in his home last Wednesday; and it was all caught on camera. He also says it's not…
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that acting Perry County Circuit Court Judge Robert Montgomery has denied Janice Green’s Rule 32 petition seeking further judicial review of her December 2014 conviction for the attempted murder of an Alabama State Trooper. Green,…
The United State Postal Inspection Service is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the following crimes: Between closing hours of June 25, and the early morning hours of June…
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has charged a former correctional officer with using his official position for financial gain following a two-year investigation. After extensive collaboration with the St. Clair County District Attorney, on June 27 agents assigned to…
The Crenshaw County EMA says 10-year-old Destiny Brown has been found safe Early Thursday morning, The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency issued an Emergency Missing Child Alert Brown. Destiny Brown was last seen on North Bolling Avenue in Rutledge. No further…
Hours of screen time during the summer months can sometimes turn dangerous online when predators are lurking for prey. "When you have a six or seven year old who has a…
An Alabama corrections officer has been arrested on charges of accepting money to help smuggle forbidden items into a state prison. The Alabama Department of Corrections said Wednesday that Willie Gene McLemore, Jr. was arrested last month on charges of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Efforts are underway to raise money to restore a historic Jewish synagogue in Selma. The congregation at Temple Mishkan Israel is working to raise $800,000 dollars…
Members of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce along with elected officials had a ribbon cutting Wednesday for Gerhardi Inc. The company manufactures parts for German automobiles. The facility is currently operating with 80 employees, but they have just secured…
"Blatantly Unconstitutional," that's what the Southern Poverty Law Center has to say about the Montgomery City Council's ordinance criminalizing panhandling. In a letter to Mayor Todd Strange, the SPLC says the ordinance unfairly punishes…
Montgomery Fire/Rescue Fire Investigators have charged two Montgomery men, Berrien McLemore, 21, and Eric Baxter, 34, in connection to a structure fire. On July 9, at approximately 1:15 p.m., fire units responded to the…
According to Elmore County Superintendent Richard Dennis, the Redland Elementary teacher who was accused of slapping a student in March was terminated at Monday night's school board meeting. She has not formally been charged or arrested regarding the accusation. The…
There are some upset people in Perry County. Tuesday night, the county commission voted to continue dumping coal ash at Arrowhead Landfill. County Commissioner Ben Eaton proposed a resolution to ban coal ash from being dumped at Arrowhead Landfill in…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Lingering concerns over the disposal of coal ash at a Perry County landfill has re-ignited the debate about the health risk coal ash poses to residents. Arrowhead Landfill in Uniontown has disposed of millions of…
There are more than 1,700 students in the Andalusia City School system. Every student in grades K-12 will have access to an electronic device in the upcoming school year. The technology will be paid for by the city’s half cent…
Would you like to see a new outdoor sports facility in the Millbrook area? The Grandview YMCA along with various county and town agencies have partnered to conduct a feasibility study for a new outdoor sports complex in Millbrook. They…
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has announced its new salary and bonus structure, resulting from the passage of HB468, which Gov. Ivey signed into law on May 29. The law will provide ADOC correctional officers a two-step, 5% pay…
