Meeksville Storm Shelter Nears Completion
Hurricane season is in full throttle, but thankfully, Alabama hasn't seen much impact since the season began. However, one Pike County community is preparing for the worst with a storm shelter to take…
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US Official Expects "Hundreds More" Cases of Vaping Illness
WASHINGTON (AP) - A public health official says the number of vaping-related illnesses in the U.S. could soon climb much higher. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official said Tuesday she believes "hundreds more" cases have been reported to…
Andalusia Police Investigating Fatal Wreck
Andalusia Police say a pedestrian was hit and killed last night on Stanley Avenue between Guardian Angel Day Care and the Andalusia Memorial Cemetery. Police haven't shared the victim's name or the cause of the wreck. Andalusia Police have asked…
Conversation Continues for Possibly Converting 3 Montgomery Public Schools Into Charter Schools
3 Montgomery public schools are on the table to possibly be converted into charter schools. They are E.D Nixon Elementary, Davis Elementary and Bellingrath Middle School. "I'm still not fully…
Leigh Gwathney Appointed as Chair of Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that she is appointing Leigh Gwathney to serve as chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. The governor signed Gwathney’s appointment letter this afternoon. During the 2019 Regular Session, Governor Ivey and…
Number Of Wildfires Growing Across Alabama
It is the first day of Fall and not a drop of rain, or heat relief in sight; unfortunately the perfect conditions for wildfires. Last week, the Alabama Forestry Commission issued a fire…
DNC Gives Alabama Democratic Party October 19 Deadline to Hold Internal Elections
A DNC committee has set an October 19th deadline for the Alabama Democratic Party to hold new internal elections. The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee handed down the directive Friday. The panel also approved proposed bylaws submitted by…
Governor Ivey 'Doing Fine' After Last Week's Cancer Diagnosis
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says she is "doing fine" after announcing last week that she has been diagnosed with cancer. Ivey said on Monday that she feels fine and has…
Tuskegee University Mourns the Loss of Head Cross Country and Softball Coach
Tuskegee University is mourning the loss of head cross country and softball coach Anthony Edward Colvin. According to the Tuskegee Department of Athletics, Colvin passed away on Saturday, Sept. 21. He was 65 years old. Colvin, a Tuscaloosa native, joined…
Sailor Makes Surprise Visit at Peter Crump Elementary School
A local sailor made his way home Friday for a surpise visit at Peter Crump Elementary School. Aljvontez Butler, 20, serves in the U.S. Navy and has been stationed in San Diego. He has…
Grant Money to Help Assist Immigrant Crime Victims
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Nearly $700,000 in federal grant money will go to a nonprofit group that works with Hispanic immigrants in central Alabama. An announcement from the governor's office says the Birmingham-based Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama is receiving…
Auburn Fans React After Big Win
If Auburn Tiger fans weren't all in before the season started, they are now. The Tigers went on the road to College Station, Texas and came out on top…
City Plans to Trap Scores of Cats That Make Park Their Home
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (AP) - There's a plan afoot to trap scores of stray cats that moved into a city park in east Alabama after the felines drew complaints from park-goers. City officials tell WTVM-TV that they've received complaints about…
MPD Launch Homicide Investigation After Fatal Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has launched a homicide investigation after a victim was shot Saturday afternoon. According to Capt. Regina Duckett, Terence Flynn, 41, of Montgomery was shot and transported to Baptist Medical Center South by personal vehicle around 1:30…
Million Dollar Band to Perform in 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The University of Alabama Million Dollar Band has been selected to perform in the 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. According to a press release posted by the university, The Million Dollar Band will join the Parade to the call of…
POW/MIA Recognition Day 2019
Saturday was POW/MIA Recognition Day across the nation. A ceremony was held at the State Capitol to honor those Prisoners of War and those soldiers that are Missing in Action. The keynote speaker was 98 year old George Mills. Mills…
UPDATE: Escaped Inmate Re-captured
An escaped inmate from Elmore County has been re-captured. According to the Alabama Department of Corrections, Eric Lamar Nelms Jr. initially escaped from Frank Lee Work Center around 2 p.m. ORIGINAL POST Authorities are looking for an inmate that…
Alabama Closes Shellfish Growing Areas
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama health regulators have closed shellfish growing waters in Mobile County. The Alabama Department of Public Health says Areas I, II, and VII are closed as of Friday. This includes Cedar Point, Heron Bay, Portersville Bay…
Troy Man Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges
A Troy man is behind bars on multiple felony charges after assaulting his girlfriend, stealing her car and crashing into other vehicles. According to the Troy Police Department, Torieno Tremayne Guice, 46, met his girlfriend in a parking lot around…
Alabama to Pay Hefty Legal Fees Over Blocked Abortion Law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A federal judge has ordered Alabama to pay more than $675,000 to lawyers for abortion clinics who successfully challenged the state's attempt to ban an abortion procedure. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson on Friday ordered Alabama…
Inmate Dies After Being Stabbed at Prison
CLAYTON, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama inmate has died after being stabbed by another inmate. The Department of Corrections said in a Friday news release that 29-year-old Joshua David Willingham died days after being stabbed by another inmate at Ventress…
Funeral Set for Alabama Officer Killed in Shooting
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Funeral services are set in Tuscaloosa for a police officer who was killed in the line of duty. A memorial is planned for noon Sunday for investigator Dornell Cousette, who was shot to death while trying…
Local Attorneys Speaking Out on Indictment of Former Alabama Dept. of Corrections Officer
Former Alabama Correctional Officer Willie Burks is awaiting what's next. The former lieutenant has been indicted for not intervening while another officer beat an inmate. He is also charged with making false statements to a grand jury. "Lieutenant Burks was…
Demopolis Hosts 2nd Annual State of the Black Belt Summit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 2nd Annual State of the Black Belt Summit was held at the Demopolis Higher Education Center Friday. The event brings together community leaders from all over…
Trio Arrested in Alex City Drug Operation
On September 20, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force and the Alexander City Special Response Group executed a search warrant at a residence on Joseph Street in Alexander City. The investigation began when a concerned citizen reported juveniles purchasing…
