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…
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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…
Alabama Farmers Federation Endorses Tuberville for Senate
The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed former football coach Tommy Tuberville in the Republican primary in the U.S. Senate race. The group's political action committee, FarmPAC, on Tuesday announced endorsements for the March 2020 primary elections. The agriculture powerhouse gave…
Man Convicted of Reckless Murder Sentenced to 139 Years
A Montgomery man convicted of reckless murder in August was sentenced Wednesday morning in a Montgomery County courtroom. Judge Greg Griffin sentenced Ladarius Laffitte to 139 years in prison following his conviction last month in the 2017 reckless murder case…
MPS Approves Application for Charter Schools
The debate on charter schools continues. MPS board member Aricka Watkins-Smith abstained from Tuesday's vote to convert E.D Nixon Elementary, Davis Elementary and Bellingrath Middle School. "I did want the public to…
Montgomery Cold Case Task Force Announced
At a press conference today, Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey announced members of the new task force. "They are the best of the best", said Bailey, "I don't think that…
Students Grow Food and Give to the Needy in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students at a Demopolis elementary school are growing food in their very own garden -- and giving what they grow to people in need. About 120 students at…
Limestone Correctional Officer Charged with Promoting Prison Contraband
On Tuesday, law enforcement agents with the Alabama Department of Corrections Investigations and Intelligence Division arrested a corrections officer at Limestone Correctional Facility in Harvest for being in possession of illegal contraband. The officer attempted to smuggle the contraband into…
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Announces Formal Impeachment Inquiry of President Donald Trump
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made it official, telling fellow Democrats she supports a formal impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Her remarks at a closed-door meeting was described by two people familiar with the remarks who were not authorized…
Former Senate Majority Leader Pleads Guilty to Theft
Former Alabama Senate Majority Leader Zeb Little has pleaded guilty to theft charges. Attorney General Steve Marshall's office announced Tuesday that Little entered the guilty plea last week. According to court records, Little, who was a lawyer, admitted to stealing…
Troy University Fraternity to Remain on Suspension Through Fall Semester Following Hazing Investigation
Troy University’s chapter of Sigma Chi fraternity will remain on suspension through the end of the fall semester following an investigation into reports of hazing. Additionally, seven members will face individual disciplinary action through the student judicial process. Details regarding…
