13 candidates are vying to become Montgomery's next mayor. A forum hosted by Neighborhood Associations of Midtown Montgomery and East Montgomery, gave each of them a platform Thursday night. "In my opinion, it's way too…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Wallace Community College Selma is expanding its service area this fall to reach more of west Alabama. Marengo, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Lowndes and Wilcox counties will be added to…
High school football is just around the corner. One South Alabama high school has a little more to be excited about as football season gets closer. When Andalusia fans enter the football stadium this…
President Donald Trump says a U.S. warship destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between the two countries. Trump says it's the latest "hostile" action by Iran. He's calling on other countries to condemn what…
There's growing concern about foul ball safety in baseball stadiums across the country. Already this season, multiple fans have been injured by foul balls at Major League games. The protective netting at Riverwalk Stadium…
The U.S. Dept. of Justice says former Tallassee police investigator Brandan Smirnoff has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for assaulting a handcuffed, 24-year-old man. Investigators say Smirnoff, 27, encountered the victim, identified by the Justice Department as "J.M.",…
Gov. Kay Ivey announced in a statement this morning that by executive order, she has established the Governor’s Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy. The group will analyze data and best practices to further address the challenges facing Alabama’s prison…
Online shopping giant Amazon just wrapped up one it's biggest shopping events, Amazon Prime Days. But, that package at your front door could be taken in seconds. "It doesn't take but 30 seconds to…
A popular park in Prattville has been deemed a "zero tolerance zone" by police after a number of recent disturbances. Captain David Fowler with the Prattville Police Department says there has been 145…
When you call for emergency help you want first responders there as quickly as possible. Now they are asking for your help, to ensure they get there as soon as possible. First responders say…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Believe it or not -- it's only a few weeks away from the start of a new school year. And school officials in Selma are working hard…
It's been a tough year for many Alabama farmers as dry weather conditions continue. Some Pike County farmers say their crops are improving thanks to some recent rain. James Bunce is a cotton…
Former Auburn University assistant basketball coach Chuck Person has avoided prison in a bribery scandal that has touched some of the biggest schools in college basketball. Person was sentenced on Wednesday to serve community service during two years of supervised…
Republican Roy Moore has raised less than $17,000 so far in his newest U.S. Senate race. Moore this week reported raising $16,693 since announcing his candidacy four weeks ago and trails almost all other candidates in fundraising. Incumbent Democratic Sen.…
While you're out doing your back-to-school shopping during Alabama's sales tax-free weekend, The Montgomery Zoo needs your help to "Pack the Van". All weekend long, you can drop-off brand new school supplies, that will be loaded up in the Zoo2Go…
Montgomery Public School Board members are revisiting the idea of charter conversion schools for 3 Montgomery Public Schools. Charter schools have been a hot topic for MPS. Board President Clare Weil says, that…
Trenholm State Community College President, Sam Munnerlyn, has decided to retire, the college announced Tuesday. Munnerlyn's career spans 40 years at Trenholm State. He began as the Educational Talent Search Program Coordinator in 1979, and also served as the Coordinator…
John Paul Stevens, who served on the Supreme Court for nearly 35 years and became its leading liberal, has died. He was 99. Stevens' influence was felt on issues including abortion rights, protecting consumers and placing limits on the death…
Qualifying ended at 5:00PM Tuesday for Montgomery Municipal Elections. The Municipal Elections are for Montgomery Mayor and City Council. Here are the unofficial names in the race for Mayor. Butler Browder Jr. , Ed Crowell , Artur Davis, Ronald Davis…
The Montgomery Regional Airport is making some upgrades, thanks to a big grant from the Federal Aviation Administration. The airport was awarded $935,000, mainly to repave and resurface all of the taxiways and runways.…
If there are potholes or other curbside issues in your Montgomery neighborhood, they could be fixed soon. It comes after a three year agreement between the City and Rubicon Global, a technology company that helps…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Perry County are hoping a $7000 dollar reward will help solve the unsolved 2016 murder of a Uniontown man. It's been nearly three years since 40 year old…
Well-known Alabama lawyer Donald Watkins, who was convicted of swindling NBA star Charles Barkley and using the name of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to bolster an investment scam has been…
He has performed stand-up comedy specials on VH1, Showtime, and Comedy Central. Don't miss your chance to see comedian Jeff Allen live in Montgomery on Tuesday Night. Allen's comedy is centered on the humor in everyday family life, and the…
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is moving Alabama’s public surplus property auctions to the internet starting this month. In a statement, ADECA says its move will allow for items to be auction year-round and allow the…
