Selma Man Gets Life Sentence in 2016 Murder of Lowndesboro Man
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…
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Selma City Council Passes 'No Confidence' Vote Against Mayor
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…
Wetumpka Police Department Will Soon Have a New Building
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.…
"Keep Vehicles Secure," Troy Police Department Warns
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…
Caught On Camera: Possible Attempted Break-In At Senator David Burkette's Home
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…
Appeal Denied for Perry County Woman Convicted of Attempted Murder of State Trooper
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,…
Fort Deposit Post Office Set on Fire, $10,000 Reward Offered for Information
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…
Multiple Arrests Made at Alabama Prisons
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…
10-Year-Old Missing in Crenshaw County Found Safe
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…
Protecting Children from Online Predators During the Summer Months
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…
Former Officer Arrested on Prison Contraband Charge
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…
Fundraising Effort Underway to Restore Historic Jewish Temple in Selma
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…
More Jobs Come to Montgomery: Auto Supplier Opens First North American Facility
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…
SPLC Threatens to Sue Over Montgomery Panhandling Ordinance
"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…
Two Charged with Arson in Lone Oak Drive House Fire
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…
Redland Elementary Teacher Fired for Slapping Student Accusation
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…
Proposed Resolution to Ban Coal Ash in Perry County Fails
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…
Health Concerns Re-ignite Coal Ash Debate in Perry County
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…
Sales Tax Revenue Provides Technology, Improvements
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…
Public Input Needed for Sports Complex Study in Millbrook
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…
ADOC Unveils New Compensation Packages for Correctional Officers
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…
Battle Over City Selma City Treasurer Continues
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma city treasurer Renita Wade was back in a Dallas County courtroom Monday morning -- fighting for her job. Selma mayor Darrio Melton and the city council are…
Road Project Could Affect Parking, Tailgate Areas
A new road project is expected to help make traffic flow more smoothly through Troy University's campus. Clif Lusk of University Relations says a new turn-a-bout is in the works. "This is…
Mother of Lake Jordan Boating Victim Speaks
Leslie Fuller's life is forever changed. "Your kids are not supposed to pass away before you and it's just really heartbreaking for me and my whole family," said Fuller.…
Autauga Co. 9-1-1 Improvements
New technology is helping Autauga County 9-1-1 cut down on the time it takes to answer emergency calls, and just a few weeks into the program they're already seeing major improvements. Autauga County is…
