The LEAD Academy Board voted unanimously on Monday night to hire Dr. Nicole Ivey to serve as the first Principal at LEAD Academy. "From the moment we met Dr. Ivey, we knew she would be a perfect fit," said Charlotte…
Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after an adult male was found dead. The man was found dead in a residence in the 1200 block of Woodbridge Drive. Further investigation…
Monday, the Equal Justice Initiative celebrated 30 years and the 1 year anniversary of the opening of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice. A new monument was revealed part of the anniversary. The monument is located at the Peace…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is looking for a new chief to take over the reigns at the fire department after the Fire Chief Toney Stephens suddenly resigns. Council President Corey Bowie says Stephens cited "a…
The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a weekend shoot out during a reunion celebration. The shooting happened at the Highland Village Apartments on Day Street in Montgomery. Residents of the complex…
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris will serve as the keynote speaker for a meeting of the black caucus of the Alabama Democratic Party. The Alabama Democratic Conference says the black Democratic senator from California will address a luncheon during its…
Filmmaker John Singleton, who debuted with the Oscar-nominated "Boyz N the Hood" and continued making movies that probed the lives of black communities in his native Los Angeles and beyond, has died. He was 51. Singleton's family said Monday that…
African-American physicians make up just six percent of U.S. Doctors and surgeons, but a new partnership at Tuskegee university is hoping to change that one student at a time. Monday, the historically black university announced a collaboration with Ross University…
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a deadly crash in Autauga County Sunday evening. State Troopers say 29-year-old Justin Sims died when his motorcycle hit an SUV on Autauga County Road 65 near Autauga County Road 20. Troopers say Sims…
The Alabama Department of Public Safety has issued Alert Status: Active Date Issued: 4/28/2019 The Chilton County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating Richey Lawind McCaskill. Mr. McCaskill is a 47-year-old black male and may be…
UPDATE: Montgomery Police confirm an officer discharged his weapon during exchange of gunfire. Early investigation shows the officer’s gunfire did not cause any injury or property damage. SBI asked to investigate incident, which is standard protocol. Montgomery police have arrested…
The late Tom Radney, an Alexander City lawyer who figures in the CBS story about a preacher charged with several murder who is himself murdered. Radney represented both the preacher and then the man charged with…
All of the states that surround Alabama have had e-coli cases reported from an outbreak apparently caused by infected chopped beef. The CDC is tracking the reported cases: From the CDC: A total of 177 people infected with…
Thousands of people were in Downtown Montgomery today for the Walk of Life. The event is hosted by Joy to Life Foundation and is the organizations main fund raiser. Joy to Life has…
Historic SS Selma turns 100, may fully sink within 15 years GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - Fans of a near-century-old concrete ship that has been…
The town of Pike Road held their 9th Annual Community Yard Sale Saturday morning. Vender booths sold out at the event. 80 venders sold various items from clothing to artwork to ATV parts and golf carts. The yard sale was…
Downtown Montgomery was filled with plenty of seafood and art Friday night. It was all for a good cause to benefit the non-profit Child Protect. Several local vendors attended the festival. Some of them showed off their seafood, handmade art,…
It has been one year to date that the National Memorial for Peace and Justice opened its doors. The memorial has drawn thousands of people to Montgomery and that has had a significant economic impact on the city. The non-profit…
The 2019 Walk of Life 5k is happening Saturday, April 26th through Downtown Montgomery. The walk/run honors people who have battled breast cancer and also those who have survived the disease.…
On April 27th, Several artists will be in downtown Wetumpka, 11:000 am - 6:00 pm. The Tulotoma Art Trail The first official event of the Tulotoma Snail Trail, this annual…
Preparations are underway for the annual Troyfest Arts Festival in downtown Troy. The event begins this weekend. “TroyFest is the premier fine art and craft festival held in the central Alabama region,”…
Montgomery Fire officials are investigating a fire at the Governor's House Hotel. The vacant hotel went up in flames just after 1:00 a.m. Friday morning. Firefighters were able to control the fire, but the building was heavily damaged. So far,…
The Alabama Wildlife Federation's Wild Game Cook off is pretty wild with plenty of meat. "We've had venison sliders, we've had venison tacos, we've had banana foster," says Jessica Summerlain. The…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Alabama Department of Corrections continues to add new corrections officers at state prisons. ADOC added 58 new corrections officers to its ranks Thursday morning in Selma.…
Brenda Davis lives in Autauga County and can't stop painting. She paints framed works of art, but also art on ceilings, floors, even shoes. She is self-trained. She says her inspiration comes from…
