National Championship Game Day Fans Watch Game on MPAC's Big Screen
This year's National Championship game had many fans in Montgomery pumped Monday night. "I wanted to come out to get a new feel of the championship game. We always watch the…
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Authorities Investigate Tallapoosa County Fatal Hunting Incident
Authorities in Tallapoosa County are investigating a deadly hunting accident. They say 48-year-old Donna Duran was killed when a rifle that was being taken out of a car, went off. The incident happened Sunday on Centerpoint Road near Dadeville. The…
Proposed Legislative Rules Could Shorten Debate Time
Republicans in the Alabama Legislature have proposed rules that would curtail the ability of Democrats to temporarily slow down debate on bills pushed by the GOP majority. Proposed House rules end a longstanding practice of allowing two hours of debate…
AHSAA Releases Statement on Suspension of Charles Henderson Girls' Basketball Player
President of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control Johnny Hardin has released a statement regarding the suspension of Charles Henderson Girls' Basketball player, Maori Davenport: "As President of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board…
Fans React To Troy Head Coach Neal Brown's Departure to West Virginia
When Troy football returns later this year, there will be one familiar face missing from the sidelines. Fans are reacting after former Troy University football head coach Neal Brown announced he was accepting the head coaching job at West Virginia…
ADOC Appoints Deputy Commissioner of Operations
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) announced today the appointment of Charles Daniels as Deputy Commissioner of Operations. Daniels, who comes to the ADOC with more than 28 years of service with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, will oversee the…
MPD Launches Homicide Investigation After Man Was Found Shot in Car
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the late-night shooting death of Dana Martin, 31, of Hope Hull. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3900 block of Brewer Road on Sunday, Jan. 6, in reference to a…
Prison System Won't Face Contempt Hearing on Staffing
Alabama won't face possible federal court sanctions for failing to meet mental health staffing targets after reaching an agreement with attorneys for inmates. A contempt hearing was canceled after attorneys told a judge that they reached a compromise on how…
Tallassee City Council to Decide Future Use of Tallassee Airport
With the closing of 2018, also came the closing of the Donald Reeves Airport in Tallassee. Now the Tallassee City Council is deciding what is next for the more than 400…
One Killed in Crash with 18-Wheeler in Greenville
A man has died after an early morning crash in Greenville. Police Chief Justin Lovvorn says the man was driving a pickup truck that collided with an 18-wheeler on the Greenville Bypass near Glendale Avenue. The driver of the 18…
Houston County Fatality
From Alabama State Troopers: DOTHAN POST – A vehicle crash at 12:25 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, has claimed the life of a Newton man. Joseph A. Tilghman, 24, was killed after being struck by a 2004 Jeep Cherokee driven by Casey…
Tomorrow is Game Day. Will The Tide Roll?
2019 national championship odds, line: Clemson vs. Alabama picks, top predictions from proven model on 49-27 roll ".......check out the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model. The model simulates every FBS college football…
Keeping New Year Fitness Resolutions
According to a survey by NPR, exercising more is the number one New Year's resolution. Every year millions of Americans go through their annual "join a gym" routine. People go to…
Three High-Speed Chase suspects are Back in Louisiana.
The three suspects, Mississippi residents, were taken back to Louisiana after Montgomery County Alabama authorities arrested them following a high-speed chase on I-65 and I-85, ending in Pike Road on December 29th. …
Pike Road Residents Looking Ahead
For many people living in Pike Road "Progress" is their word to describe the town. However, as we go into 2019 they are hoping for a little more. For the most part,…
Sources: Neal Brown Finalizing Deal to Become Next West Virginia Head Coach
Two people familiar with the situation say West Virginia and Troy's Neal Brown are completing a deal to make him the next coach of the Mountaineers. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract…
Selma Tourism Impacted by Government Shutdown
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The partial government shutdown is affecting tourism in Selma. The Selma Interpretive Center is closed due to the shutdown. The sign on the door reads…
ASU Marching Hornets Return Home
Millions watched them lead the Rose Parade on New Year's day, now the Marching Hornets have returned to Montgomery. The Hornets returned from the palm trees and sunny skies of…
Funeral Held for Well-Known Pastor
Jared Decker, the pastor of Grandview Pines Baptist Church in Millbrook was laid to rest today. Decker died suddenly on December 28 after fainting in his home. He was 35 years…
Virginia Congresswoman Displays Transgender Pride Flag Outside Her Washington Office
A newly elected Virginia congresswoman is displaying a transgender pride flag outside her Washington office. Rep. Jennifer Wexton is a Democrat from the 10th District in northern Virginia who was sworn in Thursday. The pink-, blue- and white-striped flag is…
Suspect in 2017 Troy Armed Robbery Arrested in Dothan
Tyrez Mathis, 19, was arrested yesterday at his residence in Dothan with assistance from the Dothan Police Department. Mathis was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Robbery 1st degree. Mathis was identified as one of three suspects involved in the…
New Destroyer to be named for U.S. Senator/Admiral Denton
The U.S. Navy will name a new destroyer after the former U.S. Senator, who was a prisoner of war in Vietnam for eight years. Shelby says: “Admiral Denton’s legacy is an inspiration to all who wear our nation’s uniform,” said…
New Trial Ordered for Inmate on Death Row for 15 Years
The Alabama Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for an inmate who has been on death row for 15 years. Justices on Friday reinstated a lower court's order granting a new trial to Emanuel Aaron Gissendanner because his defense…
Louisiana Authorities Identify Clerk Killed in Robbery
Authorities in Bogalusa, Louisiana, have released the name of the convenience store clerk who was killed in a robbery last Saturday night. The incident resulted in a high-speed Interstate chase in Montgomery County Alabama that ended with the arrest of…
