New Dallas Co. Sheriff Takes Oath of Office
From the West Alabama newsroom-- There's a new sheriff coming to town in Dallas County. Sheriff-elect Mike Granthum was sworn into office during a ceremony Friday morning in the county…
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Pedestrian Fatality
State Troopers say a 66 year old Troy resident died when he was hit by a car Thursday afternoon. They identify the victim as James Clay Wright. He was trying to cross Alabama 87 near the 60-Mile marker when he…
Court of Appeals Upholds Murder Conviction for Greenville Man
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the murder conviction of Jimmy Earl Little. Little, 31, of Greenville, was convicted in Butler County Circuit Court in June 2018 for the murder of Martin Wilson.…
Alabama Loses Another Coach, Dan Enos Hired as Offensive Coordinator at Miami
Miami has hired Dan Enos as its new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, luring him away from national runner-up Alabama. Hurricanes coach Manny Diaz said Friday that Enos was his "primary target" since he took over the Miami program last…
Greenville PD Releases Photos of Bank Robbery Suspect
The Greenville Police Department has released photos of an unknown subject wanted in connection to a bank robbery investigation. Investigators say on January 10, a man entered the BancorpSouth Bank in the 1000 Block of Fort Dale Road in…
Alabama Appeals Court Justices Sworn In
The new Chief Justice promised to make funding for the courts his number on…
Judge Refuses Officer's Claim for Immunity in Greg Gunn Shooting Case
The Alabama Supreme Court is rejecting a Montgomery police officer's claim that he's immune from prosecution in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man. The decision released Friday means a murder case will move forward against 25-year-old Aaron Cody…
Judge Restores Maori Davenport's Eligibility
Circuit Court Judge Sonny Reagan granted an emergency motion filed by Mario and Tara Davenport, Maori Davenport’s parents, asking that the court review the facts surrounding their daughter’s case and restrain the AHSAA from stripping the star student athlete of…
Deadly Wreck on Troy Hwy.
Montgomery Police say a car accident has left one person dead. The accident occurred Thursday night on Troy Highway at Plaza Drive and involved a pick-up truck and a SUV. The driver of the SUV died at the scene…
Elmore County Deputies Fatally Shoot Man While Attempting to Serve Warrant
One man was killed Thursday night in a shooting involving Elmore County Sheriff's Deputies . Sheriff Bill Franklin says deputies were serving a search warrant at a home near Eclectic on a man they say sold drugs to an undercover…
State Lawmaker Expected to Enter Guilty Plea in Health Care Fraud Case
Court documents show that a former Alabama lawmaker is scheduled to plead guilty in a health care fraud case after striking an agreement with federal prosecutors. An attorney for former state Rep. Ed Henry filed a Wednesday notice with the…
Orrville Burglary Suspect Gets $2 Million Dollar Bond
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is behind bars in connection with a rash of house and car break-ins in the town of Orrville. Capt. Mike Granthum says Lester…
Man Found Guilty of 2015 Double Murder Gets 3 Life Sentences
A man found guilty of killing a Montgomery County couple in a 2015 Thanksgiving Eve shooting will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Steven Varnado was sentenced today to three life sentences. He will not have the possibility of…
Montgomery Street Closings Announced for Monday's Inaugurations
From State and City officials: When: Monday, Jan. 14 Details: This year’s event, which will occur one week earlier than most recent Inaugurations, will include the 10 a.m. swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol, followed at noon by a parade down…
The War on Confederacy (Monuments)
By JEFF MARTIN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - A coalition of civil rights groups…
Chip Lindsey Named New Head Coach of Troy Trojans
Chip Lindsey is set to become the next head coach for the Troy Trojans. This comes days after Neal Brown left the program to take the head coaching job…
Trustmark Bank in Prattville Robbed, Police Search for Suspect
The Trustmark Bank on Cobbs Ford Road in Prattville was robbed earlier this morning. They say the suspect is a white man who was wearing a dark hat, white t-shirt, camo jacket and jeans. He was last seen driving a…
Crime Down in Montgomery? Police Chief, Mayor Present 2018 Crime Stats
Crime stats in Montgomery are out, and you may be surprised to find out which crimes the city had less of last year. Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley gave the…
DUI Charges Against Alabama City Councilman Tossed
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - The case of an Alabama city councilman accused of driving under the influence has been expunged, or cleared from the legal records. News outlets reported that a judge in Huntsville signed an order late last month…
Montgomery City Officials to Find Solutions to Celebratory Gunfire Issues
The gunfire heard on New Year's Eve, is still frightening to some people like John Phillips who lives in Montgomery's Garden District. "There were some people that showed up in…
Allegations of Animal Abuse Raised in Perry Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Dallas County women say dogs are being abused in Perry County and they want authorities to do something about it. Beth Leslie and Danielle…
City Of Brundidge Working to Revitalize Downtown
The city of Brundidge is working to bring improvements to its downtown area. The town has formed committees to help look for ways to bring business, spruce up store fronts, and add…
Alabama Legislative Committee on Assignments---Makes Assignments
Committee on Rules Jabo Waggoner (Chair) Clay Scofield (Vice Chair) Gerald Allen Linda Coleman-Madison Vivian Figures Jimmy Holley Steve Livingston Jim McClendon Tim Melson Arthur Orr Greg Reed Rodger Smitherman Committee on Finance & Taxation Education Arthur Orr (Chair)…
Registered Sex Offender Arrested on Campus on Montgomery Elementary School
A registered sex offender has been arrested after being on the campus of a Montgomery school. Police say David Cain, 53, was found loitering on the property of Davis Elementary. They say Cain was turned away from campus after not…
Ala. U.S. Senator Jones Wants Annual Totals of Medicaid Money "Left on Table"
Democratic U.S. Senator Doug Jones wants the Federal Government to publish figures each year telling people in states that have not expanded Medicaid, like Alabama, what they are missing. “For a state like Alabama, where our rural hospitals and health…
