Selma Police Investigate First Murder of the New Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's first murder of 2019 -- after a man is gunned down in a housing project. Police say officers responded…
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Alabama Fans React to National Championship
Most fans were shocked and surprise at the outcome of Monday nights championship game. The Clemson Tigers pulled away to a 44-16 victory in convincing fashion to become the…
Democrats Object to Rules That Could Shorten Debate Time
Democrats in the House of Representatives are objecting to changes they contend further limit their ability to have influence in the GOP-dominated chamber. Democratic House members on Tuesday voiced opposition to Republicans' proposed operating rules for the next four years.…
Charles Henderson Basketball Player Receiving National Support After Suspension
Charles Henderson senior Maori Davenport loves basketball. Her career is highlighted by winning a state championship her junior year and winning the gold medal while playing for Team USA U-18 last…
ADOC Investigates Multiple Deaths at Prisons Across the State
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is investigating the fatal stabbing of a state inmate that was reported at Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore on Monday. At approximately 3:30 a.m., correctional officers conducting a security check found inmate John…
Murder Conviction Upheld for 2015 Montgomery Fatal Shooting
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the murder conviction of Clarence Morris Lamar. Lamar, 35, of Montgomery, was convicted in Montgomery County Circuit Court in August 2017, for the murder of Cordarryl Foxhall.…
One Man's Journey out of Homelessness
James Spedding spends most of his days painting homes for families to move into, but not too long ago, his home was a group of tents along the banks of the…
Marsh, McCutcheon Re-elected as Legislative Leaders
Alabama legislators have re-elected Rep. Mac McCutcheon as speaker of the House of Representatives and Sen. Del Marsh as Senate president pro tempore. Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday elected the two Republicans as their leaders at the start of an organizational…
Elton Dean Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Montgomery
Tuesday afternoon, Montgomery County Commission President Elton Dean announced his candidacy for the office of Mayor of Montgomery. Dean made his candidacy official through a video that was released on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The full text of Dean’s announcement…
Sen. Del Marsh Unanimously Elected to Third Term as Pro Tem
Today the Alabama Senate re-elected Senator Del Marsh (R-Anniston) as President Pro Tempore by a vote of 32-0 gaining support from both Republican and Democrat Senators. Senator Marsh will serve as Pro Tem for a third consecutive term and is…
Alabama Falls to Clemson 44-16 in National Championship Game
What had been a perfect…
UPDATE: Florida Man Killed in Fatal I-65 Crash
A two-vehicle crash at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7, has claimed the life of a Milton, Fla., man. Carl Evans, 54, was killed when the tractor-trailer he was driving struck a 2004 Kenworth, before leaving the road and striking a…
Unemployment Tax Forms Now Available
Alabamians who received unemployment compensation benefits in 2018 can now view and download their form 1099-G online at www.labor.alabama.gov. The Form 1099-G details how much unemployment compensation claimants received during the calendar year as well as information about taxes withheld from…
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…
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…
