Montgomery Area Food Bank Steps In to Help Local Furloughed Workers
People across the country are feeling the brunt of the longest federal shutdown in U.S history, that is now on day 27, leaving tens of thousands of people without…
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Dallas Co. Museum Hosts Bicentennial Exhibit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Old Depot Museum in Selma is hosting the "Making Alabama" Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit. Organizers say the exhibit celebrates the history of a state 200 years…
Montgomery Church Bus Vandalized
Montgomery Police are investigating after a bus and trailer at Eastern Hills Baptist Church in Montgomery were vandalized. The vandalism consisted of profanity and graphic images spray painted on the equipment. A church member tells Alabama News Network he found…
Free Tax Preparation at Montgomery City-County Public Libraries
In an effort to protect Montgomery residents from predatory tax preparation practices, the Montgomery City-County Library will partner with Impact America/SaveFirst to offer free tax preparation services at two library branches beginning January 18. The program taps IRS-certified Volunteer Tax…
Jewelry Store Employee Shot by Co-worker
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting incident involving two employees of Bryson's Jewelry, located in Eastchase. One employee, an adult male, sustained what is believed to be a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and was treated at the scene by Montgomery Fire…
Local Leaders Give State of County, City
All eyes were on education, at Montgomery's annual state of the city and county address. Pike Road mayor Gordon Stone was the first to speak at the city and county breakfast…
ADOC Investigates Apparent Suicide at Montgomery Prison
The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating the apparent suicide of a state inmate reported Wednesday at the Kilby Correctional Facility in Montgomery County. Prison officials found Paul Ford, 49, hanging by a bed sheet in his cell at approximately…
Man Drowns Running From Troy Police
On Wednesday, January 16, Troy Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of Trojan Way in Troy. During the stop, the driver fled on foot and escaped officers. Troy police pursued the driver through a rural area…
Montgomery Launches Smart City Living Lab
The city has launched the latest initiative in its Smart City plan. Mayor Todd Strange, County Commission chairman Elton Dean, and Leslie Sanders of Alabama Power made the announcement Wednesday. Together…
Home Depot Joins Effort to Help Homeless Veterans in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a new effort underway to help homeless veterans in Dallas County. The future home of Prodigal Son's House is under construction in Dallas County.…
Missing Landscaping Equipment Found And Returned By A Good Samaritan
Tom McGlamry was driving in Millbrook when a bright, orange, bulky bag on the side of the road, caught his eye. He pulled over and picked up what turned out to be…
Union Springs PD Adds New Requirements to Officer Training
The Union Springs Police Department has added requirements to its officer recruitment system in efforts to attract more qualified officers. An applicant must now pass a physical agility test,…
Parker Appoints Hobson as State Court System Administrator
Alabama Chief Justice Tom Parker has appointed Rich Hobson as the administrative director of courts. Parker announced the appointment Wednesday. Hobson is returning to the post he twice held under former Chief Justice Roy Moore. Parker also had worked for…
Ed Henry Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud
On Wednesday, January 16, William “Ed” Henry, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government property, announced U.S. Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. The conviction arises out of Henry’s involvement in a scheme to defraud Medicare. According to court…
Multiple Convictions Across the State for Unemployment Compensation Fraud
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that the Department has successfully prosecuted several Alabamians for unemployment compensation fraud. The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor violation of the Alabama Unemployment Compensation Law by making false statements…
Funeral for Fallen Birmingham Police Officer to be Held at the BJCC
The funeral of a Birmingham police officer who was fatally shot while trying to make an arrest will be held at the Legacy Arena at the BJCC in downtown Birmingham. Police say a service for Sgt. Wytasha Carter will be…
Park Crossing Student Arrested for Having Gun on Campus
Montgomery police have charged Kenvorise Clayton, an 18-year-old student, with possession of a weapon while on school campus. On Tuesday, January 15, at approximately 9:30 AM, Clayton was located at Park Crossing High School while in possession of a firearm.…
City Officials Address Celebratory Gun Fire Issues
Montgomery city leaders got an earful Tuesday night from concerned residents about celebratory gun fire. Things came to a head on New Year's Eve, when some folks heard gun…
Selma Man Charged in City's First Murder of the Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars tonight -- accused of committing the city's first murder of the year. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says…
Pike County Residents Could Soon Give Input On New Jail Options
Pike County residents will soon have the chance to give feedback for a new county jail. County leaders have been working to decide on possible locations for the new building.…
Courthouse Records Damaged in Fire
The Macon County Courthouse was closed for a second day after a fire early Monday morning. Now, County Leaders say some courthouse records were damaged or destroyed by the…
Judge Overturns Law That Protects Confederate Monuments
A Birmingham judge has overturned an Alabama law that prevents the removal of Confederate monuments from public property. A ruling issued late Monday by Jefferson County Circuit Judge Michael Graffeo says…
Selma Mayor's Lawsuit Against City Council Dismissed
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A lawsuit filed against the Selma City Council -- by Selma mayor Darrio Melton -- is thrown out by a judge. Melton filed suit back…
Historic Inauguration Parade
Hundreds of people lined both sides of Dexter Avenue to witness the inauguration parade. Kay Ivey became the first elected female republican governor in the states history. It was a cold morning…
Alabama's Inauguration Draws Many to Downtown Montgomery
All eyes were on Alabama's capitol Monday for Alabama's inauguration. Governor Kay Ivey was among several other elected officials sworn in Monday. Despite the bitter cold, many people that I spoke with say…
