Selma Mayor Expecting Challenging New Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Mayor Darrio Melton is anticipating a challenging year in 2019 as he leads one of the oldest cities in the state boldly into the new year.…
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Millbrook Community Mourns Death of Pastor
He was lighthearted, witty, a man of God and a joy to be around. Those are some of the words being used to describe Jared Decker. The pastor of Grandview Pines…
Hospitals Now required To List All Procedure Pricing Online
You can now find out exactly how much your trip to the hospital costs, before stepping foot into the waiting room. A new federal rule that took effect January 1st, now…
Louisiana Store Clerk in Robbery has Died
A high speed chase Saturday night in Montgomery County ended with three Mississippi residents in the car being arrested and a fourth---a fourteen year old girl--- handed over to her parents. They were suspects in a the robbery of a…
Lots of Firework & Gunfire Calls in Montgomery
Montgomery Police say they are investigating eleven reports of gunfire New Years Eve and morning....including six that were caught by the monitoring system called "Shot Spotter" There were some 174 calls to police by residents complaining about gunshots or…
Pike County Prepares for 2019 Economic Growth
It's a new year which brings new opportunities for growth. Several industries that were announced in 2018 will open their doors in 2019. “We were extremely blessed last year to have…
Victim Dies From Injuries in 2017 Shooting, Charges Upgraded for Suspect
Montgomery police have charged a suspect in the homicide of Earl Mock, 43, who died from injuries he received in a September 24, 2017, shooting. Mock was pronounced dead December 26, 2018, at a medical facility in Alabaster, where he…
Wrestling Broadcaster "Mean" Gene Okerlund Dead at 76
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Eugene "Mean Gene" Okerlund, who interviewed pro wrestling superstars "Macho Man" Randy Savage, The Ultimate Warrior and Hulk Hogan and became a ring fixture in his own right, has died. He was 76. World Wrestling Entertainment announced…
Federal Judge Orders Prison Staffing Numbers to be Made Public
A federal judge has ordered that prison staffing numbers should be available to the public. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson on Wednesday ruled that quarterly staffing reports submitted to the court should be unsealed. However, Thompson said the release of…
Alabama Closes Shellfish Growing Areas
Shellfish growing waters in Baldwin and Mobile counties have been closed because of possible contamination. The Alabama Department of Public Health says Areas I, II, III, IV, V and VI are closed and includes Cedar Point, Portersville Bay, Heron Bay,…
Montgomery Bank Robbery Suspect on the Loose
Montgomery police is seeking the public's help in finding a suspected bank robber. Police say the suspect entered the bank and demanded money by force on December 28, 2018. The Montgomery Police Department has released photos of the unknown…
MPD Makes Arrest in Plum Street New Year's Day Stabbing
Montgomery police have made an arrest in a stabbing New Year's Day. Police say this was a domestic violence incident between a couple. The stabbing happened Tuesday afternoon in the 2400 block of Plum Street. The suspect, Janae Bradley, 20,…
January 1, 2019 Marks 60th Anniversary of Montgomery Parks and Playgrounds Closing to Prevent Desegregation
January 1st, not only marks the start of the new year. It also marks the 60th anniversary of Montgomery city officials voting to close all parks and playgrounds to prevent…
Overflowing Creek Threatens Homes in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some residents in south Dallas County are worried about their homes being damaged by the overflowing flood waters of a nearby creek. Dianah Stroud of Dallas…
Consumer Alert: Zeigler Recalling Nearly 12,000 Pounds of Meat Products
The USDA has announced that Selma-based R. L. Zeigler Company is recalling approximately 11,664 pounds of ready-to-eat poultry and meat sausage products that may be contaminated…
Hank Williams Fans Celebrate His Legacy
In addition to celebrating the New Year, many people in Montgomery also celebrate the life and legacy of Hank Williams. He died January 1st of 1953. There was a full schedule…
Downtown Countdown Rings in 2019 in Montgomery
Hundreds of people braved rainy conditions to welcome 2019 at Riverwalk Stadium in downtown Montgomery. The Downtown Countdown New Year's Celebration featured The Wildcat Band opening for headliners The Groove Factor from Memphis.…
Large Amounts of Rainfall Have Many Residents Concerned About Flooding
Preparations are underway for tonight's New Years Eve Downtown Countdown celebration at RiverWalk Stadium. Officials say the rain is not a concern at this point, but residents throughout the River Region say the…
National Historic Sites Closed During Partial Government Shutdown
We are ten days into the partial government shutdown, and some of the effects are being felt locally. Tuskegee is one local city impacted by the government shutdown. It's home to numerous historic…
MPD Officer Injured During Struggle with Suspect
Montgomery police have charged Marcus Seawright with second degree assault and disarming a law enforcement officer. At approximately 6:26 a.m. today, MPD responded to the Walmart on Ann Street in reference to a disturbance and an adult male trespassing on…
Montgomery Marks the New Year by Celebrating Emancipation Day
Montgomery is marking the new year by celebrating Emancipation Day. On Jan. 1, 1866, Montgomery began recognizing the Emancipation Proclamation, signed three years earlier by President Abraham Lincoln to declare freedom for "all persons held as slaves." Selma Mayor Darrio…
Protesters Gather at Attorney General's House
A group upset about the shooting death of a man by police at a mall gathered at the Alabama attorney general's neighborhood to protest his taking over the investigation. Sunday night the group went to the reported neighborhood of Attorney…
People Across the River Region React to The Highs and Lows of 2018
As 2018 comes to a close, people are speaking out about what made this year memorable. We spoke with people who say 2018 was filled with full of highs and lows, both…
Alabama Prison Murder
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. (AP) - An inmate has been stabbed to death an Alabama prison. The prison system says that 24-year-old Terrance Andrews was killed Saturday at St. Clair Correctional Facility in Springville. The Alabama Department of Corrections said that…
Shelby: Government Shutdown Could Last a Long, Long Time
Alabama U.S. Senator Richard Shelby was a guest on CBS's Face The Nation this morning, and he talked about what it will take to end the partial government shutdown. MARGARET BRENNAN: Sir, 47 percent of Americans blame the president…
