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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By JEFF MARTIN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - A coalition of civil rights groups…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
The Republican Majority U.S. Senate has selected Republican Alabama U.S. Senator Richard Shelby as Chairman of the Appropriations Committee. That position provides Shelby with enormous power to direct federal dollars to his home state. "In addition to serving as chairman…
In a video message posted to social media Tuesday, Montgomery County Commissioner Elton Dean proudly announced his bid fro Montgomery Next Mayor. Dean is the first to announce his candidacy do…
Federal employees who have been furloughed due to the partial government shutdown can apply for unemployment compensation benefits. Employees who are not working due to the shutdown should apply online at www.labor.alabama.gov or by calling 1-866-234-5382. Furloughed employees must meet state…
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public's assistance to help solve an Unlawful Breaking/Entering of a Vehicle that occurred in the 100 block of Smothers Road on December 21, 2018 in Montgomery County. Several firearms were taken…
Former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford has died a week after being released from prison because of his failing health. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced Langford's passing Tuesday evening. He was 72. Woodfin said that Langford had an "unmatched love for…
Montgomery's Mayor's race may be month's away. But one person who has their sights set on city hall. Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton Dean has thrown his name into the…
