Alabama's unemployment rate is down slightly. The state Department of Labor says December's preliminary, seasonally adjusted jobless rate is 3.9 percent. That's a decrease from the November rate of 4 percent but slightly above the rate from a year before…
Alabama State University’s Department of Visual Arts’ is inviting everyone out to their Inaugural MLK Celebration Art Exhibit at the Montgomery Regional Airport. The exhibit, which runs now through Feb. 28, is in collaboration with Friends of the Theatre and under…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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 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.…
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…
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…
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…
