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…
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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…
Local Farmers Feeling Affects of Government Shutdown
Monday marks day 24 of the government shutdown with no end in sight. Farmers across Alabama are paying the price. “When the trade war started, commodity prices plummeted," Pike and Coffee County farmer Troy Fillingim says. "So the Trump administration…
Modifications Coming to Georgiana-Starlington Exit on I-65 South
ALDOT will begin making traffic and safety modifications to Exit 114 (Georgiana/Starlington) on I-65 southbound beginning Tuesday, January 15. Motorists using exit 114 southbound will no longer have to stop at the top of the ramp when wanting to travel…
Gov. Kay Ivey Takes Oath of Office for Full Term as Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey has taken the Oath of Office for a full four-year term as governor of Alabama. Under overcast skies, she delivered a bright inaugural address for the future of the state. Ivey was joined on the stage in…
New Gourmet Burger Chain to Open in Eastchase This Summer
The Shoppes at EastChase today announced that BurgerFi, a gourmet burger chain, is set to open its first Montgomery location. BurgerFi is a Florida-based concept with more than 100 locations nation-wide, and was one of the fastest-growing fast food chains in…
Inauguration Ceremony One Day Away
Crews have been working hard to get the Capitol steps ready for Monday's inauguration ceremony. Alabama's newly elected officials will take the stage for their oaths of office in front of viewers. Street…
Gov. Kay Ivey Releases Statement on Shooting of Birmingham Police Officers
Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement about a shooting that killed 44-year-old Sgt. Watasha Carter. Another officer was seriously injured in the shooting. “We began today with the heartbreaking news that Birmingham Police Sergeant Wytasha Carter was killed in…
Police Identify Birmingham Officer Shot and Killed
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on the shooting of two police officers in Alabama (all times local): 11:30 a.m. Officials have released the name of an Alabama police sergeant killed in an early morning shooting. Birmingham police officials identified…
Two Police Officers Shot, One Killed in Birmingham
Two Birmingham police officers have been shot, with one of them killed, in a shooting early this morning. According to ABC 33/40, the shooting happened on 5th Avenue North just before 2 a.m. The officers were apparently investigating a car…
The Latest: No Movement in Settling Record-Long Shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the partial government shutdown (all times local): 3:35 p.m. The partial government shutdown has slipped into the record books as the longest ever. Members of Congress are out of town, no negotiations are scheduled…
Flu on the Rise in Alabama, Other Southern States
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Federal health officials say that the flu is now widespread in Alabama - and it's expected to increase. Al.com reports that Alabama is among 19 states reporting high levels of influenza in a recent report to…
