Election Outlook for Tuesday
As the nation remains divided along party lines, it's a battle that will play out in voting booths across the country. "In midterm elections, this has never failed in almost…
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Stolen Pick Up Truck Used to Crash into Stores in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Dallas County are searching for the person responsible for ramming two convenience stores with a stolen pick up truck causing thousands of dollars in…
State Auditor's Race Rematch from 2014
The race for Alabama state auditor is a rematch from 2014. Republican Auditor Jim Zeigler faces a challenge from Democratic nominee Miranda Joseph in the Nov. 6 election. The primary duty of the office to inventory and keep up with…
Montgomery County Sheriff Addresses Concerns of Sex Offenders on Halloween
Some parents may be concerned when it comes to what neighborhoods their children should be in while trick or treating. That is why Montgomery County Sheriff officials are reminding people to check…
Monster Chemistry Lab Helps Teach Students the Joy of Science
If students in Alissa Jordan’s science class at Pike Liberal Arts in Troy were scared of science before, that has now changed. On Wednesday, students were getting into the Halloween spirit through…
Alabama to Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Review Abortion Procedure
Alabama will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review the state's effort to ban the most commonly used second trimester abortion procedure. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall's office on Tuesday asked the court for additional time to file its petition…
Candidate's Wife Apparently NOT shot.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The wife of Alabama's Republican nominee for lieutenant governor has been hurt in an accident while shooting skeet. A statement issued Wednesday by state Rep. Will Ainsworth of Guntersville says wife Kendall Ainsworth suffered a cut…
Hundreds show up at local Memorial Service for Synagogue Shooting Victims
It was an overflow crowd with standing room only as the Montgomery community came together at the Agudath Israel Etz Ahayem Synagogue Tuesday. Speakers from different faiths and…
Wife of Alabama Republican Lt. Gov. Candidate Injured in Shooting
The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, Will Ainsworth, says his wife was injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon. He released as statement saying "while skeet shooting with our family on Tuesday evening, my wife, Kendall, was involved in a minor…
Authorities Investigate Shooting and Fire at Dallas Co. Club
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is shot and killed -- and the night club where it happened -- is burned to the ground. Capt. Mike Granthum says…
Montgomery Public Schools Emergency Response Team Trains for Evacuations
At anytime disaster could strike schools, prompting teachers and emergency officials to act fast for evacuation. Montgomery Public Schools Emergency Response Team is making sure they are ready in the event…
Salvation Army's Annual Red Kettle Campaign Kicks Off in Montgomery
The Red Kettle Campaign is a way to help the less fortunate during the holiday season. On Tuesday, the first donations were made in what the Salvation Army is hoping will…
Teal Pumpkin Project
With Halloween just one day away, one local mom wants people to remember that not all kids can have candy. Ashley Mobley speaks from experience as her 4-year-old daughter Avery has severe food allergies. She has a life-threatening peanut allergy…
Steve Marshall and Joe Siegelman Vie for Attorney General Seat
Alabama voters will choose between Republican incumbent Steve Marshall and Democratic challenger Joe Siegelman in the race for attorney general. Marshall is seeking the office after being appointed last year. Marshall said his record includes emphasizing public safety, legislation to…
Deondra Lee Sentenced to Life Imprisonment Without Parole
A man convicted of capital murder last week in the triple slaying of 9-year-old twins and their babysitter in 2012 found out his sentence today. After hours of deliberation in…
Fourth Person Charged in Oct. 3 Fatal Shooting in Montgomery
Montgomery Police have charged another person in the shooting death of 27-year-old Terry Tallie. 25-year-old Markieth Manora has been charged with one count of Capital Murder. Manora is the fourth person charged in the case. Manora is being held in…
MPD: Toddler Dies From Gunshot Wound
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in a toddler's death. The shooting happened Monday afternoon in the 3700 block of South Court Street. The toddler was rushed to a local hospital where the child was pronounced…
MPS Leaders Respond to Declining Enrollment Numbers
Data collected by the Alabama Department of Education reveals that Montgomery Public Schools is shrinking, and we know that enrollment numbers have been dropping for many years now. MPS Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore says the biggest factor in this…
Feds: Mercedes in US Slow & Sloppy on Recall Notifications
DETROIT (AP) - The U.S. government is investigating Mercedes-Benz, alleging that the German automaker has been slow to mail safety recall notices and file required reports involving recalls of over 1.4 million vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said…
Allow a Gentle White House Exit for Jeff Sessions?
WASHINGTON (AP) - Some allies of Jeff Sessions say they want the White House to allow for a graceful exit for an attorney general they believe has carried out the…
Arts and Crafts Show Highlights Hand-Made Items Around Southeast
Dozens of vendors, creators, and designers came to Prattville for the annual Spinners Pumpkin Patch Arts and Crafts show this weekend. When asked about their products, many of the vendors said their craftsmanship is one-of-a-kind. The Prattville Spinner's Club allows…
Former Montgomery State Prison Guard headed to Federal Prison
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A former Alabama prison guard has been sentenced to six years in federal custody for intending to smuggle drugs into the facility where he worked. U.S. Attorney Louis V. Franklin Sr. says 29-year-old Antwan Giles was…
27th Annual Peanut Butter Festival Shines Light on History of Brundidge
Peanut butter sustained the city of Brundidge during the Great Depression in the 1930's. Each year, residents hold its annual Peanut Butter Festival to celebrate the snack that had an impact on Brundidge's economy. Lawrence Bowden is the President of…
Lions Club Chili Cookoff
Best overall Amateur 1 - child protect, 2 - united good & fuel Restaurant 1 - central, 2 - Biscuits (wild game) Best meat Amateur 1 - united food & fuel, 2…
$17.7 million in Community Block Grants Awarded
Representatives from communities across Alabama came together Friday grateful for the opportunity to help their communities in practical ways. Fifty-five communities received block grants from ADECA totaling more than $17 million. "These grants will provide tangible resources and make a…
