Ten Commandments Amendment on November Ballot
"The talk about a 'red wave' or 'blue wave'... Well, this is a tsunami coming. And this is about 'We the People' and it's going to happen," said Dean Young, the writer of…
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Jones and Maddox Call Out Governor Over Uniontown Sewage
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- U. S. Senator Doug Jones and democratic gubernatorial candidate Walt Maddox -- held a joint press conference in the city Tuesday morning to discuss the ongoing sewage…
Mega Millions $1.6 Billion Draws Many to Georgia State Line
Shirley Hines is taking her chances on Tuesday's Mega Millions worth $1.6 billion. "You can't win if you don't play so the odds are kind of way out there but I want…
Alabama Crops Suffer Damage After Hurricane Michael
It has been almost two weeks since Hurricane Michael hit south Alabama. Farmers in the area say they weren't hit as hard as they were expecting. Along County Road 4404, on…
Warriors Walk for Breast Cancer
The Alabama State University community came together Tuesday morning to support the fight against breast cancer. The Student Government Association sponsored the Warriors Walk to raise awareness about breast cancer. …
15-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder in Eastdale Mall Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a juvenile suspect in connection with the Oct. 19 shooting at Eastdale Mall. Officers charged a 15-year-old male with attempted murder in the shooting of an 18-year-old male. The shooting victim remains in critical/stable…
Voter Push Before Election
There are two weeks to go until the November election. While there has been some mud slinging, political analyst Steve Flowers says it's been pretty quiet. "Certain people show up to vote…
Selma Man Pleads Guilty to Capital Murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is facing the possibility of life in prison after pleading guilty to capital murder and attempted murder. Dallas County District Attorney…
TROY University Listed As Top Alabama College in "Best for Vets" Rankings
A ranking revealed Monday morning names Troy University as the top-ranked school in the state that caters to the needs of veterans and military members and their families. It…
Kowaliga Volunteer Firefighter Receives Alabama News Network's and Wettermark Keith's First Responder Hero Award
It's a tough job battling fires and for volunteer firefighters it can sometimes be tougher. But Larry Warren is showing what may seem impossible is possible. That is why he is chosen…
District Attorney Speaks Out About Mall Shooting
The Montgomery County District Attorney is speaking out about violent crime in public places across the City of Montgomery. Just last Friday night we told you a man was…
Murder Charges Dropped Against Teen Accused of Killing His Parents
The Elmore County District Attorney's Office has dropped murder charges against Jesse Holton. Holton was accused of killing his parents at their Eclectic home in 2016. Instead, Holton has pleaded guilty…
University of Alabama Raises $224 Million
The University of Alabama says it raised more than $224 million in gifts and pledges during 2017-18 school year. The school said in a news release the money came from more than 62,000 donors. The school said it had raised…
Troy Animal Rescue, Volunteers Head to Lynn Haven with Relief Supplies
The Troy Animal Rescue Project and other community volunteers headed to the Gulf Coast Sunday morning to offer assistance to hurricane victims. With a trailer full of food, water, and animal supplies, they decided to go to areas that aren't…
Monday 10-22-18 is The Deadline to Register to Vote
You can register online or in person, but... You must be a citizen of the United States. You must live in the State of Alabama. You must be at least 18 years of age on or before election day. You…
Another Shooting in Montgomery
Montgomery Police say it happened about 9:00 PM this evening: At about 9pm, MPD responded to the area of Calmar Drive and Gas Light Curve in reference to shots fired. Upon responding to the area, an adult male was…
Gump City Con Attacts Hundreds of Comic and Anime Fans
If you are a fan of comics, anime or sci-fi, Gump City Con may be the place for you to be in downtown Montgomery this weekend. Thomas Chancey's first…
Local Organization Hosts Senior Citizen Prom for Blue Ridge Healthcare
Residents at Montgomery's Blue Ridge Health Care nursing home relived prom night Saturday. An organization calling themselves "We Are One" hosted the event as a way to give back to the…
Man Injured in Eastdale Mall Shooting
Montgomery Police are investigating a shooting that happened at Eastdale Mall Friday evening. Authorities say a man was seriously injured. Authorities are investigating what may have led up to the shooting. No word on if anyone has been arrested. Stay…
City Officials Find Money to Make Payroll in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma city workers will get a paycheck -- after a Special Called city council meeting Friday to discuss the city payroll. City workers and concerned citizens…
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Greg Calhoun
Family, friends, and colleagues tearfully said goodbye Friday to Greg Calhoun on what they called a bittersweet day. Calhoun was the founder of Calhoun Foods and Calhoun Enterprises. "Greg Calhoun is…
Grants Being Made Available in Dallas County
From a Foundation News Release: "Black Belt Community Foundation Launches First Re-Granting Cycle for Its Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Process Work supported by W.K. Kellogg Foundation for Selma and Dallas County SELMA, AL – October 19,…
Alabama Unemployment Rate
Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate is 4.1%. September’s rate represents 2,117,027 people working. In August, 2,112,099 people were counted as employed, and 2,082,085 were counted as employed in September 2017. Average weekly earnings increased over the year by…
ADECA to hold state surplus property auction Wednesday in Montgomery
Vehicles, computers, office furniture, TVs, refrigerators, metal detectors and even marine radar and sonar equipment are just a few of the more than 600 lots of items up for bid at the state surplus property auction on Wednesday, Oct. 24.…
Troy Woman Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Not Wearing Seatbelt
A single-vehicle crash at 8:23 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, has claimed the life of a Troy woman. Heather Brantley, 21, was killed when the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt she was driving left the roadway and overturned. Brantley, who was not using a seat…
