Organizations including Alabama 2-1-1, United Way, The Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief, and other local groups are working to help those affected by Hurricane Michael. Alabama Emergency Management Agency is supporting local EMA’s and state agencies…
A terrifying experience for a local mother when a driver crashed into her home, hitting her children's bedroom. Crystal Agee walked us through what happened around 2:30 Saturday morning. She says…
The City of Selma says it will lay off 68 employees because it lacks money. Reportedly, Mayor Darrio Melton met with employees Monday to notify them of layoffs, which will take…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An apparent shootout in downtown Selma early Saturday morning leaves one man hurt. Club Entourage owner Clyde Richardson says club security was trying to clear…
In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, the Prattville Police Department is working to collect items to help members of the Panama City Police Department who lost everything in the storm.…
The Alabama Securities Commission is cautioning investors about schemes and risks associated with marijuana-related investments. Investments in marijuana business ventures are becoming more prevalent and are receiving increased media coverage. Fraudsters may attempt to use this attention to convince investors…
The Montgomery Police Department has charged two Tennessee residents in the homicide of Darrell Rudolph, 33, who was fatally wounded Sept. 19. MPD charged Mitchell Call, 29, and Abigail Peace, 25, with one count each of murder. Both suspects…
There is a leadership shakeup at the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. After growing concerns about violent criminals getting early parole, Governor Kay Ivey and Attorney General Steve Marshall are taking action. The three person board is made up…
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation into the Saturday night shooting death of Ja’Devian De’Sean Smith, 17, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 800 block of South Holt Street at about 9:30 p.m. on…
You may know someone with Alzheimer's Disease. On Sunday, hundreds of area residents participated in a walk to raise awareness about that disease at the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's. 364 individuals and 67 teams joined in the walk at…
Montgomery police say a second person has died following a two-vehicle accident on Eastern Boulevard early Friday morning. They say 41 year old Jennifer Gaston of Montgomery died of her injuries. She was a passenger in a BMW vehicle that…
Authorities are searching for a shooting suspect this afternoon. It occurred on north Northington Avenue near Bent Tree Drive. Police Chief mark Thompson says one man was transported to Baptist South Medical Center with injuries described as life-threatening. No names…
OPELIKA POST – A single-vehicle crash at 4:45 a.m. today, Oct. 13, has claimed the life of an Auburn man. Jeremy Maurice Dowdell, 32, was killed when the 2004 GMC Yukon in which he was a passenger left the roadway and…
It may be a day out on the golf course. But there is a bigger reason why these players are out to win. It is all to support central Alabama CrimeStoppers. Each year, the golfers help to raise thousands of dollars.…
MPD charged Benitez Sankey, 42, with first-degree assault in connection to a shooting that occurred the night of September 28, in the 3900 block of Woodley Road. The adult male victim sustained a serious gunshot wound and was transported to…
MPD charged Brandon Parker, 19, with second-degree assault in connection to a shooting that occurred Oct. 5 at about 2:30 p.m. in the 5800 block of Eagle Circle. The teenage male victim sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound and was transported…
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and the Walmart Foundation are committing up to $1.5 million of cash and in-kind support for relief and recovery. In addition, $1 million from the Walmart 2018 Hurricane…
As he leaves the legislature, the Republican Senator takes a stand in favor of expanding Medicaid. "....the cost of doing nothing is too great." Republican Governor Kay Ivey opposes it. Here's Senator Dial's statement: I was born…
Montgomery Police are investigating a fatal crash at the intersection of Vaughn Road and the Eastern Boulevard. Captain Regina Duckett with the Montgomery Police Department confirms one person was killed and two others were seriously injured. The crash happened around…
A lot of families are stranded in the Capital City even though Hurricane Michael is gone. In many places, authorities are not opening up the roads to get back into the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Mayor Darrio Melton has filed a lawsuit against the Selma City Council. The lawsuit comes after the city council voted to override Melton's vetoes…
Christy Jones says she is more alert and aware of her surroundings, after a man allegedly exposed himself to her and her baby inside the Walmart on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery.…
The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating an assault on two correctional officers that was reported at the Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore today. At approximately 5:30 a.m., a male correctional officer was injured during an assault by…
The Montgomery Police Department has charged two women with capital murder in the shooting death of 27-year-old Terry Tallie. The shooting happened Wednesday, Oct. 3 in 2000 block of Lucas Drive. Police say the women fired shots from the road…
A former police office in Alabama has been sentenced to one year in jail for a wreck that killed a woman nearly two years ago. Reports say that Andrew Bass, 30, was sentenced today in Wetumpka for his conviction last…
