Montgomery Police ID Murder victim
Police say the 31 year old Montgomery woman was found shot to death in the 200 block of Alabama River Parkway about 8:20 Friday night. They identify her as Latricia McDade of Montgomery. No arrests or motive…
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Demopolis City Schools Adds High Tech STEAM Lab
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Demopolis City Schools opens a new lab to provide students with more access to some of the latest technology. The district has transformed an old shop class at Demopolis Middle School into a new STEAM…
Elmore County Resident Receives Scam Call from IRS Impersonator
Before you answer any unknown number think twice. Because it could be a scam. Dan Cowell an assistant district attorney says it is not surprising that an Elmore County resident recently received a call from a scam artist. "We see those…
Montgomery Company Pays Former Employee $10,095 for FMLA Violation
Ozark Safety Services LLC – based in Montgomery – has paid a former employee $10,095 in lost wages after a U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation found the company violated the Family and Medical Leave Act…
13-Year-Old Charged with Making Terrorist Threat on Bellingrath Middle School
Shortly after 8:00 a.m. Friday, Montgomery police received a 9-1-1 call from an anonymous male reporting that a man wearing a ski mask and carrying a gun was on campus at Bellingrath Middle School. Police responded quickly but found no…
Troy University Gets Grant to Study Recycling Plastics
Troy University will begin a new research facility called The Center for Materials and Manufacturing Sciences (CMMS) using a $3.2 Million grant from The National Institute of Standards and Technology. The grant was announced by the office of U.S. Senator…
LGBTQ Discrimination Complaints: Alabama Ranks 6th Highest
"Cumulatively, LGBTQ-related complaints increased substantially between 2014 and 2015 and again between 2015 and 2016. In 2017, however, complaints declined slightly from the year before. That statistic provides an interesting counternarrative to research suggesting a surge in anti-LGBTQ sentiment among…
Boy Found Chained With Padlock Around Ankles, Mother, Step-Father, Grandmother Arrested
A Mother, Step-Father and Grandmother were arrested in Prattville, after Autauga County Deputies and Investigators responded to an anonymous call of possible child abuse in a home on County Road 46. There, deputies found a 13-year-old boy with chains padlocked around…
Authorities Investigate Early-Morning Montgomery County Courthouse Shooting
Authorities say someone fired shots at a courthouse in Alabama. Reports say that several windows at the Montgomery County Courthouse were shattered by gunfire early Friday morning. Chief Deputy Kevin Murphy says the incident happened around 2:06 a.m. when someone…
Roy Moore Defends Public School Pre-Game Prayers
Foundation for Moral Law founder Roy Moore says court rulings are on the side of school systems in which students organize pre-game prayers. Moore and his wife and Foundation employees met with reporters this morning. "I think the biggest…
Andalusia Man Charged with Murder in Barton Street Shooting
Around 10:30 PM Thursday, September 20, Andalusia police officers responded to a call of a shooting incident on Barton Street. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male victim with a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim is identified as…
Pike Road Celebrates first Varsity Homecoming in Decades with Pep Rally
It was a big night in Pike Road Thursday as the town kicked off its first varsity homecoming celebrations with a pep rally. The Pike Road community came out to cheer…
ASU President Discusses Vision, Expectations and Critics of University
Alabama State University's new president Quinton Ross is addressing some of the university's critics. His comments came as he outlined his vision and expectations to students at ASU's fall convocation Thursday. Ross has previously sat down with Alabama News Network…
Marion Gets Grant to Help Repair Flood Damage
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The process of repairing some major flood damage in the city of Marion -- just got a major shot in the arm -- thanks to a…
How Much Has the Summer Weather Impacted Pumpkin Crops?
Local pumpkin patches will soon be buzzing with people searching for the perfect pumpkins for Fall. But just how much has the summer weather affected this year's crop? For the owners…
Troy Community Helping with Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts
Hurricane Florence is long gone, but North Carolina residents are left with a lot of damage and flooding, which is is why members of the Troy community are preparing to deliver…
Hospital Association Begins Campaign for Medicaid Expansion
The Alabama Hospital Associated has launched a campaign to push for Medicaid expansion in the state. The Hospital Association began a campaign Thursday that it said will highlight the "importance of expanding Medicaid." The hospital group said that expansion would…
Opioid Treatment Grants
Fifteen Alabama Community Health Centers in are receiving federal grants. The centers include those in Montgomery, Selma and Troy. Each will receive $285,000 from the U.S. Department to Health and Human Services. Bayou La Batre Area Health Development Board,…
ASU Now Accepting Applications for Turkey Day Classic Parade
Parade applications are now being accepted for Alabama State University's acclaimed 95th annual Turkey Day Classic Parade, which will begin at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 22), in downtown Montgomery. The deadline to register is Nov. 2. Last year's parade was a…
Theft Suspect Wanted in Troy, Montgomery, and Prattville Arrested in Troy
The Troy Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers that a person has been identified and captured that was wanted in reference to a Vehicle Burglary investigation. An anonymous tip identified the suspect as Chauncey Lacorey Benson, of Montgomery. Information from…
The City of Marion Gets Awarded $350,000 to Aid with Flood Damage
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $350,000 grant to city of Marion to aid in its recovery from major flood damage during heavy rains. The Community Development Block Grant will enable the city to repair numerous roads and drainage areas…
Multi-Vehicle Accident closes I-85
The southbound lanes of I-85 are closed after several vehicles were involved in an accident with a semi-truck. The crash occurred near the Waugh exit just after 8:00 this morning. Police are directing traffic to the outer-loop.
BTW's Insurance Coverage after Fire
It's been one month since the BTW building went up…
Demopolis Fire Department to Add Ambulance Service
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Demopolis is adding an ambulance service to the fire department in an effort to improve emergency service in the city. Mayor John…
