20th Anniversary of George Wallace Death
Wallace had been in a wheelchair since an attempt on his life in 1972. He was shot five time in Maryland during a campaign stop. He was elected Governor four times…
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9 LAMP Students Semifinalist for National Merit Scholarship
Nine students at LAMP High School have been named semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarship program. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition of scholastic achievement that…
Road Mapping Project Underway in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County 911 is trying to help first responder save time and save lives -- by mapping all the roads in the county. Georgia-based, CGI…
Governor Ivey Approves Deployment of Personnel, Resources to Assist with Hurricane Florence Relief
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced Alabama is sending state personnel and resources to North Carolina to assist with hurricane response efforts. The Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) has received requests for assistance from North Carolina and South Carolina as Hurricane Florence…
Former Tuskegee Police Lieutenant Sentenced to Three Years for Police Brutality
Former Tuskegee Police Department Lieutenant Alex Huntley, 54, was sentenced to 36 months in prison and three years’ supervised release for beating a handcuffed and compliant arrestee, announced U.S. Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr., of the Middle District of Alabama,…
Bringing Awareness to Sickle Cell Disease
Severe pain, fatigue, and anemia are just a few effects of Sickle Cell-a disease that causes a lack of oxygen to the blood. Helen Howard has witnessed just how devastating the disease…
Andalusia Police Working Overtime to Solve Recent Shooting Cases
Four shootings in the recent month have Andalusia Police working overtime. APD continues to search for suspects. The shootings happened on August 6th on Snead Street; August 11th on Oak Street;…
Envision Montgomery 2040 Town Hall Meeting
Moving the Capital City forward. Two organizations came together Tuesday night to find ways to improve Montgomery. The Downtown Business Association and Emerge Montgomery partnered together to help the city…
Fundraising Effort Underway for Selma Area Food Bank
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A fund raising campaign is underway to help a Selma non-profit that's on a mission to stamp out hunger. The Selma Area Food Bank supplies…
Montgomery Fire Rescue Department Receives $3.5 M Grant
The City of Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department has been awarded $3,553,843 as a part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response grant program. U.S. Senator Richard Shelby announced the award Tuesday. "The funding will ensure…
How 9/11 Is Being Taught To A Younger Generation
It has been 17 years since 9/11/01. Most students born around that time likely do not remember the events that took place. But, teachers and college professors are making sure the 9/11…
Casino Worker Pleads 'NOT GUILTY' to Conspiracy and Theft Charges; Accused of Stealing $200,000
A casino worker is charged in the theft of nearly $200,000 that authorities say was taken from the gambling operation. Reports say Courtney Deandrea Stanton has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and theft charges from the Wind Creek Montgomery casino.…
Alabama Disaster Teams and Power Crews on Standby to Assist Following Hurricane Florence
Local power crews and disaster response teams are on standby as Hurricane Florence heads for the east coast. Alabama Power crews are already headed out of Alabama, to assist with any states that lose power during Hurricane Florence. Crews part…
Virginia College Closing Montgomery Campus
Virginia College has announced that it will be closing its Montgomery campus. The campus on Atlanta Highway will close on April 1, 2020. Virginia College in Montgomery stopped accepting new students yesterday, but says the vast majority of students will…
Montgomery Honors 9/11 Victims And Fallen First Responders
The city of Montgomery joined the nation Tuesday, in remembering victims of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center in New York City . A total of 412 emergency workers died responding to the chaos and tragedy of…
ASU's '50 Under 50' 2018 Class Donates $10,000 to University
Alabama State University celebrated a group of distinguished alumni recently in a gala event held in the ballroom of the John Garrick Hardy Student Center. The '50 Under 50' Class for 2018 were presented and received their awards before a cheering…
Andalusia Police Searching for Answers after Four Recent Shootings
From the South Alabama Newsroom -- The Andalusia Police Department is seeking the public's help in solving a recent string of four shootings. Investigators are continuing to speak with witnesses, victims and possible suspects. The shootings happened on Aug. 6…
Three More Suspects Charged in S. Hull Street Murder
Montgomery Police have charged three more people in the shooting death of 29-year-old Samuel James. Marcus Brown, 16, Nicolas Moore, 16, and Queneshia King, 25, have all been charged with two counts each of capital murder. James was killed Friday,…
Selma Police Investigate the City's 9th Murder of 2018
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway in Selma after a man is shot and killed early Sunday morning. Sgt. Ray Blanks says the victim was found lying…
New Technology is Helping Patients with Heart-Related Problems
Jackson Hospital is offering a new program to help patients with heart-related problems. The new program is part of the Cardiac Electrophysiology department. It uses technology that can map out…
Governor Ivey Announces New Details on Governor’s App Challenge
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced new details about the Governor’s App Challenge, which she launched in March at the inaugural Alabama Computer Science Summit. The Governor’s App Challenge is a statewide, computer programming competition for Alabama students, in grades K–12, with…
Former House Speaker Continues to Appeal Ethics Conviction
Former Alabama Speaker Mike Hubbard is asking an appellate court to reverse its decision upholding his 2016 ethics conviction. The rehearing request was filed Monday with the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. Under Alabama appellate rules a person must seek…
Auburn University Responds to Anti-ASU Banners
Auburn University officials have released a statement after banners were seen on campus as the Auburn Tigers hosted Alabama State for the first time on Saturday. Photos of the banners…
Montgomery Doctor Indicted on Drug Distribution Charges, Facing 20 Years in Prison
On Monday, September 10, Dr. Richard Stehl, 54, of Montgomery, appeared in court after being indicted on drug distribution charges, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. The indictment charges Dr. Stehl, who owned and operated a medical practice…
Earl Dailey Named New State Chair of ESGR
Earl Warren Dailey, of Camden, has been named the next state chair of Alabama Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. He begins his three-year term on October 1. He replaces Dr. William Kringel, who has served in the position…
