Five hundred participants gathered at the ASU Acadome Thursday night. "There have been some individual plans, and this is a time to put it all together in one place, one comprehensive plan and be able to reach as many people…
A Montgomery man is facing life in prison after sexually abusing a child. Authorities say Denardo Laster was convicted of rape, sodomy, and incest. They say because of Laster's criminal record, he faces a mandatory life sentence without parole. “Denardo…
Two Montgomery lawyers are asking the local district attorney to review $735,000 in contributions Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall received from a national Republican group as a possible campaign finance violation. Jullian McPhillips, who has spoken as a campaign surrogate…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One of Selma's Finest is calling it quits after more than 37 years of service on the police force. Sgt. Roy Nix has been protecting and serving the people of Selma -- since 1981. He's…
Deandra Lee has been found guilty of killing 9-year-old twins, Jordan and Taylor Dejerinett, and their 73-year-old babysitter Jack Girdner. The murders occurred in 2012. The victims bodies were found in a Lowndes County field, along Highway 21. According to Lowdnes…
A Montgomery police officer has been relieved of duty after being accused of enticing a 15-year-old female. Steve Rodgers, 22, is charged with one count of enticing a child to enter a house for immoral purposes; a Class C felony.…
Here is the Labor Department press release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Globe Metallurgical Inc. for personal protective equipment violations after an employee suffered fatal injuries at its facility in Selma. OSHA…
Attorney General Steve Marshall today announced the sentencing of a former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) officer to serve 60 days in jail for 13 charges, including 12 counts of computer tampering and an ethics charge of using his public…
For the past five years, the Alabama Accountability Act has allowed students of failing schools to transfer to a another public or even private school if they met certain income requirements.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma community is stepping up to the plate -- to help get police officers and fire fighters -- the equipment they need -- to stay…
Attorney General Steve Marshall urges Alabamians to participate in the DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, on Saturday, October 27, at various locations throughout the state. This year’s event—the 16th DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back--has approximately 50 collection sites scheduled to be…
Alabama News Network Political Analyst Steve Flowers says the races on the November 6th Alabama election ballot haven't gotten Alabama voters very excited, and he says people in other states are paying even less attention. That's especially true compared to…
Alabama corrections officials say one of two inmates who escaped from a work-release center has been captured. A Department of Corrections news release says Mark Araujo (ah-RAH'-ho) and Jacob Burnett - both 39 years old - escaped Tuesday night…
It is getting close to the peak of flu season. While it is unpredictable to know how severe the disease will be this year, medical professionals say now is the time…
The Alabama State University family mourns the loss of legendary ASU educator, Dr. Percy J. Vaughn, Jr. Vaughn was considered to be one of the pillars of academic leadership at the University during his tenure that spanned more than three…
Alabama Department of Public Health News Release: The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), working in conjunction with Auburn University, has conducted a review of cases of uveal melanoma among former Auburn students and employees. Based on the best…
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the creation of the Alabama HBCU Co-Op Pilot Program while at the inaugural Alabama HBCU Competitiveness Convening. The event was hosted by the Alabama Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs (GOMA) and the White House…
Alabama 4-H youth will experience valuable hands-on learning opportunities as a result of Tractor Supply’s 2018 Paper Clover Campaign, a biannual fundraiser held in partnership with National 4-H Council. Alabama Tractor Supply stores collectively raised $33,310 in 2018 through donations…
Montgomery police and fire medics responded to the 5700 block of Calmar Drive last night in reference to a subject shot. Upon arrival, they located an adult male who had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to…
"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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
