Montgomery's Public Safety Department Is Hiring
If you're looking to protect and serve, Montgomery's Department of Public Safety may have a place for you. The department held a job fair Wednesday with openings from first responders to corrections…
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New Trenholm and AUM Agreement Helps Students Further Education and Secure Earned Credits
A new move for Trenholm State Community College gives interested students a chance to participate in concurrent enrollment, allowing students to take classes at Trenholm and Auburn University Montgomery at…
Walter Moody's Appeal Rejected By Federal Appeals Court
A federal appeals court has rejected a death row inmate's argument that he must serve out his federal sentence before Alabama can put him to death for the 1989 killing of a federal judge. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of…
Smokey Fire in North Montgomery
Montgomery fire crews are battling a large fire in the northern part of the city. Details are limited, but the fire department says it is a pallet fire at American Pallets Company on Furnace Street, just off North Boulevard. [field59_video key="520f504c85dd6eb3ca8ea9a1b81a800eb7468bd7"…
Juliette Hampton Morgan Library to Show Off New Improvements
The Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library in downtown Montgomery will host its first fundraising gala Thursday, April 19. The gala will give visitors a sneak peek at the improvements made to the library and will raise money. The library has…
State Legislator, Lobbyist, & Health Care Executive All Plead "Not Guilty" in Conspiracy Case
An Alabama legislator, a lobbyist who once led the Alabama Republican Party and a health care executive have pleaded not guilty to federal conspiracy charges. Republican state Rep. Jack D. Williams of Vestavia Hills, lobbyist Marty Connors and health executive…
Is it Unconstitutional to Execute the Elderly and Infirm?
America's death row is graying, and that leaves courts increasingly likely to face questions of when it becomes unconstitutionality cruel to execute the elderly and infirm. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case this fall of 67-year old Vernon…
CrimeStoppers: Prattville Police Searching For Residential Construction Thief
On April 13, 2018, between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. investigators advise that an unknown male described as being a white male, brown hair, beard, with tattoos on both arms. Surveillance video captures…
Michigan Company Suing Lebron James for Barbershop Series; Lebron Previously Filed Lawsuit Against Alabama Football for "Stealing" Their Idea
A Michigan company has filed a federal lawsuit against LeBron James, claiming his digital media platform stole an idea. Adventure Enterprise is suing "Uninterrupted," which was co-founded by James with business partner Maverick Carter, and Cree Nix for use of…
Central Alabama Crimestoppers Win Award
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is proud to announce that they will be awarded the Justice for Victim’s Award by the Montgomery based Family Sunshine Center. The award will be presented during the Family Sunshine Center’s Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony to be…
Man Charged with Murder in Death of Missing Woman
Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies say a man has been charged in the killing of a woman who had been reported missing. Sheriff's officials say Kenny Darity is charged with felony murder in the death of Christina Bloss. Bloss was reported missing…
Ivey Campaign Ad Praises Confederate Monument Law
Gov. Kay Ivey is airing a campaign ad praising a law she signed that prohibits taking down Confederate monuments. In the 30-second ad, the camera pans around a Confederate memorial outside the state capitol building. Ivey says that when "special…
State Legislator, Former AL GOP Chair to Appear in Federal Court on Conspiracy Charges
An Alabama legislator and a lobbyist who once chaired the Alabama Republican Party are scheduled to appear in federal court on conspiracy charges. State Republican Rep. Jack D. Williams of Vestavia Hills and lobbyist Marty Connors are scheduled to be…
City Approves Land Swap with Maxwell
Tuesday evening the Montgomery City Council approved a land swap with Maxwell Air Force Base. The land is located off Bell Street near the Alabama River. Mayor Todd Strange tells…
Former First Lady Barbara Bush Dies at 92
Former first lady Barbara Bush has died. She was 92. The snowy-haired Mrs. Bush was one of only two first ladies who was also the mother of a president. The other was Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams and mother…
Dallas Co. Drug Free Music Video Goes Viral
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A program in Dallas County has produced a song and a music video in an effort to encourage young people to stay away from…
Red Tails Air Show Coming to Montgomery
The Red Tails are coming to Montgomery! The 187th Fighter Wing, at Montgomery's Air National Guard Base has announced the group will be flying in the Red Tails Over Montgomery Air show in…
Results are In for Scale Back Alabama 2018
For many, sticking to weight loss goals since the beginning of 2018 has been a little easier thanks to Scale Back Alabama. "Oh my gosh, I lost 12 pounds. I'm very excited,"…
Investigation Underway after Dead Cats Found in Montgomery Mailbox
One local business owner made a gruesome discovery Monday morning when he went to check his mailbox, two dead cats were inside and now an investigation is underway. When the store manager of…
Dunkin' Donuts Plans to Add Seven Restaurants in the Montgomery Area
Dunkin' Donuts has announced plans to bring seven new restaurants to the Montgomery area over the coming years. The company says it's signed a development agreement with…
LEAD Academy Meets with Prospective Parents
They have the property. And a plan in place. "The beginning of something I think will change education in Montgomery," said LEAD Academy Board Chair Charlotte Meadows. Parents tell us…
1 Killed in Montgomery House Fire
A Montgomery house fire claimed a man's life.. The fire broke out just after 6:00 p.m. Monday in the 20 block of N. California St. Heavy smoke and flames…
Wilcox Co. Man Sentenced to Life in Prison
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County man is convicted of capital murder in the July 2014 death of his girlfriend. District Attorney Michael Jackson says Wilmore Wiggins was also convicted…
Peach Crop Hurt By Weekend Cold Snap?
Too much cold weather or "chill hours" can mean bad news for the peach crop. After a weekend of chilly weather local experts say the quick chill may have actually helped farmers…
Rapper Kendrick Lamar Wins Pulitzer Prize, Makes History
Rapper Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN." has won the Pulitzer Prize for music. It's the first non-classical or jazz work to win the award. The Pulitzer board on Monday called the album a work that captures the complexity of African-American life. Lamar…
