Mother of Selma Murder Victim Speaks Out
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman is speaking out about the recent shooting that claimed the life of her 20 year old daughter. Markisha…
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Murder Victim in Butler County Identified as Missing Montgomery Woman
The victim of a murder in Butler County has been identified as a missing Montgomery woman. According to Butler County Sheriff Kenny Harden, the body of 18-year-old Maura McCoy…
Border Patrol Agent Shot Near U.S.-Mexico Border
The U.S. Border Patrol says one of its agents has been wounded in a shooting in southern Arizona near the U.S.-Mexico border. A Border Patrol statement says the agent was taken to a hospital Tuesday morning for treatment but provided…
Former Deputy Accused of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault
A former deputy accused of choking one woman and sexually assaulting another is jailed in Alabama. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office told news outlets Monday that 27-year-old James William Parsons is charged with escape as well as domestic violence by…
Mother Charged in Death of Boy Found in Hotel Freezer
Police in Alabama have arrested the mother of a baby whose body was found inside a freezer in a hotel room. News outlets report 36-year-old Amanda Gail Oakes is charged with manslaughter and corpse abuse in the death of 6-month-old…
Four People Shot in Car in Montgomery
Four people were injured in a shooting in the south Montgomery area. According to Montgomery police, four adult males sustained gunshot wounds in the 3200 block of Virginia Pines Lane. Police say all four were taken to a local hospital…
Former NBA Star Theo Ratliff Hosts Annual Camp for Kids
Former NBA star Theo Ratliff is back home in Demopolis hosting his annual summer basketball camp. Hundreds of kids attend the two-day camp each year. Ratliff played for nine different teams in an NBA career that spanned 16 years. He…
22-Year Old Arrested for May 26 Montgomery Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a Montgomery man in the May 26 shooting death of Michael Garland, 31, of Montgomery. MPD charged Jeremie Wright, 22, of Montgomery with Murder after he was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals…
Alabama's Poor People Campaign Rally Outside Capitol
For the fifth time in as many weeks, the Alabama Poor People's Campaign rallied for their cause- being a voice for the less unfortunate. This time, the focus was on affordable housing, livable wages and a better education. "We are the…
Another Doctor Pleads Guilty in Montgomery "Pill Mill" Prosecution
On Monday, June 11, a physician, Dr. Willie J. Chester, 65, of Pike Road, pleaded guilty in the ongoing “pill mill prosecution” arising out of a now-closed Montgomery medical office, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. That medical…
McGehee Road Little Caesars Armed Robbery Suspect in Custody
The Montgomery Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers that a suspect involved in an armed robbery has been identified. Montgomery Investigators say that two anonymous tips led them to the identity and location of a suspect in the robbery…
Weekend Shooting Leaves One Man Dead and One Man Behind Bars
A Millbrook man is dead after a shooting over the weekend. The Elmore County Sheriff's Office says Dallas Ferrell, 40, was shot and killed on Lucky Town Road in Elmore Saturday, June 9. Authorities say they found Larry Turner, 26,…
Net Neutrality Regulations End
Your ability to watch and use your favorite apps and services could start to change - though not right away - following Monday's official repeal of Obama-era internet protections. The repeal of "net neutrality" takes effect six months after the…
Troy Shooting Suspect Turns Self In, Charged with Attempted Murder
A suspect in a June 8th shooting in Troy has turned himself in. Abrien Myhand, 23, turned himself to Pike County police shortly before 10:00 AM Sunday morning. Myhand has been charged with Attempted Murder. He was identified as the…
AG Marshall Testifies About Alabama Census Lawsuit
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall urged of members of Congress to support the state's fight to exclude immigrants living in the country illegally from the U.S. Census counts used to determine congressional districts. Marshall and U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks of…
Immunity Hearing Scheduled for Officer Charged with Murder
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A judge has scheduled an immunity hearing next month for a Montgomery police officer charged with murder in a 2016 shooting death. Circuit Judge Greg Griffin this week scheduled a…
City Seeing Impact After Memorial Opening
It's been six weeks since the Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice opened its doors in Montgomery, and the city is starting to to see its impact. The…
Two Years Ago Today...Mike Hubbard Convicted.
It was on June 10th of 2016 that a jury convicted the Republican Speaker of 12 of the counts against him, primarily using his elected position for his personal economic benefit. Hubbard called the investigation and prosecution a witch hunt…
"#Me Too" impacts Southern Baptist Convention Meeting in Dallas
The longtime Baptist minister who had been scheduled to make the keynote address at this week's Southern baptist Convention meeting in Dallas has decided not to do so, and…
Food Truck Mash-Up Draws Food Lovers to Riverwalk Park
If you are coming to a food truck event, you have to be prepared to eat plenty of food. "I'm a foodie. I like to taste a little bit of everything…
Taste of Nigeria
Natives of Nigeria, who live in the area, gathered at Trenholm College Auditorium to celebrate their culture and cuisine. The main purpose of the event was to give the community the…
Hefty Fines In Effect For Texting And Driving in Montgomery
If you plan on making a drive to Georgia in the near future, you may want be aware of a new hands free distracted driving bill that takes affect soon. Texting…
Riverfront Greenway Trail Expected to Open this Summer
The Riverfront Greenway Trail was designed with one particular goal in mind - to get people closer to the river. "Montgomery is a river town,not too many people think of Montgomery…
Trump Signals Support for Legislation Easing U.S. Ban on Pot
President Donald Trump says he's inclined to support a bipartisan effort in Congress to ease the U.S. ban on marijuana. Asked Friday about a proposal that would reshape the nation's approach to pot, Trump said he would "probably end up…
Suicide Prevention, Getting Help
Celebrity TV Chef Anthony Bourdain is the second celebrity suicide this week after fashion designer Kate Spade reportedly took her own life. Unfortunately, statistics show suicide rates on the rise across the…
