Feasibility Study Begins for Pike County Jail
Pike County could be a step closer to a new jail. A jail feasibility study has started for the potential project. Officials say while this study does analyze the needs…
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Alabama Supreme Court Holds Special Session at Troy University
The supreme court of Alabama held a special session at Troy University Wednesday. Sessions are done routinely at different locations across the state. Wednesday's session included two cases, Jessie Livell Phillips versus the state of Alabama. Phillips was prosecuted in 2012…
Self-Operating Shuttle Bus Crashes After Launch
A driverless shuttle bus has crashed less than two hours after it was launched in Las Vegas. Police say no injuries were reported in the Wednesday crash between the self-operating vehicle and a semi-truck. It's not yet clear what caused…
Alabama City Shuts Down Nightclub Where 9 Shot
An east Alabama city is shutting down a nightclub where two people were killed and seven others were wounded last month. The Opelika-Auburn News reports the Lanett City Council has voted to close Club Addiction. Council Charles Looser says he…
Signs Stolen off Roof of Longtime Montgomery Restaurant
A longtime Montgomery business owner says signs were stolen right off of the roof of his restaurant. This happened at Country's Barbecue on Atlanta Highway and the owner is hoping someone…
Public Safety Director Murphy Speaks Out on Retirement
Mayor Todd Strange created the City Public Safety Director position in 2010. He appointed former State Public Safety Director Chris Murphy to the job. He was hired to oversee 3…
Indictments Returned in College Hoops Bribery Scheme
A federal grand jury in New York City has returned indictments against four college basketball assistant coaches charged in a bribery scheme. The grand jury returned the indictments Tuesday against eight of 10 men arrested in September. Prosecutors say the…
Scouts for Food Drive in Selma Benefits Salvation Army
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Boy Scouts of America and the Salvation Army are teaming up to help needy families during the holidays, but they need help from the community to do it. Area boy scouts are working to…
What's Next For Montgomery Public Schools' Budget?
There is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding what budget cuts, and downsizing could mean for Montgomery Public Schools. Officials say the system is facing 5 million dollars in cuts…
South Alabama Regional Airport to Host Air Show Next Year
All eyes will be on the sky over Andalusia next year. "We're proud to announce that here in Covington County at the South Alabama Regional Airport that we'll be hosting an…
Greek Life and Hazing
After a Florida State University Pi Kappa Phi pledge's death at a house party last week, fraternity and sorority functions on the campus are currently banned. For many students greek life…
Former MLB Star Pitcher Killed in Plane Crash
Authorities have confirmed that former Major League Baseball pitcher Roy Halladay died in a small plane crash in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco said during a news conference that Halladay's ICON…
U.S. Consumer Borrowing Up $20.8 Billion, Most in 10 months
American consumers increased their borrowing by $20.8 billion in September. It was the largest gain in 10 months and was led by a sharp increase in borrowing for auto and student loans. The Federal Reserve says that September increase followed…
Florida State University Suspends All Greek Life After Death of Freshman Pledge
Florida State becomes at least the third university this year to suspend Greek life because of alcohol-related tragedies. University President John Thrasher announced the indefinite suspension on Monday of the school's 55 fraternities and sororities following the death of a…
Daleville City Councilman Charged with Multiple Sex Crimes
Authorities say they've filed a new charge against a south Alabama city council member charged with sex crimes last month. Daleville City Council member Marvin Len Wise was arrested Monday on a charge of possessing child pornography. District Attorney Kirke…
Golden Apple: Tanya Hibbard
Our Golden Apple Award Winner this week comes from the Elmore County School System. At Wetumpka Elementary School, teacher Tanya Hibbard is in her 35th year of teaching, with 31…
Students in Butler County Schools to Start "Leader in Me" Program
Students in Butler County schools are about to start a new chapter in leadership development. "It's called The Leader in Me program and it's based on Stephen Covey's '7 Habits of…
Military Appreciation Week In The River Region
Veterans day is just a few days away but local officials are kicking things off a little early. Mayors and other officials throughout the River Region signed a proclamation, naming Nov.…
Montgomery Man Facing Kidnapping, Sexual Assault of Juvenile Charges
On November 5, at approximately 3 a.m., Prattville Police Department received a report of a missing female juvenile. After an investigation and assistance from Montgomery Police Department, the juvenile was located in Montgomery with 31-year old Corey Lee McGhee of…
Judge to Rule on Suit Against Former Alabama Governor
A judge says he will rule by noon on Friday whether to throw out a lawsuit filed against former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley by a one-time aide. The comment by Montgomery County Circuit Judge Greg Griffin came at a hearing…
Uber Tackles Sex Assault Problem by Pledging $5m to Training
Uber is pledging $5 million during the next five years to fund sexual assault prevention groups as well as train its own employees. The move was announced Monday and is aimed at helping the ride-hailing service combat its own problems…
Analysis Indicates GOP Tax Measure a Mixed Bag
A nonpartisan tax analysis group says the proposed House Republican tax cut would leave 28 percent of people facing tax increases by 2027. The Tax Policy Center also says that in 2018, when the measure would first take effect, 12…
Montgomery Public Safety Director Chris Murphy Announces Retirement
Montgomery Public Safety Director Chris Murphy announced today that he will retire from city service effective December 31. Murphy made the announcement today during his regular monthly staff meeting with the leaders of all four MDPS agencies. Murphy leaves public…
Friends Remember ALDOT Worker
A week after an Alabama Department of Transportation Worker was hit and killed while working on the side of Atlanta Highway friends are opening up about the life and legacy of…
Supreme Court Removes Obstacle to Execute Alabama Inmate with Declining Health
The Supreme Court has removed an obstacle to Alabama's efforts to execute a convicted killer who is in declining health. The justices on Monday unanimously reversed an appellate ruling that had blocked the execution of 67-year-old inmate Vernon Madison. The…
