Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox Officially Qualifies for Governor's Race
For the first time in years, things are looking up for Alabama Democrats after the victory of Senator Doug Jones and it is giving hope to Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox…
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Faith-Based Groups Giveaway Free Shoes in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two faith-based charities team-up to giveaway free shoes to hundreds of elementary school students in Selma. Officials with Samaritan's Feet and Edmundite Missions say the event was…
Troy Shooting Suspect Turns Himself In; Faces Felony Charges
Xezabeya Quintez Demond Grandberry, 25, of Troy turned himself in to the Troy Police Department on January 25. Grandberry is charged with Discharging a Firearm into An Occupied Dwelling (Class B Felony). On January 15, officers responded to a report…
Marengo Co. Man Convicted of Multiple Drug Charges Faces Minimum of 10 Years in Prison
United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announces today that a federal jury in Selma found Gerald “G-Money” Barber, 40, a resident of Marengo County, guilty of two counts of possession with intent to distribute…
USA Gymnastics Says Directors Will Resign
USA Gymnastics has confirmed that its entire board of directors will resign as requested by the U.S. Olympic Committee. The move came Friday in the fallout from the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. The former USA Gymnastics sports doctor has…
Elmore County Authorities Search for Card Skimming Suspect
The Elmore County Sheriff's Office is working an identity theft investigation in which the victim's bankcard was taken and cloned. Card Cloning uses a Card Skimming device to fraudulently copy bank customer details stored on the magnetic strip (brown/black strip at the back) on…
Alabama Will Continue to Pursue Death Penalty for Inmate Convicted of Killing Police Officer in 1985
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says the state will continue to pursue a death sentence for an inmate convicted of killing a police officer in 1985. Marshall said Friday that he was disappointed in the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to…
Four East Alabama Law Enforcement Agencies Receive Nearly $93,000 for New Equipment
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $93,000 in grants to assist four law enforcement agencies in east Alabama to purchase equipment and improve public safety in their jurisdictions. Receiving grants are the Valley and Lanett police departments in Chambers County and Alexander City and Dadeville police departments in…
Chamber of Commerce Poll Shows 75% of Montgomery Residents Blame School Board for MPS Problems
On the heels of interim State Superintendent Dr. Ed Richardson’s address in December outlining the dire state of Montgomery Public Schools, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce conducted a public opinion poll that reveals 7 out of 10 people believe…
Gov. Ivey Awards Nearly $136,000 to Six Law Enforcement Agencies in the Black Belt
Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $136,000 in grants to assist six law enforcement agencies in Alabama’s Black Belt region to purchase equipment and improve public safety in their jurisdictions. Sheriff’s departments in Hale County, Marengo County and Sumter County were awarded $24,000 each. Other awards include…
Alabama Football on Cutting Edge of Technology
When it comes to high performance, unfortunately, there's a high risk of injuries. That's where the Alabama athletic training staff comes in with cutting edge technology to get the players back…
Roadside Dangers
As we've seen recently, getting out of your vehicle on the side of the road to inspect your car can be deadly. According to Montgomery Police, a woman was struck by a…
New Contract & Investments Secure Jobs in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some good economic news coming out of Dallas County Thursday involving two of the county's major employers. International Paper is adding another quarter billion dollars on…
Thousands Fired Up For School Choice In Montgomery
School choice supporters packed the state capitol grounds calling for more choices where it comes to how Alabama's students learn. The rally was one of many around the state during National School…
Alabama State Archives Moving Three Important Alabama Documents
Workers at the Alabama State Archives have very carefully packed three of Alabama's most important documents in boxes for some very careful shipping. The documents include the 1861 "Ordinance of Secession"…
Mobile Health Station Helping Cure Camellia City Residents the Natural Way
It is one of the most eye-catching attractions these days in downtown Greenville. "I get a lot of honks, you know, people saying hello," said Sweet Heart Alabama owner Danan Whiddon. Whiddon's…
Impact Alabama Offering Free Tax Services
Tax season is here and working families can get help in preparing their taxes. For some, filing taxes can be overwhelming, that is where Impact Alabama's Save First initiative comes in, providing free…
Senate Gives Ridesharing Companies a Green Light to Operate Across the Entire State
The Alabama State Senate passed SB143 today, a bill that would provide a consistent regulatory framework across the state for ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft, and eliminate the haphazard, confusing patchwork of differing municipal laws and regulations. The bill,…
Senate Votes to Cut Unemployment Benefits Time
The Alabama Senate has voted to reduce the number of weeks that a person can receive jobless benefits, linking the time to the county unemployment rate. Senators on Thursday voted 21-8 for the bill. It now moves to the Alabama…
Louisiana Man Charged with Murder for the Death of ALDOT Worker Struck by Vehicle
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a Louisiana man with murder in an October 31, 2017, motor vehicle crash that resulted in the death of Leo Fournier, 62, of Montgomery. MPD charged James Overstreet, 46, after receiving forensics test results…
Roy Moore Seeking Money for Legal Fight Against Sexual Assault Accuser
Failed Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore is raising money to pay legal bills stemming from a lawsuit by a woman who accused him of sexual misconduct. The Moore campaign sent a fundraising email to supporters Wednesday asking for donations to…
Hoover High School Teacher Resigns After Admitting to Using Racial Slur in Classroom
An Alabama teacher who was put on leave for using a racial slur in a classroom has resigned. The Birmingham news reports former Hoover High school teacher Teddie Butcher's resignation Thursday follows a Jan. 19 incident where she used the…
Senate Approves State Income Tax Cut for Low-Income Earners
The Alabama Senate has approved a modest state income tax cut for low-income earners that will save families an average of $21 each year. Senators voted 28-0 for the proposal to allow more taxpayers to take the maximum standard deduction.…
Autauga County Man Arrested on Stabbing and Attempted Murder Charges
An Alabama man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after attacking two people. Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger says Preston Howard, 40, was charged Wednesday for stabbing one person and trying to shoot another. He says Howard…
Joint Narcotic Investigation Leads to the Arrest of 3 Covington County Men
On Wednesday, January 24, a joint narcotics investigation conducted by the United States Postal Service, ALEA State Bureau of Investigation, and the Covington County Drug Task Force culminated in the arrest of three individuals. During the course of this investigation,…
