Popular Dangerous Apps for Teens
A warning to parents of teenagers: popular apps on your child's phone could get them into trouble. Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey wants to warn parents about two popular apps. One…
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Montgomery County Offices Recovering From 'Ransomware' Attack On Government Computers
Montgomery County officials are still trying to get to the bottom of a computer ransomware attack on government computers. Officials say they aren't giving in to the ransom demand from the…
Two Hurt in Shooting at GWC Homes in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A shooting in Selma leaves two men injured and one man behind bars. Lt. Tory Neely says 26 year old Kendrick Towns is charged with attempted…
UPDATE: Female Shot on Gibson Street Tuesday Night Dies from Injuries
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the death of Tashyrah Reid, 19, of Montgomery who was pronounced dead after sustaining a fatal gunshot wound Tuesday evening. At about 9 p.m., Tuesday, September 19, MPD and Fire…
New Dog Park Opens in Downtown Montgomery
A new development in downtown Montgomery will attract new visitors to the city’s entertainment and convention district: dogs. City officials today joined River Region Rotarians and representatives from Pet and…
Man Charged with Capital Murder After Shooting Victim Dies from Injuries
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect in the death of 33-year old Anthony Jeter. Jeter was pronounced dead over the weekend at Baptist Medical Center South. Subsequent forensic evaluation determined this week that Jeter’s death was the result…
Former Vice President to Campaign in Alabama for Doug Jones
Former Vice President Joe Biden is coming to Alabama next month to campaign for Democrat Doug Jones in the race for U.S. Senate. The Jones campaign announced Wednesday that Biden will headline an Oct. 3 campaign rally in Birmingham. Biden,…
Alex City Police Investigate Shooting Death of Sylacauga Man
At approximately 08:57pm Tuesday night, Alexander City Police Department was notified about a possible single-vehicle accident on the westbound shoulder of Hwy 280. This is the McDaniel Storage Buildings area. While responding to the scene, dispatch notified officers that the driver…
Push for Downtown Grocery Store
With every business grand opening and new construction project in downtown Montgomery, city leaders say we're getting closer to having a grocery store downtown. Many people have been pushing for a…
AG Marshall Joins Coalition Supporting State Laws Banning Sanctuary
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of eight state attorneys general in supporting state laws banning sanctuary cities.  On Tuesday, Alabama signed onto a multi-state amicus brief siding with Texas as it appeals a federal court ruling blocking the…
Female Suffers Life-Threatening Gunshot Wound in Gibson Street Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a Tuesday night shooting in the Highland Garden area. An adult female sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound at about 9 p.m. while in the 1600 block of Gibson Street. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment.…
Still No City Operating Budget for 2018
There's still no operating budget in place for the Capital City's upcoming fiscal year. The Montgomery City Council could not come to an agreement Tuesday night because of what was in…
Effort to Save Camden Hospital Gaining Support
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An effort to save J. Paul Jones Hospital in Camden from closing down is underway and gaining support. A one cent sales tax increase has been…
Plans for Expansion in Elmore County Public Schools
Around 11,000 students attend Elmore County's 15 public schools, and as the student population continues to grow,space for these students continues to shrink. For the past few years, Elmore County School…
Bentley Weighed 'Trickle-down Effect' in Appointing Strange
When scandal-plagued former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley appointed his state's then-attorney general Luther Strange to the U.S. Senate, Bentley apparently considered it a good thing that he would get to name a new attorney general. Strange's appointment to fill Sen.…
Sarah Palin Coming to Montgomery to Campaign for Roy Moore
Former Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin will campaign for Roy Moore in Montgomery on Thursday. She will be a part of a bus tour that will stop at the Union Station Train Shed. Moore is facing Sen. Luther Strange in…
MPS Leaders Unsure What's Next for Intervention
With Dr. Ed Richardson as interim State School Superintendent many people are wondering what this means for the intervention into Montgomery Public Schools. Right now, Montgomery County School Board members…
Kids Count Data Book Shows Progress for Alabama's Children
The non-profit group, "Voices for Alabama Children" has released its annual Kids Count Data Book. Â It focuses on 45 key factors concerning the health, safety and economic security of children…
MPD Officer Arrested on Menacing Charge
A Montgomery police officer has been arrested over the weekend. James Stewart was the officer arrested. He has since been placed on leave pending the resolution of this matter. According to the courts, Stewart was arrested on a menacing charge…
Investigation of Ransomware Attack on Montgomery County Government Computers
Montgomery County authorities are investigating a ransomware attack on government computers. The attack has impacted several services that the county provides, especially at the probate office. As of late this morning, a…
AG Marshall Seeking Documents from Opioid Manufacturers & Distibutors
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced he is part of a bipartisan coalition of 41 state attorneys general seeking documents and information from manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids as part of multistate investigations into the nationwide opioid epidemic. “Opioid abuse…
Motorcyclist Dies of Injuries from Crash in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a motorcyclist who was hurt in a crash on Atlanta Highway has died of his injuries. Police say 28-year-old Shaun Thomas of Montgomery died Monday night at a hospital. Police say Thomas was injured Saturday afternoon when his…
VP Pence Joins Trump in Endorsing Luther Strange; Will Be in Alabama on Monday
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will campaign for Alabama Sen. Luther Strange in the final days before the hotly contested Republican runoff between Strange and Roy Moore, the state's former chief justice. Trump will attend a campaign…
President Trump to Campaign for Luther Strange in Huntsville
President Donald Trump's trip to Alabama to campaign for Sen. Luther Strange has been moved to Friday. The Strange campaign announced Monday that Trump will visit the Von Braun Center in Huntsville on Friday. The rally will begin at 7…
Thousands of Students come out for College and Career Night
Thousands of high school students and their parents now know a little more about their options after graduation. The Junior League of Montgomery held its 33rd annual College and Career Night. It…
