Dallas Co. Sheriff's Office Investigates Double Murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Dallas County are searching for answers after two people are found shot to death and their vehicle is torched. Capt. Mike Granthum says deputies…
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Landing The T-100 Trainer Jet In Tuskegee, Decision Expected Soon
A city that's no stranger to history is hoping to make headlines soon, as the new home to a U.S. trainer jet facility. Tuskegee is competing with two other U.S. cities to land the T-100 trainer jet project. The jet…
Greenville Police Department is on the Move
The Greenville Police headquarters is on the move. The department has announced it will relocate to the corner of Caldwell and Adams Streets in downtown Greenville. "A lot of good…
Top Board Members for Team USA Gymnastics Resign Amid Sexual Abuse Case
The chairman, vice chairman and treasurer of USA Gymnastics have resigned. Paul Parilla, Jay Binder and Bitsy Kelly announced they were stepping down Monday after calls for their ouster by gymnasts who have testified they were abused by ex USAG…
Alabama Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Allow the Execution of Mentally Incompetent Man
Alabama is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to let it proceed with this week's scheduled execution of a 67-year-old inmate whose lawyers say can no longer remember his crime. The Alabama attorney general's office told justices in a filing Monday…
Montgomery Man Fatally Shot in Early-Morning East South Boulevard Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the early morning shooting death of Terrence Mahone, 22, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the intersection of Bonaparte and the West South Boulevard on Monday, January 22,…
Your Town Friday: Pike Road
The town of Pike Road is one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Alabama. "We're just moving along," said resident Lucille Maryland. "We really are." "I think its great," said…
Are You a Happy Worker?
As you can see, Alabama is toward the bottom, but not in the lowest tier: The sokanu report shows Hawaii at the top, and The least happy? Washington D.C. "Looking at employees in 599 career paths across the U.S. in…
Students Across Montgomery Prepare to Head Back to Class after Winter Storm
As last week's wintry mix gripped the Capital City, students across Montgomery were treated to a rare five-day weekend thanks to old man winter. "I went outside and played in the…
Jail Records: UA SGA President Charged with DUI
Tuscaloosa County Jail records show Jarod Zakiya Hunter was arrested today and was released on a $1,000 bond. Last year, Hunter became the first African-American SGA candidate to run with…
Hundreds Participate in Montgomery's Women's March
The march is on the Anniversary of President Donald Trumps' inauguration and a common theme across the country was female empowerment and denouncing Trump's views. "This is the one year after the…
Sen. Doug Jones Votes With Republicans to Stop Government Shutdown
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Doug Jones released the following statement after voting to end debate on a short-term government funding bill. Sixty votes were needed to advance the bill to a final vote in the Senate. The vote tally…
On 1st Significant Vote, Sen. Jones sides with GOP
Senator Jones was one of a handful of Democratic U.S. Senators to support a Republican measure to continue funding the Federal Government. It was opposed by most Democrats because the resolution did not support the immigration measure called DACA. The…
Mt Vernon Theatre Opens in Tallassee 50 years Later
It was like a step back in time for Tallassee residents. The Mt. Vernon Theatre is back open. "I can't even...I can't even say it. We are just all so excited. Its been a huge effort. Takes a long time…
Troy University Officials Break Ground on $25 Million Student Recreation Center
It's a another step for Troy University as university officials break ground on a $25 million student recreation center. "I think it will be the most heavily used buildings on our campus.…
State Still Can't Find Remedy to Fix Mental Health Care and Staffing Woes of ADOC
The state has not yet come up with an acceptable remedy to address the “horrendously inadequate” and unconstitutional mental health care and staffing needs of the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC), the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) will argue today…
Online Exhibitionist Found Dead Outside of Calera Home
Alabama police are investigating the killing of an online exhibitionist who was found dead outside her home in suburban Birmingham. Authorities have classified the death of 42-year old Kathleen Dawn…
Gov. Ivey Appoints Dothan Judge to Fill Alabama Supreme Court Vacancy
Today, Governor Kay Ivey appointed Circuit Judge Brad Mendheim to fill a vacancy on the Alabama Supreme Court created by the resignation of Justice Glenn Murdock. “In appointing someone to serve on the Alabama Supreme Court, it is imperative…
Alabama's Unemployment Rate is Holding Steady at a Record Low Level
Gov. Kay Ivey's office says the state's jobless rate was 3.5 percent in December. That's the same as November, when the state matched its all-time low for unemployment. Ivey's office says the December rate means nearly 2.1 million people were…
Troy Man Charged with First Degree Robbery
The Troy Police Department arrested Patrick Bernard Fuller Jr, 22 of Troy, January 15, 2018. Fuller turned himself into the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department in Georgia for the charge of first degree robbery. The Troy Police Department obtained a warrant…
Volunteers Feed Hundreds of Students with Feeding Hands Backpack Program
Volunteers came together Thursday night to make sure no child goes hungry. It's a part of a back pack feeding program where students on free and reduced lunch can…
Dallas Co. Community Thaws After Deep Freeze
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma and Dallas County area is starting to thaw out from the two-day deep freeze, but authorities say some roads remain in hazardous condition. Temperatures…
Montgomery Mayor Evaluates City's Emergency Response To Inclement Weather
The worst of the winter blast exited the Capitol City Wednesday night. City offices were back open in Montgomery Thursday afternoon, after much of the road conditions in the…
Friday School Closings and Delays
Several school systems have canceled classes Friday due to continued issues with icy roads: - Auburn University Montgomery - Alexander City Schools - Autauga Co. Schools - Bethany Christian Academy - opening at 10 AM - Bullock Co. Schools -…
Historic Mount Vernon Theatre Reopening
Just a few last minute touches and Mount Vernon Theatre will welcome people for its first show in decades. Everything's ready. We're running around today like crazy to get things…
