Dothan Fatal Accident
Alabama State Troopers say a 25 year old Dothan man was killed in a single vehicle accident early this morning. They say the 2007 GMC Truck being driven by Christopher Lee Arnold ran off Alabama Highway 605 about a dozen…
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Application Period Open For Pupil Transportation Scholarship Opportunities
Applications are now being accepted for three pupil transportation scholarships that the recipients will be able to apply toward college costs for the 2018-2019 academic year. An Alabama public high school senior will be eligible to receive the Alabama School Transportation Association…
Doctor and Nurse Indicted for Participating in "Pill Mill"
On Wednesday, February 28, 2018, a physician and nurse were arrested after being indicted in the ongoing investigation and prosecution of a “pill mill” being operated out of a Montgomery, Alabama medical office. The two new defendants in this case…
Whistleblower Receives $14.7 Million For Uncovering Billing Scam
U.S. District Judge Virginia Hopkins entered judgment in the amount of $14,708,630.06 on behalf of whistleblower Barry Taul, who uncovered and reported an illegal kickback and false billing scheme that defrauded the Alabama Organ Center and taxpayers. A jury found…
Gardendale Won't Appeal Blocked School Split in Desegregation Case
A mostly white Alabama city that a federal appeals court ruled cannot separate from a heavily black county school system has stopped its efforts to form its own educational district. AL.com reports Gardendale Mayor Stan Hogeland and City Schools Board…
Non-Violence Training Underway this Week in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma Center for Non-Violence, Truth and Reconciliation is conducting a non-violence training session this week. Trainees are learning the six principles and the six steps of non-violence used by Dr. King. Officials say the…
Pike County Residents React to Lockheed Martin's Plans to Vacate Portion of County Road 7717
In the future, Lockheed Martin hopes to expand in Pike County. But it has some residents in the area concerned. The company's Pike County Operations has submitted a petition for the county to vacate a portion of Pike County Road 7717.…
Man Walking From Selma To Memphis to Honor MLK
From Selma to Memphis, one Massachusetts man is making the 400 mile trip on foot to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement. 57-year-old Ken Johnston is calling it a "Walk to Freedom". Johnston started the…
Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Guns from Selma PD Evidence Room
United States Attorney Richard Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announced that Richard Allen Canterbury, of Valley Grande, entered a guilty plea in federal court to three charges involving weapons stolen from the evidence room at the Selma Police…
Inmate Dies After Being Found Unresponsive, ADOC Launches Death Investigation
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is investigating the death of an inmate who was assigned to the Alabama Therapeutic Education Facility in Columbiana. At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, officials at the facility observed a number of state inmates who appeared…
Senate Committee Approves Lottery Bill
A Senate committee has approved lottery legislation aimed at letting Alabama join multi-state games such as Powerball. The Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee on Wednesday approved the proposed constitutional amendment by a 3-2 vote. However, the bill is expected to…
Dick's to Stop Selling Assault-Style Rifles in its Stores
NEW YORK (AP) - Dick's Sporting Goods will immediately end sales of assault-style rifles in its stores and won't sell guns to anyone under 21 years old following the school massacre in Parkland, Florida. Dick's Chairman and CEO Edward Stack…
David Burkette Wins the Democratic Runoff for Alabama Senate Seat
Montgomery City Councilman David Burkette has won the Democratic primary runoff for Alabama Senate District 26. He defeated state Rep. John Knight. The unofficial results are: David Burkette 3,575 55% John…
Knight, Burkette Face Off In District 26 Senate Seat Run-Off Election
Voters in Alabama's 26th district hit the polls Tuesday for the runoff election for state senate. Representative John Knight and City Councilman David Burkette are vying for a spot on the general…
Runoff Results: Alabama Senate District 26
Here are the results for the Democratic Party primary runoff for Alabama Senate District 26. Click here for the latest results The candidates are Montgomery City Council member David…
Annual Historic Selma Pilgrimage Preps Underway
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One of the biggest historic districts in the southeast will be on public display next month in Selma. The 43rd Annual Historic Selma Pilgrimage offers the public…
Alabama Senate Approves Ten Commandments Bill
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill aimed at allowing the Ten Commandments to be displayed in schools and government buildings despite criticisms that it was an unconstitutional establishment of religion. Senators voted 23-3 for the proposed constitutional amendment. It…
Rep. Johnny Mack Morrow Discusses Armed Volunteer Security Forces in Schools
For the past 5-years, a northern Alabama school system has seen the benefits of having emergency volunteer armed security forces in the event of an active shooter. The bill's sponsor, Rep. Johnny…
Family Settles Lawsuit with University of Alabama Over Daughter's Suicide
The University of Alabama has settled a lawsuit filed by the parents of a Texas woman who killed herself after reporting a sexual assault as a student. A statement released Tuesday…
Senate Approves Pay Raises for State Employees
State employees would receive their first cost-of-living raise in a decade, under a bill approved by the Alabama Senate. Senators on Tuesday voted 28-1 to approve a three percent pay raise for state employees. The bill now goes to the…
Former Dallas Co. EMA Director Pleads Guilty
According to District Attorney Michael Jackson, former Dallas County Emergency Management Agency Director Rhonda Abbott Johnson has pleaded guilty to using her office for personal gain.…
Montgomery Barbershop to Close After 50 Years
A longtime barbershop in the Dalraida neighborhood of Montgomery will close its doors for the final time Wednesday. Silver Shears Barber and Style Shop opened 50 years ago. A sign on…
Husband of Slain Online Exhibitionist Says He's Innocent
An Alabama man charged with murder in the slaying of his exhibitionist wife says he's innocent. A lawyer for William Jeffrey West released his first public comment Monday since the death of 42-year-old Kathleen Dawn West in January. A statement…
Nigerian Government to Join Suit Against Alabama State University
There's a new development in the lawsuit filed by 36 Nigerian Students against Alabama State University. Now, the Nigerian Government is getting involved. The lawsuit was filed against Alabama State University…
Golden Apple: Darien Ellis
Our Golden Apple Award Winner this week comes from the Bullock County School System. In his 5th year of teaching, physical education teacher Darien Ellis from South Highland Middle…
