Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting in Troy That Left Four Others Injured
A Troy man has been charged with one count of murder and four counts of attempted murder in a shooting that happened on Christmas Eve morning, according to police. Troy police…
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Shoppers Searching for Last Minute Christmas Gifts at Eastdale Mall
The countdown is on to find the perfect last minute gift for family and friends. Jerome Mitchell says last minute shopping is worth it as he shops for his grandson. "He just came from Tallahassee so we decided to come…
"Turkeys from Heaven" Feeds Hundreds of Needy Families
A day of firing up the grill, to prepare and deliver meals, is what volunteers call "The Reason for the Season." "There's families that may not be distressed that could use some help. There are families that are in deep…
Apple Faces Lawsuit for Slowing Older iPhones when New Ones are Released
Apple iPhone owners from several states are suing the tech giant for not disclosing sooner that it had issued software updates deliberately slowing older-model phones so aging batteries lasted longer. Lawyers filed a class-action lawsuit Thursday in Chicago federal court…
Holiday Shoppers Pile Into The Shoppes at EastChase
'Tis the season for frantic gift buying. With just three days until Christmas, the foot traffic at The Shoppes at EastChase is steadily flowing. "It's been great," said Meredith Sparks, Owner, Eleven Eleven - Holiday Pop Up Shop. "We've been…
Alabama Senate Race Officially Comes to an End
Alabama election officials say they will certify Democratic candidate Doug Jones' upset victory over Republican rival Roy Moore next week. The Alabama Secretary of State announced in a statement Friday that the election results would be finalized next Thursday. Jones…
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Between Auburn & UCF Sold Out
The 2018 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between No. 12 UCF and No. 7 Auburn will ring in the New Year in front of a sold-out crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With this year’s sellout, the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl has now sold out…
More Than $2.6 million Awarded Alabama Counties for Emergency Housing Assistance
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $2.6 million in grants to help homeless Alabamians find immediate housing and to assist others who are in danger of becoming homeless. The funds from the Emergency Solutions Grant program will support organizations…
Alabama Unemployment Rate Hits a Record-Low for November
Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate set a new record low of 3.5%, down from October’s previous record setting rate of 3.6%, and…
Jesus Christ, Bugs Bunny, and Chuck Norris Play Part in Alabama U.S. Senate Election
God, Bugs Bunny and Chuck Norris were among the write-in votes that played a role in electing a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in Alabama for the first time in a quarter-century. Reports say "Any other Republican" also appeared as…
F-35 Fighter Jet's Impact on Montgomery
Christmas came early for Montgomery with a big announcement Thursday afternoon. The home of the F-35 fighter jet will be in the Capital City. This is a project that local and state leaders have been working on for about three…
Gunshots Fired at Selma Hospital
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is facing multiple charges after a domestic situation leads to gunshots at a Selma hospital. Police say Lareico Small of Selma is behind bars for Theft of Property 1st degree and he's…
Don't Let Car Trouble Ruin Your Holiday Travel
A record 107 million Americans will travel for the holidays --- the majority of them by car. Automotive technicians at Greenville's McKinley Tire are seeing their fair share of customers. "The last thing you want to do when traveling to…
Going Green with Container Christmas Trees
The holiday season is Bruce Gibbs favorite time of the year. "We enjoy Christmas," said Gibbs. At Covington County Tree Farm, Gibbs is busy helping people pick out the perfect Christmas tree. "People run up, pull my beard to see…
Covington County Courthouse Turns 100
Hundreds gathered Tuesday in Covington County to celebrate a vital piece of their history. The Covington County Courthouse has officially turned a century old. It was built for 100-thousand dollars back in 1917. "People expect that they'll find justice and that…
Hwashin America to Expand
Hwashin America will undergo a $23 million project line expansion at its Greenville facility. The expansion will create approximately one hundred new jobs. That's in addition to the 800 people already employed at the plant. The City of Greenville is…
Troy Man Arrested For Obstructing Governmental Operations
The Troy Police Department arrested Demon Jerome Cooks, 21 of Troy, December 20, 2017. Cooks was arrested for Obstructing Governmental Operations which is a class A misdemeanor. Officers were investigating a report of a robbery in the 200 block of…
Alabama Finds No Voter Fraud After Probe of TV Interview
Alabama election officials say they've found nothing improper after investigating a TV interview that raised suspicions of voter fraud in the state's closely watched Senate election. Democrat Doug Jones defeated Republican Roy Moore on Dec. 12 to become the first…
MPD Conducting Homicide Investigation
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the Wednesday morning shooting death of Jonathan Jordan, 18, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 2000 block of Coliseum Boulevard on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at about 1…
Montgomery Chosen for New F-35 Fighter Jet
MONTGOMERY – Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced on Thursday that the Alabama Air National Guard’s 187th Fighter Wing has been chosen as the home for the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jet. “I am thrilled and very pleased that the…
Selma Tax Pro Discusses Impact of New Tax Plan
Big changes are on the way to the national tax code. But what will it mean for the average Alabama family around the state? James Crawford of C&B Associates says most Alabama taxpayers won't feel much of an impact the…
Future of All Kids Insurance Program in Jeopardy
Doctor Elizabeth Dawson of Charles Henderson Child Health Center, is just one of many people concerned about the future of the All Kids Program. "We have about 270 patients just in our clinic here who have all kids coverage so…
Former Demopolis Teacher Sentenced to 235 Months for Child Pornography
United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announces that James Derrick Robertson,53, of Demopolis, was sentenced today after pleading guilty to receiving child pornography and obstruction of justice. According to information presented at the sentencing…
OWA Named Alabama Attraction of the Year
The Alabama Tourism Department has named OWA its Attraction of the Year in the 2018 Alabama Vacation Guide and Calendar of Events. OWA is a $500 million-plus complex that the Poarch Band of Creek Indians built in Foley within 10…
Moore Can't Close 20,000-Vote Deficit with Uncounted Ballots
Republican Roy Moore hasn't conceded his 20,000-vote loss to Democrat Doug Jones in Alabama's Senate race, and provisional ballots and military votes still being counted show Moore can't close the deficit. Jones beat Moore on December 12 to become the…
