Selma Police Department Gets New Uniforms
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Big changes are underway at the Selma Police Department. Chief Spencer Collier says the police department is changing uniforms. He says the department is doing away with the…
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SCOTUS Issues Delay in Execution of Convicted Cop Killer Torrey McNabb
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily delayed an Alabama execution in order to consider the inmate's request to halt the lethal injection. Justices on Thursday issued a temporary stay that blocked the execution of 40-year-old Torrey Twane McNabb. The reprieve…
EXCLUSIVE: New Alabama State University President Outlines What's Next For The University
It's been just over two weeks since new Alabama State University turned a new leaf in leadership, and ASU Alum Quinton Ross officially took office. Ross is now 15th president in the university's…
State Health Officials Investigating Case of Tuberculosis on Troy University Campus
The Alabama Dept. of Public Health says it is investigating a case of pulmonary tuberculosis identified in a Troy University student enrolled on the main campus in Troy. Health officials and Troy University say…
Troy Exchange Club Awards Troy Police a "McGruff, the Crime Dog"
The Troy Police Department has been given a McGruff, the Crime Dog" costume by the Troy Exchange Club. McGruff is used by police departments to raise awareness about crime prevention. Each year the…
Remembering Jamari
The community is still in shock and grief one week after a 5th grader at Bear Elementary took his own life. Ten-year-old Jamari Williams could light up a dance floor. "He would get…
Charity Golf Classic Benefits Special Needs Children
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dozens of golfers enjoyed a beautiful day on the links in Dallas County and it was all for a good cause. The 9th Annual GPE Mayor's Charity Golf Classic raises money for special needs children…
Suspects in Raceway Gas Station Shooting in Police Custody
The Montgomery Police Department advised CrimeStoppers that an anonymous tip helped to confirm information already gathered by Investigators in regards to a shooting that occurred at a Montgomery gas station. The tipster will be offered a reward for information gathered.…
Motorists to Face Civil Penalties for Not Having Insurance
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is set to begin enforcing the Alabama Mandatory Liability Insurance Law (Act#2016 361). Last year, during the 2016 legislative session, the law was passed and signed by the Governor to mandate all Alabama motorists have…
Plans to Revamp South Montgomery
City leaders started working on a plan to revamp South Montgomery back in 2014 and now they're ready to present it to the city's planning commission and move into the implementation phase. The…
Prattville Development Controversy
Some Prattville residents say the citizens are being sued by city government as a means of validating a procedure for revenue. And they showed up at Tuesday night's council meeting to…
Controversy Brewing Over Fate of Two Perry Co. Employees
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some Perry County residents are questioning a move by the county commission that removes two county workers from their jobs that are known for their work…
Local Fire Officials Issue Warning For Space Heaters
Cooler weather is on the way to the River Region, which means some people will be using space heaters, but fire officials are urging people to be safe. Around 25,000…
Members of Congress Looking for Ways to Make Football Safer for Youth
Members of Congress are asking the nation's governing body for amateur football to detail its efforts to make the game safer for children. Last week, Democrats on the Energy and Commerce Committee held a forum with experts on brain injuries…
Alabama Asks U.S. Court of Appeals to Allow Execution of Death Row Inmate
Alabama is asking a court to allow the execution of an inmate convicted of killing a police officer two decades ago. The Alabama attorney general's office on Monday asked the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn a stay…
Teen Wanted for Assault of Police Officer, Receiving Stolen Property
Prattville police search for Kendrick Nelson (aka “Big Mac”). He is wanted for felony warrants. His charges are Assault 2nd Degree on a Police Officer and Receiving Stolen Property 1st Degree. Investigators say Nelson was involved in a vehicle pursuit in…
NAACP Disappointed with Life Sentence of Inmate Jailed Ten Years Without Trial
The NAACP has issued the following statement regarding the life sentence of Kharon Davis issued today in Dothan: “The NAACP is profoundly disappointed with Houston County Circuit Judge Kevin Moulton’s decision to sentence Kharon Davis to life in prison. Judge…
Attorney General's Law Enforcement Summit
Law enforcement officers from across the state are in Montgomery today for the Attorney General's Law Enforcement Summit. Around 800 law enforcement officials attended the summit. They discussed new challenges law…
Appeals Court Tosses $72M Award in Talcum Powder Case
A Missouri appeals court has thrown out a $72 million award to a woman who claimed talcum powder made by Johnson & Johnson contributed to her ovarian cancer. The Missouri Eastern District court ruled Tuesday that Missouri was not the…
Person of Interest Wanted in Series of Fires in Selma
Authorities are investigating a series of fires in Selma, including one that damaged a historic former school building. The Selma Times-Journal reports that as many as five fires were reported in the city's downtown area on Saturday night. One blaze…
Southwood Drive Shooting Leaves Man with Life-Threatening Gunshot Wound
An adult male sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound while in the 4200 block of Southwood Drive. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The circumstances surrounding this shooting are under investigation. No arrests have been made at this…
Macon County Authorities Investigating Double Death in Tuskegee
Macon County Sheriff, Andre Brunson, says they're investigating a double death. The incident occurred in the 200 block of County Road 47 in Tuskegee. Elexia Sutton and Sammy Williams were found dead on the front porch by Sutton's 17-year old…
Golden Apple: LaFrancis Davis
Our Golden Apple Award Winner this week comes from the Montgomery Public School System. Carver High School Band Director LaFrancis Davis, is just as motivated today teaching band as he was over…
Montgomery Mayor, Police Chief Speak Out On Crime
Following a weekend homicide, Montgomery’s mayor and police chief are once again speaking out on violence in the city. Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange and Police Chief Ernest Finley sat down with media to…
Two Selma Men Charged After Prattville Shooting, Police Chase
On October 16 at approximately 8:40 pm, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Hazel St. in reference to a subject shot. While en-route, officers located the suspect vehicle and attempted to stop it. The vehicle was pursued out…
