Gov. Kay Ivey has released the following statement regarding today’s allegations against Judge Roy Moore: “These allegations are deeply disturbing. I will hold judgment until we know the facts. The people of Alabama deserve to know the truth and will make their own…
The search for a permanent state superintendent continues. The state school board discussed the next steps in a meeting and work session Thursday. State school board members listened as interim…
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday proclaimed Saturday, November 11, as Veterans Day in the state of Alabama and signed Executive Order 712 expanding the purpose of the Alabama Executive Veterans Network (AlaVetNet). “Veterans make up more than 12 percent of Alabama’s population;…
East Central Mental Health and Troy University officials are tackling bullying among college students with an anti-bullying summit. Whether it's verbally, physically, or online, these students are putting their concerns on…
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $208,845 grant to the Victims of Crime and Leniency Angel House in Montgomery to assist victims of violent crimes in 59 counties throughout the state. The nonprofit organization will use the funds to assist…
The Greenville Animal Shelter remains crowded with homeless dogs and cats year-round. "It fills, fills up," said Kandys Killough, Butler County Humane Society President. The Butler County Humane Society is tasked with helping rescue these animals, but they can't do it alone.…
Faulkner University has a long tradition of honoring and supporting the nation’s first responders and local communities and one way the university is showing its gratitude for their service is by offering them a 50 percent reduction in college tuition.…
Senate candidate Roy Moore's campaign is calling allegations of sexual misconduct "the very definition of fake news and intentional defamation." The campaign released a statement on Thursday after The Washington Post reported the Alabama Republican candidate had sexual contact with…
The Montgomery Clean City Commission, MAX Credit Union, AARP Alabama, the City of Montgomery and Gilmore Services will offer free on-site document destruction Friday, December 8 from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event, which is also being sponsored by…
An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) project on Interstate 65 in Butler County that began on Tuesday, September 18 will have daytime lane closures beginning Monday, November 13. There will not be lane closures northbound from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. or…
The top Senate Republican says if the report about Alabama candidate Roy Moore and sexual contact with a 14-year-old is true, he should drop out of the race. In a one-sentence statement Thursday, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says: "If these…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a death investigation after a Montgomery man fired at occupants of an ex-girlfriend’s home early this morning and sustained a fatal gunshot wound when an occupant returned fire. Michael McGhee, 28, was pronounced dead…
Could football as we know it one day be a thing of the past? Longtime sports broadcaster Bob Costas recently said football "destroys people's brains." And he didn't see a very bright…
Authorities are looking for Andre Lavaughn Cameron, a registered Sex Offender in Lowndes County. Authorities say Cameron escaped from the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department and is believed to be on the run somewhere in the Montgomery area. Cameron has felony…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police say two suspects have been arrested after they're caught in the act of robbery by an undercover officer. Twenty-five year old David Carter…
We're just over a month away from deciding who will the Alabama Senate seat once held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Doug Jones or Roy Moore. Both senate hopefuls made a stop…
Pike County could be a step closer to a new jail. A jail feasibility study has started for the potential project. Officials say while this study does analyze the needs…
The supreme court of Alabama held a special session at Troy University Wednesday. Sessions are done routinely at different locations across the state. Wednesday's session included two cases, Jessie Livell Phillips versus the state of Alabama. Phillips was prosecuted in 2012…
A driverless shuttle bus has crashed less than two hours after it was launched in Las Vegas. Police say no injuries were reported in the Wednesday crash between the self-operating vehicle and a semi-truck. It's not yet clear what caused…
An east Alabama city is shutting down a nightclub where two people were killed and seven others were wounded last month. The Opelika-Auburn News reports the Lanett City Council has voted to close Club Addiction. Council Charles Looser says he…
A longtime Montgomery business owner says signs were stolen right off of the roof of his restaurant. This happened at Country's Barbecue on Atlanta Highway and the owner is hoping someone…
Mayor Todd Strange created the City Public Safety Director position in 2010. He appointed former State Public Safety Director Chris Murphy to the job. He was hired to oversee 3…
A federal grand jury in New York City has returned indictments against four college basketball assistant coaches charged in a bribery scheme. The grand jury returned the indictments Tuesday against eight of 10 men arrested in September. Prosecutors say the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Boy Scouts of America and the Salvation Army are teaming up to help needy families during the holidays, but they need help from the community to do it. Area boy scouts are working to…
There is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding what budget cuts, and downsizing could mean for Montgomery Public Schools. Officials say the system is facing 5 million dollars in cuts…
