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Cellphone video captured the scene at the Eastern Boulevard Raceway Monday morning. It was an incident that left one man shot in the head. It's violence like this…
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Cellphone video captured the scene at the Eastern Boulevard Raceway Monday morning. It was an incident that left one man shot in the head. It's violence like this…
Troy residents have voted to allow Sunday alcohol sales, after a special election Tuesday. Approximately 73% voted yes, with 27% voting no. Troy city leaders will meet Monday to finalize the count.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Sardis woman is reaching out to the Dallas County community for help for her son who's in jeopardy of losing his sight. Seventeen year…
Communication is key in an emergency, now Alabama's first responders have access to a new tool that will help them better serve the community. Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that…
The son of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore has been arrested in Alabama on a misdemeanor charge linked to allegations of illegal hunting. Etowah County Sheriff's spokeswoman Natalie Barton tells news outlets 27-year-old Caleb Moore surrendered Monday on a…
President Donald Trump is suggesting the U.S. change its tax laws to punish organizations like the NFL if members are "disrespecting" the national anthem or flag. The NFL gave up its federal tax-exempt status a couple years ago and now…
Cellphone video shows a chaotic scene at the Eastern Boulevard Raceway gas station. It left one man shot in the head. But less than 24 hours later, it's a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More than 300 people from the LGBTQ and interfaith communities were in Selma Monday promoting inclusiveness and universal equality. They were members of the San Francisco Gay…
Montgomery police are investigating after a late night shoot-out at a gas station left a man in critical condition. It happened just after Midnight, at the Raceway gas station near Eastern Boulevard.…
Sunday alcohol sales are beginning to be the new norm for many cities. But will it be for Troy? It's great that we're actually getting this opportunity to talk about…
ESPN anchor Jemele Hill has been suspended by the network for two weeks for making political statements on social media. Hill, who is African-American, received criticism from the network last month after referring to President Donald Trump as a "white…
Montgomery Fire and Rescue respond to the scene of Mobile Street at Grady Street on a second alarm fire. Units were dispatched and arrived on scene within minutes of dispatch. Upon arrival, fire crews found two abandoned single story commercial buildings…
An Alabama man has been arrested in the stabbing death of his 22-year-old son. Reports say that Montgomery police responding to a report of a shooting early Friday morning found Ladarius Snow stabbed and arrested Darius Richardson, 47, at the…
Sgt. Jarrett Williams with Montgomery Police Dept. reports that on Monday, October 9, 2017 shortly after midnight, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1300 block of the Eastern Blvd in reference to a subject shot. Upon arrival, an adult male was located…
Throughout Sunday, Alabama Power crews have been making their way through the area to restore power. For Celia Newberry's home this tree is what she is tackling for the day. "Nobody wants to come home to this. Nobody. Most people think…
Some parts of the gulf coast are already feeling the effects of Hurricane Nate. For Tim Kingston, a Baldwin County resident evacuating was his best option. "We figured that we're new here and we didn't want to take a chance.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Three Selma men are arrested after local and federal authorities execute a search warrant at a Selma hotel and uncover an identity theft and counterfeiting ring. Authorities say Demario Benjamin, Christopher Ford and Markus Gloss…
"Alabamians you must prepare and remain vigilant. This is serious business." Governor Kay Ivey took to the airwaves across Alabama Friday afternoon. She says she is in touch with the FEMA administrator and the White House. She placed the National…
Alabama State University President, Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr., has announced that Donald Hill-Eley will move into the role of Interim Head Football Coach after Brian Jenkins was relieved of his duties Friday afternoon. “I am extremely impressed with the wealth of…
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the death of a Montgomery woman, Mary Gedel, 92, as a homicide. The victim was found deceased in her home in the 1900 block of South Court Street. MPD responded to South Court Monday,…
A singer, songwriter and producer who helped create the "The Sound of Philadelphia" in the 1970s has died. Walter "Bunny" Sigler was 76. A singer, songwriter and producer who helped create the "The Sound of Philadelphia" in the 1970s has died.…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the early-morning stabbing death of Ladarius Snow, 22. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 2400 block of Chase Park Drive after receiving a report that a subject had been…
AOL has announced that it is discontinuing its pioneering Instant Messenger chat platform after 20 years of service. AOL has announced that it is discontinuing its pioneering Instant Messenger chat platform after 20 years of service. An article on AOL's…
The White House Initiative on HBCU's Summit provided an opportunity for leaders and students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to network with federal agencies and other potential partners on a national level, and Alabama State University's leaders were there.…
Future leaders will gather to discuss their role in moving Montgomery forward at the C.L.A.S.S. Leadership Conference for area youth on Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on the 10th floor of the AUM Library Tower. The event is sponsored by…



