Is it a case of police brutality? Protesters believe 17-teen year-old Ulysses Wilkerson's encounter with Troy Police is exactly that. "What you just witnessed-what the world just witnessed this past weekend was discrimination at it's finest," says Travis Jackson. Supporters…
The family of 17-year-old Ulysses Wilkerson says this week has been anything but peaceful. "We haven't been sleeping at night," says Angela Williams. Wilkerson's mother, Angela Williams wants answers. Officers say the teen ran when…
Demopolis Police are investigating a homicide after they say a small child claimed someone killed his mother. Demopolis Public Chief Tommie Reese said that a police officer was attempting to serve papers to someone at 1514 Queensbury Lane, when a…
Whole Foods Market Montgomery announced the store will give away a $50 gift card and a selection “Whole Foods Diet Approved” products every day during the month of January. The Whole Foods Diet by Whole Foods Market co-founder John Mackey was…
On January 1, thousands of workers in California will receive a pay raise. But not everyone is happy about it. California is one of 18 states that will increase minimum wage for the new year. The increases start on December 31, when New…
A new ranking has a Montgomery school ranked as the best public school in Alabama. A review by 24/7 WalStreet names Loveless Academic Magnet School the best in the state. The review looked at data including diversity, teacher to student…
Recy Taylor, a black Alabama woman whose rape by six white men in 1944 drew national attention, has died. She was 97. Taylor's brother Robert Corbitt says she died in her sleep Thursday at a nursing home in Abbeville. She…
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshal has joined a coalition of state attorney's general to support the president's executive order against sanctuary cities. The following is the press release from the Attorney General's office: (MONTGOMERY)—Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall…
An Alabama woman says police severely beat her black 17-year-old son while he was handcuffed and she wants answers from authorities about what happened. Angela Williams shared a photo of her son's bloodied face on Facebook and it went viral.…
Their voices have brought morning laughter to Montgomery for more than a decade. Radio personalities Jamie (better known as "JT") and Leanne Thompson have hosted Mix 103.3's "Married with Microphones"…
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange is outlining what sees ahead in 2018 for the City of Montgomery. The following is his video editorial.
Roy Moore released this statement after the Senate special election results were certified, and Doug Jones was officially declared the winner: "Election fraud experts across the country have agreed that this was a fraudulent election. Even the Secretary of State…
Alabama election officials have officially declared Democrat Doug Jones the winner of a special Senate election held earlier this month. Jones defeated Republican Roy Moore by about 22,000 votes on Dec. 12 and…
An Alabama judge has rejected Roy Moore's attempt to stop the state from making his defeat official in Alabama's special Senate election. Montgomery Circuit Judge Johnny Hardwick on Thursday denied Moore's attempt to delay the certification of votes while Moore's…
Democrat Doug Jones is asking a judge to toss Roy Moore's last-minute lawsuit seeking to overturn Jones' historic win in the Alabama race for U.S. Senate. Jones filed a motion Thursday in Montgomery Circuit court asking a judge to dismiss…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Its a busy time of year for some area charities as taxpayers who are looking to save money on their taxes rush to make donations. Tax professionals say giving to charity is a good way…
Butler County is of course the birthplace of Hank Williams, so you know music plays an important role in South Alabama. And if you've ever thought of learning to play the guitar, the local library may just be your ticket.…
A mysterious super PAC that spent millions of dollars backing Democrat Doug Jones in Alabama's Senate race was heavily supported by the Democratic Senate Majority PAC. Chris Hayden, spokesman for the Senate Majority PAC, said Tuesday that the group "predominantly…
The Tallassee Police Department seized over 12 lbs of marijuana on Friday, December 22, 2017. According to the TPD's Facebook page, the police department along with an investigator from the U.S. Postal Service executed a search warrant on Herd Street.…
A shooting in the town of Camp Hill in Tallapoosa County has left one person dead and four others injured. According to Capt. Joe Herman with the Alabama SBI, the agency has was asked to assist with the homicide investigation by…
Feral swine do more than $1.5 billion a year in damage around the country, and scientists are taking what could be a big step toward controlling them. They are field-testing poison baits made from a preservative that's used to cure…
A man and woman were found shot to death inside their home in Alabama. Birmingham Police Sgt. Bryan Shelton told Al.com that 53-year-old Anthony Shuford and 54-year-old Stella Truitt were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds early Tuesday. Police saw…
The Alabama State Bureau of Investigation is looking into whether Troy Police officers used excessive force while taking a teenager into custody over the weekend. According to SBI, the 17-year-old male was injured while being arrested Sunday night in the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The start of a brand new year is only days away. And with 2018 rapidly approaching we wanted to know what people would remember most about 2017. "We…
Now that Christmas is over, you may be wondering what to do with your leftover live Christmas tree. There are several cities that will take your tree to recycle it. In Montgomery, you can take your tree to one of…
