Mayor Todd Strange Gives Outlook for Montgomery in 2018
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange is outlining what sees ahead in 2018 for the City of Montgomery. The following is his video editorial.
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Roy Moore Releases Statement Following Senate Vote Certification
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…
Doug Jones Officially Declared Winner in Special Senate Election
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…
Judge Rejects Roy Moore's Attempt to Stop Election Certification
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…
Roy Moore files lawsuit to block Alabama Senate result
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…
Charitable Donations Help Some Save on Taxes
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…
Greenville-Butler County Public Library to Start Loaning Guitars
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.…
Senate Majority PAC Backed Jones' Winning Alabama Campaign
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…
Police Seize 12 lbs of Marijuana in Tallassee Drug Bust
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.…
Christmas Morning Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 4 Injured in Camp Hill
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 Poison Tests to Take Place in Alabama
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…
Man, Woman Found Shot to Death in Home
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…
Troy Police Chief Requests 'Use of Force' Investigation
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…
2017: What Residents Say They'll Remember Most
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…
Check Out Your Christmas Tree Disposal Options
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…
Montgomery Radio Personality Ben Hagler Dies on Christmas Night
Montgomery's broadcasting community is mourning the loss of well-known radio personality Ben Hagler, who died Christmas evening. Hagler worked for the Bluewater Broadcasting radio station group and was 47 years old. Friends and…
Protecting Your Holiday Haul From Thieves
The aftermath of Christmas sits on the curbs of many homes across Montgomery. Turns out, the boxes from your pricey presents can make you a target, and your trash could become a treasure…
Fiat Chrysler Issues Recall for Nearly 2 Million Vehicles
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling nearly two million heavy duty Ram Pickups due to a mechanical problem. The problem could make it possible for a driver to inadvertently shift the truck out of park. Fiat-chrysler said in a press release…
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…
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…
