Parents Voice Concerns over Sale of Georgia Washington Middle
Parents and concerned citizens showed up at Georgia Washington Middle School gym ready to let the board know they were not happy. "Just coming here to be pacified. That's…
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Fighting Rumors: The Cost Of False Alarms And Threats
A bomb threat to a Bullock County High School, a threat of mass casualties in Crenshaw County Schools, and hearsay of a shooting at Troy University; all examples of costly rumors.…
Rainfall Totals Impact Cotton Crops in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County cotton farmer says above average rainfall totals this year is affecting his crops. Cotton farmer Roy Moore says he's had to deal with…
City of Greenville Expanding Magnolia Cemetery
The City of Greenville is now offering funeral plots in Magnolia Cemetery for the first time in 25 years. The expansion is all thanks to a half a million dollar storm drainage…
Mom Advocates for Teal Pumpkin Project
3-year-old Avery Mobley is ready for Halloween. Like many kids her age, it's a night unlike any other. Unfortunately, Halloween is a little different for Avery because she has a severe…
Police Search for Wetumpka Gas Station Robber
On October 26, between 9:10 and 9:15 p.m., an unknown male robbed the H&K gas station located at the corner of Highway 111 and Highway 14 in Wetumpka. According to witnesses, the suspect was driving a silver or beige Ford…
Billingsley Man Killed in I-65 Crash with Tractor Trailer
A three-vehicle crash on Sunday, October 29, claimed the life of a Billingsley man. Matthew Blair Prebula, 23, was killed when the 2015 Dodge Ram he was driving side-swiped a 2017 Nissan Altima before striking a guardrail. The Dodge was…
Court Order Shuts Down Montgomery Credit Repair Company
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that a Montgomery credit repair company has been permanently closed by court order at the request of his office. The order was part of a settlement the Attorney General’s Office reached with Scott’s Credit Repair…
Small-Engine Company Brings 50 New Jobs to Auburn-Area
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. plans to begin production of Vanguard big block V-twin engines at its Auburn location in 2018, ultimately creating approximately 50 new jobs for the area. The project involves a $12…
Two Shot, One Dead in Rane Drive Shooting
On Saturday, October 28, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3100 block of Rane Drive in reference to a shooting of two subjects. Upon arrival, they located an adult male who had sustained a non-life threatening injury and was…
Man Drowns After Falling into the Coosa River
Authorities say an Alabama man who fell into a river has drowned. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Corporal Jess Thornton told Al.com that the body of 42-year old George Zeigler was recovered near where he fell into the Coosa River on…
Fair Food: A Timeless Tradition
It's day three of the Alabama National Fair and while some people are there to ride the rides or play the games, it seems that everyone is there to eat the delicious fair food. Fair food is quite a tradition…
Montgomery Biscuits Host First-Ever Ballpark Candy Walk
Sunday afternoon, hundreds of trick-or-treaters came out to Riverwalk Stadium. It was for the first annual Ballpark Candy Walk. The free event was hosted by the Montgomery Biscuits and featured food, games, face painting, hay rides, and more. Our very…
Best Time for Heart Surgery?
"New research shows that heart operations performed in the afternoon produced better outcomes than those done in the morning. Because afternoon heart surgery syncs with the body's circadian clock (the internal body clock that controls when people sleep, eat…
Competitions at the Alabama National Fair
Rain may have cut into fair attendance Saturday,but there were indoor activities to enjoy. Women were staying dry indoors, showing off their skills in variety of creative competitions in cooking and quilting. The cooks were preparing what they hope will…
Troy Kicks Off Homecoming with Downtown Parade
Trojan fans lined the streets of downtown Troy before Saturday's game against Georgia Southern. Alabama news network took part part in this year's parade which included university and city organizations. So far the Trojans are 5-2 for the season.
Amazon May Enter Alabama Pharmacy Business
From CBS: "Amazon's potential entry into the pharmaceutical business spurred drug store and pharmaceutical benefits manager CVS (CVS) to make a $66 billion offer for health insurer Aetna (AET), according to the Wall Street Journal, As the Journal noted, most prescriptions…
The Alabama National Fair Is Underway
The Alabama National Fair, presented by the Kiwanis Club, is underway at Garrett Coliseum. The fair has been a Montgomery tradition since 1954. This year's event promises even more rides, food and fun.…
College Football Fans Plan Slew of Activities for Bye Weekend
Both Alabama and Auburn fans will have one thing in common Saturday and that's... withdrawal. Eight weeks into the season, both the Tide and Tigers have that much-needed and well-deserved bye-weekend. For the…
Security Changes to the Montgomery County Courthouse?
County officials are taking a closer look at courthouse security after a witness was shot outside a few days ago. This was the scene Monday after a man was gunned down on Lawrence…
Autauga County Authorities Search for Armed Vehicle Breaking & Entering Suspect(s)
On October 26, on the 2000 Block of Vonica Rose Street in Deatsville, an overnight Breaking and Entering of a vehicle occurred. Autauga County investigators released video of the suspect(s). One suspect appears to be armed during the offense. If…
Millbrook Police Search for Sonic Drive-In Armed Robber
On Sunday, October 22, the Sonic Drive-In located at 77 Dudley Drive in Millbrook was robbed by an unknown male suspect. Investigators say the suspect was armed with a black unknown type handgun. An employee was made to re-enter the business at…
Suspects in Deadly Selma Nightclub Shooting Arrested
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police have arrested two suspects in a deadly nightclub shooting that claimed the life of a young mother. Twenty-nine year old Kenneth Ingram…
Federal Judge Blocks Alabama Abortion Restriction Laws
A federal judge has permanently blocked Alabama laws that tried to restrict abortion clinics near schools and to ban a common second-trimester procedure. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson issued a 148-page ruling Thursday saying the laws are unconstitutional. He's preventing…
Letters Written by "To Kill a Mockingbird" Author Harper Lee Sells for Over $12,000
A batch of letters hand written by "To Kill a Mockingbird" author Harper Lee has sold for more than $12,000. A statement from the Los Angeles-based Nate D. Sanders Auctions says 38 letters from the deceased novelist to friend Felic…
