Federal prosecutors have announced charges of fraud and corruption in college basketball, including against four coaches. The coaches work at Oklahoma State, Auburn University, Arizona and the University of Southern California. Auburn University says it has suspended an assistant coach…
State Representative Micky Ray Hammon, 60, of Decatur, Alabama, pleaded guilty on Monday, September 25, to devising a scheme to commit mail fraud, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. Hammon has represented the Fourth District in the Alabama…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Contract negotiations for the new superintendent of Selma City Schools appears to have hit a slight snag before its officially a done deal. Dr. Avis Williams…
Montgomery County offices are now in recovery mode, after a week-long cyber ransom attack that targeted government computers. Over the weekend, Montgomery County paid about $37,000 to regain access to the…
Angela Hunstad was just 38-years-old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. "It was hard, but with my faith I knew I was going to be okay. And I had an…
Kim May, Director of Pike County's Salvation Army has collected her share of donations and after the recent hurricanes she is hoping there is not a case of donor fatigue. "The…
A single-vehicle crash at 5:50 a.m. today, has claimed the life of an Alexander City man. Steven Glenn Towns, 44, was killed when the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer he was driving left the roadway, struck a mailbox and overturned. Towns, who was not using…
On Monday, September 18, Troy University officials began an investigation into alleged student conduct violations associated with the campus chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. The fraternity has been asked to cease all activities and functions pending the outcome of…
Easterling Correctional Facility in Clio reported two separate inmate assaults that happened in the course of the day on Friday according to prison officials. At about 12:30 p.m., correctional officers responded to a fight that…
On Friday, September 22, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, Alexander City Special Response Group & K-9 Unit and the US Marshal Gulf Coast Fugitive Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence on Willow Drive in Alexander City.…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting in the 4200 block of Strathmore Drive. On Saturday, September 23, at about 9:50 p.m. MPD patrol and Fire Medics responded to the 4200 block of Strathmore Drive in reference to…
Mount Vernon Pine LLC. has now increased their reward to $21,500.00 through CrimeStoppers for any information that leads to an arrest regarding the fire that destroyed the historic Tallassee mill located at 1 Lower Tuskegee Road in Tallassee, Alabama. CrimeStoppers…
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that Anfernee Sledge turned himself in on Saturday, September 23. Sledge turned himself over to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department after seeing himself on a CrimeStoppers segment. Anfernee Sledge (Aka “Mook”) was wanted…
Authorities say a 3-year-old girl has died after her father ran over her with a lawnmower in Autauga County. The Montgomery Advertiser reports the child's father was driving the riding lawnmower and backed over the child Sunday afternoon in the…
Sen. Luther Strange and challenger Roy Moore head into their final full day of campaigning in Alabama before Tuesday's Republican runoff for U.S. Senate. Vice President Mike Pence will stop Monday in Birmingham to urge support for Strange. Former White…
The election puts former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore against former Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange, o was appointed to the senate seat by former Governor Robert Bentley. President Donald…
People had a chance to sample food from across the area Sunday part of Taste of the River Region at the Union Station Train Shed. The annual event is hosted by the Junior League of Montgomery and the Alabama Restaurant…
The board voted in favor of Dr. Quesha Starks as Bullock County Schools Superintendent. "Dr. Starks comes from a different background than what we have here in Bullock County," says Orlando Johnson, Vice President of the Bullock County School Board.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma City Councilwoman says illegal dumping has become a problem in her ward and she wants to put a stop to it. Councilwoman Janie Thomas says three illegal dumping sites have popped up in…
Montgomery county government computer systems are still in trouble tonight following a ransomware attack earlier this week. The County Commission held an emergency meeting this morning to green light the next steps in the recovery process. Members of the commission…
Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies and CrimeStoppers are searching for a man wanted on murder and other charges in the Pike Road area. Investigators say Anfernee "Mook" Sledge is wanted for several burglaries and the breaking and entering of vehicles. He…
Alabama News Network political analyst Steve Flowers has analysis of Thursday's debate between U.S. Sen. Luther Strange and Roy Moore. The candidates will face each other in a Republican primary runoff on Tuesday.…
Dwaun Manriquez Tolbert, 26, of Troy was arrested on September 19 shortly after 9:00 a.m. in the 600 block of Henderson Drive. Tolbert had an active warrant with the Troy Police Department for Robbery 1st degree. Tolbert’s arrest stems from…
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $236,250 to support a network of 21 community action agencies across the state that assist Alabamians by providing programs to reduce and eliminate poverty. The Community Action Association of Alabama will use the funding to…
A death investigation was launched after the discovery of body Thursday morning. According to police, the unidentified male was discovered in the area of West Clover Lane and South Court Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene. MPD’s death…
