Selma School Board Balks at Superintendent Contract
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…
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Montgomery County Pays Ransom After Week-Long Cyber Attack
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…
Breast Cancer Survivor Makeover- Angela Hunstad
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…
Local Organizations Speak on Donor Fatigue
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…
Alexander City Man Killed in Elmore County Crash
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…
Troy Fraternity Under Investigation by University
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…
Three Inmates Stabbed in Two Separate Easterling Correctional Facility Incidents
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…
Five Arrested in Alexander City "Crack House" Raid
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.…
Two Shot, One Dead in Strathmore Drive Shooting
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…
Reward for Information in Tallassee Mill Fire Increases to $25,000
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…
Montgomery Man Wanted for Murder Turns Himself In
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…
Three-Year Old Girl Dies After Father Runs Her Over with Lawnmower
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…
Pence, Bannon to Campaign in Alabama Senate Race
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…
Voters Speak on Upcoming U.S Senate Election
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…
Junior League of Montgomery and Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association Host Taste of the River Region
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…
Dr. Quesha Starks Chosen at New Bullock County Superintendent
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.…
Illegal Dumping Problem Growing in Selma
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 Co. Commision Green Lights Use Of Emergency Funds To Combat Ransomware Attack
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 Co. Sheriff Searching for Pike Road Area Murder Suspect
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…
Exclusive: Steve Flowers Analysis of Strange-Moore Debate
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.…
Troy Man Charged with First Degree Robbery
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. Ivey Announces Funding to Support State’s Community Action Agencies
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…
Body Found in Area of West Clover Lane and South Court Street
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…
Roy Moore and Luther Strange Debate The Issues
Moore and Strange supporters filled the RSA Activity Center in downtown Montgomery Thursday night, as Senator Luther Strange and his opponent, former Chief Justice Roy Moore debated the issues face to face. The face-off…
Palin, Gorka Speak Out at Roy Moore Rally
A few hundred people gathered at the Train Shed in downtown Montgomery. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin rallied the crowd. "Drain that swamp! This is our line in the sand,…
