University Officials Address Shooting Rumors
Officers from Troy University and the City of Troy were very visible on campus Thursday. It's all due to rumors of a shooting threat on campus with a note found…
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Long-time Federal Prosecutor Sworn-In as New U.S. Attorney for Middle District of Alabama
US District Attorney, Louis Franklin, outside the federal courthouse in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, June 26, 2006. Jurors began deliberating for an eighth day in the government corruption trial of former Governor Don Siegelman, former Healthsouth…
ADECA to Host State Surplus Auction September 27 in Montgomery
Close to 100 vehicles will be auctioned off in Montgomery on Wednesday, Sept. 27, along with an array of other items like computers, furniture, medical equipment, vending machines and lots more. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic…
Birmingham Fighting State Over Confederate Monument
(AP) - The city of Birmingham is asking a judge to dismiss the state of Alabama's lawsuit challenging a plywood screen that was built to hide a Confederate monument in a…
More Progress in Recovery from Ransomware Attack on Montgomery County Computers
Montgomery County officials say they continue making progress in recovering from a ransomware attack on several county government computer systems this week. As of Thursday morning, county leaders gave this update: -The Sheriff's Office is operating except for pistol permits…
Mercedes to Invest $1 billion at Tuscaloosa Plant, Add 600 Jobs
Germany's Daimler AG says its Mercedes-Benz luxury car division will invest $1 billion to set up electric vehicle production at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant. The company says it will make future electric SUVs under Mercedes' EQ sub-brand there and will…
Sidney Lanier High Newspaper Wins Award
For a second consecutive year, Sidney Lanier High School’s The Blue & White newspaper captured The Hallmark Award for best student publication, along with a string of other first-place honors, at Troy University’s J-Day media workshop and competition. Other awards…
Popular Dangerous Apps for Teens
A warning to parents of teenagers: popular apps on your child's phone could get them into trouble. Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey wants to warn parents about two popular apps. One…
Montgomery County Offices Recovering From 'Ransomware' Attack On Government Computers
Montgomery County officials are still trying to get to the bottom of a computer ransomware attack on government computers. Officials say they aren't giving in to the ransom demand from the…
Two Hurt in Shooting at GWC Homes in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A shooting in Selma leaves two men injured and one man behind bars. Lt. Tory Neely says 26 year old Kendrick Towns is charged with attempted…
UPDATE: Female Shot on Gibson Street Tuesday Night Dies from Injuries
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the death of Tashyrah Reid, 19, of Montgomery who was pronounced dead after sustaining a fatal gunshot wound Tuesday evening. At about 9 p.m., Tuesday, September 19, MPD and Fire…
New Dog Park Opens in Downtown Montgomery
A new development in downtown Montgomery will attract new visitors to the city’s entertainment and convention district: dogs. City officials today joined River Region Rotarians and representatives from Pet and…
Man Charged with Capital Murder After Shooting Victim Dies from Injuries
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect in the death of 33-year old Anthony Jeter. Jeter was pronounced dead over the weekend at Baptist Medical Center South. Subsequent forensic evaluation determined this week that Jeter’s death was the result…
Former Vice President to Campaign in Alabama for Doug Jones
Former Vice President Joe Biden is coming to Alabama next month to campaign for Democrat Doug Jones in the race for U.S. Senate. The Jones campaign announced Wednesday that Biden will headline an Oct. 3 campaign rally in Birmingham. Biden,…
Alex City Police Investigate Shooting Death of Sylacauga Man
At approximately 08:57pm Tuesday night, Alexander City Police Department was notified about a possible single-vehicle accident on the westbound shoulder of Hwy 280. This is the McDaniel Storage Buildings area. While responding to the scene, dispatch notified officers that the driver…
Push for Downtown Grocery Store
With every business grand opening and new construction project in downtown Montgomery, city leaders say we're getting closer to having a grocery store downtown. Many people have been pushing for a…
AG Marshall Joins Coalition Supporting State Laws Banning Sanctuary
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of eight state attorneys general in supporting state laws banning sanctuary cities. On Tuesday, Alabama signed onto a multi-state amicus brief siding with Texas as it appeals a federal court ruling blocking the…
Female Suffers Life-Threatening Gunshot Wound in Gibson Street Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a Tuesday night shooting in the Highland Garden area. An adult female sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound at about 9 p.m. while in the 1600 block of Gibson Street. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment.…
Still No City Operating Budget for 2018
There's still no operating budget in place for the Capital City's upcoming fiscal year. The Montgomery City Council could not come to an agreement Tuesday night because of what was in…
Effort to Save Camden Hospital Gaining Support
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An effort to save J. Paul Jones Hospital in Camden from closing down is underway and gaining support. A one cent sales tax increase has been…
Plans for Expansion in Elmore County Public Schools
Around 11,000 students attend Elmore County's 15 public schools, and as the student population continues to grow,space for these students continues to shrink. For the past few years, Elmore County School…
Bentley Weighed 'Trickle-down Effect' in Appointing Strange
When scandal-plagued former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley appointed his state's then-attorney general Luther Strange to the U.S. Senate, Bentley apparently considered it a good thing that he would get to name a new attorney general. Strange's appointment to fill Sen.…
Sarah Palin Coming to Montgomery to Campaign for Roy Moore
Former Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin will campaign for Roy Moore in Montgomery on Thursday. She will be a part of a bus tour that will stop at the Union Station Train Shed. Moore is facing Sen. Luther Strange in…
MPS Leaders Unsure What's Next for Intervention
With Dr. Ed Richardson as interim State School Superintendent many people are wondering what this means for the intervention into Montgomery Public Schools. Right now, Montgomery County School Board members…
Kids Count Data Book Shows Progress for Alabama's Children
The non-profit group, "Voices for Alabama Children" has released its annual Kids Count Data Book. It focuses on 45 key factors concerning the health, safety and economic security of children…
