Many of Puerto Rico's evacuees are coming to Miami to find refuge from the devastation of Hurricane Maria that left 3.4 million residents short of food, water and supplies. When they get to Florida, a Montgomery based company is helping…
After weeks of campaigning, the Race for U.S. Senate is now back in the hands of voters, but voter turnout is expected to be low. Recently, the race has gotten national attention with…
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill says turnout for the state's Republican runoff for U.S. Senate is so far looking pretty low. Merrill said he was projecting a 12 to 15 percent turnout for Tuesday's race. Sen. Luther Strange and…
The Montgomery Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers that both suspects in an auto theft investigation have been identified and are in police custody. Anthony Draughn was identified staff member of the Elmore County Detention Facility, where he was being held…
Adidas says it's unaware of any misconduct at its company in a college basketball bribe-paying scheme but will "fully cooperate with authorities." The company issued a statement Tuesday after federal prosecutors announced that its director of global sports marketing is…
H & M, Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M), one of the world’s largest fashion retailers famous for offering fashion-forward apparel at affordable prices, will open this Thursday, September 28, at Noon. To celebrate the new store, the H&M at The Shoppes…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting that occurred in the 3500 block of April Street just after midnight. The Montgomery Police Department has identified the deceased victim of this morning’s fatal shooting as Lekarrius Williams, 22,…
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.…
