Wednesday, July 30 2014 3:24 PM EDT2014-07-30 19:24:01 GMT
The numbers are in and according to the annual report, released by the Alabama Criminal Justice Center, overall crime in the state has decreased four percent in 2013. Since 1977, the ACJIC's Uniform CrimeMore >>
The numbers are in and according to the annual report, released by the Alabama Criminal Justice Center, overall crime in the state has decreased four percent in 2013.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 2:28 PM EDT2014-07-30 18:28:05 GMT
It's almost time for kids to go back to school and that means shopping for supplies. One woman in Ragland has made it her mission to make sure students in need get a helping hand.More >>
It's almost time for kids to go back to school and that means shopping for supplies. One woman in Ragland has made it her mission to make sure students in need get a helping hand.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 1:44 PM EDT2014-07-30 17:44:53 GMT
Auburn Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced on Wednesday Auburn and Clemson have agreed to play a football home-and-home series in 2016 and 2017.These series will begin with Auburn hosting ClemsonMore >>
Auburn Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced on Wednesday Auburn and Clemson have agreed to play a football home-and-home series in 2016 and 2017.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 1:33 PM EDT2014-07-30 17:33:03 GMT
A&K Thrift Mall is now allowing vendors to pick up their belongings from the store.
Here is the message the company posted on its website:More >>
The owner of A&K Thrift Mall tells News Leader 9 that the store has been working with vendors for over a week now, allowing them to pick up their belongings from the store. More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 1:33 PM EDT2014-07-30 17:33:02 GMT
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is offering a reward up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest in a church arson case. Jefferson County Sheriff's detectives created a composite sketchMore >>
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is offering a reward up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest in a church arson case.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 1:16 PM EDT2014-07-30 17:16:33 GMT
(Source: WSFA 12 News)
A Montgomery native and longtime politician is considering a run for office here in his hometown. Artur Davis has made it no secret of the fact that he's considering running for mayor of Montgomery, andMore >>
Artur Davis has made it no secret of the fact that he's considering running for mayor of Montgomery, and now he's starting to finalize his decision.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 1:12 PM EDT2014-07-30 17:12:35 GMT
Meet the armyworms! They're the babies of a moth. The caterpillar-like insects are small but strong, powerful enough to strip a hayfield as an army. Hayfields in 34 counties in Alabama are now infected. WhileMore >>
Meet the armyworms! They're the babies of a moth. The caterpillar-like insects are small but strong, powerful enough to strip a hayfield as an army.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:42 PM EDT2014-07-30 16:42:03 GMT
The Human Rights Campaign announced on Wednesday Ashley Jackson will be the Alabama state director. She will lead the organization's Project One America effort across the state. The Project One AmericanMore >>
The Human Rights Campaign announced on Wednesday Ashley Jackson will be the Alabama state director. She will lead the organization's Project One America effort across the state.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:25 PM EDT2014-07-30 16:25:28 GMT
(Source: WSFA 12 News)
An open records request filed by WSFA 12 News shows exactly how much money Alabama State University spent on legal fees to fight an audit by Forensic Strategic Solutions, or FSS, which alleged waste andMore >>
An open records request filed by WSFA 12 News shows exactly how much money Alabama State University spent on legal fees to fight an audit by Forensic Strategic Solutions, or FSS, which alleged waste and wrongdoing against multiple ASU board member.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 11:29 AM EDT2014-07-30 15:29:10 GMT
Phenix City leaders raised more than double the money they expect at this year's first ever Mayor's Ball and as a result 15 students have now been awarded a special scholarship.More >>
Phenix City leaders raised more than double the money they expect at this year's first ever Mayor's Ball and as a result 15 students have now been awarded a special scholarship.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 11:27 AM EDT2014-07-30 15:27:07 GMT
Bobby Greenawalt, Managing Partner of Cigar and Fine Spirits off Ogletree Road in Auburn, has been in business since 2011. With five expansions to the storefront within the first two years, there wasMore >>
Bobby Greenawalt, Managing Partner of Cigar and Fine Spirits off Ogletree Road in Auburn, has been in business since 2011.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 11:19 AM EDT2014-07-30 15:19:00 GMT
Montgomery fire investigators are probing the cause of an abandoned building fire that happened in the Old Maxwell Heights community Tuesday night.More >>
Montgomery fire investigators are probing the cause of an abandoned building fire that happened in the Old Maxwell Heights community Tuesday night.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 11:02 AM EDT2014-07-30 15:02:07 GMT
This is an important weekend for the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. For the fifth year, GBHS is hosting the "Barking for Bucks" telethon on FOX6.More >>
This is an important weekend for the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. For the fifth year, GBHS is hosting the "Barking for Bucks" telethon on FOX6.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 9:12 AM EDT2014-07-30 13:12:34 GMT
Dr. Kent Brantly is undergoing treatment for Ebola exposure at a Texas hospital. Brantly is the grandson of the late Ralph Snell, who helped start Mars Hill Bible School.More >>
Dr. Kent Brantly is undergoing treatment for Ebola exposure at a Texas hospital. Brantly is the grandson of the late Ralph Snell, who helped start Mars Hill Bible School.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 7:59 AM EDT2014-07-30 11:59:08 GMT
A Tuscaloosa business owner will spend the next three years in prison for fraud. Federal judge Scott Coogler sentenced Danny Ray Butler on Tuesday. Butler owned and operated Butler Wholesale Inc., a usedMore >>
A Tuscaloosa business owner will spend the next three years in prison for fraud.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 7:55 AM EDT2014-07-30 11:55:31 GMT
An Eclectic woman is facing domestic violence charges after investigators say she hit her husband several times with a vehicle Saturday night. The Tallassee Police Department says Angela Reynolds, 40,More >>
An Eclectic woman is facing domestic violence charges after investigators say she hit her husband several times with a vehicle Saturday night.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 10:13 PM EDT2014-07-30 02:13:31 GMT
The Montgomery Police Department held a graduation Tuesday night for the members of the 2014 Citizens' Police Academy. The eighth academy class consists of 21 Montgomery residents. Members successfullyMore >>
The Montgomery Police Department held a graduation Tuesday night for the members of the 2014 Citizens' Police Academy. More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 10:02 PM EDT2014-07-30 02:02:42 GMT
(Source: WSFA 12 News)
The cost of getting a college education is going up, and a Bullock County Judge is trying to do his part to help. Probate Judge James E. Tatum founded the JET scholarship program last year as way to inspireMore >>
Two students, Yolanda Ousley and Brent Douglas, were chosen from a drawing to receive a $1,000 scholarship.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 9:43 PM EDT2014-07-30 01:43:13 GMT
Food donated by WSFA 12 News viewers (Source: Humane Society)
The Montgomery Humane Society says it has run out of dry dog food and is in urgent need of donations.Manager Lea Turbert tells WSFA 12 News that while the food has run out, the intake of puppies and dogsMore >>
Donations continue to pour in at the Montgomery Humane Society. More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 7:23 PM EDT2014-07-29 23:23:11 GMT
Friends and family will come together on Friday to remember a woman who was killed while trying to run away from gunfire in Ensley on Sunday morning.More >>
Friends and family will come together on Friday to remember a woman who was killed while trying to run away from gunfire in Ensley on Sunday morning.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 7:13 PM EDT2014-07-29 23:13:59 GMT
An 18-year old spelunker who fell in a cave in Blount county is recovering after falling 50-feet on Monday night. But those kinds of rescues could come to an end if voters don't vote yes to establishing a fire district.More >>
An 18-year old spelunker who fell in a cave in Blount county is recovering after falling 50-feet on Monday night. But those kinds of rescues could come to an end if voters don't vote yes to establishing a fire district in western Blount county.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 7:11 PM EDT2014-07-29 23:11:21 GMT
(Source: WSFA 12 News)
The state takeover of the Selma City School District is about to enter its sixth month with more than a year to go. "We are trying to raise a standard of excellence," said intervention team leader Dr.More >>
The state takeover of the Selma City School District is about to enter its sixth month with more than a year to go.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 6:51 PM EDT2014-07-29 22:51:09 GMT
U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-District 2) says strong evidence shows that manipulation of patient scheduling at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care Administration was a "facility-led, standardMore >>
On Tuesday, Alabama Representatives responded to an audit that was published about access to the VA.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 2:52 PM EDT2014-07-29 18:52:06 GMT
David Barrow in court (Source: WAFF)
Bond for a soccer coach accused of multiple counts of child pornography has been raised to $2.5 million after the prosecution brought new evidence to the judge.More >>
Bond for a soccer coach accused of multiple counts of child pornography has been raised to $2.5 million after the prosecution brought new evidence to the judge.More >>
Monday, July 28 2014 11:57 AM EDT2014-07-28 15:57:14 GMT
The Jefferson County Coroner's office confirms a man's body was found inside a Dreamcakes Bakery truck on Sunday night. Word of the missing Dreamcakes truck spread on social media on Sunday. The truckMore >>
A man who drove the Dreamcakes cupcake truck was found dead inside the vehicle on Sunday, according to the business owner.More >>
Monday, July 28 2014 11:34 AM EDT2014-07-28 15:34:45 GMT
A 30-year-old woman and an 8-year-old child were abducted at knife-point and sexually assaulted early Friday morning, according to the Ozark Police Department.The abduction happened around 12:40 a.m. onMore >>
The search is on for the Ozark man police say kidnapped a woman and child from their home at knife point and sexually assaulted them.More >>
Monday, July 28 2014 10:05 AM EDT2014-07-28 14:05:57 GMT
Dothan police say an elderly woman is dead after being hit by a motor vehicle.According to a press release officers arrived at the 3200 block of Fortner Street where they found an unresponsive woman lyingMore >>
Dothan police say an elderly woman is dead after being hit by a motor vehicle.More >>
Monday, July 28 2014 8:33 AM EDT2014-07-28 12:33:47 GMT
A 17-year-old boy is recovering after being shot in the leg in Birmingham. There are conflicting stories about who shot the teen while he was sitting in a car on Saturday afternoon on 3rd Avenue SouthMore >>
A 17-year-old boy is recovering after being shot in the leg in Birmingham. There are conflicting stories about who shot the teen while he was sitting in a car on Saturday afternoon on 3rd Avenue SouthMore >>
Monday, July 28 2014 8:29 AM EDT2014-07-28 12:29:55 GMT
Huntsville police are investigating a shooting at Seminole Drive and Vernon Avenue. The victim drove a short distance away from the scene before stopping on Clinton Avenue.More >>
Huntsville police are investigating a shooting at Seminole Drive and Vernon Avenue. The victim drove a short distance away from the scene before stopping on Clinton Avenue.More >>
Sunday, July 27 2014 3:25 PM EDT2014-07-27 19:25:55 GMT
(Source: MGN)
The Troy Police Department is investigating a shooting, which occurred on Saturday that left one man in critical condition. According to Police Chief Jimmy Ennis, officers responded to the 100 block ofMore >>
The Troy Police Department is investigating a shooting, which occurred on Saturday that left one man in critical condition.More >>
Sunday, July 27 2014 9:53 AM EDT2014-07-27 13:53:07 GMT
A new restaurant focused on healthy eating for Auburn University students and the public is set to open up on campus this fall. The Wellness Kitchen is a state-of-the-art, cafeteria style, restaurant locMore >>
A new restaurant focused on healthy eating for Auburn University students and the public is set to open up on campus this fall. The Wellness Kitchen is a state-of-the-art, cafeteria style, restaurant located near the Athletic Facility on campus.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 3:23 PM EDT2014-07-30 19:23:56 GMT
(WMC) – The second day of Maurice Brown Sr.'s murder trial is began on Wednesday, July 30. Brown Sr. is accused of murdering his 3-year-old son, Maurice Brown Jr. He has pleaded not guilty to the chargeMore >>
The second day of Maurice Brown Sr.'s murder trial began on Wednesday, July 30 with testimony from a 911 operator. More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 3:06 PM EDT2014-07-30 19:06:25 GMT
The Mall at Green Hills has announced it is closing until water service is restored. A 30-inch main break has caused an outage in the Green Hills and south Nashville areas. More >>
The Mall at Green Hills has announced it is closing until water service is restored. A 30-inch main break has caused an outage in the Green Hills and south Nashville areas. More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 2:47 PM EDT2014-07-30 18:47:43 GMT
(WMC) – Memphis police are investigating a shooting that happened early Wednesday morning in the 1200 block of Wells Station Road. When WMC Action News 5 crews arrived on the scene around 12:15 a.m. theyMore >>
Memphis police are investigating a shooting that happened early Wednesday morning in the 1200 block of Wells Station Road.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 2:46 PM EDT2014-07-30 18:46:41 GMT
(WMC) - Two people were sent to the hospital in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday night. Police are investigating, and the driver remained in the area of the incident at HillviewMore >>
Two people were sent to the hospital in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday night.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 2:33 PM EDT2014-07-30 18:33:08 GMT
YMCA leaders in Ocean Springs are not letting a fire stop them from moving forward. The Blossman YMCA senior center burned down last Wednesday.More >>
YMCA leaders in Ocean Springs are not letting a fire stop them from moving forward. The Blossman YMCA senior center burned down last Wednesday. It was a highly utilized building on the campus, especially during this time of expansion.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 2:19 PM EDT2014-07-30 18:19:50 GMT
It's not uncommon to know of someone who needs a knee replacement or of someone who's had the surgery. The average age of knee replacement surgery is 75. However, there is a new technology availableMore >>
It's not uncommon to know of someone who needs a knee replacement or of someone who's had the surgery.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:54 PM EDT2014-07-30 16:54:57 GMT
Source: Mississippi Senate
Senator Giles Ward, R-Louisville, will not seek re-election after his current term ends in January of 2016. Ward made the announcement at the Neshoba County Fair on Wednesday morning. After serving fiverMore >>
Senator Giles Ward, R-Louisville, announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election after his current term ends in January of 2016.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:53 PM EDT2014-07-30 16:53:21 GMT
Source: Spencer Smith
A car went up in flames on Tuesday night on Interstate 55 in the southbound lanes at the Woodrow Wilson exit. Jackson firefighters and other emergency crews responded to the scene. The flames causedMore >>
A car went up in flames on Tuesday night on Interstate 55 in the southbound lanes at the Woodrow Wilson exit.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:38 PM EDT2014-07-30 16:38:00 GMT
The Byram Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect that burglarized the kitchen area of the Holiday Inn Express in Byram. At about 5 pm on Monday, surveillance video showsMore >>
At about 5 pm on Monday, surveillance video shows an unidentified black male exiting a side door of the hotel with a garbage can and plastic bag believed to be filled with stolen miscellaneous food items.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 3:12 PM EDT2014-07-30 19:12:12 GMT
"Go Back. Move Ahead." is a part of Gov. Deal's "Complete College Georgia" initiative, which launched in 2011. It is projected that by 2020, more than 60 percent of jobs in Georgia will require a college More >>
"Go Back. Move Ahead." is a part of Gov. Deal's "Complete College Georgia" initiative, which launched in 2011. It is projected that by 2020, more than 60 percent of jobs in Georgia will require a college certificate or degree. Presently, however, only 42 percent of the state's young adults have earned a college credential — creating a need for an additional 250,000 graduates.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 3:06 PM EDT2014-07-30 19:06:12 GMT
71-year-old Ronald Sutton Hausman was last seen around 10 o'clock Tuesday night leaving his home in the 1700 block of Doug Lane, and was recovered in that vicinity.More >>
71-year-old Ronald Sutton Hausman was last seen around 10 o'clock Tuesday night leaving his home in the 1700 block of Doug Lane, and was recovered in that vicinity.More >>
It's almost time for kids to go back to school and that means shopping for supplies. One woman in Ragland has made it her mission to make sure s...More >>
It's almost time for kids to go back to school and that means shopping for supplies. One woman in Ragland has made it her mission to make sure s...More >>
Auburn Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced on Wednesday Auburn and Clemson have agreed to play a football home-and-home series in 2016 and 20...More >>
Auburn Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced on Wednesday Auburn and Clemson have agreed to play a football home-and-home series in 2016 and 20...More >>
