Van Crashes on U.S. Highway 231, Passengers Ejected
A van with a large group of people inside crashed this morning on U.S. Highway 231 at Sanders Road. At first, it was thought it was a church group, but Alabama News…
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Inmate Stabbed to Death at State Prison in Atmore
The Alabama Department of Corrections says an inmate at the Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore has been stabbed to death. Prison officials say correctional officers found Jeremy Reshad Bailey, 29, inside a housing area suffering from a stab wound late Saturday afternoon. …
Kids Count Report: Alabama Shows Little Improvement in Well-Being of Children
The new Kids Count Data Book has been released, showing Alabama isn't keeping up with the rest of the country in the well-being of children. The Annie E. Casey Foundation releases the report each year. The 2019 report uses 16…
Fathers Enjoy Special Day with Family
It's Father's Day. For many dads, that means spending some well-deserved time with their children and families. "I woke up and got the best Father's Day present I ever have gotten," father of five kids…
Alabama Orders 'Chemical Castration' of Some Child Molesters
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama will require some sex offenders whose crimes involve children to take chemical castration medication during parole, a requirement that has prompted some legal concerns and appears to be rarely used in some states that allow…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to Attend Paris Air Show
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is taking a state delegation to the upcoming Paris Air Show. The Alabama delegation includes economic development specialists, elected officials, university representatives and others attending the aerospace industry event. Ivey's office said…
Auburn Man Killed in Early Morning Crash
A two-vehicle crash has claimed the life of an Auburn man. According to ALEA Cpl. Jess Thornton, James Wilson Nunn, 56, was killed when the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee he was driving was struck by a 2000 Sterling tractor-trailer. Nunn was…
MPD: 1 Man Arrested , Charged With Killing Grandmother
One man was arrested after allegedly killing his 79-year-old grandmother on Saturday. According to Sergeant Jarrett Williams with the Montgomery Police department, officers responded to the 3900 Block of Gateway Court for a welfare check around 11:30 am. Once on…
Inaugural Hispanic Community Fair
Hispanic Outreach Leadership and Action is the first organization in the river region focused on serving the Hispanic community. Today the organization sponsored a Hispanic Community Fair. There were food vendors,music, and dancing. More importantly there were non-profits on hand…
Alabama is Getting 3 New License Plates, Redesigning Others
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Three new Alabama license plates are coming online next month. The Alabama Department of Revenue says plates for Colon Cancer Awareness, Prostate Cancer Research and Thank a Lineman have exceeded the minimum number of pre-commitments and…
Alabama Governor Approves Anti-Voyeurism Bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed an anti-voyeurism bill. The legislation signed Tuesday outlaws "upskirting." That's when a photo is taken up a women's skirt or blouse without her consent. The bill sponsored by Republican state…
4 Arrested in Lee County Drug Raid
Four people have been arrested after an early-morning drug bust in Lee County. The Lee County SWAT team executed a search warrant in the 4000 block of Lee Road 175 in Salem as a result of a multijurisdictional state and federal investigation…
CDC Director Visits Montgomery to Address HIV Epidemic
Doctor Robert Redfield, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Alabama officials say, 1 out of 6 people in Alabama who do not know they are infected with HIV. "If we could actually get everybody in the state…
Staying Safe on the Coosa River
Spanning 7 miles through the town of Wetumpka, the Coosa river is a go to destination for swimmers, kayakers, and fishermen. There are precautions to take when enjoying this natural beauty. The river can have strong currents at times and…
Report: Retiring Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier Arrested in Daphne
According to a Mobile TV station, retiring Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier was arrested in Baldwin County today for allegedly making a false report. WKRG-TV reports Collier, who…
What is the Anti-Road Rage Act?
How many times have you seen a car lingering in the left lane for more than a mile? Chief deputy Kevin Murphy, with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says habits like…
Lessons Learned from Lee County Tornado
Emergency officials from across the state have been in Prattville for three days for the 2019 Alabama Disaster Preparedness Conference. Today, one of the topics discussed was what can be learned from…
Re-paving To Begin on Zelda Road in Montgomery
To see upcoming re-paving projects in Montgomery Click Here. Starting Monday June, 17 a repaving project will begin on Zelda Rd. in Montgomery. Crews are already on site cleaning and preparing the busy…
Reaction to Southern Baptist Leaders Addressing Sexual Abuse Allegations
This week, Southern Baptist leaders are addressing a tough issue - sexual abuse in the church. Leaders have approved a constitutional amendment to remove churches from the Southern Baptist Convention that do…
Cyclists Bike More Than 600 Miles to Montgomery for a Good Cause
An Ohio professor along with two other cyclists biked over 600 miles from downtown Cincinnati to Montgomery hoping to raise money for a good cause. The Ride for Freedom Legacy tour began at the…
Charlotte Meadows and Michael Fritz to Face Off in Runoff
The House District 74 seat is another step closer to being filled. Candidates Michael Fritz and Charlotte Meadows will now face off in a runoff. The winner of the run-off will face Democrat Rayford Mack…
Alabama Prison Reform Plan Update
In April, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a report stating that conditions inside Alabama's prisons are unconstitutional. The report sites horrible conditions, sexual abuse, violence, and under staffing. DOJ gave Alabama…
Hope Inspired Ministries Moving from Historic Downtown Presbyterian Church
For 8 years, Hope Inspired Ministries has taught classes inside of the old Presbyterian church in downtown Montgomery. "They gave us that space - no rent and no utility cost so…
Local Humane Societies Seeing Increase In Kitten Intakes
Local humane societies are reporting huge spikes in the numbers of kitten intakes in the past few weeks. It's leading humane society officials to send out an important message. "Fix your cats,…
Three Years After Conviction, Mike Hubbard Still Hopes to Avoid Prison
Today marks the third anniversary of a dramatic change in Alabama politics. It's the day that…
