On Wednesday, April 19, one hour and forty minutes after an incident in which a vehicle was stolen with a child inside, Bessemer police requested the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to issue an AMBER Alert for the child. Based on…
President Donald Trump is congratulating Alabama's new governor. Trump called Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday night to congratulate her on becoming the state's governor. Ivey became governor after the sudden resignation of Gov. Robert Bentley. He resigned amid an effort…
Alabama's unemployment rate has taken a big dip. The state Department of Labor says Alabama's jobless rate for March was 5.8 percent. The rate is down four-tenths of a percent from the February rate of 6.2 percent. The unemployment rate…
A juvenile has been arrested after concerns led Andalusia City Schools officials to cancel classes Friday. State Trooper Kevin Cook says the State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a situation that…
Here is the statement by Andalusia officials: IMMEDIATE NEWS ALERT for FRIDAY, APRIL 21ST, 2017 ANDALUSIA CITY SCHOOLS IMMEDIATE NEWS ALERT for FRIDAY, APRIL 21ST, 2017 Andalusia City School officials have been alerted to information throughout the evening and…
Gallup includes Birmingham-headquartered Regions Bank on the list. From the Gallup News Release: We've found that regardless of company size, location, culture or industry, the very best organizations all share one undeniable trait: They have an intense and intentional focus…
For the second time since February, the organization Together Montgomery has invited Montgomery County Congressional Representatives Mike Rogers, Terri Sewell and Martha Roby to a town hall meeting. Both times the…
Lots of dogs put their best paw forward Thursday night as the Montgomery Humane Society celebrated its 19th annual Dog-U-tante Ball. Guests enjoyed a cowboy themed buffet dinner and a silent auction. Twenty…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman is mourning the loss of her son and condemning the senseless gun violence that continues to claim lives in Dallas County. Thirty-two…
The handmade clay bowls that will be on display Friday in Troy, may be eye-catching. "Every bowl is unique. they're all different. you won't find any one bowl that's the same…
The House of Representatives has unanimously voted to mandate insurance coverage for autism therapy. Representatives voted 100-0 for the bill Thursday. It now moves to the Alabama Senate. The bill mandates coverage of applied behavioral analysis therapy. The Autism Society…
An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a resolution criticizing the staffer at the center of a scandal that led to Gov. Robert Bentley's resignation and apologizing to the state's former first lady and others. Gov. Robert Bentley resigned from office amid…
Lawmakers have passed a proposal to declare Alabama a "right to life" state in the state constitution. The Alabama Senate passed the motion 25-7 on Thursday as part of what the Republican leadership dubbed "pro-life day" in the chamber. The…
The Latest on a 15-year-old Tennessee girl who disappeared with her teacher more than a month ago and has been found safe in California (all times local): 2:30 p.m. The father of a 15-year-old Tennessee girl who disappeared with her…
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department is requesting the public’s assistance in obtaining information leading to the arrest of Robert Smith. Smith is wanted for active burglary and theft warrants. On September 19, 2016, Robert Smith unlawfully entered a dwelling and…
Think you've got what it takes to be a contestant on Big Brother? Those who were at the casting call for the upcoming season sure do. Applicants traveled from near and…
The Alabama House of Representatives will vote on a watered-down day care regulation bill after pushback from some churches to ending an exemption for faith-based facilities. Representatives will debate the bill Thursday. According to VOICES for Alabama's Children, Alabama is…
The city of Montgomery and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama hosted a free and fun way to get Montgomery moving on their lunch break On Tuesday, the city recognized National Walk at Lunch Day downtown. Hundreds took a break from…
Attorney General Steven T. Marshall today presented Pike County High School with the 2016 Attorney General’s Safe School Initiative Award of Excellence for Alabama State Board of Education District 5. Schools were selected as winners from seven* Alabama State School…
A contractor has pleaded guilty to explosives storage and record-keeping charges after his failed 2015 implosion of a 100-year-old smokestack ended with the structure collapsing on the track hoe he was using to complete the job. Acting U.S. Attorney Robert…
The House of Representatives will vote on legislation mandating insurance coverage for autism therapy. The bill is at the top of the Thursday debate agenda in the House. The floor vote is…
Times are changing in Cloverdale. The old Sinclair's filling station- turned restaurant is no longer in business. And signs are gone. What was open everyday at 11 am is now closed and Moe's Original BBQ is set to come in.…
The search for the man wanted for several bank robberies and other crimes across Alabama is over. According to Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn, Kelvin Golden was arrested in Pensacola, Florida Wednesday. Police say Golden is responsible for robbing multiple…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The elderly Cleveland man shot and killed on a Facebook video was actually born and raised here in Alabama. Loise Jones of Selma says…
A South Alabama teen who went mission two years ago has finally reunited with her family. There are many questions surrounding the disappearance of Alissia Freeman. But for right now,…
