As turkey fryers that use oil become more popular, the number of turkey fryer fires has increased significantly. Many fire officials agree that the dangers associated with deep-frying a turkey aren’t worth the risk, even by a well-informed and cautious…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - It hasn't rained in weeks across much of Alabama, and some people say it's time to get God involved. Activists are planning a mass prayer for rain in drought-plagued Alabama on Sunday afternoon. The interfaith event…
We have been following the story of Jay and Katherine Wolf since the very beginning. Katherine had a stroke nearly a decade ago, resulting in…
In response to the political changes across the country, one Montgomery church dedicated a Black Lives Manner banner. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Montgomery put the banner up on November 10th and officially dedicated it Saturday. The banner was originally…
An eventful week is ahead for Alabama State fans, preparing for this year's Turkey Day Classic hosted by Steve Harvey. Harvey addressed fans Saturday morning, filling them on the excitement. Harvey teed off in the ASU celebrity golf tournament at…
People at Montgomery's New Life Baptist Church are giving back to those in need for Thanksgiving in a big way. For the past 12 years Jay Maze has been giving Thanksgiving boxes to the community. His heart to give has spread…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The cause of a house fire that claimed the life of an 80 year old Dallas County woman is under investigation by authorities. Sheriff's Office investigator Capt. Mike Granthum says the fire happened at a…
Montgomery police are investigating a homicide. 21-year-old D'Vonte Flonnoy of Montgomery was shot and killed Thursday in the 5600 block of Carmichael Road. Flonnoy was one of eight people that were charged in the in the shooting death of 41-year-old…
U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions has been appointed to serve as President Elect Donald Trump's Attorney General. The announcement came Friday morning, along with several other cabinet announcements. Senator Jeff Sessions has served in that office for the better part of…
Montgomery Police Officer Aaron C. Smith has been indicted for murder in the fatal shooting death of 58-year-old Greg Gunn. Smith was arrested after he shot and killed Gunn, a resident of the Mobile Heights community in Montgomery. Smith said…
President-elect Donald Trump's picks for staff positions in his administration are alarming civil rights leaders who say his choices could turn back the clock on social issues. Trump's picks include Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general, alt-right architect Stephen…
Trump University lawsuits settled for $25M NEW YORK (AP) - The Latest on litigation over Trump University (all times local): 4:20 p.m. New York's attorney general says President-elect Donald Trump has agreed to a $25 million settlement to resolve three…
Inmates in an Alabama prison are taking part in the "mannequin challenge" sweeping the country, using an illegal cellphone. Al.com reports that the men wearing prisoner clothing labeled Alabama Department of Corrections shot a nearly minute-long video of themselves freezing…
Alabama's unemployment rate is on the rise, partly because more people are out looking for jobs. The state said Friday that Alabama's unemployment rate jumped to 5.7 percent in October. That's three-tenths of a percent higher than September. And while…
The Montgomery Police Department has a suspect in custody in connection to the Nov. 12 shooting death of 35-year old James Horn of Montgomery. MPD charged Kenneth Harvey Sr., 48, with one count of murder in connection with Horn’s death.…
Alabama U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions has been offered the position of attorney general in the Trump administration. Sessions was the first member of the U.S. Senate to endorse Trump during this year's presidential campaign and has been one of his…
In the final installation of Montgomery Rising, reporter Andrew James takes the findings to local leaders who have the power to make changes in the community. Whether it's problems with…
Montgomery police are investigating two homicides. The first shooting happened Wednesday at 10 p.m. in the the 4100 block of Fitzpatrick Boulevard. The victim has been identified as 27 year…
A Montgomery city judge has been suspended amid ethics charges. The Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission filed charges against Armstead Lester Hayes III, the presiding judge of Montgomery's municipal court, regarding claims that include the jailing of poor people because they…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman is in serious but stable condition tonight after being shot multiple times by her husband. Police said 33 year old Roderick Pratt is multiple…
A spokeswoman for Gov. Robert Bentley says the governor's former political adviser - whose relationship with the governor became part of an impeachment probe is not returning to the administration. Bentley spokeswoman Yasamie August issued the clarification Thursday after Bentley…
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he is considering calling a special session on prison construction in early 2017. Bentley says the possible session would center on an $800 million bond issue. The governor proposed the legislation last session, but it…
New statistics show Alabama's infant death rate remains high despite improvement. State health officials say the rate of 8.3 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2015 reflects an improvement from the year before. But the state rate is still well…
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level since 1973 last week, evidence that businesses are confident enough in the economy to hold onto their workers. The Labor Department says that applications for unemployment aid…
At about 8 p.m., Nov. 16, MPD responded to Cresta Circle in reference to a stolen vehicle that was reported by Onstar as being pinpointed in that area. Cresta Circle is the Smiley Court community. The vehicle was located and as…
