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Earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude in East Tennessee was felt in Atlanta

The earthquake was in a seismic zone that is one of the most active in the Southeast, extending across parts of Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama.

New boutique hotel coming to historic bank building in Andalusia

A new boutique hotel is coming to a landmark Andalusia building that has been vacant for decades.

City of Montgomery opens $19 million fire station on South Court Street

The City of Montgomery has invested $19 million to build a new fire station on South Court Street at Fairview Avenue.

Millbrook celebrates opening of 7 Brew Coffee

People in Millbrook are celebrating the opening of 7 Brew Coffee.

First ever connected rural classroom opens at RC Hatch School

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new first-of-its-kind -- high-tech classroom -- is now up and running at RC Hatch School in Uniontown. What started out as an ordinary classroom has been transformed into…

Montgomery police seek suspect in murder investigation; victim's name released

Montgomery Police are searching for a person wanted for questioning in a murder that happened on Atlanta Highway.

State surplus property auction continues through Sunday, May 11

The State of Alabama is holding an online state surplus property auction from Saturday, May 3, through Sunday, May 11.

Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at 85

Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, a Republican who became a darling of liberals during his nearly 20 years on the bench, has died at 85.

What's Happening: May 9-11

We have another weekend of rainy weather, but don't let that spoil your plans to enjoy events in the River Region this Mother's Day weekend!

Students, Archbishop react to the selection of new Pope

As billions around the world watched the election of the new Pope, students at Montgomery Catholic School and the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Mobile were also following the historic event.

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office hosts golf tournament

The golf tournament raises money for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Foundation.

What the Tech: How much have prices risen on electronics due to tariffs?

Prices have already risen on some electronics due to tariffs, so if you're shopping for birthdays or even Christmas, should you buy now or wait to see what happens next?

Court rules Alabama violated Voting Rights Act in redrawing congressional lines

Federal judges have ruled that Alabama intentionally diluted the voting strength of Black residents when it redrew congressional lines and said the state must continue using a court-ordered map that led to the election of the state’s second Black congressman.

Wilcox Co. Extension Office hosts annual Safety Day

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Wilcox County Extension Office hosted its annual Safety Day event Thursday in Camden. The event brought nearly a hundred third graders from all over the county -- out…

U.S. House votes to change the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America"

The Republican-led U.S. House has passed a bill that would rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and direct federal agencies to update their documents and maps to incorporate the new name.

Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Roman Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Roman Catholic Church.

Alabama Legislature approves ban on cellphone use in K-12 public schools

Alabama will soon join the states that have banned or restricted the presence of cellphones in schools.

Alabama lawmakers vote to make Juneteenth an official state holiday

Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that will make Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery after the Civil War, an official state holiday.