A court has set a tentative date for the trial of suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore. An order released Monday by the Alabama Court of the Judiciary says Moore's trial on judicial ethics charges will begin Sept. 28 if…
Alabama's upcoming sales tax holiday on clothing, computers, and school supplies could provide a much-needed lift to many small stores and businesses, said Rosemary Elebash, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business. The sales tax holiday isAug. 5-7.…
"Free Hug" videos have been popular on Facebook and YouTube in recent years, but recently a Montgomery man recreated those videos with a new twist. David Sadler stood outside of a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman teams up with a Selma business to collect water for families living without water in Wilcox County. Stephanie Walters and the folks at…
An early morning fire left traffic on U.S. Highway 331 stopped and a historic Luverne building in ashes. The 911 call came in around 4:15 AM. Luverne Volunteer Fire Department was at…
One of Alabama's toughest prisons is on lockdown following the second incident since March in which officers had to regain control of an inmate dormitory following a disturbance. Prison system spokesman Bob Horton says officers were maintaining tighter-than-normal restrictions on…
Crimestoppers needs your help finding a man they say broke into an Armed Forces Recruiting Center in Montgomery. Montgomery police say the man broke into the Armed Forces Recruiting Center in the 2900 block of Eastern Boulevard multiple times between…
The legal bills for sorting out Prince's estate are already running into the millions. The special administrator overseeing Prince's estate is seeking permission to pay several law firms for work on the estate, with the biggest share - $1.9 million…
The Town of Pike Road will host the 2016 National Night Out for its residents, Tuesday night, August 2, at Town Hall. The event will honor Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for all it…
Gov. Robert Bentley's support of a referendum on a state lottery comes six years after he criticized gambling as a detriment to society. The governor has consistently supported the people's right to vote on gambling. However, in his 2010 campaign…
A business fire that happened around 4 am is causing traffic delays on highway 331. It happened near the Patsaliga Creek Bridge in Luverne, Ala. The Southbound lane is currently open. The area near the bridge will be blocked for…
The candidates running for the upcoming Selma Mayor seat are all diverse in ages and backgrounds, but all want to help Selma grow into a destination city. At an open forum on Sunday at Selma High School, all five candidates…
Area kids are gearing up to go back to school. Health Services Incorporated are helping with their needs. The organization hosted a free health fair today for kids. Kids were treated to…
The Montgomery Ballet performed for hundreds of fans on the lawn of Blount Cultural Park Friday evening. The show featured students from the Montgomery Ballet school as well as the ballet's summer intensive program. It was choreographed by Patric Palkens,…
The Air Force is soliciting industry proposals to build a new fleet of long-range nuclear missiles as well as replacements for its air-launched nuclear cruise missile force. The two projects are part of a near-total rebuild of the nation's nuclear…
President Barack Obama has signed into law a bill that will require labeling of genetically modified ingredients for the first time. The legislation passed by Congress two weeks ago would require most food packages to carry a text label, a…
A judge has dismissed Alabama's lawsuit against the federal government over refugee placement. U.S. Magistrate Judge John Ott on Friday rejected Alabama's claim that the federal officials were not consulting with states on where refugee placement. The dismissal comes a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools is gearing up to welcome students back to school in just over a week. The school district is hosting a big back to school bash Saturday morning at Selma High School. Superintendent…
The Pike County Sheriff's Department needs your help finding a missing woman. 29 year old Leila Faulkner was last seen earlier this month on July 4th. Deputies say she left her home and never returned. Her parents started to get…
Employees of Troy's Food World spent the afternoon giving back to law enforcement. Store manager Gary Grant says he wanted to show appreciation to officers with a picnic with food provided from the store. He says he wanted to reach out…
The District 5 council seat is up for grabs in the city of Troy. Former councilwoman Wanda Moultry Hopes to unseat Dejerilyn King Henderson. Moultry says one of her…
Lanier High School administrators need your help. The school is having a drive to prepare for the school year, and school leaders donations will play a big role in helping students. Its…
Montgomery is Alabama’s best run city, according to findings from WalletHub, a personal finance website dedicated to empowering consumers. “This is welcomed news and it’s truly a testament to our more than 2,500 city employees who work hard each and every day…
Marshal Ed Paulk at an event today at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery beginning at 11:00 a.m. State Fire Marshal Paulk is retiring after almost forty (40) years of public service including thirty-two (32) years of service with the State Fire Marshal’s office Paulk…
Gov. Robert Bentley says a special session on a possible state lottery will begin Aug. 15. Bentley's office released a video Friday announcing the start date. Bentley earlier announced that legislators want to approve a constitutional amendment that would let…
