Authorities say a 12-year-old girl has died after collapsing at a school in Pell City. Pell City police spokesman Don Newton tells Al.com the girl was participating in field day activities at Williams Intermediate School when she collapsed. Chief Greg…
The city of Montgomery is commemorating the 55th anniversary of the freedom riders. 20 freedom riders attended today's festivities for all the freedom riders, especially the 21 college students who rode the greyhound…
States worried about the effect of a plant-based substance called kratom are moving to ban it over abuse concerns. The controversy around kratom - a plant originating in Southeast Asia - has…
Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate is 6.1%, down from March’s rate of 6.2%. “Every aspect of this month’s jobs data reflects positively on Alabama’s economy,” Governor Robert Bentley said. “More people…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi State University has named former University of Alabama President Judy Bonner as its provost. The College Board must vote to approve the appointment. She's expected to begin work as MSU's chief academic officer on July…
It's a night to remember for sure as men like Police Chief Ernest Finley, City councilman Glen Pruitt and even a priest strutted their stuff in women's shoes. "I'm standing in…
Governor Robert Bentley taking time to respond to some of the allegations surrounding him. It's been weeks since allegations of an affair with an adviser and possible misuse of state funds surfaced.…
The state of Alabama has received bad grades for a number of things in the past, but one failing grade, according to a 2014 study, really stands out. The study, compiled by a former U.S. department of education staffer Terry…
On Thursday, May 19, 2016, at approximately 7:16 AM, Millbrook Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the 200 block of Fraley Lane with regard to a subject shot. Officers located a white female, 77 years of age, who suffered from what…
Several pastors are standing up for Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore. Moore was suspended from office by the Alabama Court of the Judiciary for telling propabate judges to defy a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars for capital murder after a shooting Wednesday night in Selma. Lt. Sam Miller says 21 year old Carloyd Moss of has…
The 5 AM wake up call some Greenville residents received was not exactly pleasant. "It's the police, come to the door!" Sergeant Tommy Anderson shouted at a closed door. Nearly two…
Andalusia Police Chief Paul Hudson says two arrests made today in a vehicle burglary case in Andalusia. On Friday, May 13th, APD received a call from Sae Hae Sung on Progress Drive concerning four vehicles that had been burglarized. Officers received a…
As airport security lines get longer, the finger-pointing over blame is growing too. The nation's leading airlines, already feuding with the Transportation Security Administration, are now taking on Congress. The trade group Airlines for America on Thursday says Congress should…
It's not often you see Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and Air Force all in one room together. They all came together for the Governor's Annual Military Awards Luncheon. Governor Robert Bentley…
In recognition of American Stroke Month, Richard Salazar, MD, Neurologist with The Jackson Clinic, will present a stroke seminar on Tuesday, May 24, on the Jackson Hospital campus, 1725 Pine Street. The event will take place on the 11th floor of the…
Sanctity of Marriage Alabama announced Thursday that Kayla Moore (wife of Chief Justice Roy Moore and President of the Foundation for Moral Law) and State Senator Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery)…
President Obama unveiled a long-awaited plan that will make millions of Americans eligible for overtime pay. So what do Alabama business owners think about the new measure? The new overtime measure will…
Aggressive and threatening phone calls by criminals impersonating Alabama Department of Revenue or Department of Justice investigators is just the most recent threat to taxpayers on an ever-growing list of phone scams. As is the case with this recent surge…
Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) voted yesterday in favor of legislation to provide funding for combatting the Zika virus. The House bill provides $622 million in new funding to address the Zika virus. The funding is offset by leftover money from…
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - New Census data shows that Huntsville could be on track to become the state's largest city by around 2030. The data shows that more than 10,000 residents have been added to Huntsville since 2010. At that…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools is launching a new summer reading initiative to try and encourage students to keep learning over the summer. Bundles of books, journals and…
Almost every senior has a busy last year of school, but not many have last years like Eddie Strickland. Eddie is a senior at South Montgomery County Academy. He is graduating Valedictorian…
Gas prices are on the rise across the country. "Summertime is coming, gas is going up. Everybody might as well get ready," said Michelle Regan. Filling up at the Ann Street Entec, it…
A warning for drivers and homeowners-- it'll now cost you more if you park on someone's front yard. The city council unanimously approved increasing the fine for repeat offenders. It'll cost…
