First business opens at new Merry Corners shopping center in Pike Road
The first of several businesses has now opened in the new Merry Corners shopping center in Pike Road.
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U.S. Supreme Court to consider whether to hear Alabama case on panhandling
The U.S. Supreme Court could take up a case about whether panhandling can be banned. It’s a debate with a Montgomery connection.
Tuskegee University men’s basketball coach briefly handcuffed after game at Morehouse
Tuskegee men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor was briefly handcuffed after intervening in an incident involving his team and members of Morehouse’s basketball and football teams over the weekend.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Butler County manhunt canceled; suspect still on the loose
A manhunt in Butler County has been canceled because it’s believed that the suspect is no longer in the area.
AP Top 25 Basketball Poll: Alabama drops out following blowout loss to Florida
Alabama has fallen out of the AP Top 25 Men’s College Basketball Poll following its 100-77 blowout loss to Florida.
Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow, forecasting six more weeks of wintry weather
Punxsutawney Phil has predicted six more weeks of wintry weather, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what’s already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.
Former Auburn head football coach Gus Malzahn announces retirement at age 60
Florida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn, who once led the Auburn Tigers, has announced his retirement from coaching.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) has announced that her office is now accepting art from high school students for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.
Alabama Boys Foundation holds gala to raise money for literacy programs
Hundreds of people gathered at the RSA Activity Center for inaugural Alabama Boys Foundation fundraising gala
Montgomery staple featured in new documentary
Many people came out to the Capri Theatre in Montgomery to see a special viewing of a documentary about the famous Chris’ Hot Dogs on Sunday.
