Alabama State Troopers urge you to stay safe during the New Year’s holiday
As you plan your New Year’s celebrations, Alabama State Troopers are also preparing to keep drivers safe this holiday.
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Montgomery man arrested on arson charge
A Montgomery man has been arrested on charges of arson in a domestic violence-related incident, according to fire investigators.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, dies at 35
Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, one of three grandchildren of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died after she was diagnosed with leukemia last year. She was 35.
Montgomery police issue New Year’s safety message
As you prepare to welcome 2026, the Montgomery Police Department has these reminders on how to stay safe and obey the law.
Man dead in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 8:17 p.m. Monday in the 6900 block of Lakeview Drive.
River Region United Way to help those affected by Woodley Terrace Apartment Fire
The River Region United Way is helping those displaced by the recent fire at the Woodley Terrace Apartments, which killed a man and two children.
Role reversal: Alabama returns to Rose Bowl as playoff underdog to face Indiana
Alabama returns to the Rose Bowl’s storied turf, but the Crimson Tide is the underdog against unbeaten Indiana in the College Football Playoffs.
Alabama defenders Hubbard, Lawson and Jefferson travel redemption road to Rose Bowl
Alabama’s defense is filled with comeback and redemption stories this football season.
Lee County judge orders new trial for woman sentenced to 18 years after stillbirth
A judge in Lee County has ordered a new trial for a woman who was sentenced to 18 years in prison following a stillbirth that her attorneys argued was caused by an infection rather than drug use.
NASCAR star Denny Hamlin’s father killed in house fire that left his mother critically hurt
Officials say the father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin died and his mother was critically injured after a fire heavily damaged the North Carolina home.
