Faulkner University working to keep teen drivers safe on the road
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which is one reason why Faulkner University wants to help teenage drivers stay safe when they hit the road.
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Tuskegee University to host small animal health fair
The College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting the 2026 Small Animal Health Fair on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Tuskegee University Veterinary Teaching Hospital on Hospital Road in Tuskegee.Â
YMCA of Greater Montgomery encourages kids to stay healthy this summer
The YMCA is hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Wilson YMCA on Wilson Park Drive.
Suspect dead in deputy-involved shooting in Lee County
Investigators say the suspect, identified as 36-year-old Wilder Cobon Gomez, a Guatemalan national, fired at deputies, hitting one in the arm.Â
President Trump says Israel, Lebanon have agreed to 10-day ceasefire
President Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, which could boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the U.S. and Israel after weeks of strikes.
Ground broken for new community center in Montgomery
The new community center will be built on Woodley Road, just outside of the bypass.
Execution date set for man convicted of killing two people in Dallas County robbery
Alabama has set an execution date for the man convicted of killing two people during a robbery at a pawn shop in Dallas County in 1998.
The Alabama Extension Program, Auburn University and Alabama Scenic River Trail celebrate partnership
The Alabama Extension Program, Auburn University and Alabama Scenic River Trail were in Prattville to celebrate their partnership, which includes getting children on the water through RiverKids.
Montgomery police investigating shooting that left man seriously injured
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man with life-threatening injuries.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Wetumpka man charged with murder in fatal boat crash
A Wetumpka man has been charged with murder after a boating accident on the Alabama River in Montgomery turned fatal.
