Actor John Amos, whose roles included TV’s “Good Times” and “Roots,” dies at 84
John Amos, who starred on the hit 1970s TV sitcom “Good Times” and earned an Emmy nomination for his role in the miniseries “Roots,” has died at 84.
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Former President Jimmy Carter turns 100 years old
Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday marks the first time a U.S. president has reached this milestone.
What to know about this year’s Alabama National Fair
Since 1954, the Alabama National Fair has been one of the biggest annual events in Montgomery. Here’s what to know about this year’s fair.
Iran preparing imminent missile attack on Israel, U.S. warns, pledging “severe consequences”
Iran is preparing to “imminently” launch a ballistic missile attack on Israel, according to a senior U.S. administration official, who warned of “severe consequences” should it take place.
Dockworkers go on strike that could reignite inflation, cause shortages
From Maine to Texas, dockworkers at 36 ports across the eastern U.S., including in Mobile, are now on strike for the first time in decades.
Major League Baseball legend Pete Rose dies at 83
Pete Rose, baseball’s career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved and once embodied, has died at 83.
Gov. Kay Ivey deploys Alabama National Guard to North Carolina for hurricane response
Gov. Kay Ivey is activating members of the Alabama National Guard to help with emergency efforts in North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Auburn University to help create transportation safety plan for Selma
Auburn University will be helping city leaders in Selma develop a transportation safety plan to make traveling safer.
Tipster to get reward for information that led to arrest of teenager in fatal Montgomery shooting
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers says it will be paying a reward to the person who provided information that led to the arrest of a teenager in a fatal Montgomery shooting.
Basketball legend Dikembe Mutombo dies of brain cancer at 58
Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, has died of brain cancer at the age of 58.
