New road improvement projects announced across Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey announced Thursday that more than $40 million in state transportation funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects.
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UPDATE: Everyone aboard American Airlines jet that collided with Army helicopter feared dead
Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members that collided with an Army helicopter was feared dead in what was likely to be the worst U.S. aviation disaster in almost a quarter century.
Passenger jet collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Washington National Airport
An American Airlines flight was inbound to Reagan Washington National Airport at an altitude of about 400 feet and a speed of about 140 miles per hour when it suffered a rapid loss of altitude over the Potomac River, according to data from its radio transponder.
Johni Broome has 26 points and 16 rebounds to help No. 1 Auburn beat LSU 87-74
Auburn takes down LSU and remains unbeaten in SEC play and owns a 19-1 overall record.
Wife of 72-year-old man beaten to death in Macon County Jail files lawsuit
The wife of a 72-year-old veteran who was beaten to death by a cellmate in the Macon County Jail has filed a civil rights lawsuit against three deputies working at the jail, claiming they ignored his pleas for help.
Man arrested after assault at Opelika gas station
Opelika police have made an arrest in an assault at a gas station.
Man pleads guilty to stealing nearly $250,000 from Montgomery County Commission
Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced that a local political consultant has pleaded guilty to stealing money from the Montgomery County Commission that was supposed to go to charity.
Boy suffers life-threatening injuries in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police need your help finding the person responsible for a shooting that left a boy seriously injured.
Trojans add two signees to their 2025 signing class
Troy Head Baseball Coach Skylar Meade signs Jabe Boroff and Zaid Diaz to the Trojans 2025 signing class.
Montgomery’s Taylor McKinney named Preseason Player of the Year by D1 Softball
Montgomery’s Taylor McKinney has been named Preseason Player of the Year by D1 Softball. In D1 Softball’s preseason rankings for the Sun Belt Conference the Trojans were slotted to finish third.
