Ft. Deposit finally swears in new mayor, most of town council
Ft. Deposit has now sworn in a new mayor and most of its town council after having to hold elections for a second time.
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Three men face arson charges in Marion fire
Authorities in Perry County have arrested three Marion men on arson charges.
Ex-husband of former First Lady Jill Biden charged with killing wife
The ex-husband of former first lady Jill Biden has been charged with killing his wife at their Delaware home.
YMCA Opens Registration for Stride for Kids Race and Spring Soccer
The YMCA’s 13th annual Stride for Kids Race is set for April 11, 2026, and will include a 5K and a one-mile fun run.
WATCH: Mayor Steven Reed outlines city progress so far in 2026
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says the city is experiencing positive momentum in public safety, emergency response, infrastructure investment, housing affordability and downtown development.
Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote
The Clintons had resisted the subpoenas for months after the House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas for their testimony last August as it opened an investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associates.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Opelika missing teen found safe
Police say 16-year-old Marcus Thomas, Jr. was last seen around 7:00 p.m. Monday near Wyndham Village Court.
Update: Disappearance of “Today” show host’s mother now considered a crime
“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother is missing in Arizona, and authorities suspect a crime.
Body of Opelika man found after fire inside a shed
The body of an Opelika man has been discovered after firefighters put out a fire inside a shed.
Mardi Gras Festivities Roll Into Millbrook This Weekend
The Millbrook Revelers will host the largest Mardi Gras celebration north of Mobile with more than 60 vendors on site.
