U.S. Coast Guard chooses campus of former Birmingham-Southern College for new training center
The campus of the former Birmingham-Southern College will get new life as a training center for the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Panthers look to bring the "blue map" trophy home to Selma
The Southside-Selma Panthers took down Whitesburg Christian in a thriller to advance to the AHSAA 3A Boys State Championship Game.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUGSHOTS 12/01/25- 12/15/25
Check out the Montgomery County Mugshots from 12/01/25- 12/15/25. All are innocent until proven guilty.
Shots fired on Atlanta Highway leads to brief pursuit
Atlanta Highway shooting leads to police pursuit just after midnight.
Safe from the Storm: What does it mean when the governor declares a State of Emergency?
When a big weather event affects Alabama, you may hear that the governor has issued a "State of Emergency." But what does that actually mean?
Man who gave gun to son as Christmas gift convicted of murder after school shooting
A Georgia man who gave his teenage son the gun he's accused of using to kill four people a high school has been convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
Pedestrian injured in Autauga County crash
It happened around 7:00 p.m. Saturday on Alabama 14 near the 141 mile marker.
Countdown is on for the 5th Annual Montgomery Book Fest & Writing Expo
The annual event will feature free classes for authors and aspiring authors, writing classes, business tips and much more.
Eagles return to the state championship game to defend their title
The Montgomery Academy Eagles will return to the 3A boys state championship game after defeating Lauderdale County 60-50.
What the Tech: The Differences between ChatGPT and Claude
Instead of one dominant chatbot, users now have several powerful AI assistants to choose from. And increasingly, many people are using more than one.
State correctional officer arrested on contraband charges
Authorities say Sharpe had 67 grams of flakka and 86 squares of suboxone strips.
Georgia ends No. 16 Alabama’s eight-game winning streak with 98-88 victory
Kanon Catchings scored a career-high 32 points as Georgia ended No. 16 Alabama's eight-game winning streak with a 98-88 victory.
Jury selection underway in the capital murder trial of Ibraheem Yazeed
Jury selection will continue Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Piggly Wiggly Food For Less to open second Montgomery store
Piggly Wiggly Food For Less is about to open its third store in our area, replacing a former Winn-Dixie.
Victim identified in Sunday morning shooting
Montgomery Police have identified the victim as 30-year-old Deanthony Payne of Montgomery.
What the Tech: Why you should turn off your phone for at least 30 minutes a week
The National Security Agency says regularly turning off your phone for 30 minutes is a good habit for several important reasons.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Weber recalls more than 3.2 million grill brushes
Weber is recalling more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because the bristles can break off and get into your food.
Fight at Coastal Carolina, South Alabama women's Sun Belt game injures ref, results in 8 ejections
A brawl between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina in the Sun Belt Tournament left eight players ejected and knocked a referee to the floor.
Potential jurors in Yazeed murder trial asked about feelings on death penalty
Ibraheem Yazeed is being tried for capital murder in the death of 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard in 2019.
Five suspects arrested for a shooting at a house in Orrville
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Five people suspected of shooting up a house in Orrville and wounding one of the people inside -- are behind bars tonight. Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum says the…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Selma police launch murder investigation after shooting victim dies
A murder investigation is now underway in Selma after a shooting victim died of his injuries.
Man convicted of child sex charges involving two children in Chilton County
A man has been convicted of child sex-related charges involving two young children in Chilton County.
Courageous Free Thinkers Events Highlight Youth Voices During Selma's 61st Bridge Crossing Jubilee
The Courageous Free Thinkers Forum titled “The Voice of Children and The Future of America" will feature high school seniors from Detroit, Huntsville and Alabama’s Black Belt region.
Two women critically injured after two-vehicle crash in Montgomery
The crash happened in the area of Eastern Boulevard and Buckboard Road around 2:10 a.m. Sunday.
Marengo County man charged with murder
A Marengo County man has been charged with murder in the death of man who had been reported missing.
