Montgomery man sentenced to 40 years in fatal gas station shooting
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison following a fatal shooting at a gas station.
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Suspect admits he murdered Natalee Holloway in Aruba in 2005, pleads guilty to extorting her mother
Before Joran van der Sloot was sentenced for extortion and wire fraud, Beth Holloway made a statement saying he had acknowledged murdering her daughter.
Two people shot and killed in Tuskegee
Tuskegee police are investigating a shooting that has left two people dead.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Winn-Dixie stores in Montgomery, Wetumpka to become Piggly Wiggly
The Winn-Dixie stores in Montgomery and Wetumpka will become Piggly Wiggly Food For Less locations.
Dallas County man found guilty in 2018 Orrville shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is convicted of assault in a 2018 Orrville shooting. A jury found 47 year old Jimmie Powell guilty of the lesser included charge of assault…
Nicki Minaj helps the president announce "Trump Accounts"
Rapper Nicki Minaj joined President Trump on…
What the Tech: How to use your phone in an emergency when there's no cell service
The latest iPhones and Android devices have a solution for when you're in an emergency with no cell service: satellite connectivity. Here's how to make it work.
Camden woman indicted in $220,000 theft scheme
A Camden woman has been indicted on three felony charges related to a $220,000 theft and identity theft scheme.
City of Georgiana Set to Complete Multi Million Dollar Economic Changes
The Busy Ant Travel Center is set to build an 8 million dollar truck stop in Georgiana effectively creating jobs in the city and enhancing its footprint in South Alabama.
Man Pleads Guilty to Involvement in Shooting That Killed 7-Year-Old Boy in West Alabama
A man has pleaded guilty in Hale County Circuit Court to being involved in a shooting that left a 7-year-old boy dead.
What the Tech: Alexa isn't just listening, it's recording you
Amazon says Alexa will record what you're saying and upload it to computer servers.
An extended stretch of warm weather begins on Wednesday
Temperatures are likely to climb over 80 degrees several days in a row
Auburn basketball star Tahaad Pettiford arrested on DUI charge
"We are aware of the situation," Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl told ESPN.
15 arrested in Autauga County in suspected child sex trafficking operation
Authorities in Autauga County have made more than a dozen arrests in a suspected human trafficking operation.
Heavy metal music and TV star Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76
Ozzy Osburne, the lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who later became a reality TV star has died just weeks after his farewell show.
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Trump says Iran war could last weeks as Netanyahu defends decision to attack
Across Tehran, the sound of explosions rang out through the night and into the early morning hours Tuesday, as the U.S. and Israel have continued to pound Iran since killing its on Saturday.
Opening date set for Big Mike's Steakhouse in Millbrook
The City of Millbrook says Big Mike's Steakhouse will open its doors to the public on Wednesday, January 14.
Man shot on Narrow Lane Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on Narrow Lane Road that left a man seriously hurt.
One Year Later, Family Still Seeking Answers in Death of Alabama State University Student
Family and friends gathered at Dye’s graveside in Georgia to honor her memory, but her mother says the grief is compounded by frustration and unanswered questions.
Former Selma High band director facing felony sex charges
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A former Selma High band director -- has been indicted and arrested -- on felony sex charges involving a student. Twenty-seven year old Dante Wright is charged with school…
