Montgomery Police Charge Off-Duty Officer with DUI
Montgomery police have charged an off-duty officer with DUI and placed him on administrative leave.
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Three hurt, including two Alabama teenagers, in two shark attacks near Destin, Florida
Authorities are using boats to patrol the Gulf of Mexico and warning swimmers about sharks in the Destin, Florida, area, where a woman and two teenage girls were hurt in two separate shark attacks on Friday.
Alabama State University releases identity of student who died at off-campus facility
Alabama State University has announced the death of a student.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival announces lineup for 2026-2027 season
This season will feature seven productions that will offer comedy, award-winning drama, family-friendly musical entertainment, new works and Shakespeare's sweetest romance.Â
New men's prison in Elmore County to be named for Gov. Kay Ivey
The new men's prison that's under construction in Elmore County will be called the "Governor Kay Ivey Correctional Complex."
Saint James School mourning the loss of student killed in an accident
School officials are asking for prayers for the Carroll family and the entire Saint James community.Â
First business opens at new Merry Corners shopping center in Pike Road
The first of several businesses has now opened in the new Merry Corners shopping center in Pike Road.
What The Tech: How to download your Facebook data
For many of us, Facebook holds years of photos, memories, contacts, and communities, our entire online life. Every day, people lose access to their accounts because they forget their passwords, or worse, because they've been hacked.
Montgomery police investigating shooting in Carriage Hills neighborhood
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that happened last night in the Carriage Hills neighborhood.
Montgomery mayor, police chief speak about recent violence in the city
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and Police Chief James Graboys have held a news conference regarding the deadly violence that has hit the Capital City in recent days.
Marion Police & SBI Investigate Stabbing Death in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Marion man is dead -- and a murder investigation is now underway -- after a stabbing at a Marion apartment complex. It's the first murder committed in the…
Dixons Mills Trio Charged in Police Shooting Incident
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Three Marengo County men are behind bars tonight -- charged with trying to kill a Pine Hill police officer. Twenty-two year old Calvin Ferguson, Jr. -- 22 year old…
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear bite mark case involving woman killed in Andalusia in 1985
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review the case of an Alabama man who has spent decades in prison for an Andalusia murder conviction supported by recanted and discredited testimony about bite marks. Charles M. McCrory was convicted of…
Man charged with murder after fatal ATV wreck in Troy
Troy police have charged the driver of an ATV with murder following a wreck that led to the death of one passenger and severe injuries to another.
Uniontown family seeking answers following fatal hit & run
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Uniontown family is reaching out to the public for information following a fatal hit and run that claimed the life of a family member. Forty-three year old…
Search for missing man continues in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman is reaching out to the public for information -- that could help her find -- her missing father. Lateshia Rivers and her family have done everything…
