NEW YORK (AP) - NCAA President Mark Emmert says it is "highly probable" federal legislation will be passed that sets national guidelines for how college athletes can be compensated for the their names, images and likenesses. Emmert says he is…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Fed's decision to leave rates alone follows three rate cuts earlier this year. It reflects its view that the U.S. economy has so far withstood the U.S.-China trade war and a global slump and remains generally…
State health officials have announced that Alabama's infant mortality rate has dropped to the lowest level in history. The Alabama Department of Public Health says the infant mortality rate now stands at 7.0 deaths per 1,000 live births as of…
An assessment and accountability presentation, along with a superintendent evaluation dominated Tuesday nights Montgomery School Board Meeting. Numbers presented in the assessment show that MPS is making improvements. "Student improvement has gone up. The achievement…
Mental health issues can affect almost anyone, especially around the holidays. "The holidays are sometimes a time of reflection when you miss people. Sometimes, others are gone in your life, and you sometimes feel a…
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats have announced two articles of impeachment charging President Donald Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The charges announced Tuesday stem from Trump's pressure on Ukraine to announce investigations of his political rivals as…
A who's who in Montgomery attended the 7th anniversary of That's My Child on Monday night. That's My Child's misssion is to empower and employ the youth of Montgomery to become productive citizens, and leaders…
There is still one more Monday left, to get an up close and personal tour of the Alabama Governors Mansion. The tours are open to the public, and free of charge. The…
A Pike County family is suing five former and current officers of Troy Police Department for damages, resulting from a 2017 incident. It was a story that gained national attention. Ulysses Wilkerson and his mother…
The Alabama Department of Corrections placed two corrections officers on mandatory leave following the death of two inmates at separate facilities. ADOC Commissioner Jeff Dun said one incident on…
Montgomery Fire/Rescue is on the scene of a hazmat scene in the 2700 block of Gunter Park Drive. Fire officials say 11 people were treated after a chemical reaction occurred at Kinpak, Inc., a…
The Eclectic Fire Department says several were seriously injured in a wreck late Sunday night. They say an 18 wheeler and SUV crashed on Claud Road. One of the victims was stuck inside the SUV and had to be pulled…
The Tuskegee University chapel was filled with the sound of music Sunday night, as students performed at the annual Christmas Concert and Tree Lighting. Hundreds of people attended the event, which marked the beginning of the university's holiday season. The…
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the homicide of a 39-year-old man. According to MPD Cpl. Tyneshia James, officers located a vehicle in the 3500 block of Faro Court around 8:52 a.m. on Sunday that was occupied by an adult…
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - The mayor of Auburn is proposing an ordinance that would put the brakes on any new student housing developments. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that Mayor Ron Anders discussed the plan at a recent city council meeting.…
Montgomery police say two people have been killed in a single-car wreck early this morning. Police say at about 4:30AM, officers and Fire and Rescue responded to the 1600 block of Bell St. Upon arrival, units located the driver and…
The spirit of the holidays are alive in the town of Millbrook, where the community came out to enjoy annual Christmas festivities Saturday. Hundreds went to the Village Green Park for the "Spirit of Christmas" parade and festival. "We started…
On Friday evening, Carver Women's Basketball player Kristin Brown broke the 1000 point milestone for her career. Brown is the first 1000 point player the Lady Wolverines have had in more than six years. The 1000 points came in the…
According to the National Christmas Tree Association, North Carolina and Oregon which are two major tree-producing states, have fewer trees to offer this year than in years past. However, there's no need to…
Earlier this week a man was robbed at gunpoing while trying to sell electronics. No one was injured in that robbery, and no arrest were made. Police want to make sure that citizens…
According to studies, if you are female and coming out of a store or walking in a parking lot then you are more likely to become a target by a stranger. That's…
Ibraheem Yazeed, the prime-suspect in 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard's kidnapping and murder, was back in a Montgomery County courtroom Thursday, but for charges unrelated to Blanchard's death. Circuit Judge J.R. Gaines ruled to revoke Yazeed's bond in a prior kidnapping and…
A $20,000 cash reward is being offered for anyone who may have information regarding the theft and beheading of two Whitetail bucks. Relentless Whitetails is a state-licensed private breeding farm in Macon County which…
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is bringing a holiday classic to the stage with the production of the Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The production, which is directed by ASF Associate Artistic Director Greta Lambert,…
Hundreds of people watched in awe at Montgomery City Hall Tuesday, as a 50 year old time capsule was opened. Back in 1969 city officials were looking for a way to commemorate Montgomery's 150th…
