Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Labor’s Labor Market Information Division shows that the most online wanted ads were for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, registered nurses, and retail…
Police say one man is dead and another is in critical condition after a gunman opened fire at an Alabama hospital before fatally shooting himself. Birmingham police Lt. Peter Williston said Wednesday that one victim is in stable condition. "Unfortunately,…
Every year the night before cowboys and cowgirls saddle up at Garrett Coliseum, they come together for a good cause. Wednesday night was no exception. It was the Children's Miracle Rodeo. Families with…
The Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo is underway. But before all the fun get's started, the 2018 Wagon Train made its way into the Capitol City. Riders started their journey 11 days ago. They…
Elmore County, Autauga County and Prattville law enforcement and officials say they are taking a stand against social media threats to schools. The stern message comes after days after Prattville Police arrested two 12 -year-olds for separate school threat incidents; one…
The House Judiciary Committee passed a bill that would require police to collect data on traffic stops to prevent racial profiling. The bill by state Sen. Rodger Smitherman, a Democrat from Birmingham, would require officers to record the race of…
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a fatal crash following the death of a pedestrian who was struck and injured last week in the 900 block of West South Boulevard. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the scene at about…
Beasley Allen has filed its fourth lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors on behalf of an Alabama city or county government. The complaint, filed on behalf of Limestone County, Alabama, alleges the marketing of these drugs contributed to the creation…
As the State of Alabama celebrates a record number of unemployment, the state ranks among the worst when it comes to employing workers with disabilities. According to RespectAbility, a national nonprofit organization that fights stigma and advances opportunity for people with…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the death of Chauncey Blackburn, 18, of Montgomery who died from injuries he sustained in a Feb. 24, 2018, shooting. Blackburn was pronounced dead early this morning at Baptist Medical…
It’s a day that brings math lovers, sweet-toothed pie enthusiasts and pizza fanatics together — National Pi Day. National Pi Day 2018 — which celebrates the mathematical constant shortened to 3.14 and is naturally held every year on March 14…
Alabama lawmakers will hold public hearings on proposals to allow some teachers to carry concealed handguns into their schools The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee will hold a Wednesday hearing on the bill by Republican Rep. Will Ainsworth.…
The Alabama House of Representatives has voted to reinstate a school safety task force after fatal shootings in Florida and Birmingham schools. The task force replicates a 2016 initiative and will meet annually with law enforcement, educators and legislators. Democratic…
Alabama lawmakers have approved an $85 million increase for the state's prison system as they try to comply with a federal court order to improve mental health care for inmates. The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved $30 million for…
Alabama inched closer to setting aside a day to honor civil rights icon Rosa Parks. An Alabama Senate committee on Tuesday approved legislation to name Dec. 1 as Rosa Parks Day. The bill now moves to the full Senate. Parks…
The State Department of Education has repaid Montgomery Public Schools 1.4 million dollars, that was mistakenly sent to the town of Pike Road in November 2016. The money would have been returned in the sale of Georgia Washington Middle School…
State Rep. Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) is encouraging lawmakers to support his bill to allow Alabama drivers who are on the autism spectrum to have the option to get a special car tag. If approved, a driver with…
The check is in the bank. The State Department of Education paid back the Montgomery County school board nearly 1.4 million dollars it owed them Monday. This is the money that was involved in a lawsuit over the controversial…
Montgomery police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle driver. Police say 25-year-old Leonard Reese of Montgomery died at a hospital from his injuries. Officers say he was driving a motorcycle that crashed with a car. The wreck happened…
Republican State Senator Dick Brewbaker is not running for re-election. Neither is Democratic Representative Pat Todd. And both are sponsoring legislation in this session that would reduce penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Brewbaker says people would be…
High school students from across the state were in Montgomery showing off their skills for the Alabama High School Rodeo. "It takes dedication and it is very, very hard and it's very time consuming but I guess what makes it…
CSX has a large presence in Montgomery. It operates a major train terminal in the city, and its rail cars can be seen crisscrossing the area daily. Now the Wall Street Journal is reporting CSX is planning to cut…
A Tennessee woman may now be in the Guinness record books. Ashlee Eskelsen set a new world record for pushing a triple stroller with her 3 sons on board in Saturday's Montgomery Half Marathon and 5K. "We had some hard…
Alabama State Troopers say the 81 year old victim was walking near his home on Mathews Lane two miles East of Selma on Friday when he was struck by a car. They identify the victim as 81 year old Charles…
Race day is almost here and officials say it's setting up to be the largest Half Marathon yet with 2,100 runners. "We have a beautiful venue. We have a great course. And for this type of race, very inexpensive. So…
