Bill Seeks Higher Fines for Taking Down Confederate Statues in Alabama
A legislative committee has advanced proposals to increase the penalties on cities that take down Confederate monuments in Alabama.
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A legislative committee has advanced proposals to increase the penalties on cities that take down Confederate monuments in Alabama.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to halt efforts to create a second mostly Black congressional district in Alabama has sparked fresh warnings that the court is eroding the Voting Rights Act.
Prattville police say the man wanted for a robbery at Legacy Finance has turned himself in.
Montgomery police need your help finding a suspect wanted for a business robbery on Chantilly Parkway.
Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 485,000 more vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors because they can catch fire even if the engines are off.
Montgomery police say a 16-year-old boy has been charged with shooting a girl in Montgomery.
The River Region United Way has named Jannah Bailey as its new President and CEO.
Superintendent Richard Dennis came before the Elmore County Commission Monday to present the status of their current finances and discuss possible uses for the additional funds from their proposed tax increase.
February 7, 1967 will forever be remembered as one of the most tragic days in Montgomery history.
Macon Co. is seeing several damages around the county after Thursdays storms. EMA director Frank Lee says at least 20 parts of the area are suffering, including some where the roads completely…
The court’s action Monday, by a 5-4 vote, means the upcoming elections will be conducted under a map drawn by Alabama’s Republican-controlled legislature that contains one majority-Black district.
Montgomery police have announced arrests in three recent robberies.
Wetumpka police need your help in solving several thefts at businesses.
Prattville police need your help finding the man suspected of robbing a business.
The Montgomery Fire boys travel basketball program is turning chili into cash for the team's upcoming season.
61 year old Darrell Manning was last seen on I-85 walking away from a traffic accident.
With the increase of gun violence in Montgomery and across the country, Candlelight Ministries and others cam out to walk and pray through communities affected by violence.
A Black receptionist who has retired from the First White House of the Confederacy in Montgomery has filed a racial discrimination complaint.
There is a new type of delivery service in the state of Alabama. In 2021, state lawmakers passed the SB-126 bill that allows for alcohol delivery services to be created. A Birmingham native by the name of Rashad Grimes along with his partners created the first alcohol delivery service called 'Dippi'.
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured.
One local man, John Thornell, is speaking out saying he's calling on state officials to work harder on finding a solution for the bed shortage problem. Dr. Scott Harris, state health officer, says…
A former Alabama Department of Corrections lieutenant has been sentenced for failing to stop an officer from assaulting an inmate.
Jackson Hospital is shining a light on the importance of heart health on National Go Red For Women Day. On Saturday, Feb. 5, Links Inc. is hosting a virtual discussion about heart…
Millbrook has been awarded a $500,000 state grant to build a food pantry that will be home to the West Elmore Outreach Ministry Extension.
The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a business burglary and needs help identifying the suspects.



