One group of people are making their voices heard on the issue of mass incarceration in Alabama. People part of Faith in Action Alabama, believe it's an issue that people of all faiths need to address. They say Alabama has…
Chilton County Peach farmer Kenneth Easterling says that peaches aren't the only thing that make Clanton stand out, but its by far the most well known. He describes Clanton as "a good place to visit a better place to live".…
Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Dept. of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington have announced that Alabama's May unemployment rate has fallen to 4.9%, the lowest rate since March 2008. May’s rate represents 107,364 unemployed persons. "Over the past three months, our…
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left two people dead and one injured. Police say they responded to the 4800 block of Park Towne Way about 8 p.m. Thursday in reference to subjects shot. They say two adult males…
Local Law enforcement have turned the great outdoors in to their classroom in hopes of keeping kids out of trouble this summer. Thursday morning youngsters from various Montgomery County summer programs…
On Tuesday, June 13, Christopher Gilcrest, 34, of Montgomery, Alabama, was found guilty in federal court of being a felon in possession of ammunition, announced Acting U.S. Attorney A. Clark Morris. Federal law prohibits a person convicted of a felony…
A single-vehicle crash at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, has claimed the life of a Montgomery man. Larry Michael Montgomery Jr., 29, was killed when the 2005 Kia Amanti he was driving left the roadway and overturned. Montgomery, who was not using…
A new eatery is coming to old Cloverdale in Montgomery. Vintage Year, a fine dining restaurant and bar, is expanding. Management says they are opening a breakfast and lunch spot across the street from their current  location on Cloverdale Road.…
Lots of people are reacting to the Wednesday morning shooting in Alexandria, Virginia, including people in the river region. Montgomery resident Peter Delano says "my heart goes out to…
Downtown Prattville was alive with music as the Summer Creekwalk Concert Series kicked off Tuesday night. City officials hope to attract even more people to the downtown area with more businesses opening up. Adrienne's Downtown Bar has been open five…
Alabama ranked 44th in an annual national assessment of child well-being that looks at poverty, education and health access. The Kids Count report was released Tuesday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Only Arkansas, Arizona, Nevada, Louisiana, New Mexico, and…
As law enforcement is cracking down on internet predators they say they need parents to do more to keep their kids safe on the web. Tuesday afternoon, Lieutenant Brooke Walker with the…
A judge has refused to move the trial of a Montgomery police officer charged with murder over a man's shooting last year. Montgomery Circuit Judge Greg Griffin on Tuesday denied a change-of-venue request made by lawyers for Aaron Smith, who…
Authorities say inmates killed two prison guards during a bus transport in Georgia and are now being sought by law enforcement. Putnam County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Teresa Slade says authorities are searching for two men after the incident, which occurred…
Attorney General Jeff Sessions will be testifying Tuesday before the Senate panel investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Testimony last week from former FBI Director James Comey raised additional questions…
The Prattville Police Dept. has released more information about a domestic violence shooting that left a police sergeant injured. At a news conference this afternoon, police officials said Sgt.…
On Sunday, June 11 MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3300 block of Fountain Lane in reference to a subject shot. Upon arrival, an adult male was located suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. Initial investigation into the shooting…
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $166,500 to help the town of Autaugaville turn the tap on for a new water bottling plant, resulting in 25 new jobs for the community. The Community Development Block Grant will provide infrastructure required for…
Caroline LaMothe is using rocks to get people active this summer. LaMothe heard about the idea of painting small rocks and hiding them for others to find through some of her friends. She looked into…
Riding the waves of the Coosa River isn't something everyone is up to doing. But for these kayakers it's a way of life. "It's a family environment, everyone loves water so everyone…
Where the old Screws Armory once stood is now mostly dirt and gravel as construction takes place for a new park. The process of tearing it down began around three…
A Wetumpka man with multiple sclerosis is finding a new lease on life thanks to a newly approved drug. Phil Price was one of 22 people in the country to receive a…
Downtown Alexander city, has seen quite a few changes over the years but one thing residents say hasn't changed is the town's quiet charm. Alexander City native Sandra Wyckoff says "it's just…
A man convicted of killing three people during the 1994 robbery of an Alabama fast-food restaurant was put to death by lethal injection. Authorities say 46-year-old Robert Melson was pronounced dead at 10:27 p.m. CDT Thursday at a southwest Alabama…
This is the best view we've had of the Kress building in a very long time. The scaffolding is down, and the residential portion on the top of the building is just…
