President Donald Trump will become the first sitting president to address a National Rifle Association convention in more than 30 years when he speaks Friday at the group's annual meeting. The president's trip to Atlanta also serves as his first…
https://youtu.be/LvGs5z65hdE Like many controversial issues involving Alabama politics, fiction can't beat the facts fueling the issue itself. The alleged affair between former governor Robert Bentley and his aid Rebekah Mason is a prime example. The scandal and eventually resulted in…
It's shaping up to be a big weekend in the capital city. That's including the fifth annual Baptist Health Capital of Dreams triathlon. Beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29, participants can compete in the Olympic distance race, which is…
Following an April 22 shooting that resulted in the death of Christopher Cushenberry, 25, of Montgomery, a second adult male has died. Larenzo Esther, 19, was pronounced dead Tuesday, April 25, at a local hospital where he had been receiving…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has declared Thursday as a day of remembrance in memory of the sixth anniversary of the 62 deadly tornadoes which struck Alabama on April 27, 2011. The governor ordered flags across the state to be lowered…
With international support, the Trump administration wants to exert a "burst" of economic and diplomatic pressure on North Korea that yields results within months to push the communist government to change course from developing nuclear weapons. Susan Thornton, the acting…
Alabama officials say they're forming a task force and taking other actions to address concerns about private information about victims and others posted to a state website for court records. The steps are being taken after a review of Alacourt.com…
Alabama lawmakers have passed a bill barring changes to Confederate or other long-standing monuments. The House of Representatives passed a measure 72-29 Thursday that would forbid the alteration or removal of any markers in the state. Lawmakers argued for about…
Local law enforcement agencies came together for a town hall meeting and block party to help find ways to curb violence in Montgomery. ASU hosted the anti-crime event at Lanier…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is making their customers and Alabamians aware of a current telephone spoofing scam targeting individuals throughout the country. These scammers represent themselves as Blue Cross and Blue Shield employees. The perpetrator may use…
Bridgework is slated to begin on two bridges on Ingram Road just north and south of Myrick Road beginning on May 1, 2017. The section of Ingram Road will be closed to allow replacement of two bridges that are over…
The W.A. Gayle Planetarium, operated by Troy University Montgomery, will be hosting a special free event at 6 p.m., Saturday in support of National Astronomy Day. The event will include telescopic viewing of stars planets and the moon (weather permitting), as well…
A woman has died after stepping into the path of a car. The Opelika-Auburn News reports (http://bit.ly/2pkKCTf ) that the Opelika Police Department says in a statement that the woman was a pedestrian who entered the roadway in front of…
The Alabama House of Representatives has voted to let some local governments decide if restaurants can offer up Sunday morning mimosas and other alcoholic drinks. The bill would allow county commissions and city councils, in areas where Sunday alcohol sales…
On the same day that Alabama State education officials met with parents to discuss the state takeover of many Montgomery Public Schools, three Montgomery city/county magnet schools have been ranked tops in the state. U.S. News & World Report Magazine…
Alabama voters will decide in 2018 whether to write anti-abortion language into the state constitution. The Alabama House of Representatives voted 73-24 Tuesday to give final approval to the legislation seeking to put "right to life" language into the Alabama…
Local girls are hitting the pavement getting ready for a 5k run this weekend. But it's about a lot more than just running. "Girls on the Run" is an international organization that…
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to a bill protecting faith-based adoption organizations that refuse to place children with gay parents or other households because of their religious beliefs. The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 87-6 to go…
You may have noticed them around town - The Montgomery area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring billboards across the city to raise awareness of the effort to get the F-35 to locate here. Leaders of the F-35 Task Force say…
Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville says he won't run for Alabama governor in 2018. Tuberville told Sirius XM's College Sports Nation Tuesday he thinks he could have won but decided not to run. The former Texas Tech and Cincinnati…
A new Jimmy John’s sandwich shop located at 1470 Taylor Road is now open and ready to serve gourmet sandwiches to the people of Montgomery. “This will be our third store in Montgomery and our team is excited to serve…
Faulkner University announced that Donald Trump, Jr. would be the speaker at Faulkner’s Annual Benefit Dinner during a press conference held Tuesday. President Mike Williams revealed the news. “Donald Trump, Jr. is a giant in the landscape of American Business, and…
The U.S. Senate seat once held by Jeff Sessions is up for election. Political analyst Steve Flowers says there is one politician that may have a good chance of…
Montgomery Police have launched a homicide investigation following a Saturday night shooting. The shooting happened around 11 p,m. Saturday at the intersection of Westview and Goodwyn Drive. 2 people were shot. One victim died at the scene, the other was…
St. James United Methodist Church took a break from the usual Sunday service to get outside and…
