Alabama State University has announced that it will host an anti-crime and anti-violence citywide town hall meeting and block party on Wednesday. The university says the idea is to bring the public and law enforcement together to have a meaningful…
From the city of Prattville to the White House. It's a trip one middle school student will make later this week to receive special recognition from First Lady Michelle Obama. Lael…
Former Miss Alabama Kalyn Chapman James is sharing her thoughts on the deadly Dallas ambush.James, the first African-American to hold the Miss Alabama title, took to Facebook Sunday in tearful live video. She says she 'doesn't feel sad for the…
Lawyers for abortion providers have asked a federal judge to block new Alabama laws that ban abortion clinics near schools as well as the procedure most commonly used in the second trimester. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson scheduled a Monday…
A Blackout protest held on the Capitol steps saw dozens of people coming out to show support for a national movement. After the most recent shootings in Louisiana and Minnesota, some Montgomery citizens didn't just want to stand by. "A…
A group of people got together downtown to remember those across the nation who died this past week Sunday night. A vigil was held at Southside Church of Christ. About 100 people came out to worship together and reflect on bringing the…
Two Alabama men have been arrested in Colorado in connection with a wildfire spreading across the state. The two men are both from Vinemont and have been charged with fourth degree arson. 700 more families have been told to leave…
One man is dead and another in custody after an early morning shooting in Union Springs. Police say Johnny Womack Jr. is in custody for a…
The City of Montgomery will postpone the fireworks display planned for July 9 in conjunction with Second Saturday, instead opting to move the display to the final Saturday Spectacular on August 6. Other events, including Rock the Park battle of…
Major Walter Strong at The salvation army in Montgomery says their pantry is running low. While many donations at Christmastime go to help the Salvation Army all year long, they could definitely…
There's new leadership at Maxwell Air Force Base. Col. Erik Shafa is the new commander over the 42nd Air Base Wing. Col. Shafa comes with a diverse military background that includes international affairs. The…
While students are on summer break, some are staying productive, but others are finding their way into trouble. Authorities say juvenile crime spikes during the summer months. It's an issue that's caught the attention of…
The Gallup organization has produced a study of state and local government workers to determine which state has the highest per-cent of workers who are "engaged" in their jobs. Alabamians who work in HR departments know the difference between engaged,…
Attorney General Luther Strange has announced that Alabama is one of 13 states filing a preliminary injunction to block the Obama administration's recent order that schools must allow students access to restrooms and locker rooms of their gender "identity," rather…
Fire units were dispatch at approximately 5:40 this morning on a structure fire in the 3600 block of Rita Ln. Upon arrival at a single story house was fully involved, and had burned through the roof. Units made a quick…
Back in April we told you about Rickem Samuel, a Montgomery man who went missing. His body was recently found in a wooded area in downtown Montgomery, and…
FBI Director James Comey says the FBI will not recommend criminal charges in its investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while secretary of state. Comey made the announcement Tuesday, three days after FBI agents interviewed Clinton…
A man who served with the all-black Tuskegee Airmen during World War II and was a longtime New York City educator has died. Roscoe Brown Jr. was 94. His granddaughter Lisa Bodine says he died Saturday at a hospital in…
The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum is proud to announce the birth of a pygmy hippopotamus calf. The male calf was born on April 3, 2016 at the Montgomery Zoo. Please join the Zoo on Tuesday, July 5…
One man is dead today after being hit by a car on interstate 85. Montgomery police responded to I-85 at Eastern Boulevard around 4:30 a.m Sunday morning. A pedestrian was found with fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the…
The city of Tuskegee is going big all weekend for independence day with their first ever carnival for the holiday. Today featured a performance from the 572nd air force national guard military band. More and more people are coming out…
Another man has been charged in the shooting death of 30-year-old Darnell Bush of Montgomery. 21-year-old Anthony Williams is charged with 1 count of capital murder. Williams turned himself in to police Friday. MPD previously charged 24-year-old Deskendre Hatcher with 1…
AAA expects this to be the busiest year ever for Fourth of July travel. That means millions more on the road. Law enforcement wants to make sure none of those people choose to…
AAA is projecting 43 million motorists to be on the roadways over the July 4th holiday weekend. According to ALEA, traffic fatalities are up significantly this year compared to last. Since January…
A lawyer for former House Speaker Mike Hubbard says prosecutors are seeking a "ridiculously extreme" prison sentence after Hubbard's conviction on ethics charges. Defense lawyer Bill Baxley said Friday that the 18-year sentence prosecutors want is absurd. The attorney general's…
