Fifty-Five Alabamians have died in fires so far in 2016, continuing the state's reputation as one of the worst in the nation. The latest death came in Montgomery County when a 17-year-old boy was critically injured last week. He died…
Alabama delegates are getting ready to head to Cleveland as the Republican National Convention begins next week. Perry Hooper, Jr is the Trump Campaign Chairman for Alabama. He has been going to the…
There are six finalists to become the next school superintendent of Alabama. The Department of Education announced the finalists Tuesday. The finalists include three local school superintendents, including one veteran of the state Department of Education. The finalists are Bill…
The recent shootings are fueling conversations about race. The talk about educating young people on how to interact with police is nothing new, but with cases like Trayvon Martin, Michael…
A Georgia elementary school will be named after Pike County native Congressman John Lewis. Tuesday, the DeKalb County Board of Education voted to name a new elementary school (Pre-K – 5) in honor of Atlanta Congressman John Lewis, 5th District…
Thousands of people from all walks of life took the the streets this weekend as part of Black Lives Matter protests. The nationwide movement comes after a deadly week last week. Two…
A committee probing the possible impeachment of Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is hiring special counsel to lead the investigation. The House Judiciary Committee will meet Friday to discuss and approve the appointment. The committee is looking into whether there are…
Montgomery police say they have charged a woman with leaving a baby inside a car. Police say they and fire medics responded to the 800 block of Ann Street about 10 a.m. on Saturday after the baby was discovered unattended…
The judge in a dispute over the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Nobel Peace Prize and traveling Bible has ruled the Bible belongs to the civil rights icon's estate. But in the ruling dated July 1, the judge said the…
Authorities are searching for an inmate they say escaped from a work-release center. The Alabama Department of Corrections said in a statement that officers are searching for 37-year-old Javarus Deon Ridgeway. They say he…
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…
AÂ group of people got together downtown to remember those across the nation who died this past week Sunday night. AÂ 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…
