Update: Disappearance of "Today" show host's mother now considered a crime
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother is missing in Arizona, and authorities suspect a crime.
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Body of Opelika man found after fire inside a shed
The body of an Opelika man has been discovered after firefighters put out a fire inside a shed.
Mardi Gras Festivities Roll Into Millbrook This Weekend
The Millbrook Revelers will host the largest Mardi Gras celebration north of Mobile with more than 60 vendors on site.
Local Artists Asked to Share Montgomery’s Story for Black History Month
Selected pieces will be exhibited February 13–28, 2026, at the Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library.
First business opens at new Merry Corners shopping center in Pike Road
The first of several businesses has now opened in the new Merry Corners shopping center in Pike Road.
U.S. Supreme Court to consider whether to hear Alabama case on panhandling
The U.S. Supreme Court could take up a case about whether panhandling can be banned. It's a debate with a Montgomery connection.
Tuskegee University men's basketball coach briefly handcuffed after game at Morehouse
Tuskegee men's basketball coach Benjy Taylor was briefly handcuffed after intervening in an incident involving his team and members of Morehouse's basketball and football teams over the weekend.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Butler County manhunt canceled; suspect still on the loose
A manhunt in Butler County has been canceled because it's believed that the suspect is no longer in the area.
Sunshine Monday, clouds increase Tuesday with rain returning late
Monday night begins mainly clear, but clouds increase by early Tuesday morning. Low temperatures range from the upper 20s to low 30s.
Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow, forecasting six more weeks of wintry weather
Punxsutawney Phil has predicted six more weeks of wintry weather, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) has announced that her office is now accepting art from high school students for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.
What the Tech App of the Day: Speechify
Speechify is a text-to-speech app that turns written content into audio using surprisingly natural-sounding voices. Instead of staring at a screen, you can listen while driving, walking, or doing something else.
Alabama Boys Foundation holds gala to raise money for literacy programs
Hundreds of people gathered at the RSA Activity Center for inaugural Alabama Boys Foundation fundraising gala
Montgomery staple featured in new documentary
Many people came out to the Capri Theatre in Montgomery to see a special viewing of a documentary about the famous Chris' Hot Dogs on Sunday.
Grass fire spreads to three buildings on Congressman Dickinson Drive in Montgomery
Montgomery Fire/Rescue units have battled a three-alarm fire in the 1800 block of Congressman Dickinson Drive.
Firefighters called to three fires in Montgomery
Montgomery Fire/Rescue units have battled three fires in less than 10 hours.
Demond Wilson, who played Lamont on TV's "Sanford and Son," dies at 79
Demond Wilson, who found fame in the 1970s playing Lamont on the hit TV comedy “Sanford and Son” and went on to become a minister, has died at 79.
Troy university honors alumnus and trustee John Harrison
Dozens gathered at Trojan Arena to honor alumnus John Harrison and dedicate their practice facility to him.
Teenager killed in pickup truck crash in Marengo County
A teenager has been killed after crashing a pickup truck in Marengo County.
Six arrested in Macon County in prison contraband, narcotics investigations
Six people are under arrest in Macon County after an investigation into prison contraband and narcotics distribution.
What to know about the partial federal government shutdown and its impact
The partial federal government shutdown that is in effect is vastly different from the record closure in the fall. That is mostly because the shutdown may not last long.
Catherine O'Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone' fame, dies at 71
The Canadian-born O'Hara died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness."
Third-grade student accused of shooting Elmore County school bus with BB gun
The Elmore County Board of Education and other authorities are investigating a report that a third-grade student shot a school bus with a BB gun.
U.S. Justice Department releasing three million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files
The U.S. Justice Department has released many more records from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein, resuming disclosures under a law intended to reveal what the government knew about the millionaire financier’s sexual abuse of young girls and his interactions with the rich and powerful.
