A former Alabama legislator has pleaded guilty to taking bribes from a lawyer and a coal company executive to oppose adding Birmingham area neighborhoods to an EPA Superfund site. Former Rep. Oliver Robinson of Birmingham on Thursday pleaded guilty to…
Today, Gov. Kay Ivey announced her decision to seek election as Governor in 2018. The Governor said in a statement, “Four months ago, I was sworn in as the 54th Governor of the State of Alabama. There hasn’t been a more humbling moment in…
A driver moves through flood waters left behind by Hurricane Harvey, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Aransas Pass, Texas. Harvey rolled over the Texas Gulf Coast on Saturday, smashing homes and businesses and lashing the shore…
What exactly should the next superintendent bring to the table for bullock county schools? "Someone who is excited to be here, who wants to be part of the community, who is willing to work with our government officials, our business…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of first responders in Selma has gone above and beyond the call of duty in an effort to save lives and make a difference in the community. The Selma Fire Department helped raise…
There's a new head of aviation programs for the Alabama Community College System. The new position is responsible for the oversight of the system's aviation technology programs across the state. Michael McDaniel will take on the new title and plans…
Two Alabama death row inmates are asking the state Supreme Court to halt their executions scheduled for next month. Lawyers on Wednesday asked the Alabama Supreme Court to stop the executions since the 11th Circuit Court ordered hearings in a…
Republican state Sen. Bill Hightower of Mobile is running for governor. Hightower made the announcement Wednesday in his hometown of Mobile. In his announcement, Hightower said Alabama needs new leadership in order to get new results. He described himself as…
A father and son from Alabama are facing charges after a fight at Atlanta's newest stadium sent one woman to the hospital. WSB-TV reports Atlanta police arrested Charles Kraver and Charles Kraver Jr. after a fight during the Alabama vs.…
Ribbon cuttings have been a frequent sight in downtown Montgomery recently, and Wednesday a new luxury barber opened it's doors. River Region Golden Shears & More is situated on Monroe Street…
Auburn University has been awarded a $4.7 million grant from the National Science Foundation to help address a shortage of public sector cybersecurity professionals. The award is part of NSF’s CyberCorps Scholarship for Service, or SFS, program that provides students…
The City of Montgomery is cracking down on negligent landlords. At Tuesday night's city council meeting, they passed an ordinance. The abatement ordinance will keep landlords living out of state accountable to what is happening on their properties. But not…
A Millbrook woman is charged with the shooting death of her uncle. Millbrook Police Chief PK Johnson says 30-year-old Sheneika Oliver is charged with murder in the death of 47-year-old Kenneth Williams. Williams was shot in the parking lot of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma City Councilwoman is looking for answers after tens of thousands of dollars worth of equipment is stolen from the city. Councilwoman Jannie Thomas chairs…
The Autauga County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing woman from Marbury. 50-year-old Theresa Lynn Woodard was last seen leaving her home in the 3000 block of Highway 143. The sheriff's office says Woodard left walking into a wooded…
Many public health, law enforcement and government officials have come together under Governor Ivey's order to combat the opioid crisis in Alabama head on. Gov. Kay Ivey's council to study opioid…
On Tuesday, September 5, around 3:30, the Montgomery Police Department was conducting an undercover operation in the area of Norman Bridge Road. As officers attempted to take the adult male suspect…
With expectations of Hurricane Irma making landfall in south Florida this weekend, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been in contact with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA), Alabama Horse Council and the Florida…
Cleanup efforts are underway at the Mount Vernon Mill in Tallassee, which caught fire in May 2016. Many people remember the night the mill burnt down and say it was…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has raised $1 million for her still unannounced gubernatorial campaign. A campaign finance report filed Tuesday showed that Ivey's gubernatorial campaign committee has gathered the donations for the 2018 race. Ivey, a Republican, has not yet…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma city marina has been alive with activity today as people in the Selma and Dallas County flocked to the Alabama River to enjoy some…
For the first time in 28 years, Alabama and Miami will face off on the gridiron in the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium. An exact date, kick time and television network will be finalized at a…
Alabama Sen. Luther Strange has reversed course and sided with President Donald Trump in supporting an end to the Senate filibuster rule. The Republican sent a letter Tuesday to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell saying he had reversed position. Strange wrote…
State Auditor Jim Zeigler has sent a request to President Donald Trump asking him to switch his endorsement in Alabama's U.S. Senate runoff by endorsing Judge Roy Moore. Trump had endorsed appointed Senator Luther Strange in the Aug. 15…
Beyonce, Blake Shelton, Barbra Streisand and Oprah Winfrey will headline a one-hour benefit telethon to benefit Hurricane Harvey victims that will be simulcast next week on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CMT. The event will be telecast live at 8…
