At Least 9 Twisters Hit Alabama Over the Weekend
The National Weather Service says at least nine tornadoes struck Alabama over the weekend. The agency says the strongest twister confirmed so far in Alabama was an EF-2 that hit Choctaw County…
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"A Living Hope" Opens Headquarters in Millbrook
Support continues to come in for Rhonda Adair and her family as the "A "Living Hope" headquarters opens its doors. Rhonda's sister, Robyn, says it's a result of the whole community…
Governor Awards Grant to Help Abuse Victims in Black Belt Counties
Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $27,802 grant to help a nonprofit organization in Selma maintain services to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in Dallas, Greene, Marengo, Perry Sumter and Wilcox counties. The Selma and Blackbelt Regional Abuse…
Trump Acts to Advance Keystone and Dakota pipelines
President Donald Trump has signed executive actions to advance the construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines. Trump tells reporters in the Oval Office that the moves on the pipelines will be subject to the terms and…
Alabama Woman Gets Prison in Killing of Son's Boyfriend
An Alabama woman convicted of killing her son's boyfriend is going to prison. A Tuscaloosa County judge sentenced 54-year-old Anita Hill to 20 years imprisonment for the slaying of 36-year-old Jamie Johnson. The Pickens County woman told a hearing Monday…
Andalusia Police Investigate Two-Vehicle Crash
Around 7:15 AM Tuesday morning, Andalusia police, Advanced EMS, and Andalusia firefighters responded to a two vehicle accident on the West Bypass in front of Massey Automotive. At least one person was seriously injured and was flown from the scene by…
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear 3 Alabama Death Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court says it won't hear the cases of three Alabama death row inmates, including a man who recently came close to the death chamber. The justices on Monday declined to review the cases of Jerry Bohannon, Aubrey…
Reverting paved roads to UNpaved status
Some cities and counties in the U.S. are avoiding the cost of repaving roads by converting them to unpaved roads. Among the municipalities in the report is Butler County Alabama, which is listed as having 250 Miles of unpaved roads…
Golden Apple: Valari Lagrone
Our Golden Apple Award winner this week comes from the Montgomery Public School System. Valari Lagrone, at Baldwin Arts and Academics Magnet School, has been teaching the art of dance…
School Board VP Speaks Out about Teacher Absences
As Montgomery Public Schools officials craft their response to State Superintendent Michael Sentance, School Board Vice President Lesa Keith is speaking out about one problem directly affecting students. Keith says there…
Two Confirmed Tornadoes Cause Damage in Marengo Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More than a dozen homes are damaged by two confirmed tornadoes that hit Marengo County over the weekend. EMA Director Kevin McKinney says an EF-2…
Georgia Court Dismisses Car Crash Lawsuit Against Snapchat
A lawsuit claiming Snapchat's "speed filter" tempted a woman to drive too fast before she crashed into a couple's car has been dismissed by a judge who says the Communications Decency Act provides the social media company with immunity. Wentworth…
Federal Judge Swats Aetna-Humana Insurer Combo
A federal judge has rejected health insurer Aetna's plan to buy rival Humana for about $34 billion and become a major player in the market for Medicare Advantage coverage. U.S. District Judge John Bates says in an opinion filed Monday…
Broadway Star, ASU Alumna to Speak at ASU's Founders' Day
A bit of Broadway that is set for a king - a Lion King - is coming as a featured attraction for Alabama State University's Feb. 3, Founders' Day Convocation; as the University is featuring as its keynote speaker, ASU alumna and acclaimed actor, Bonita J. Hamilton, who…
Gov. Bentley Talks Prisons, Budget Ahead Of Session
In one of his first appearances of the new year, Governor Robert Bentley addressed the Alabama Sheriff's Association. One of the biggest concerns for them is the state of our…
Annual Homeless Point-in-Time Count
The Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (MACH) is conducting its annual homeless point-in-time count on the evening of Tuesday, January 24, 2017. The count is required for local community agencies to receive McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance funds distributed by the U.S. Department…
"Alternative facts" remark from Trump adviser sparks mockery
Down is up. The sky is red. Dogs are birthing kittens. Facts? Nope. Try "alternative facts." The internet went wild after a top Trump adviser, Kellyanne Conway, said the administration was supplying the media with "alternative facts." The comment came…
Corrections Officer Arrested on Drug Trafficking Inside Prison Charges
Corrections agents from the Alabama Department of Corrections arrested a corrections officer at the Kilby Correctional Facility in Montgomery County on Sunday for attempting to smuggle illegal contraband into the prison. Antwan Giles, 27, of Montgomery was charged with multiple…
Arrest Made in Burglary Case
An Andalusia man was arrested Friday, January 20, 2017 in connection with the January 7 burglary of a local apartment. Andalusia PD Investigator Jody Scott says 22-year-old Dakoda Deon Sims was taken into custody Friday afternoon around 4:30 PM. Sims…
The Latest on President Donald Trump Signing Executive Orders
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on President Donald Trump: 12: 15 p.m. President Donald Trump calls a lawsuit filed Monday against him "without merit, totally without merit." Ethics attorneys are suing him for allowing his businesses to accept payments from…
Lawsuit: Trump businesses violate Constitution
NEW YORK - A legal watchdog group is filing a lawsuit alleging that President Donald Trump is violating the Constitution by allowing his businesses to accept payments from foreign governments. The group says Trump is violating the so-called emoluments clause…
Beer Recall in Alabama
A Nevada beer distributor is recalling some of it's product from Alabama and 35 other states. Sierra Nevada's rcall affects seven of their 12 ounce bottled beers. The company says they discovered a flaw in their process that could allow…
GALLERY: Storms Move Through And Past Central Alabama
Storms continued through the night Saturday as all of Central Alabama was under a tornado watch. While the storms brought a lot of lightning, they passed by Sunday morning and afternoon. Some viewers and staff took these pictures of the…
Severe Storm Leaves Damage in Wetumpka
People in Elmore County spent Saturday cleaning up after severe storms that came through the area. Mayor Jerry Willis says West Wetumpka was hit the most damage. The Wetumpka Church of Christ…
City of Troy Celebrates Opening of Publix
Saturday was an exciting day of the city of Troy. City officials gathered for a special ribbon cutting for the store. There was also a long line of eager customers waiting…
