The recent air show and 'All-American Weekend' put a spotlight on the importance of Maxwell Air Force Base for the River Region. Monday morning, city and county leaders took time…
A lawmaker for the second time is delaying a vote on legislation to require all day cares to be regulated by the state. The House Rules Committee says that Rep. Pebblin Warren requested that her bill be removed from the…
A man has been captured after he allegedly stole an Anniston Police Department car and led officers on a chase. Anniston Police Chief Shane Denham says the incident happened Sunday evening when a handcuffed suspect in the back of a…
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the death of Keyon Timmons, 26, who was pronounced dead after sustaining a gunshot wound early Sunday morning, April 16. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 600 block of…
Auburn University is officially launching its Auburn Foods brand Friday, April 21, with a “Tigers on the Green” event from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Campus Green. Auburn Foods is the brand that encompasses local foods produced on campus or in…
Teen clothing retailer rue21 is closing about one-third of its stores nationwide as it focuses more on its online business. The list includes two Montgomery stores. The privately held company is shuttering nearly 400 stores, leaving it more than 700…
Authorities say five teenagers and a baby were injured when gunfire erupted during a festival at a church in Alabama. Local news media report that the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says the victims suffered non-life threatening injuries after the shooting…
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect in the homicide of 19-year old Caleb Royal. Royal was pronounced dead at a local hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound Sunday night, April 16. MPD detectives charged Latoya Sanders, 26, of…
State Troopers say a man died after he fell off his kayak on Catoma Creek in Gunter Hill Park near Montgomery. 64-year-old Michael Williams of Alabaster was wearing a personal flotation device when he tipped over, but was pronounced dead…
From balloon animals To meeting the Easter bunny, these kids are celebrating Easter with a fun day at the park. "We're playing some games and we're probably going to get our…
Another spring practice is about to wrap up for the Trojans with T-Day Saturday. The day brings in alumni and builds excitement for the upcoming season. "A lot of our alums…
Delta is giving airport employees permission to offer passengers up to almost $10,000 in compensation to give up their seats on overbooked flights. Delta's move comes as United Airlines struggles to recover from images of a passenger's forced removal from…
Auburn University has canceled a speech by a white nationalist because of safety concerns. The university announced Friday that it was canceling the appearance by Richard Spencer. The university, in a…
Lawyers for a man jailed for nearly a decade without a trial want Alabama to dismiss his charges. Attorneys for Kharon Davis argued in a Tuesday motion to dismiss his murder case because the court took four years to recognize…
Former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he resigned because the state "needed to be relieved" from a year-long scandal that involved allegations that he had an affair with his top political adviser. In his first comments since he pleaded guilty…
Alabama State University students just elected new government leadership this week and a new Miss ASU and Court for the 2017-18 academic year. A large contingency of supporters of all of the candidates gathered at the ASU John Garrick Hardy Student…
Governor Kay Ivey addressed the media Thursday for the first time since she was sworn into office Monday night. Ivey discussed calls to move up the election for the Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions. Former Governor Robert Bentley…
Montgomery Police have arrested a suspect in a murder from earlier this month. MPD charged Wendell Givens, 29, of Montgomery with one count of capital murder. He is accused of shooting and killing 27-year- old Leeandre Lockley of Montgomery. The…
Alan Ash is gearing up for his 4th Boston Marathon. "I'm excited. Always a little bit of nervous, a lot of excitement," said Ash. He says his training this year has been injury free, and he's grateful for what he…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A unique photography project is underway in Selma. It's called the Selma Portrait Project. It uses the faces and stories of Selma residents to give people a…
Bennie Adkins, Medal of Honor winner and Troy Alumnus announced his kick-off to his foundation, "Bennie Adkins Foundation." The foundation is designed to raise funds for scholarships for the special forces enlisted personnel. This will help them transition from the…
To some the blue pinwheels placed throughout Troy are just that, pinwheels. But this month they represent something that effects millions-child abuse. "It doesn't matter what your socio-economic status you're in.…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says her priority as governor will be to steady the ship of state and restore the state's image. Ivey addressed reporters Thursday on her third full day in office. Ivey was sworn in Monday evening after…
Montgomery Police are asking for the public's help to find a man's killer. They say Chandler Blue, 19, of montgomery, was shot in the 3300 block of Fountain Lane at about 12:14 a.m. Wednesday. Blue was taken to a local…
