New Businesses Opening in Downtown Montgomery
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…
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Auburn Awarded $4.7M to Fund Cyber Security Program
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…
City Council Cracks Down on Negligent Landlords
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…
Police: Millbrook Woman Admits to Killing Her Uncle
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…
Equipment Stolen from City of Selma
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…
Have you seen Theresa Woodard?
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…
Governor Ivey's Council to Combat Alabama's Opioid Crisis Holds First Meeting
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…
State Officials Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting
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…
Livestock Shelters Open Across State in Preparation for Hurricane Irma
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 Underway at Mt. Vernon Mill in Tallassee
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…
Gov. Ivey Raises $1M for 2018 Alabama Governor's Race
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…
Labor Day on the Alabama River
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…
Alabama to Play Miami in 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game
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…
Sen. Strange Sides with President Trump on Senate Filibuster Rule
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 Asks President to Endorse Roy Moore in Senate Runoff
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. Â Trump had endorsed appointed Senator Luther Strange in the Aug. 15…
Oprah, Beyonce to Headline Hurricane Harvey Relief Telethon
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…
Alabama State University to Announce New President on September 8
The search for a new Alabama State University president likely will come to an end on Friday, Sept. 8. The Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet at 3 p.m. that day to announce its selection. The four finalists…
Local Efforts to Help with Hurricane Harvey Relief
As water recedes and the cleanup begins in Houston, Frazer Church Pike Road is sending help to a partner church that is on the front lines of the clean up. "We…
Labor Day At Lake Martin
It was another beautiful Labor Day on Lake Martin, that means plenty of people out on the water soaking up the last few rays of summer. Monday's Blue skies and…
Escaped State Inmate Recaptured in Decatur
Authorities say an Alabama inmate assigned to a work release program faces new charges after he walked away from a job site. Reports say 28-year-old Brian O'Neal Williams was recaptured without incident Sunday afternoon at a hotel in Decatur. The…
Montevallo Killed in Single Vehicle Crash
A single-vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Montevallo man. Mario Contreras, 31, was killed when the 2000 Ford Expedition he was driving went into the median before striking a guardrail and overturning. Contreras was pronounced dead at the…
AG Sessions Facing New Civil Rights Test
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is facing a tough new test of his commitment to protecting civil rights as he oversees the Justice Department's investigation of the Charlottesville violence. The former Alabama senator has denounced racism and bigotry, and he's called…
Consumer Alert: Winn-Dixie Produce Recall
On Your Side Consumer Alert -- Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie stores, is issuing a voluntary recall of multiple Country Fresh produce products. These products were sold in 6-, 10-, 12- and 23-ounce packages. The recall is due…
College Football Fans React to Season-Openers
From Alabama to Auburn to Tuskegee and Alabama State - Those were just a few teams fans were rooting for Saturday. Rivalry was renewed between Tuskegee and Alabama State. "This year it's been…
Alabama State University's Jazz Festival Kicks Off
Alabama State University's Nat King Cole Society Jazz festival kicked off Sunday afternoon. Several artists were set to be featured in the festival, including flutist Kim Scott and Lindsey Webster. The festival is an annual event that showcases Alabama State…
