Overcrowding at Pike Animal Shelter
Workers at the Pike Animal Shelter have their hands full with 200 animals. "We're out of space completely. We've got dogs in the hallway. They're in kennels and crates," says…
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Group That Sued Over Legislative districts OKs New Map
One of two groups that sued over Alabama's legislative districts says it accepts the state's new map, although the other group opposes the new districts. The Alabama Democratic Conference notified a three-judge panel this week that the map approved by…
ABC Board Votes to Raise Liquor Prices in Alabama
The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has voted to raise the state mark-up on liquor to get about $8.2 million for prosecutors and state courts. The three-member board on Wednesday unanimously approved the increase. The state mark-up will rise from…
Twitter Unveils New Look, Which Users Quickly Mock
Twitter has unveiled a new look, and much like some previous changes the company has made to its short-messaging service, it's not going over so well with the Twitterati. The San Francisco company says the new design emphasizes simplicity, making…
TSA is Testing 3-D Scanners for Carry-on Luggage
Federal officials are screening some carry-on bags with 3-D scanning technology, which they say improves the ability to find bombs. The Transportation Security Administration said Thursday that it is testing computed tomography, or CT, scanning at one checkpoint at Phoenix…
Greenville Police Investigating Teen Shooting
One 18-year-old is in jail and another in the hospital after a Wednesday afternoon shooting in Greenville. Police responded to a call on S. Conecuh St. near Perdue Place at 6:57 P.M.…
Montgomery Man Found Guilty on Felony Firearms Charges Following Gas Station Shootout
On Tuesday, June 13, Christopher Gilcrest, 34, of Montgomery, Alabama, was found guilty in federal court of being a felon in possession of ammunition, announced Acting U.S. Attorney A. Clark Morris. Federal law prohibits a person convicted of a felony…
Jurors in Bill Cosby Case Deadlocked; Jurors Continue to Deliberate
Jurors in Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial have told a judge they're deadlocked on charges the comedian drugged and molested a woman in 2004. The panel deliberated about 30 hours over four days before telling Judge Steven O'Neill on Thursday…
Montgomery Man Loses Life in Elmore Co. Crash
A single-vehicle crash at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, has claimed the life of a Montgomery man. Larry Michael Montgomery Jr., 29, was killed when the 2005 Kia Amanti he was driving left the roadway and overturned. Montgomery, who was not using…
Driver of AL Church Bus That Crashed in Atlanta Killing One Charged with Murder
The driver of a church bus from Alabama faces charges including vehicular homicide in a Georgia crash that killed one person and injured several others. The driver's lawyer, Jason Swindle Sr., identified his client in a statement as Jerry Sims.…
Plan to Alter Confederate Monument on Pause in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Demopolis city leaders have asked for an opinion from the Attorney General about their plans to repair a damaged Confederate monument. The monument to the Confederate…
Family Recovers After House Fire
Cell phone video shows the moment the Reeder family's home went up in flames. What started out as a fire in the garage quickly spread into the attic. "Overwhelming…
New Cafe Coming to Old Cloverdale
A new eatery is coming to old Cloverdale in Montgomery. Vintage Year, a fine dining restaurant and bar, is expanding. Management says they are opening a breakfast and lunch spot across the street from their current  location on Cloverdale Road.…
The Fight is On; Mayweather-McGregor "Super Fight" Set for August 26
Floyd Mayweather Jr. said Wednesday he will come out of retirement to face UFC star Conor McGregor in a boxing match on Aug. 26. Mayweather, who retired in September 2015 after winning all 49 of his pro fights, will face…
Local Residents Weigh In On Virginia Shooting
Lots of people are reacting to the Wednesday morning shooting in Alexandria, Virginia, including people in the river region. Montgomery resident Peter Delano says "my heart goes out to…
Bullock County Residents Petition to Save Historic School
One of the oldest schools in Bullock county could be burned or torn down, if supporting citizens don't take steps to save it. According to Billie Hazzard there is a…
AL GOP Representatives Safe After Baseball Practice Shooting
Two Alabama representatives are safe after a gunman opened fire on congressmen during practice for a charity baseball game in a Washington suburb. Reps. Mo Brooks and Rep. Gary Palmer were both at the practice Wednesday morning in Virginia. Rep.…
GM Extends Summer Shutdown at Two Car Plants as Demand Falls
General Motors is extending the normal two-week summer shutdown at two U.S. car factories because of slumping demand. Union officials say the Lordstown, Ohio, plant near Cleveland and the Fairfax plant in Kansas City, Kansas, will close for as long…
VA Warns of Surprise Budget Gap, Insists No Delays in Care
In a surprising revelation, the Department of Veterans Affairs says a program that offers veterans private-sector health care will run out of money much sooner than expected. It is holding back on some services that lawmakers worry could cause delays…
State Rep. Mike Millican Announces He Wont't Run for 8th Term in Legislature
Citing a desire to devote more time to his family and his two local businesses as the reason for his decision, State Rep. Mike Millican (R - Hamilton) on Wednesday announced that he will not seek re-election to the House…
Former Alabama Chief Justice Enters 2018 Governor's Race
Former Alabama Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb is running for governor in 2018. Cobb made the announcement Wednesday morning. She told The Associated Press in an interview that "it's time to have a governor who cares more about people than…
Gov. Ivey Signs Grant to Aide Domestic Violence Victims in Montgomery Co.
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $498,124 grant to expand the free, professional services available to victims of domestic violence in Montgomery County. One Place Family Justice Center is using grant funds to expand its staff which will allow the…
Congressman Shot at Congressional Baseball Practice, Suspect Dead
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana was shot Wednesday at a congressional baseball practice, congressional officials say. Rep. Mo Brooks, (R-Ala.), said several other people also were hit, including two law enforcement officers. President Donald Trump says he and…
US Retail Sales Drop 0.3%, Biggest Drop in 16 Months
Americans cut spending at gasoline stations, department stores and electronics shops in May as retail sales registered their biggest drop in 16 months, a cautionary sign for the economy. The Commerce Department says retail sales dropped 0.3 percent last month,…
Creekwalk Concert Series Kicks Off in Prattville
Downtown Prattville was alive with music as the Summer Creekwalk Concert Series kicked off Tuesday night. City officials hope to attract even more people to the downtown area with more businesses opening up. Adrienne's Downtown Bar has been open five…
