Montgomery police say they're conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting in the 500 block of E. South Blvd. This morning at about 12:35 a.m., police and fire medics say they found a man dead of a gunshot wound at the scene. Police say the circumstances…
Several inches of rain has fallen in Prattville this morning, leading to several reports of flash flooding. That has prompted the Autauga Co. Emergency Management Agency to close a roadway and issue advisories for other highways. The EMA has closed…
A slow-moving section of rain left parts of Montgomery flooded this morning. The flash flooding was concentrated mainly in an area of Cloverdale and extended northward toward Prattville. These images are from Cloverdale, where the water was a few inches…
While the Rosa parks Museum makes efforts to inform others of history every day, this weekend museum coordinators want people to know the significance of Juneteenth. "It's a celebration of freedom, a celebration of being American so we want to…
One group of people are making their voices heard on the issue of mass incarceration in Alabama. People part of Faith in Action Alabama, believe it's an issue that people of all faiths need to address. They say Alabama has…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A former Selma city employee has filed a six figure -- verified notice of claim against the city and Mayor Dario Melton. Former Planning and Development Director Gerald Chestnut is claiming $100,000 dollars in damages…
Chilton County Peach farmer Kenneth Easterling says that peaches aren't the only thing that make Clanton stand out, but its by far the most well known. He describes Clanton as "a good place to visit a better place to live".…
Volunteers are ready to change the lives of over 200 students. It's all part of the Alabama Lions High School Leadership program to give students a better grasp of their tomorrow. "Hopefully us telling them about our service and trying to…
Yoko Ono, who was previously credited as a co-producer on John Lennon's "Imagine," will earn a co-writing credit on the 1971 song. David Israelite, the president and CEO of the National Music Publishers' Association, said Wednesday at an event that…
Alabama is getting a $100,000 federal grant to encourage school districts to buy fresh local fruits and vegetables. The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries said Friday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture grant will support a coalition called the…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the aftermath of the shooting of a Republican lawmaker and others at a baseball practice this week (all times local): 3:30 p.m. Doctors say Rep. Steve Scalise (skuh-LEES') remains in critical condition at a…
State officials have moved the sales-tax-free holiday back. The state Revenue Department writes: "In accordance with Act 2017-120, the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays will be held each year on the third full weekend of July instead of the first full…
The Georgia Lottery is partnering with the Atlanta Braves to give fans a chance to win $1 million. At Braves games this season, fans will have the opportunity to win big in the Georgia Lottery Million Dollar Challenge through a…
Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Dept. of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington have announced that Alabama's May unemployment rate has fallen to 4.9%, the lowest rate since March 2008. May’s rate represents 107,364 unemployed persons. "Over the past three months, our…
Online juggernaut Amazon is buying Whole Foods in a deal valued at about $13.7 billion, including debt. Amazon.com Inc. will pay $42 per share for Whole Foods Market Inc. That marks an 18 percent premium to Whole Foods closing price…
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left two people dead and one injured. Police say they responded to the 4800 block of Park Towne Way about 8 p.m. Thursday in reference to subjects shot. They say two adult males…
The jury in Bill Cosby's sex assault trial is going back to its hotel for the night after failing to resolve a deadlock that's threatened to end the case without a verdict. Jurors worked into the night Thursday after Judge…
Georgia's top corrections official said he's relieved the escaped inmates sought in the killings of two prison guards have been caught. Authorities said Donnie Rowe and Ricky Dubose were captured Thursday in Tennessee after leading police on a chase by…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A summer program in Demopolis is working to build a brighter future for the city by investing in tomorrow's leaders today. The Demopolis Police Youth Leadership…
Local Law enforcement have turned the great outdoors in to their classroom in hopes of keeping kids out of trouble this summer. Thursday morning youngsters from various Montgomery County summer programs…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
