Military parade in Washington, DC celebrates the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army
A military parade was held in Washington, DC, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, which was started on June 14, 1775.
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No Kings rally held outside the Alabama Department of Archives and History in downtown Montgomery
Groups called the Alabama Resisters of Indivisible, Montgomery 50501 Freedom Fighters and The Democratic Socialists of America held a No Kings rally in front of the Alabama Department of Archives and History building in downtown Montgomery.
No Kings rally held at foot of Edmund Pettus Bridge in downtown Selma
Dozens of people in Selma joined others across the country in holding a "No Kings" rally.
Dragon Boat Festival returns to the Alabama River in downtown Montgomery
The Montgomery Dragon Boat Festival is back on the waters of the Alabama River in downtown Montgomery for the 11th year.
Police: Minnesota state lawmaker killed, another lawmaker injured in targeted shootings
A man posing as a police officer shot and killed a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband at their home, and a second lawmaker and his wife were wounded in a separate shooting.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Montgomery community activist joins governor's race
Montgomery community activist Ja'mel Brown has announced he's running for governor.
Trump urges Iran: "Make a deal, before there's nothing left" in conflict with Israel
President Trump is urging Iran to "make a deal, before there is nothing left" after Israel launched roughly 200 strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, senior military leaders and research scientists.
Wetumpka's River Jam Music Festival postponed
The River Jam Music Festival in Wetumpka has been postponed.
Shooting death under investigation in Bullock County
The Bullock County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting death.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: More than one million power banks recalled
More than 1.15 million power banks are being recalled nationwide after some owners reported fires and explosions.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs the Safe Alabama Public Safety package into law
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed the Safe Alabama Public Safety Package into law.
What's Happening: June 13-15
It's Father's Day weekend, with plenty of activities to do with the father or father figure in your life!
Montgomery Metropolitan Planning Organization gets input on regional safety action plan
The Montgomery Metropolitan Planning Organization has held a public meeting at City Hall to get community feedback on its Regional Safety Action Plan.
Effort underway to restart chamber of commerce in Linden
There's a push in Linden to get the city's chamber of commerce up and running again.
Montgomery Zoo welcomes military for annual appreciation day
The Montgomery Zoo hosted its 31st Annual Military Appreciation Day, treating military members and their families to all kinds of fun.
Alabama National Guard unit deploying to Romania
An Alabama National Guard unit from our area is deploying to Romania.
Fire damages home in Montgomery
Montgomery firefighters battled a fire at a single-story home.
U.S. shifts military resources in Mideast after Israel strikes on Iran and Iran's response
The U.S. is shifting military resources, including ships, in the Middle East in response to Israel’s strikes on Iran and Iran's drone response.
What the Tech: More ads popping up on streaming TV services
Here's a look at how many commercials you're seeing on streaming TV services and what it costs to go ad-free.
Federal appeals court temporarily stops ruling to return control of National Guard to California
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked a federal judge’s order to force President Trump to return control of National Guard troops to California.
Butler County School Superintendent Joseph Eiland chosen as Alabama's District Two Superintendent of the Year
Butler County School Superintendent Joseph Eiland represents Alabama's District Two as finalist for State Superintendent of the Year.
Israel attacks Iran's capital with explosions booming across Tehran
Israel has attacked Iran's capital, with explosions booming across Tehran as Israel said it targeted nuclear and military sites.
Reward doubled for fugitive wanted in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The reward for a fugitive wanted by authorities in Wilcox County -- has doubled. Sheriff Larry Colston says the reward for information leading to the arrest of 19…
U.S. House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid
The U.S. House voted to cut about $9.4 billion in spending, following through on work done by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk.
United Methodists vote to close 27 churches, some in our area
The Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church held its annual meeting this week, voting to close 27 churches in its district.
