Georgiana Doctor Dies Near Summit of Mount Everest
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — An American climber has died near the summit of Mount Everest and an Indian climber is missing after heading down from the mountain following a successful…
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Alabama Democrats Looking Ahead to Special and General Election
Joe Reed, Chairman of the Alabama Democratic Conference believes it's time for a change in several Alabama offices and in the whitehouse. "We've had problems in the Governor's office, problems with…
Governor Ivey Discusses Future Priorities
In the short time Governor Kay Ivey has been in office she's already tackled many issues facing the state. One of her top priorities is improving the state's image, but she says it cannot happen overnight. "We were under a…
5th Annual Riverbend BrewFest Kicks Off
It was a beautiful night in downtown Montgomery as the sights, sounds, and tastes of the 5th annual Riverbend BrewFest got underway. "This year we have 31 different breweries on hand with over 100 beers to sample," said Ken Reynolds,…
Troy University Hosts Special Olympics Alabama State Games
These athletes from across the state are ready to shine at the Special Olympics Alabama State Games. "It's been a wonderful opportunity for these guys to come down here. we're here for track and field so they're going to win…
Alabama 2017 Legislative Session Ends
Alabama lawmakers ended their 2017 session by declaring a proposed gas tax increase as the deadest bill of the legislative session. Rep. Bill Poole of Tuscaloosa won the shroud award for the bill that would have raised the tax on…
Your Town Friday-Wetumpka Residents Share What They Love About Their Town
We spent the day talking with residents of Wetumpka about what they love about their town, and what they hope the city will be like in the future. Patricia Ogg currently lives in Calhoun county but says she likes to get…
AL April Unemployment Rate Down to 5.4 Percent
Alabama's unemployment rate is down to 5.4 percent. The state Labor Department says the April jobless rate announced Friday is down four-tenths of a percent from March. It's also an improvement from the April 2016 rate of 5.8 percent. Alabama…
Seven Safety Tips to Remember When Traveling this Memorial Day Holiday
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) doesn’t play when it comes to being safe while having fun – particularly during Memorial Day Weekend. This year’s official holiday travel period runs from 6 a.m. Friday, May 26, to midnight Monday, May…
Alabama's GOP Approves New Maps; Democrats Vow Repeat Court Fight
Alabama's overwhelmingly Republican legislature has sent a new legislative map to the governor after a rancorous session featuring a racially charged email comparing lawmakers to monkeys. The Senate's approval Friday came despite objections from Democrats who say the new map…
Confederate Monuments Protected in Alabama
Alabama lawmakers have voted to prohibit any alterations to Confederate monuments or markers. With a vote of 69-29, the House accepted final revisions Friday and sent the bill to Gov. Kay Ivey. Thursday's Senate vote was 25-8. The bill would…
'National Night Out' Kicks Off in Montgomery
Thursday evening, neighbors from across Montgomery came out for a special night out to help build better neighborhoods. It's a preview of the National Night Out, which takes place at the end of the summer. The BONDS program hopes the…
Arrest Made in Montgomery Homicide Case
Montgomery Police have made an arrest in a murder case. 32-year-old Larry McCall Jr., was charged with capital murder in the death of 56-year-old Carl Barnes. Barnes was shot late Saturday evening on the 100 block of West Patton Avenue. Police say Barnes…
Tensions over "Monkey" Email Erupt on House Floor
Simmering tensions over a monkey email sent by an Alabama legislator erupted into shouting match on the House floor. A black lawmaker on Thursday night said a Republican legislator had offered only excuses, and not an apology, for the email…
House Approves Redistricting Bill
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a redistricting bill after an all-day debate. Lawmakers on Thursday voted 71-32 to approve the boundaries for the 35 Senate districts. The bill now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature. Black…
New Demopolis High School Sign A Symbol of Cooperation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A project twelve years in the making becomes a symbol of the dedication and togetherness of the students of Demopolis High School. A new electronic marquee sign has…
City of Troy Dedicates Two New Connector Roads
It's been 30 years in the making, but Trojan Parkway and John H. Witherington Drive are busy with traffic and could be another area for businesses. "We meet daily on different things where people are looking. I think there are…
Gov. Ivey Announces Plan to Bring More Than 200 New Jobs to Prattville
Governor Kay Ivey announced today that James Hardie Building Products plans to invest up to $220 million to open an advanced fiber-cement building products manufacturing plant in Prattville, creating 205 jobs. James Hardie, whose corporate roots go back more than…
1996 Greene Co. Murder Suspect Arrested Multiple Times in Chicago
Authorities say Illinois police repeatedly arrested a fugitive wanted for murder before investigators linked him to a 1996 slaying in Alabama. Officials in Alabama say it took decades for anyone to realize that 54-year-old construction worker Phillip Thomas of Chicago…
Car Plows into Times Square Crowd; 1 Dead, About 20 Hurt
A law enforcement official says a car that plowed into a crowd of pedestrians in Times Square killed one person and injured about 20 others. The official told The Associated Press that the driver was taken into custody after the…
Black Judge Refuses to Step Down from White Police Officer's Murder Trial
A black judge is refusing to step aside from the murder case against a white Alabama police officer who shot a black man. Montgomery County Circuit Judge Greg Griffin ruled Thursday and accused the defense of injecting race into the…
Senate Approves Education Budget
The state education budget is on its way to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey. Lawmakers in the state Senate and House of Representatives on Thursday morning gave final approval to the $6.4 billion education trust fund. The spending bill now goes…
UPDATE: Lawmakers Approve Bill to Shorten Death Penalty Appeals
Alabama lawmakers have voted to give death row inmates less time to file appeals as they seek to trim the number of years that elapse between sentencing and executions. Senators on Thursday voted 26-3 to go along with House changes…
Alligator Encounter Caught on Camera
A Montgomery man came face to face with an alligator Monday at a local golf course. Jeff Holland Jr. is a marshal at Cypress Tree Golf Course at Maxwell Air Force…
Lawmaker: Prison Construction Bill 'Dead' for the Session
A state senator says his prison construction bill is dead for the session. Sen. Cam Ward made the pronouncement Wednesday. Ward says the bill already had heavy opposition in the House. It was wounded further by tensions over redistricting and…
