A man has drowned during an attempt to rescue children swimming on the Gulf Coast of Alabama. The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office says deputies found an unresponsive 57-year-old man while responding to a call about 3:30 p.m. Friday at Fort…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of social clubs in Selma are teaming up to give back to the community by providing a hot meal to area senior citizens. Members from more than a dozen savings and motorcycle clubs…
Portions of Redland Road in Elmore County had to be closed due to heavy rains. County officials say the road is closed between Highway 231 and Rifle Range Road until further notice. Drivers can use Jasmine Hill Road to Willow…
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a Montgomery man in connection with the death of Kevin Hinkle, 26, who was pronounced dead at Baptist Medical Center South after being transported to the hospital by a private citizen Monday evening, June…
A suspect in the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old man in January has surrendered to police. The Selma Times-Journal reports Demarcus Dillard, of Selma, turned himself in Wednesday on a capital murder charge related to the slaying of Nick Bell.…
Farmers were already in dire need of relief from several weeks of large rainfall totals where rain has saturated fields in central and southern Alabama. To add insult to injury, Tropical Storm Cindy dropped additional extensive rainfall across the region…
Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn says several roads are closed in Butler County due to water over the roadways. He urges people to avoid these areas and drive carefully. Those roads include: Bowden Road Bolling Road Ashley Road Whittle Bridge…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The family of a murder victim takes the first step in suing the city of Selma for his death. Selma attorney Brandon Wooten says…
Beginning in August, court costs will will rise the Pike County Courthouse. The county is in critical need of a new jail and the $35 increase will help in the…
Today, Judge Roy Moore issued the following statement on the US Senate’s proposed legislation to repeal Obamacare: “As I stated over a month ago, I will oppose any bill that does not fully repeal Obamacare. We knew from day one…
A former Alabama legislator is pleading guilty to taking bribes from a lawyer and a coal company executive to oppose adding Birmingham area neighborhoods to an EPA Superfund site. Former Rep. Oliver Robinson agreed Thursday to plead guilty to conspiracy,…
A National Weather Service meteorologist says a suspected tornado has damaged several businesses in an outlying suburb of Birmingham, Alabama. Meteorologist Jason Holmes said buildings, including a liquor store and a fast food restaurant, were reported damaged in the suburban…
Alabama will stop giving the ACT Aspire test to students. The state Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday not to renew the contract with the company. Superintendent Michael Sentance said there were…
Tropical Storm Cindy has made landfall at 4:30 ET this morning, close to Cameron, Louisiana. Heavy rain and gusty winds continue to batter southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana. Rainfall amounts between 2-3 inches have already been reported southeast of Houston,…
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is out with a report this morning that finds three KKK groups are active in Alabama...and that there has been a slight increase in Klan activity in the past year, despite turmoil within many groups: "Rumors…
After a failing health score, a local Montgomery restaurant had to be shut down immediately by the health department. The Old Selma Butcher Market received a 53 at its routine inspection.…
This large rotation was spotted near the Town of Babbie in Northeastern Covington County Wednesday evening. Carley Roades shared the image on social media. Law enforcement officials later confirmed that a tornado touched down. National Weather Service officials will head…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Alabama State University kicks off its 150th anniversary celebration with an event at it's historical birthplace in the city of Marion in Perry County.…
The steady rain hasn't had much of an impact on Butler County roads just yet. There are a certain number of roads that usually flood during severe weather, says County Engineer Dennis McCall, but so far so good. "We've had…
An Alabama Department of Education report found there was a "scheme to malign" a leading candidate for state superintendent last year. The Board of Education voted 6-1 Wednesday to accept the report after a contentious meeting where an accused member…
For the next two weeks, high school students and teachers have the chance to get a foundation in Mandarin Chinese or sharpen their skills of the language with several workshops. "We are…
An American Eagle flight with 65 passengers on board made an emergency landing in Selma, Alabama, after the pilot noticed a burning smell in the cabin and cockpit. American Airlines said in a statement that the plane landed safely Wednesday…
An American Eagle flight with 65 passengers on board made an emergency landing in Selma, Alabama, after the pilot noticed a burning smell in the cabin and cockpit. American Airlines said in a statement that the plane landed safely Wednesday…
Summer has officially arrived. Teens are out of school, giving them more free time – often at home alone or with friends. What is to stop them from consuming alcoholic beverages and tobacco products? “Parental involvement is key,” said Lt.…
A body found in the trunk of a burning car in Alabama has been identified as a local rapper. Reports say the Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the victim Tuesday as 32-year-old Paul Matthew Carter. Carter is better known as…
