On this 45th anniversary of the shooting of Gov. George Wallace, State Auditor Jim Zeigler sent a written request Monday to Gov. Kay Ivey asking her to return the portraits of Governors George and Lurleen Wallace to their historic location in…
A law enforcement official says investigators believe additional companies in the United States have been affected by the global "ransomware" software cyberattack but have not yet come forward to report the attacks. The official spoke to The Associated Press on…
Brad Grey, who served as the chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures for 12 years, has died. A family spokesperson said Monday that Grey, who was battling cancer, died Sunday at his home in Holmby Hills, California. He was 59.…
Sorry, paparazzi. Celebrities who are sick of being stalked by photographers at Los Angeles International Airport can now find some privacy - not to mention luxury - at a new terminal. The $22 million facility called the Private Suite opened…
United Airlines says it is changing the keypad codes used to open cockpit doors after the previous codes were accidentally posted on a public website. An airline spokeswoman said Monday that United sent a memo to pilots over the weekend…
The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating a fatal stabbing that happenedMonday at the Bibb Correctional Facility in Brent. Jamie Marcus Witherspoon, 34, was fatally stabbed during an altercation with another inmate inside the facility at approximately 11 a.m. Â …
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a Montgomery man with murder in connection with a weekend crash that resulted in the death of a 27-year old woman. Ashleigh Perkins of Montgomery was killed in the two-vehicle crash at about 10:30…
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks says he's running for the U.S. Senate in Alabama. A statement from the conservative Republican from Huntsville says he's running because America's status as the greatest nation ever is at risk. Brooks say Congress is failing…
Auburn University is paying almost $30,000 to end a lawsuit that cleared the way for a white nationalist to speak on campus. A university statement says officials will pay $29,000 in legal fees for Cameron Padgett. The Georgia man filed…
Moms were able to enjoy an extra special Mother's Day at the Montgomery Zoo, where they got in free all day long. The Montgomery Zoo lets moms in for free on Mother's Day every year, as a way to say…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Honorable Greg Mathis from the award-winning television court show, Judge Mathis, gave the commencement address at Concordia College Alabama in Selma this morning. Mathis told the…
From entertainment to plenty of booths to browse unique items, there's be something for everyone at Prattville CityFest. "It was a great day to get out in the community and…
Active and retired Montgomery firefighters gathered Friday evening for their first reunion. The program paid special tribute to firefighters who have lost their lives over the years and to those who fought the Dale's Penthouse fire in 1967. Stallworth Smith…
Montgomery police are investigating a fatal shooting. Police say that a man was shot and killed in the 2200 block of Woodley Square West at the Garden Grove Apartments around 4 o'clock Friday afternoon. Authorities say they're investigating what may…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma couple is searching for four pit bull puppies they say were stolen from their home and they're offering a cash reward for the safe return of the puppies. Robert and Catherine Gordon say…
Suspended NFL linebacker Rolando McClain has been arrested on misdemeanor drug and firearm charges after a police stop in Hartselle. Police Lt. Justin Barley says an officer pulled over McClain about 1 p.m. Friday because his car's window tint was…
Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Vernon Barnett as the new Commissioner of Revenue. It is her 5th change to her cabinet and more are expected as she puts in place a leadership team focused on improving the state’s image. “The…
Over 900 students are new graduates of Troy University. The university held it's spring commencement in Trojan arena Friday morning. The graduates represent 29 states and 13 nations. Lieutenant General Steven Kwast, Commander and President of Air University at Maxwell…
Keeping up with the growth of Troy University, the university's dining services are giving the Trojan Center Food Court a new look. "We realize that we are running out of seats capacity on the actual retail section so therefore we…
A prison construction plan is headed to a key vote in committee. The House Judiciary Committee will vote Tuesday on the proposal to build, or lease, up to four prisons in the state. Sen. Cam Ward, the bill's sponsor, said…
For people living in the Cottage Hill neighborhood, a vision is finally becoming a reality as they see a transformation of their area, which they believe highlights the historical district that has been forgotten. This quiet neighborhood overlooking downtown Montgomery,…
We are learning more about the state takeover of Montgomery public schools after The Alabama State Board of Education met Thursday. The board laid out the timeline for the intervention. As we've reported, the state is taking over 27 of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell hosts town hall meetings in Lowndes and Montgomery counties. Lowndes County residents filled the town hall auditorium in White Hall Thursday afternoon. Sewell talked about local and national issues including immigration, national…
Alabama voters might go to the polls on putting the Ten Commandments on display in school and public buildings. The Alabama Senate approved the bill on a 23-7 vote amid criticisms that it was an unconstitutional establishment of religion. The…
Spirit Airlines says union pilots have agreed to extend indefinitely an injunction barring them from conducting a work slowdown while the two sides negotiate over a new contract. The airline said Thursday that the injunction will stay in effect until…
