When is the F-35 Coming to Montgomery?
The United States Air Force is looking for a home for two new units of F-35 Fighter Jets. Five cities are being considered for the F-35's: Boise, Idaho; Jacksonville, Florida; Detroit, Michigan;…
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Macon County Woman Arrested For Fatally Shooting Her Grandmother
Macon County authorities are investigating a fatal shooting. Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson says the shooting happened around 11 o'clock Saturday morning at a home on County Road 67. Authorities say the family was preparing to go to a funeral when…
7th Annual Camden BBQ Festival Kicks Off
It's that time of year again... Barbecue smoke is in the air. And in Camden, Alabama that means the Camden BBQ Festival. "The event helps the economy by having people come in from out of town. Several of the cook teams…
Local Walk Raises Money to Cure Diabetes
The Montgomery Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will host their annual walk for diabetes at the Montgomery Zoo Saturday. Registration begins at 9 am with the walk beginning at 10 am. For more information on the walk, click…
Selma Man Found Shot to Death in His Front Yard
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is found shot to death in his front yard Friday morning and police needs help from the public to find his killer. Sixty-three year old Charlie Sanders was found at his home…
Falling Tree Cuts Selma Man's Mobile Home in Two
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man says he's counting his blessings after a tree falls on his trailer and he narrowly escapes with his life. Jimbo Jefferson says he's glad to be alive after a tree in his…
Officials Release Details to Aaron Hernandez's Suicide Note Left to Fiancee
Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez urged his fiancee to "live life and know I'm always with you" in a suicide note he left in his prison cell. An excerpt from the note was released Friday as part of a court…
Fraternal Order of Police Honor Fallen Officers
Everyday officers risk their lives to protect the public. Friday, the Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police honored fallen officers. Officers that are currently serving and retired officers attended the event to honor those lives and their families. Governor Kay Ivey was…
Pigment's Accidental Discovery Inspires Crayola's New Blue
Crayola's new crayon color will be based on a blue pigment discovered in 2009. Scientists at Oregon State University accidentally discovered the brilliant blue hue when they were experimenting with materials that could be used in electronics. Crayola said Friday…
Westbound I-20 in Jackson Closing Until Monday to Fix Bridge
This is the weekend that Mississippi officials are closing part of the state's major east-west artery to repair a bridge. Westbound lanes of Interstate 20 in Jackson will be closed at 10 p.m. Friday, and are supposed to stay closed…
Montgomery Area Food Bank Donates 27 Tons Of Food For Families In Need
Volunteers and employees from the both the Montgomery Area Food Bank and Family Guidance Center of Alabama, gathered bright and early Friday morning with the same goal in mind: feeding families in…
Rep. John Knight to be Keynote Speaker at ASU Spring Graduation
John F. Knight, Jr., alumnus of the Class of 1974 and State Representative of District - 76, former acting president, executive vice president and 30 year-plus employee of Alabama State University - who is credited by historians for his successful…
Sale of the Biscuits Finalized; New Ownership Takes Place Immediately
The Montgomery Biscuits, Double-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are excited to announce that the sale of the franchise has been finalized by Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball and the Southern League to a Lou DiBella-led ownership group.…
House Resumes Talks on Prison Construction Bill
The Alabama House of Representatives is resuming work on a stalled prison construction bill with an aim of building four facilities, including a replacement for the state's troubled women's prison. House Speaker Mac McCutcheon said Thursday that House members are…
Enterprise Mayor Appointed as New Head of ADECA
As part of her mission to steady the ship of state and improve Alabama’s image, Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Enterprise Mayor Kenneth Boswell as Director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. “ADECA provides valuable support to…
$1.8B General Fund Budget to Protect Taxpayers
Late Thursday night, the Alabama Senate fulfilled its constitutional duty and passed a responsible General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2018 by a 24-4 vote. The $1.8 billion budget level-funds most agencies, with a targeted $3.3 million increase for the…
Community Gathers to Remember Bellingrath Student Shot and Killed
Hundreds packed the Community Congregational United Church of Christ. They say 14 year old Jaquerria Timmons was a star student and good kid that remained mostly to herself. She was gunned down…
The Truth Behind Fake News
https://youtu.be/BicRnlK56dI The term fake news has gained popularity in the past year. It's often the focus of political speeches, late-late night talk shows and now legislation in a few states. It's also a topic of discussion in journalism classes at…
Update: Senate Passes General Fund Budget
State senators have approved an Alabama general fund budget after a debate where tempers flared multiple times. The budget passed Thursday, 23-4. Sen. Rodger Smitherman sharply criticized one senator's unsuccessful proposal to take $600,000 from Birmingham tourism projects. Senators also…
Commemorating National Day of Prayer in Montgomery
Dozens of people Montgomery's National Day of Prayer service at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, including Governor Kay Ivey. People attending say they are in prayer on several things that…
ADPH Investigates "Stomach Bug" Outbreak in Montgomery
The Alabama Department of Public Health is investigating an outbreak associated with a college baseball tournament in Montgomery, Ala. At this time, reports estimate that 25 to 30 individuals have experienced gastrointestinal illness that includes the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting,…
Senate Approves Redistricting Plan
The Alabama Senate has approved new legislative districts over the objections of black Democrats who said the plan was gerrymandered to maintain GOP control of the state's largest county. Senators on Thursday approved the new districts in a 25-7 party…
City Of Wetumpka Observes National Day Of Prayer
Like many at Wetumpka's day of prayer, Pastor Ricky Bowe says prayer is important now more than ever. He explains "the issues are different, the issues are more extreme than they've…
House Passes Bill to Replace Obamacare
Relieved Republicans have pushed their prized health care bill through the House. The mostly party-line 217-213 vote advances a bill that addresses their longtime pledge to erase the 2010 Obama health care law. Thursday's vote sends the measure to the…
House Republicans to Present Military Appreciation Calendar to Chambers Floor
In order to show proper appreciation for military veterans, active troops, National Guard members, and reservists working, living, and based in Alabama, the House Republican Caucus on Thursday will adopt a floor agenda stacked with bills positively affecting servicemen and…
