The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) continues investigating an outbreak associated with a multistate college baseball tournament last week in Montgomery. Norovirus has been detected in three individuals associated with the outbreak. “Based on the symptoms reported, norovirus is…
A prison construction proposal faces a closing window to win approval in the final days of the legislative session. The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday discussed, but didn't vote, on the bill to build up to four new prisons. The…
A Birmingham businessman says he's joining the race for the U.S. Senate in Alabama. Dom Gentile said Tuesday he will run as a Republican for the seat now held by Luther Strange, who was appointed to the position after Jeff…
Governor Kay Ivey announces her support for the continuation of the Baby Box Program in Alabama. The program has transitioned to the Alabama Department of Human Resources, which will facilitate its expansion into Alabama. Previously, the program was under the…
The former Alabama and NFL star, the late Kevin Turner, will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 13. Born on June 12, 1969 in Prattville, Alabama, Turner played collegiately…
The House Judiciary Committee has approved a bill aimed at shortening the time of death penalty appeals. The committee approved the bill Tuesday sending it to the House floor. The legislation, which has already cleared the Senate, would require inmates…
Publix Super Markets has announced it's voluntarily recalling Publix Deli Artichoke and Spinach Dip due to the possibility of the product containing small glass fragments. In a statement, the company says the 16 oz. artichoke and spinach dip was sold…
A man who was once training to be a corrections officer in an Alabama prison has pleaded guilty to assaulting a handcuffed inmate. The Justice Department says former Corrections cadet Jeremy Walker pleaded guilty Monday to a federal civil rights…
Two students in Alabama State University's Forensics Sciences program are among a handful of first-ever students nationwide to be selected to participate in a highly competitive summer school program within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to study nuclear forensics. ASU students Vandrekia Kelly…
Jim Wilson & Associates, LLC (JWA) announces the sale of a one acre parcel of land at Eastchase to Full Moon Bar-B-Que. The new restaurant location is a part of the Eastchase Central development on Eastchase Parkway directly across from…
If you're traveling to a Biscuits' game or just driving through downtown Montgomery, you'll notice something new in the middle of the road. It's a new traffic roundabout,…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- New details are released in a Selma murder investigation where a man was found shot to death in his front yard. Lt. Tory Neely says robbery may have been the motive behind the city's third…
The Emergency Operation Center at the Alabama EMA Headquarters was packed Monday morning as officials participated in the 2017 Hurricane Exercise. Governor Kay Ivey briefed representatives from many different state organizations…
Montgomery Public School's has graduated a brand new batch of Super Citizens. Those new Super Citizens then honored some hometown heroes of their own. The purpose of the Super Citizen Program…
The funeral arrangements for 14-year-old Jaquerria Timmons have been announced. Services will be held at True Divine Baptist Church located at 4525 Virginia Loop Rd, Saturday, May 13 at 2:00 pm. Visitation is scheduled for all day Friday, May 12…
State Auditor Jim Zeigler has finished the required exit audits of four State gubernatorial properties following the resignation of former Gov. Robert Bentley. Zeigler and staff accounted for all items of state property in the historic Governor’s Mansion on Perry…
Alabama lawmakers are heading into the final days of the legislative session with some big ticket items still outstanding, including prison construction and redistricting. Legislators on Tuesday will begin the final six days of the session that will determine the…
The Pike Road Board of Education will meet behind closed doors this morning to consider the eight semi-finalists for the position of School Superintendent. Current…
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;…
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…
It's that time of year again... Barbecue smoke is in the air. And in Camden, Alabama that means the Camden BBQÂ Festival. "The event helps the economy by having people come in from out of town. Several of the cook teams…
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…
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…
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…
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…
