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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Jim Byard, the head of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, is leaving as Gov. Kay Ivey fills names her own cabinet members. The governor's office confirmed Byard's departure Thursday. Spokeswoman Eileen Jones says Ivey has identified a…
Members of the Legislative Black Caucus suspended the filibuster of the House of Representative’s legislative calendar on Wednesday to support passage of the Education Trust Fund Budget. “Passage of the budgets is of paramount importance,” said Rep. John Knight, “this…
Huntingdon College's Marching Scarlet and Grey, with plans for a 100-member roster this fall, will have a new practice facility as classes begin in August. Construction, which began last year, will continue in earnest this summer toward a completion date…
Parents and children pleaded with a legislative committee to require insurers to cover an expensive autism therapy they said can be life-changing for children on the spectrum. The emotional testimony dominated a…
High winds have left more than 60,000 homes and businesses without power across Alabama. Alabama Power Co. says 62,000 customers were without electrical service early Thursday after a weather system moved through with winds as strong as 45 mph. The…
