Auburn Football Chaplain Speaks at Fort Dale Academy
Chette Williams has dealt with loss during his time as Chaplain for the University of Auburn football team. He's had…
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Pike County Officials Assess Storm Damage
Pike County officials spent most of Thursday, assessing storm damage. Officials believe a tornado touched down in Pike County, along Highway 29 and Thomas Road near Banks. Damage was reported on County Road 5501, 5502, 5503, 5404, 7757, and 7761.…
MPD: Man Taken to Hospital in Serious Condition after Shooting
Montgomery Police say one man was taken to the hospital in serious condition after a shooting Thursday afternoon. Police say the shooting happened in the area of Greenville Street and South Panama Street. One person is in custody and charges…
MPD Identifies Weekend Shooting Victim
Following an April 22 shooting that resulted in the death of Christopher Cushenberry, 25, of Montgomery, a second adult male has died. Larenzo Esther, 19, was pronounced dead Tuesday, April 25, at a local hospital where he had been receiving…
Democrats Criticize New District Lines
Black lawmakers in the Alabama Legislature are criticizing new district lines that are being drawn after a federal court ruled that Republicans relied too heavily in race last time. Rep John Knight, a Montgomery Democrat, said Thursday that the proposal…
Governor Declares Tornado Anniversary as Day of Remembrance
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has declared Thursday as a day of remembrance in memory of the sixth anniversary of the 62 deadly tornadoes which struck Alabama on April 27, 2011. The governor ordered flags across the state to be lowered…
US Wants Early Results From North Korea Pressure
With international support, the Trump administration wants to exert a "burst" of economic and diplomatic pressure on North Korea that yields results within months to push the communist government to change course from developing nuclear weapons. Susan Thornton, the acting…
Alabama to Form Task Force Amid Concerns About Court Website
Alabama officials say they're forming a task force and taking other actions to address concerns about private information about victims and others posted to a state website for court records. The steps are being taken after a review of Alacourt.com…
Updated: Alabama House Passes Confederate Monuments Bill
Alabama lawmakers have passed a bill barring changes to Confederate or other long-standing monuments. The House of Representatives passed a measure 72-29 Thursday that would forbid the alteration or removal of any markers in the state. Lawmakers argued for about…
Community comes out for Anti-Crime Town Hall, Block Party
Local law enforcement agencies came together for a town hall meeting and block party to help find ways to curb violence in Montgomery. ASU hosted the anti-crime event at Lanier…
Lowndesboro Home to Scores of Historic Buildings
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The town of Lowndesboro is home to one of the most impressive collections of historic homes and buildings in the state. It's one of the best…
Preparing for Troy Fest
From pottery to drawings and paintings, Troy Fest is home to artist and a place where many visit to browse their eye-catching pieces. "We have people that travel from all over…
New AL Chief Justice Officially Sworn-In
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed Associate Justice Lyn Stuart to lead the Alabama Supreme Court as chief justice. Ivey announced the appointment Wednesday after Roy Moore resigned to run for U.S. Senate. Stuart had been acting chief justice since May…
Lawmakers Vote to Remove Anti-gay Sex Education Policy
Alabama lawmakers could remove language that disparages homosexuality from state sexual education policy. The House Education Policy Committee passed a motion Wednesday that would strike a passage from current Alabama education codes that says being gay is a "criminal offense…
UPDATE: Suspended Chief Justice Running for US Senate Seat
Suspended Alabama Chief Justice and gay marriage opponent Roy Moore says he is running for U.S. Senate. The outspoken conservative announced Wednesday he will seek the Senate seat previously held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The fiery Republican jurist joins…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Warning Alabamians of Phone Scam
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is making their customers and Alabamians aware of a current telephone spoofing scam targeting individuals throughout the country. These scammers represent themselves as Blue Cross and Blue Shield employees. The perpetrator may use…
Bridgework to Begin on Two Bridges on Ingram Road
Bridgework is slated to begin on two bridges on Ingram Road just north and south of Myrick Road beginning on May 1, 2017. The section of Ingram Road will be closed to allow replacement of two bridges that are over…
W.A. Gayle Planetarium to Host Annual Astronomy Day on Saturday
The W.A. Gayle Planetarium, operated by Troy University Montgomery, will be hosting a special free event at 6 p.m., Saturday in support of National Astronomy Day. The event will include telescopic viewing of stars planets and the moon (weather permitting), as well…
Coroner Identifies Pedestrian Killed in Alabama
A woman has died after stepping into the path of a car. The Opelika-Auburn News reports (http://bit.ly/2pkKCTf ) that the Opelika Police Department says in a statement that the woman was a pedestrian who entered the roadway in front of…
Morning Mimosas? House Debate Sunday Morning Alcohol Sales
The Alabama House of Representatives has voted to let some local governments decide if restaurants can offer up Sunday morning mimosas and other alcoholic drinks. The bill would allow county commissions and city councils, in areas where Sunday alcohol sales…
AL Education Officials Release Incorrect Graduation Rates
Alabama education officials say they're investigating a series of mistakes after publicly releasing incorrect information about graduation rates in the state. Some local superintendents complained publicly that numbers posted to the state's website last Friday were too low. The Alabama…
Three Montgomery Magnet Schools Named in Top Ten
On the same day that Alabama State education officials met with parents to discuss the state takeover of many Montgomery Public Schools, three Montgomery city/county magnet schools have been ranked tops in the state. U.S. News & World Report Magazine…
Voters to Decide on 'Right to Life' Language in Constitution
Alabama voters will decide in 2018 whether to write anti-abortion language into the state constitution. The Alabama House of Representatives voted 73-24 Tuesday to give final approval to the legislation seeking to put "right to life" language into the Alabama…
"Girls on the Run" Empowers Girls to Believe in Themselves
Local girls are hitting the pavement getting ready for a 5k run this weekend. But it's about a lot more than just running. "Girls on the Run" is an international organization that…
Lawmakers Pass Bill Affecting Faith-Based Adoption Organizations
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to a bill protecting faith-based adoption organizations that refuse to place children with gay parents or other households because of their religious beliefs. The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 87-6 to go…
