Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle is running for governor of Alabama. The Republican announced his candidacy in the 2018 election in a Friday press release. Battle says his run will emphasize infrastructure development, education and job creation. The 61-year-old has been…
Alabama lawmakers officially praised former MLB pitcher Tim Hudson for his charitable contributions to the state. Legislators awarded the four-time all-star a resolution that also commended his athletic achievements Thursday. Hudson grew up in Phenix City and now lives in…
Police in Cleveland are trying to identify a woman they say pulled a gun on a barber because he was taking too long to cut her 7-year-old son's hair. Cleveland.com says a police report says the woman threatened the barber…
Alabama House Democrats are calling on Governor Kay Ivey to reject Senate Bill 60. The measure denies all local municipalities across the state and their voters the power to decide whether to move Confederate monuments. “Gov. Ivey should send a…
Authorities say a 51-year-old employee of a Centreville-based logging company has been killed in an accident in Hoover. Hoover police Lt. Keith Czeskleba says a log was being moved by a piece of equipment on Thursday when it fell onto…
President Donald Trump will become the first sitting president to address a National Rifle Association convention in more than 30 years when he speaks Friday at the group's annual meeting. The president's trip to Atlanta also serves as his first…
https://youtu.be/LvGs5z65hdE Like many controversial issues involving Alabama politics, fiction can't beat the facts fueling the issue itself. The alleged affair between former governor Robert Bentley and his aid Rebekah Mason is a prime example. The scandal and eventually resulted in…
The Alabama State Department of Education hosted the final community engagement forum for the intervention into Montgomery Public Schools Thursday evening at Park Crossing High School. Parents had a chance to hear from state officials directly about the intervention. Â They…
It's shaping up to be a big weekend in the capital city. That's including the fifth annual Baptist Health Capital of Dreams triathlon. Beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29, participants can compete in the Olympic distance race, which is…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Leaders from eight states tour west Alabama to learn how to use the resources they have available to improve the quality of life for people in their communities. Seventy participants of the Delta Leadership Institute…
Chette Williams has dealt with loss during his time as Chaplain for the University of Auburn football team. He's had…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
