Alabama to Stop Giving the ACT Test
Alabama will stop giving the ACT Aspire test to students. The state Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday not to renew the contract with the company. Superintendent Michael Sentance said there were…
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Tropical Storm Cindy Makes Landfall in Louisiana
Tropical Storm Cindy has made landfall at 4:30 ET this morning, close to Cameron, Louisiana. Heavy rain and gusty winds continue to batter southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana. Rainfall amounts between 2-3 inches have already been reported southeast of Houston,…
ADL Report on KKK Activity
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is out with a report this morning that finds three KKK groups are active in Alabama...and that there has been a slight increase in Klan activity in the past year, despite turmoil within many groups: "Rumors…
Local Restaurant Shut Down After Horrific Health Code Violations
After a failing health score, a local Montgomery restaurant had to be shut down immediately by the health department. The Old Selma Butcher Market received a 53 at its routine inspection.…
Law Enforcement Officials Confirm Possible Tornado in Covington Co.
This large rotation was spotted near the Town of Babbie in Northeastern Covington County Wednesday evening. Carley Roades shared the image on social media. Law enforcement officials later confirmed that a tornado touched down. National Weather Service officials will head…
ASU Celebrates 150th Anniversary with Event at Birthplace in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Alabama State University kicks off its 150th anniversary celebration with an event at it's historical birthplace in the city of Marion in Perry County.…
Steady Rains Could Impact Some Butler County Roads
The steady rain hasn't had much of an impact on Butler County roads just yet. There are a certain number of roads that usually flood during severe weather, says County Engineer Dennis McCall, but so far so good. "We've had…
Report: 'Scheme to Malign' Superintendent Finalist
An Alabama Department of Education report found there was a "scheme to malign" a leading candidate for state superintendent last year. The Board of Education voted 6-1 Wednesday to accept the report after a contentious meeting where an accused member…
$112,000 Grant Aids in Chinese Mandarin Language Workshops
For the next two weeks, high school students and teachers have the chance to get a foundation in Mandarin Chinese or sharpen their skills of the language with several workshops. "We are…
American Eagle Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Selma
An American Eagle flight with 65 passengers on board made an emergency landing in Selma, Alabama, after the pilot noticed a burning smell in the cabin and cockpit. American Airlines said in a statement that the plane landed safely Wednesday…
Flight with 65 Passengers Makes Emergency Landing at Selma Airport
An American Eagle flight with 65 passengers on board made an emergency landing in Selma, Alabama, after the pilot noticed a burning smell in the cabin and cockpit. American Airlines said in a statement that the plane landed safely Wednesday…
ALEA Encourages Parental Involvement to Prevent Underage Use of Alcohol, Tobacco
Summer has officially arrived. Teens are out of school, giving them more free time – often at home alone or with friends. What is to stop them from consuming alcoholic beverages and tobacco products? “Parental involvement is key,” said Lt.…
Unrecognizable Body Found in Trunk of Burning Car Identified as Birmingham Rapper
A body found in the trunk of a burning car in Alabama has been identified as a local rapper. Reports say the Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the victim Tuesday as 32-year-old Paul Matthew Carter. Carter is better known as…
$5,000 Reward Offered for Info. Leading to Arrest in Gun Store Theft
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction for those responsible for the…
Tallassee Woman Dies in Single-Vehicle Car Crash
A single-vehicle crash around 11 p.m. Tuesday night, has claimed the life of a Tallassee woman. Kelsey Leigh Moran, 25, was killed when the 2003 Volkswagon Jetta she was driving left the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned. Moran, who was…
Highly Contagious Citrus Disease Makes Its Way to Alabama
A plant disease that presents a serious threat to the U.S. citrus industry has been detected in Alabama. Federal and state plant health officials have confirmed the identification of citrus greening (CG), also known as Huanglongbing or HLB, which is…
City Addresses Flooding Concerns
It's a nightmare no one wants to live through, yet Joey King says it happens every time there is a big rain event. His yard and guest house get full of water. King attended the Montgomery city council meeting Tuesday…
EMA Officials Prepare for Flooding Threat
Montgomery County EMA Director Christina Thornton is preparing for the threat of severe weather with Tropical Storm Cindy moving closer to the state. "It seems to be coming up west of…
Selma Police Arrest Murder Suspect, Another Still At Large
Selma Police make an arrest in a capital murder case but they say a second suspect is still on the loose. Lt. Tory Neely says 18 year old Christopher Boswell of…
Butler County Schools are Fighting Summer Learning Loss
Some Butler County students are spending their summer vacations in an unusual place - the classroom. The elementary students are keeping…
Republican Senate Hopefuls to Meet in Debate
Four of the Republicans vying for Attorney General Jeff Sessions' former Senate seat are facing off in a candidate forum. U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, former Chief Justice Roy Moore, Christian Coalition president Randy Brinson and state Sen. Trip Pittman will…
Union Springs Police Chief Reaps Big Benefits from FBI National Academy
Union Springs Police Chief Danny Jackson is the first officer from Bullock County to attend the FBI National Training. He says it was challenging yet worth it. One of the biggest and…
Uber Adds Option to Tip Drivers as it Heads in New Direction
Uber is enabling passengers to tip its U.S. drivers with a tap on its ride-hailing app for the first time, part of a push to recast itself as a company with a conscience and a heart. Besides the built-in tipping…
Trump Plans to Release Tax Overhaul in Early September
The White House plans to introduce its tax overhaul during the first two weeks of September, says Gary Cohn, President Donald Trump's top economic aide. Cohn added that the administration wants to bring a finished tax bill to the House…
O.J. Simpson Parole Hearing Set for July 20
Imprisoned former football star O.J. Simpson has a parole hearing date next month in Nevada. State Board of Parole Commissioners official David Smith said Tuesday the 70-year-old Simpson is due to appear July 20 before a panel of four parole…
