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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Some Butler County students are spending their summer vacations in an unusual place - the classroom. The elementary students are keeping…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
While a few crews are still out cleaning up damage from a very wet weekend, others are encouraging residents to get their yards ready for the next round of severe weather. Large…
A threat of severe weather, and the statewide State of Emergency declaration has prompted MPS officials to cancel summer school classes (both enrichment and promotional) and other summer activities for Wednesday and Thursday, June 21–22. Any Friday programs will continue…
MPD charged Geraldo Jackson with first-degree kidnapping, first-degree rape, first-degree robbery, and first-degree sodomy in connection with a sexual assault investigation. Jackson was taken into custody out of state by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and extradited back to…
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $950,000 to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents who need help reducing their home’s utility bills. The grants are supporting Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program which provides funds to improve the energy efficiency and…
Some Cloverdale residents are still cleaning up after the weekend storm. Heavy rain and drains not working properly caused much of the water to back up on Rose Lane. Joey King's yard…
