Police have closed off traffic outside a funeral home that will be the site of a funeral service for former NFL player Aaron Hernandez. The private service for family and friends is being held Monday afternoon in Bristol, Connecticut, where…
A report says travelers spent more than $13 billion in Alabama last year. The study was conducted for the state tourism agency by an economist at Auburn University Montgomery. It says more than 25 million travelers spent a total of…
The Supreme Court won't hear a challenge to Alabama's ban on the transfer of campaign contributions between political action committees. The justices on Monday left in place a lower court ruling that said the 2010 law does not unconstitutionally restrict…
Montgomery Police have launched a homicide investigation following a Saturday night shooting. The shooting happened around 11 p,m. Saturday at the intersection of Westview and Goodwyn Drive. 2 people were shot. One victim died at the scene, the other was…
St. James United Methodist Church took a break from the usual Sunday service to get outside and…
Sunday was a chance for many people in Montgomery to get up close and personal with some animals they may have only seen in a zoo at Taylor Crossing Animal Hospital's annual…
The Joy to Life Foundation held its annual fundraiser, the "Walk…
Lake season is right around the corner and ALEA Marine Patrol troopers want to make sure you stay safe. They are already seeing more people on the water as the temperatures…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 13th Annual Old Howard 100 Bike Ride is Saturday and organizers are making final preparations to host hundreds of riders. Organizers say the Old…
Spring is in full bloom all around us, and it's especially true up the interstate in Verbena where this year's strawberry crop is coming in strong. Sugar Hill Farms in Verbena has…
Wells Fargo is agreeing to expand a recently settled class-action lawsuit by an additional $32 million as well as extend claims for fraudulent accounts that may have been opened going back to 2002. Wells Fargo will now pay $142 million…
Volkswagen has been ordered to pay a $2.8 billion criminal penalty in the United States for cheating on diesel emissions tests. Federal Judge Sean Cox in Detroit followed the deal negotiated by VW and the U.S. Justice Department. The sentence…
A community is rallying behind the family of a girl that was struck by a car earlier this week and they're doing so in a very sweet way. Friday…
On Wednesday, April 19, one hour and forty minutes after an incident in which a vehicle was stolen with a child inside, Bessemer police requested the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to issue an AMBER Alert for the child. Based on…
President Donald Trump is congratulating Alabama's new governor. Trump called Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday night to congratulate her on becoming the state's governor. Ivey became governor after the sudden resignation of Gov. Robert Bentley. He resigned amid an effort…
Alabama's unemployment rate has taken a big dip. The state Department of Labor says Alabama's jobless rate for March was 5.8 percent. The rate is down four-tenths of a percent from the February rate of 6.2 percent. The unemployment rate…
A juvenile has been arrested after concerns led Andalusia City Schools officials to cancel classes Friday. State Trooper Kevin Cook says the State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a situation that…
Here is the statement by Andalusia officials: IMMEDIATE NEWS ALERT for FRIDAY, APRIL 21ST, 2017 ANDALUSIA CITY SCHOOLS IMMEDIATE NEWS ALERT for FRIDAY, APRIL 21ST, 2017 Andalusia City School officials have been alerted to information throughout the evening and…
Gallup includes Birmingham-headquartered Regions Bank on the list. From the Gallup News Release: We've found that regardless of company size, location, culture or industry, the very best organizations all share one undeniable trait: They have an intense and intentional focus…
For the second time since February, the organization Together Montgomery has invited Montgomery County Congressional Representatives Mike Rogers, Terri Sewell and Martha Roby to a town hall meeting. Â Both times the…
Lots of dogs put their best paw forward Thursday night as the Montgomery Humane Society celebrated its 19th annual Dog-U-tante Ball. Guests enjoyed a cowboy themed buffet dinner and a silent auction. Twenty…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman is mourning the loss of her son and condemning the senseless gun violence that continues to claim lives in Dallas County. Thirty-two…
The handmade clay bowls that will be on display Friday in Troy, may be eye-catching. "Every bowl is unique. they're all different. you won't find any one bowl that's the same…
The House of Representatives has unanimously voted to mandate insurance coverage for autism therapy. Representatives voted 100-0 for the bill Thursday. It now moves to the Alabama Senate. The bill mandates coverage of applied behavioral analysis therapy. The Autism Society…
An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a resolution criticizing the staffer at the center of a scandal that led to Gov. Robert Bentley's resignation and apologizing to the state's former first lady and others. Gov. Robert Bentley resigned from office amid…
