Three million Americans annually report tax identity theft and the IRS has paid out an estimated $5 billion in fraudulent returns for a single year. While cyber attacks pose a major threat, not all attackers are found online. They can sift…
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is nearing a political and legal crossroads, a year after his relationship with a former aide broke up his marriage and tarnished his image. House Speaker Mac McCutcheon says the Alabama Ethics Commission should report its…
The Haynes Life Flight 2 Memorial Scholarship has been established at the Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) by Haynes Life Flight and Haynes Ambulance to annually provide a $2,000 scholarship to a student interested in pursuing a degree in Nursing…
People of all backgrounds and walks of life live in Montgomery, but they don't often get to meet one another. A new event held at the Union Station Train Shed was designed to do just that. A Taste of Culture…
Authorities in Alabama say two teenagers and two adults have been killed in a small plane crash. Blount County Operations Commander Tim Kent tells Al.com (http://bit.ly/2njukHg ) the dead are believed to be family members. They are identified as a…
President Donald Trump has now laid out exactly what he wants in the "big, beautiful wall" that he's promised to build on the U.S.-Mexico border. But his effort to build a huge hurdle to those entering the U.S. illegally faces…
Authorities say a man who escaped from custody in Alabama has been arrested in Colorado. The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office said 28-year-old Austen Williams was taken into custody on Saturday without incident and is awaiting extradition back to Alabama. Authorities…
Nissan is recalling more than 56,000 cars because of power steering hoses that may leak fluid and potentially lead to fires. Nissan North America says the recall affects the 2013-2014 Murano vehicles. It says the problem stems from the power…
Mary Latham is on a road trip of a lifetime, meeting people that are committed to showing kindness to others in their own unique ways. To find those stories, she's asking…
The Latest on a shooting along the Las Vegas Strip (all times local): 5 p.m. People are returning to the heart of the Las Vegas Strip after a gunman shot people on a public bus and then barricaded himself inside,…
The State of Alabama has issued a Child Abduction Emergency, Amber Alert. The Gordo, Alabama Police Department and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency asks for your assistance in locating Christian Clay Perkins, white, male, 11 months old. Christian Clay Perkins…
Authorities say a person has been wounded in a shooting at a highway rest stop that involved Alabama law officers. Alabama's State Bureau of Investigation said in a statement that the gunfire happened early Saturday morning at a rest area…
Local fans gather at Baumhower's watching the NCAA tournament Friday night. "I think that Kentucky has done really good and I think Wisconsin has done good and UCLA has done good," said Kyle McManis. And, of course, they've been watching…
Troy Utility customers, be aware of scammers. Troy Utility officials say this week some customers notified them about phone scams. It involves people threatening customers that they're utilities will be turned off...if…
The Boys and Girls Club of Pike County needs your help. The center is in need of various everyday supplies for kids.Those items include supplies for activities…
The City of Troy will soon welcome a new dealership to town. City officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for Premier Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram Friday. Owner Jason Gregory, says the dealership is expected to bring in 40 to 50…
The family of a missing Montgomery man is looking for answers after he didn't return home a few days ago. Barbara Young says she hasn't heard from her son, 25-year-old Kordarrius…
The Montgomery Baptist Association has set up a fund for the family of 13-year-old Maribel Barrera to help with funeral costs and other expenses. Â Barrera was shot and killed at her home on Park Avenue in Montgomery early Thursday morning.…
Rhode Island's higher education commissioner is leaving to take a similar job in his home state of Alabama. The state Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner announced Friday that Jim Purcell will become executive director…
Republican leaders have abruptly pulled their troubled health care overhaul bill off the House floor, short of votes and eager to avoid a humiliating defeat for President Donald Trump and GOP leaders. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., withdrew the legislation…
 The Troy Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects that walked into First National Bank and cashed two counterfeit checks that appeared to be drawn on a local business on Madison Street. The two suspects,…
The Alabama Supreme Court says a woman who was hurt in a car crash that ended a police chase can't sue the officers or the city where it occurred. The justices on Friday turned back an appeal filed by Bria…
A West Alabama website reports that the wife of former Alabama Republican Party Chairman, Bill Armistead was hit and killed by a vehicle Thursday, March 23. Emily Armistead was crossing Highway 43 to attend a funeral at Linden United Methodist…
Alabama's unemployment rate is down slightly as more workers find jobs. The state Department of Labor says Alabama's jobless rate for February was 6.2 percent. That's two-tenths of a percent lower than January's rate. The February jobless rate represents nearly…
Gerry Purcell with the Wetumpka Area Chamber is excited about the growth he's seeing in the city. "We're seeing businesses started," he explained, "we have an incubator and an innovation center here…
