U.S. Senate Seat Race Heats Up
The U.S. Senate seat once held by Jeff Sessions is up for election. Political analyst Steve Flowers says there is one politician that may have a good chance of…
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Bomb Threat Causes Evacuation at Dallas County High School
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A bomb threat at Dallas County High School in Plantersville forces officials to evacuate the school Monday morning to ensure student safety. School officials…
New Orleans Monuments Removed on Confederate Memorial Day
A group of people gathered at the Alabama State Capitol Monday to celebrate Confederate Memorial Day. Â Those in attendance also talked about the removal of Confederate monuments Monday in New Orleans. The…
Christian Coalition of Alabama Chairman Running for US Senate
Dr. Randy Brinson, a Montgomery gastroenterologist and chairman of the Christian Coalition of Alabama, is running for U.S. Senate. Brinson announced Monday he is running to fill Attorney General Jeff Sessions' former Senate seat. Brinson is the founder of Redeem…
Man Charged with Abuse after Two Kids Found in Trash Bin Covered with Ants
Dothan Police  say a man is charged with abuse after allegedly locking two young children inside a trash bin container where authorities found them covered in ants. A statement issued Monday by Dothan police says Lorenzo McCullough, 25, is being…
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Tommy Arthur's Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has turned down a long shot request to reconsider the appeal of an Alabama inmate scheduled to be executed by lethal injection next month. Justices on Monday refused the rehearing request by Tommy Arthur, who has…
Justices Weigh Defendants' Right to Own Mental Health Expert
The Supreme Court seems closely divided about whether an Alabama death row inmate should get a new sentencing hearing because he did not have a mental health expert on his side when he was tried and sentenced to death more…
Funeral Ceremony Held in Connecticut for Ex-NFL Player Aaron Hernandez
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…
Study: Travelers Spent Over $13B in Alabama in 2016
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…
U.S. Supreme Court Won't Hear Challenge to Alabama Campaign Law
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 Launch Homicide Investigation After Saturday Shooting
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 Church Holds Sunday Service "Outside the Building"
St. James United Methodist Church took a break from the usual Sunday service to get outside and…
Wags 4 Wishes Hosts Exotic Animals In Montgomery
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…
16th Annual Walk of Life Draws Thousands to Montgomery
The Joy to Life Foundation held its annual fundraiser, the "Walk…
ALEA Prepares for Lake Season
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…
Organizers Gear Up for Annual Old Howard 100 Bike Ride in Marion
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…
Strawberry Crop is Ripe for Picking at Verbena Farm
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 Ups Sales Practices Settlement to $142 million
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 to Pay $2.8 Billion in U.S. Diesel Emission Scandal
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…
Bake Sale For Student Hit By Car
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…
New Alabama Amber Alert Criteria in Effect
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…
Gov. Ivey Receives Congratulatory Call from President Trump
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…
AL Unemployment Rates Falls to 5.8%
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…
Juvenile Arrested in Connection with Andalusia School Closure
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…
Andalusia Schools Closed Today
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…
