Alabama Unemployment Rate Up
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's unemployment rate is up to 6.4 percent despite improvement in the national jobless picture. The state released statistics Monday showing the January rate was up one-tenth of…
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Church of the Highlands Celebrates New Facility
After years of waiting, Church of the Highlands Montgomery…
Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo Draws Large Crowd
It's not every day you can get up close and personal with a rattlesnake. "This is close as i want to get to but it's interesting to see these types of snakes and…
10-Year-Old Child Killed in Single Vehicle Crash
A single-vehicle crash at 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 11, has claimed the life of a Nashville child and injured six others. The 10-year-old child was killed when the 2006 Dodge Durango SUV, in which she was a passenger, ran off…
Fatal Crash on I-85 Claims Two Lives
A three-vehicle crash Friday  has claimed two lives and injured three others. Roberto Linares, 55, of Montgomery and a 16-month-old of Hapeville, Ga., were killed as passengers in a 2001 Toyota Sienna. Linares was not using a seat belt, but…
Driver Finds Success with Uber One Year Later in Montgomery
Johnny Green is on the road these days.... Formerly known as "Windee Breeze" on "Good Afternoon Montgomery," he now has a new alias. "Hi, everybody! I'm Johnny Green, better known now as…
Troopers: Deadly Crash on I-85 NB; At Least Two Fatalities
A deadly crash is affecting traffic on I-85. State Troopers say multiple vehicles are involved and there are at least two fatalities. The crash happened in the northbound lanes of the highway between mile markers 24 and 25 near shorter.…
Old Cahaba Preps for Bicentennial Celebration
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Old Cahaba in Dallas County was Alabama's first state capital and officials at the site are planning to celebrate the state's bicentennial with a big archaeological discovery. The site of the the state's first capital is…
Scam Targets Troy Bank and Trust Customers
For some Troy Bank and Trust customers, keeping tabs on their accounts is a no brainer. "I Â travel a lot so i have to call them and give them information and let them know that i'm going to be out…
Government and Health Officials Attend Opioid Crisis Summit: "From Silos To Solutions"
It's being called a crisis for Alabama...opioid abuse and addiction. According to latest figures from the CDC, between 2013 and 2014,  Alabama saw a nearly 20 percent increase in the drug overdose death rate. State officials are trying to do…
Credibility of Congress Russia Probes Still in Question
As congressional investigations into Russia's interference in the 2016 election are ramping up, so is the political division, raising questions about whether lawmakers' work will be viewed as credible. The House this week scheduled its first public hearing, which some…
States Taking Different Approaches To Confederate Monuments
Monuments to confederate soldiers would be familiar to almost anyone in Alabama. Many towns feature not only monuments, but schools named for confederate generals. The Alabama Memorial Preservation Act that has passed the Alabama Senate would prevent communities from renaming…
Alabama Supreme Court Upholds Barry Whitton Murder Conviction
Attorney General Steven T. Marshall announced that the Alabama Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of Barry Whitton for the murder of his wife, Michelle Townson Whitton, in Jackson…
Woman Pleads Not Guilty in Florida to Murder Charges
A woman accused in the deaths of four women in a bloody rampage in two states that ended in a third has pleaded not guilty in Florida to charges of murder and accessory to murder. Local media outlets report 37-year-old…
AG Sessions Seeks the Resignations of 46 US Attorneys
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is seeking the resignations of 46 United States attorneys who were appointed during the prior presidential administration. In a statement Friday, the Justice Department said the request was similar to ones made in past presidential transitions.…
Trump Didn't Know Flynn Was to Register as Foreign Agent
The White House says President Donald Trump was not aware his national security adviser was probably going to have to register as a foreign agent for his lobbying work. Spokesman Sean Spicer said Friday that Michael Flynn's decision to register…
Women's Health Services Face Cuts in Republican Bill
Women seeking abortions and some basic health services, including prenatal care, contraception and cancer screenings, would face restrictions and have a tough time paying for their care under the Republicans' health care bill. The bill would replace much of former…
MPD Officer Involved in Crash Transferred to Out of State Hospital
The Montgomery Police Department has been advised that Officer Carlos Taylor is being transferred today to a hospital out of state in order to receive specialized treatment. Officer Taylor was injured in an on-duty traffic crash on February 17, where he…
City of Montgomery Will Host Half Marathon and 5K Saturday
The City of Montgomery will partner with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Baptist Health, Montgomery Multisport and others to host the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Montgomery Half Marathon and 5K Saturday beginning at…
ALEA Urges Safety During Spring Break
Spring Break is all about relaxation and recreation, but the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) urges everyone to play it safe. Between now and the end of April, Alabama motorists should expect busier roadways and waterways across the state as…
ACLU Files Complaint Against Sessions Over Senate Testimony
An attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union has filed a complaint against Attorney General Jeff Sessions with the Alabama State Bar over his testimony during his Senate confirmation process regarding contact he had with Russia. In the complaint dated…
Labor Regulator Says 3 Who Left Hyundai Were on Strike
A federal agency says Hyundai Motor Co.'s Montgomery assembly plant must rehire three workers fired after they walked off the job after a 2015 Christmas-season work schedule dispute. An administrative law judge for the National Labor Relations Board ruled this…
AL School Security & Safety Task Force Issues Final Report & Recommendations
The Alabama School Security and Student Safety Task Force, a review panel formed by the Legislature during its 2016 regular session, on Friday released its final report and findings, which included a number of recommended updates to emergency response standards…
Roland Cooper State Park Unveils Four New Cabins
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The management team at Roland Cooper State Park in Camden is gearing up for a big year just as the park's peak season is getting…
"Die In" Rally For Aids Awareness
One group traveled to the capitol to make a statement in hopes of of raising awareness for HIV and Aids. This afternoon members of the group Alabama Positive Action gathered on the steps of the state capitol for what they…
