Severe Weather Awareness Week: Taking a Tour of a Storm Shelter
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"A Living Hope" Update
For the past three months, Rhonda Adair has been in the fight of her life. With a four year old and 3 month old by her side, she has been getting treatment at…
AP, Other Media ask judge to order release of iPhone Records
The Associated Press and other news organizations are asking a judge to force the federal government to reveal how much it paid for a tool to unlock an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters. The news organizations…
New John F. Kennedy Stamp Marks Centennial of His Birth
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled a new stamp to mark the 100th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's birth. The Forever stamp was released Monday during the annual Presidents Day family festival at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library…
United Nations Russian Ambassador Dies at 64 in NYC
Russian officials say its ambassador to the United Nations has died suddenly in New York City. Vitaly Churkin was 64. Russia's deputy U.N. ambassador, Vladimir Safronkov, told The Associated Press that Churkin became ill in his office at Russia's U.N.…
New National Security Adviser for President Trump Named
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -President Donald Trump has tapped Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster as his new national security adviser. Trump announced the pick Monday at his Palm Beach club, Mar-a-Lago. He says McMaster is "a man of tremendous talent…
President Trump Begins Second Month in Office
As President Donald Trump begins his second month in office,…
ASU Looking to Fill Final Two Board of Trustees Vacant Spots
The Nominating Committee for the Alabama State University Board of Trustees (BOT) is accepting applications for a vacancy for its District-5 and its Nation-at-Large BOT seats. The candidates for the BOT Congressional District-5 seat should reside in one of the following…
Montgomery Man Arrested on Multiple Sexual Abuse and Robbery Charges
The Montgomery Police Department arrested Decarsio Shorts, 20, of Montgomery in connection to sexual assault and robbery involving two victims. The first incident occurred on Tuesday, February 14, in the 2600 block of Zelda Road and a second assault involving…
Longtime Umpire Inducted into the Alabama Amateur Softball Association HOF
A longtime baseball umpire from Selma will be inducted into the Alabama Amateur Softball Association Hall of Fame next month. The Selma Times-Journal reports that Terry Jackson will be inducted March…
New Disability Savings Program in Alabama
The state of Alabama is launching a savings program meant to help people with disabilities. The new Enable Savings Plan Alabama is modeled on a national program that lets people save tax-free for future expenses related to disabilities. A statement…
Residents Weigh in on the State of Montgomery Restaurants
Carrabba's Italian Grill is another one of many restaurants to close on Eastern Boulevard. It joins Hooters, Macaroni Grill, and Wow Wings Sports Café on the list of failed Montgomery restaurants. Just across the road from the failed Wow Wings…
Boy Scouts Compete For "Best In Frontier District" Title
A Boy Scout Camporee is underway this weekend at Cooter's Pond in Prattville. Ten Boy Scout troops are competing in the Camporee to claim a title of "Best in the Frontier District." That includes Autauga, Chilton and Elmore counties. The…
Inmate Killed In Elmore County Correctional Facility
An Elmore County inmate is dead after being assaulted behind bars. The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating the death of an inmate who was a victim of an inmate assault at a state correctional facility on Thursday. Prison officials…
Auburn Oaks at Toomer's Corner Replaced
Saturday is the second time Auburn officials have replaced the trees at Toomer's Corner that are traditionally used for rolling after post-game victories. Crews are replacing one of the trees on Magnolia…
Health Department Recommends Alabamians Get Flu Shots
The state health department is reminding Alabamians to get their flu shots. The Alabama Department of Public Health said Thursday that the state is experiencing a spike in influenza-like illnesses this winter. A department statement said vaccines can lower the…
Footprints Ministry Holds First 'Mom Prom'
It was a night to remember for sure as mom's came out with their sons dressed to the nines... For a date on the dance floor. A DJ played all their favorite songs as they danced the night away. "I'm…
Demopolis Among the List of Alabama's Safest Cities
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The National Council for Home Safety and Security releases its 2017 list of the safest cities in the state and a city in Marengo County ranks high on the list. The city of Demopolis ranks…
Lawmakers Debate Monument Preservation Act
Senator Gerald Allen is once again bringing his Monument Preservation Act to the state house. The bill would prevent monuments over than 50 years old on public land from being removed. But the bill also covers building and street names,…
Largest Branch of American Judaism Opposes Trump Envoy Pick
The leaders of the largest branch of American Judaism are declaring their opposition to the combative bankruptcy lawyer President Donald Trump selected to be his ambassador to Israel. The liberal Union for Reform Judaism says in a statement Friday it…
CGI To Expand With New Training Facility
CGI's ongoing partnership with the city of Troy and Troy University continues. The Canadian Global IT Company is expanding once again with a new training facility. "I guess you could call it a good problem, we grew so much here…
Former Alabama Running Back Arrested
26-year-old Trenton Jamond Richardson has been arrested and transported to the Hoover City Jail. He is charged with 3rd Degree Domestic Violence. On Thursday, February 16, the Hoover 911 Center received a call about a possible domestic disturbance that was occurring…
Update: MPD Officer Transported to Baptist South with Life Threatening Injuries
Montgomery Police Department and Fire Medics have responded to a two-vehicle crash with life-threatening injury on Woodley Road south of the boulevard. One of the vehicles involved is an on-duty unmarked police…
Single Vehicle Crash Claims the Life of an Opelika Man
A single-vehicle crash at 7:19 a.m. today, Feb. 17, has claimed the life of an Opelika man. Denver Trimone Phillips Jr., 23, was killed when the 2011 Kia Rio he was driving left the roadway and overturned. Phillips, who was not…
3 Teens Charged in Gunshot Killing of South Alabama Woman
Sheriff's officials say three teenagers are charged with murder in the gunshot killing of a Mobile County woman, including her 13-year-old great-grandson. Authorities say the youths are being held in the death of 69-year-old…
