Facebook Co-Founder Visits Camden and Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been touring the state of Alabama with his wife since Sunday. Monday, they stopped in Wilcox County for a…
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Law Enforcement Speaks Against New Legislature
A bill proposed this legislative session would repeal five major handgun restrictions. The bill is sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen of Tuscaloosa. The bill, known as Senate Bill 24, would eliminate the need for…
Pike County EMA Continues Propose Mass Alert System
After last month's round of severe weather, Pike County EMA Â officials are still pushing the idea of a mass alert system. Right now, county commissioners are getting feedback from area departments on the system. "Currently right now, all the town…
SLE Expo and Rodeo Alabama Cattleman's Association Media Luncheon
It's almost time once again for the rodeo to lasso it's way into the Capital City. The Alabama Cattleman's Association held their annual media luncheon to preview this year's rodeo. For the rodeo's 60th year, organizers are announcing some changes…
Former Auburn Football Coach Considers Running for AL Governor in 2018
Former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville is considering running for Alabama governor in 2018. The 62-year-old Arkansas native tells the Associated Press that he's discussing his options with potential backers. Tuberville says he's awaiting poll results that will gauge…
Yahoo Salvages Verizon Deal with $350 Million Discount
Yahoo is taking a $350 million hit on its previously announced $4.8 billion sale to Verizon in a concession for security lapses that exposed personal information stored in more than 1 billion Yahoo user accounts. The revised agreement, announced Tuesday,…
Naked Drinks to Tweak Labels to Make Ingredients Clearer
PepsiCo will tweak the labels for some Naked juices and smoothies to make clearer what ingredients they contain. The changes should start appearing in about eight months, said Maia Kats, director of litigation for the Center for Science in the…
United, American Begin Selling Cheaper Economy-Class Fare
American and United have started selling cheaper "basic economy" fares as they battle discount airlines for the most budget-conscious travelers. American announced early Tuesday that it began selling the new fares for flights starting March 1 on 10 different routes…
Governor Bentley Announces Alabama Grocery Tax Task Force
Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday signed Executive Order 28 creating the Alabama Grocery Tax Task Force. The Task Force will review the state portion of taxes related to groceries and essential food…
Golden Apple: Kellie King
Our Golden Apple Award winner this week comes from the Elmore County School System. In her 13th year of teaching, Kellie King, at Redland Elementary School, lays the foundation for future success…
Active Shooter Situation Reported at Houston Hospital
Police in Houston are responding to reports of shots fired inside a hospital at Houston's Texas Medical Center. Houston police spokesman Kese Smith says authorities have no immediate word of anyone being wounded. He says authorities began receiving reports shortly…
Sen. Cam Ward Wants Mentally Ill Inmates Covered Under Medicaid
An Alabama senator wants the federal government to cover most of the cost of caring for jail inmates with mental illnesses. Sen. Cam Ward, an Alabaster Republican, said Tuesday that counties…
EXTRA: Selma-Civil Rights Vision for the Future
The City of Selma was ground zero during the 1960's Voting Rights Movement. More than 50 years later, we're starting to lose many of the leaders of the movement. Will the lessons and the legacy of the movement departing with…
New England Patriots Assistant Hired as Alabama Offensive Coordinator
Alabama has hired New England Patriots assistant Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban announced Monday that Daboll will replace Steve Sarkisian, who ran the offense in the national championship game before leaving for…
Montgomery Man in Wheelchair Fatally Struck by SUV
On Wednesday, February 15, at about 4:30 p.m., Montgomery Police and Fire Medics responded to Southlawn Drive at Greensboro Drive in reference to an adult male in a wheelchair being struck by a motor vehicle. The victim, Gerald Goodwin, 55,…
Burger King, Tim Hortons Parent to Buy Popeyes for $1.8B
Restaurant Brands International says it's buying Popeyes for $1.8 billion, bringing the chicken chain under the same corporate umbrella as Burger King and Tim Hortons. The move fits with Restaurant Brands' approach of taking over well-known fast-food chains it sees…
Death Row Inmate's Appeal Rejected
The Supreme Court is freeing Alabama to try again to execute a convicted killer who has been on death row for more than 30 years. The justices on Tuesday turned down an appeal from inmate Tommy Arthur. In November, the…
A Look Inside Montgomery's Camp Hope
From the road, it doesn't look like much, but in the woods, on the banks of the Alabama River you'll find Camp Hope. Â It's home to five people who are homeless…
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Taking a Tour of a Storm Shelter
A tornado doesn't slow down or stop for anyone. It mows down homes,…
"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,…
