Mississippi authorities have arrested a man on charges that he killed his romantic partner, her child, her mother and her sister. Lauderdale County Chief Deputy Ward Calhoun says 44-year-old Karon D. McVay was being held Wednesday on murder and weapons…
A suspended Alabama prosecutor is asking a judge to dismiss the perjury charge that led to him being barred from taking office. A lawyer for Jefferson County District Attorney Charles Todd Henderson…
The Powerball jackpot has climbed above $400 million for the first time in nearly three months. The top prize for Wednesday night's drawing will be an estimated $403 million if paid over 29 years or $244 million in cash. Winners…
CrimeStoppers needs your help finding a man wanted on multiple charges, including capital murder. Tuskegee police are looking for Michael Norris on attempted murder and capital murder charges. They say he shot 19-year-old Kentavious McDaniel. Norris also goes by the…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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,…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
A tornado doesn't slow down or stop for anyone. It mows down homes,…
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…
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…
