Some members of Alabama National Guard are heading to Afghanistan. 19 National Guard personnel will deploy  to support Afghan security forces. Guardsmen will work with the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry…
Auburn University’s Department of Horticulture is offering seedlings from one of the new Auburn Oaks so fans can have part of the Auburn tradition at home. Proceeds from the sale of the two- to three-foot seedlings, grown from acorns of…
The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating a fatal stabbing of an inmate that occurred at the Elmore Correctional Facility on Tuesday. The stabbing happened at approximately 4:30 p.m. during an altercation between two inmates. Prison officials report that Davieon…
Lice is most common in kids between the ages of three and twelve. Â That stat makes back-to-school prime time for lice to spread in classrooms. Pharmacist Hamp Russell helps people…
Montgomery is steeped in history, but as Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson told the CBS Early Show last week, there is something missing. "In Montgomery, there are 59 markers and monuments…
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has turned back a strong primary challenge and will likely be re-elected to a seventh term in Congress. The Associated Press declared that Wasserman Schultz won her Florida Democratic primary Tuesday against law professor Tim…
The Montgomery 911 Dispatch Center unveiled its newest upgrades to vendors and emergency responders with a quick tour Tuesday. The dispatch center was under renovations for a little more than a year,…
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing county officials in Alabama who told a Christian woman to remove her headscarf for her driver's license photo. Yvonne Allen of Tuskegee says the clerk insisted that only Muslim women are allowed to…
A hero is described as a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. One faithful viewer says Corporal Brian Adams fits that description. That's why we're honoring…
Gov. Robert Bentley is appealing the dismissal of the state's lawsuit against the federal government over refugee placement. The governor's office said the appeal was filed Tuesday with the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. Bentley in January…
With the Senate and House of Representatives in recess until September 6th, many are wondering what's next in the last three days of the special session. After days of contentious debate, the lottery…
Roland Johnson and his wife, Suzanne, are still counting their blessings  11 years after Katrina forced them out of their New Orleans home. "It was like being in a war zone,"said Roland. "The…
Five people were injured in a shooting Sunday in Dadeville, according to the Dadeville Police Department. The shooting happened at a party at the American Legion Hall on East Columbus Street around 12:29 a.m. One victim was flown to Montgomery…
John Halligan and his family were torn apart by bullying. His son, Ryan, committed suicide on October 7. 2003. He was only 13. Ryan had been a victim of cyber bullying for…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office needs your help to find the two men who robbed the Dollar General store in Valley Grande. Surveillance video from…
A Wal-Mart spokeswoman says a can of pepper spray is the suspected culprit for the evacuation of an Alabama store. The store was evacuated Sunday in Millbrook, 10 miles north of Montgomery, after customers complained of irritated eyes and breathing…
Auburn police are investigating the death of an Auburn University freshman. His body was found in his dorm Sunday afternoon, according to al.com. The unidentified student's parents were unable to reach him and called university police check on him. An autopsy…
District Attorney Daryl Bailey announces that Elijah Frazier, 21, of Montgomery was convicted by a jury of two counts of Capital Murder. Frazier’s trial began on August 22. Immediately after the jury verdict, Frazier was sentenced to the mandatory sentence of Life…
These are just a few of the students who get bussed in every day to attend MPACT. Now that the ribbon is cut and students are in the work centers and classrooms, it's…
American consumers boosted spending at a slower pace in July, while their incomes accelerated slightly. The Commerce Department says spending grew 0.3 percent in July following a 0.5 percent increase in June. The slowdown had been expected given an earlier…
U.S. Representative Martha Roby (AL-02) joined advocates for Alabama’s high-quality, voluntary First Class Pre-K program today to celebrate the program’s recent expansion in the River Region. Today’s celebration was organized by the Alabama School Readiness Alliance. Representative Roby and other…
Millbrook police now confirm that human remains found in the city are that of a missing man. Police say an autopsy showed they were the remains of 44-year-old Carl Cogdell, who was reported missing back in June. The remains were…
The city of Montgomery's new litter initiative targeting problem areas on state right-of-ways will begin August 29. City officials last week announced plans for a new initiative creating a five-person patrol to remove litter on highways and byways within Montgomery’s…
Gene Wilder, the star of such comedy classics as "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles," has died. He was 83. Wilder's nephew said Monday that the actor and writer died late Sunday in Stamford, Connecticut from complications from Alzheimer's disease. The…
With online hackers stealing classified information around the world. Cyber security is a high priority for the United States Government. Over 3500 airmen, and other high ranking officials are attending the…
