Alabama Woman Charged in Stabbing Death of Fiancé
A south Alabama woman is charged in the fatal stabbing of the man she was set to marry. 21-year-old Cedricka Jacole Thornton is charged with murder in the death of…
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Jeff Sessions Being Named U.S. Attorney General Has Domino Effect
West Virginia's attorney general has been named chairman of the national organization of Republican attorneys general earlier than planned, a domino effect that began when Jeff Sessions was named the nation's top law enforcement officer. State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey…
Ohio Asked Alabama and 6 Other States in Vain for Lethal Drug
In this November 2005 file photo, Larry Greene, public information director of the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, demonstrates how a curtain is pulled between the death chamber and witness room at the prison in Lucasville, Ohio.…
Flooding Raises Student Safety Concerns at R.C. Hatch High School
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A recurring issue with flooding is forcing staff and students at a Uniontown school to pick up and move for their own safety. More than a hundred students from Pre-K to 1st grade are in…
$1,000 Reward Offered for Adams Avenue Shooter; Victim Identified
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the homicide of Chavez Hamilton, 22, of Montgomery after he sustained a fatal gunshot wound late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 8. At about 4:45 p.m. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1100 block of…
Local Jewish Community Gathers Over Anti-Semitic Concerns
Students at Central Michigan University are taking a stand against hate-speech after offensive Valentine's Day cards circulated on campus. A swastika was found carved into a synagogue in Las Vegas Saturday.…
Civil Rights Groups Changing Tactics after Sessions Sworn-In as AG
After failing to prevent Attorney General Jeff Sessions' confirmation, civil rights groups are now shifting their attention to monitoring his actions at the Justice Department. Sessions was sworn in at the White House Thursday despite furious opposition from civil rights…
The Latest: US court refuses to reinstate Trump's travel ban
In this Feb. 8, 2017, photo, President Donald Trump speaks to the Major County Sheriffs' Association and Major Cities Chiefs Association, in Washington.Trump says it doesn’t take a lawyer to see that his order banning visitors…
Troy University's Effort to Grow Local Employers
When it comes to building a local employer base, Troy University plays a big part in building relationships with businesses that give students opportunities after college. Coordinators of the university's career…
The Latest: Challenge to pipeline finish to be heard Monday
The Latest on the four-state, $3.8 billion Dakota Access oil pipeline (all times local): 3:10 p.m. A federal judge won't hear arguments from attorneys until next week on an effort by the Cheyenne River Sioux to block completion of the…
Questions Surround Gov. Bentley's Senate Appointment
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange is now a senator after Governor Robert Bentley appointed him to fill the seat left vacant by Jeff Session. Sessions was confirmed by the senate…
U.S. Unemployment Claims Fall to 12-week Low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits dipped to a 12-week low at the start of February, a sign of a stable job market for U.S. workers. The Labor Department says claims for jobless aid fell 12,000 last week to…
Domino's Pizza Launches Wedding Registry before Valentine's
Forget the fine china. Domino's Pizza has launched a wedding registry site that allows couples to order the pie of their dreams. Domino's spokeswoman Jenny Fouracre says the company launched the site just in time for Valentine's Day so couples…
Trump Huddles with Airline Executives at the White House
President Donald Trump says he wants airline travelers to have the best service with minimal delays. Trump is speaking at the start of a meeting with the chief executives of several airlines, including Delta, United and Southwest. Executives from air…
Civil Rights Groups Changing Tactics Following Sessions Loss
After failing to prevent Attorney General Jeff Sessions' confirmation, civil rights groups are now shifting their attention to monitoring his actions at the Justice Department. Sessions was sworn in at the White House Thursday despite furious opposition from civil rights…
Man Faked Kidnapping to Get Money From Grandmother
Authorities say a northern Alabama man tried to get money from his grandmother by faking his own kidnapping. Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office investigator Lt. Brad Potts tells news outlets 23-year-old Preston Kelley texted his grandmother a photo Monday that appeared…
AL Dept. of Education Votes Unanimously to Intervene in MPS
The Alabama Department of Education has unanimously voted to intervene and take over Montgomery Public Schools. This comes one day after MPS delivered a 200-plus page letter to the superintendent, saying they…
Aretha is retiring: Singer plans 1 more album
At 74, the Queen of Soul has decided to take it a little easier. Aretha Franklin is planning to retire this year, she told Detroit TV station WDIV Local 4, the city's NBC affiliate. The singer says she has one…
Bentley Will Do Interviews for New State Attorney General
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he will conduct interviews before naming a new state attorney general. Bentley will name a new state attorney general after appointing Luther Strange Thursday to the U.S. Senate. The governor said he will begin interviews…
Wetumpka Burglary Suspect Arrested after Police Chase
The Elmore County Sheriff’s Department has identified Robert Wainright as a suspect that was wanted in reference to a Burglary Investigation. On Wednesday, February 8, Robert Wainright was taken into custody following a Police pursuit in Montgomery, Alabama that ended…
Bond at $1 million for 2 Accused of Keeping Teen in Basement
A judge is refusing to lower the bond for an Alabama couple accused of keeping their adopted teenage son isolated in their basement. The decision means Richard and Cynthia Kelly of Helena will remain in jail with bail set at…
Chairman of Alabama 2-Year College System Retiring
The head of Alabama's two-year college system is retiring. Mark Heinrich will step down as chancellor of the Alabama Community College System on April 1. System trustees accepted his notice at a meeting in Montgomery on Wednesday. Heinrich has been…
Gov. Bentley Appoints State AG Luther Strange to Fill Sen. Jeff Sessions Open Seat
Governor Robert Bentley has announced the appointment of Luther Strange to Alabama U.S. Senator. Strange will fill the Senate seat vacated by U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions who was confirmed…
Filling Sessions' Senate Seat
In a 52 to 47 vote, it was confirmed-- Alabama's U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions will be the next Attorney General. But he's leaving behind his longtime Senate seat. Political analyst Steve Flowers says the governor will soon appoint someone else…
EF0 Tornado Tears Through Andalusia RV Park
Storms are nothing new for Brian Jones. He was in an…
