Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard's name has been removed from the Alabama Legislature's website in the wake of his conviction on ethics charges. A jury convicted Hubbard Friday evening on 12 felony ethics charges. The felony convictions caused Hubbard's automatic…
On June 25 and 26, thousands of Amateur Radio operators—commonly referred to as “hams”—across the country will be showing off their emergency capabilities on Field Day 2016. In past years the news has been full of reports of ham radio…
On June 2, the West Morgan-East Lawrence Water and Sewer Authority advised the pubic served by the water system to stop drinking tap water until further notice due to the presence of potentially hazardous levels of toxic chemicals in the…
The Alabama National Fair will be held in Montgomery, AL at the Garrett Coliseum October 28-November 6, 2016. As with last year, Ticketmaster will provide Fair Patrons with the ability to purchase pre-sale tickets online. Patrons will even be able to…
The events in Orlando and terror attacks around the world have a huge impact here in the river region on Maxwell Air Force Base. The air university school teaches new officers about the…
The names of the Orlando shooting victims were each read aloud. Each person attending the vigil was impacted by the tragedy in a unique way. "I have a lot…
Greenville Police are looking for individuals who vandalized the Camellia Pavilion and Greenville City Library. The Camellia Pavilion is where many meetings, parties, special events, and even weddings are held. "Countless people…
Mike Hubbard is maintaining his innocence and says he will be appealing. This--after the former Speaker was convicted by a jury of 12 out of 23 felony ethics charges against…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Lowndesboro man is dead and a Selma man is on the run from authorities after a shooting Sunday in Selma. Police say 23 year old…
Shock and disbelief is how so many people are reacting to the mass shooting in Orlando that left 50 people dead including the gunman. But for those who knew the victims personally,…
In the wake of the attacks in Orlando, organizations like the Southern Poverty Law Center are working to assist the LGBT community in their healing process. "LGBT people are by far…
Local law enforcement want to make sure you're prepared for an active shooter. It's called the run, hide, fight method. Deputies say people across the state are unfamiliar with the tactic, but they…
A spokesman for the University of Alabama says a student has tested positive for the Zika virus. Spokesman Chris Bryant said in an email, "Federal privacy laws prevent us from commenting on the student's condition; however, in the majority of…
The Obama administration is trying to make it easier for students who have been misled or defrauded by their colleges to have their loans forgiven. The Education Department has proposed a new rule that lays out a clear relief process…
A federal appeals court has sided with Boeing and one of its suppliers in the whistleblower lawsuit brought by three ex-workers at the aircraft manufacturer's former plant in Wichita. The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed on Monday with…
General Motors is introducing an industry-first rear seat reminder that warns drivers that they may have left someone behind. The feature is standard on the 2017 GMC Acadia SUV. The system monitors the rear doors. If either door is opened…
FBI Director James Comey says the gunman in the Orlando nightclub attack that killed 49 people had "strong indications of radicalization" and was likely inspired by foreign terrorist organizations. Comey told reporters Monday that Omar Mateen spoke with a 911…
Microsoft says it is buying professional networking service site LinkedIn for about $26.2 billion. LinkedIn, based in Mountain View, California, has more than 430 million members. Users can network with professionals, upload their resumes and search for jobs on the…
The former speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives says he and his family are working to come to terms with the guilty verdicts at his ethics trial. Mike Hubbard said in a statement on Sunday, that he maintains his…
The head of the Alabama Republican Party says the party is deeply disappointed that former House Speaker Mike Hubbard abused the public trust placed in him. Party Chairwoman Terry Lathan issued the Monday statement about the conviction of the powerful…
Summertime is a chance for people to stock up on their favorite fresh fruits and vegetables. In Chilton County, that means peaches and as Alabama's crop comes in, a local shop is…
The annual meeting of Southern Baptists this year will include discussions between black and white Baptist Churches about eliminating racism and working together. "...those efforts have been obscured at times as some in the denomination reject calls to be more…
Cancer is a disease that can affect anyone at any stage in life. No one ever knows when it's coming, and no one can ever prepare for it. Like Roger Thomas,…
Saturday several groups of volunteers helped fix up the Highland Gardens Community Center in North Montgomery. Volunteers from the Convergent company helped paint and fix the community center. They want to help reduce crime in several north Montgomery neighborhoods and make…
Over 100 dogs may be one step closer to finding their forever homes, thanks to the Bullock County Humane Society and several other rescue groups from across the state. The groups…
