Alabama's unemployment rate rose slightly last month. The state said Friday that Alabama's unemployment rate jumped to 5.9 percent in November. That's up from 5.7 percent in October. Alabama's jobless rate is better than it was a year ago, but…
A Bibb County high school teacher is facing sex charges involving three students during the last five years. It's reported that Michael Jones, 43, was arrested Tuesday. He's charged with one count of a school employee having sex with a…
On Friday, October 28, Dayshunda Sankey was reported missing. She was last seen on September 9, walking with a friend in the area of Mobile Highway and Fairview Avenue. Investigators advise that she has not been seen or heard from…
Colonel Toms Tavern was intentionally set on fire early Wednesday morning, according to the State Fire Marshal. The popular business has been open for over 30 years and was severely damaged. Â No injuries were reported in the fire. A GoFundMe…
The Sitel Company announced the…
Our toys in our magical Toy Vault will soon be packed up, sorted and shipped out to kids across the River Region. "We'll have about 500 families by the time we are finished. We will deal with food and toys…
General Motors plans to begin immediately testing autonomous cars on public roads in Michigan. The announcement comes one week after Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation that allows the cars to be tested on public roads without a driver or a…
The mayor of San Francisco is demanding that Uber stop picking up passengers in self-driving cars as part of the ride-hailing company's newly launched service in his city. Mayor Ed Lee says through spokeswoman Ellen Canale that his concern is…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new initiative launches in Selma and Dallas County that aims to make the community safer and drug-free. The Drug Free Communities Program of Dallas…
The next time you have to pay a ticket or make an appearance in court, you'll notice a big change from Montgomery's old building. Instead of just one courtroom there…
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley's office is not releasing a set of documents it turned over to an impeachment committee. A spokeswoman for Bentley said Thursday that the materials "will not be made public at this time." Several news organizations had…
An Alabama police officer has been fired after superiors found he improperly followed a suspect into a neighboring jurisdiction and fired his gun without justification. Al.com reports Mobile police announced Wednesday that officer Ivan Lopez was terminated for policy violations…
Alabama residents receiving unemployment compensation will soon get new debit cards. The state Department of Labor said in a news release Thursday that the agency is switching service providers and will be mailing out new cards in January. All of…
A Jury has convicted Dylann Roof in the racially motivated slayings of 9 black church members in South Carolina. The jury of nine white people and three black people deliberated less than two hours before returning a guilty verdict against…
Attorney General Luther Strange announced the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals on Friday upheld the felony murder convictions of Brandon Jamal Ryles. Ryles, 27, of Brundidge. He was convicted in September of 2014 of the murders of Mark Adams and…
More than 25 million Americans age 60 or older struggle with their finances, according to the National Council on Aging. These seniors are challenged by rising housing and health care bills, inadequate nutrition, and diminished savings. This month, local businesses…
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a suspect in the November 16 shooting death of 27-year- old Roderick Bell of Montgomery. MPD charged Devin Robinson, 23, with one count of capital murder in connection with Bell’s death. Robinson turned himself…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The historic St. James Hotel in Selma is once again at the center of controversy. A company that wanted to buy the hotel from the city…
Gatlinburg, Tennessee holds many special memories for South…
The state of Alabama celebrated its 197th birthday Wednesday. In 1819, the state became the 22nd state of the union. Wednesday, well known historian and long-time author Dr. Wayne Flynt spoke to…
U.S. health officials have rejected an attempt by a Swedish company to remove several health warnings from its smokeless tobacco pouches, though regulators left open the possibility for other labeling changes it seeks. The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday…
Drone delivery has begun. On Dec. 7, a bag of popcorn, along with an Amazon Fire TV stick, left a Cambridge warehouse in the U.K. and 13 minutes later, both were accepted by an Amazon customer, one of two who…
Suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore is appealing his suspension from the bench. In a brief filed Tuesday, Moore's attorney says a judicial discipline panel exceeded its authority by suspending Moore for the remainder of his term. It requires a…
Rosa Parks Avenue at the Southern Boulevard is closed due to an overturned log truck. Southbound traffic on Rosa Parks approaching the Boulevard is being turned around. Traffic attempting to turn onto Rosa Parks from the Boulevard is being re-routed…
A Prattville woman accused of killing her boyfriend last year has had her bond revoked after she was charged with driving under the influence. Citing court records, the Montgomery Advertiser reports a judge recently ordered that Vegas Amore Contorno's $250,000…
