Park Crossing Grad Finally Walks Across the Stage
Graduation Day is a day most high school students look forward to. All of their hard work has lead to this, the day their friends and family can watch them walk across the stage and…
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Roy Moore Supporters Hold Rally in Downtown Montgomery
Supporters of suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore held a rally in Montgomery this morning. Organizers say the Saturday morning event outside the Alabama Judicial Building was intended to show support for Moore.…
California University Makes Big Donation to Southside High School
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A university in California makes a big donation to the Southside high school football program in Dallas County. Point Loma Nazarene University -- in San Diego,…
Busy Weekend In Montgomery With Brewfest and River Jam Music Fest
A lot of activity in the Capital City this weekend. Starting tonight- there's a little bit of something for the whole family to enjoy downtown. BREWFEST(Friday) - starts at 6 p.m.…
Opening Ceremonies for Alabama Special Olympics State Games Kick Off
The Alabama Special Olympics State Games opening ceremonies kicked off at Troy University Friday night. Thousands of athletes are participating in the games this weekend along with hundreds of volunteers from across the state. City of Troy and University officials…
McClelland's Critters Owner Speaks After Complaint from PETA
A Pike County zoo owner fires back after a complaint from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. The animal rights group claims McClelland's Critters is failing to meet federal safety standards.…
Students Receive Zika Virus Coloring Books in Alabama
According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are currently 544 cases of Zika in the continental United States. The growing threat has health experts in Alabama turning to an unconventional…
Wetumpka Sinkhole Forces Business To Move
It's been a hard time for the Stoddard's Bait and Tackle Shop. Since the sinkhole opened in their parking lot, they had to move down the street. Even though there are signs,…
Huntsville Elementary School Placed on Lockdown
Authorities say a school in north Alabama has been locked down after a fight at a preschool graduation ceremony. Huntsville City Schools spokesman Keith Ward says adults got into a personal dispute at the end of the ceremony Friday at…
12-Year Old Girl Dies During Game of Tug of War
Authorities say a 12-year-old girl has died after collapsing at a school in Pell City. Pell City police spokesman Don Newton tells Al.com the girl was participating in field day activities at Williams Intermediate School when she collapsed. Chief Greg…
55th Anniversary of the Freedom Riders of Montgomery
The city of Montgomery is commemorating the 55th anniversary of the freedom riders. 20 freedom riders attended today's festivities for all the freedom riders, especially the 21 college students who rode the greyhound…
Kratom Now a Schedule 1 Drug in Alabama
States worried about the effect of a plant-based substance called kratom are moving to ban it over abuse concerns. The controversy around kratom - a plant originating in Southeast Asia - has…
Alabama's April Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly
Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate is 6.1%, down from March’s rate of 6.2%. “Every aspect of this month’s jobs data reflects positively on Alabama’s economy,” Governor Robert Bentley said. “More people…
Former UA Pres. Headed to Mississippi
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi State University has named former University of Alabama President Judy Bonner as its provost. The College Board must vote to approve the appointment. She's expected to begin work as MSU's chief academic officer on July…
"A Walk in Their Shoes" for a Good Cause
It's a night to remember for sure as men like Police Chief Ernest Finley, City councilman Glen Pruitt and even a priest strutted their stuff in women's shoes. "I'm standing in…
Gov. Bentley Responds To Burner Phone, Private Email Allegations
Governor Robert Bentley taking time to respond to some of the allegations surrounding him. It's been weeks since allegations of an affair with an adviser and possible misuse of state funds surfaced.…
I-Team Investigation: Teacher Sex Charges
The state of Alabama has received bad grades for a number of things in the past, but one failing grade, according to a 2014 study, really stands out. The study, compiled by a former U.S. department of education staffer Terry…
Millbrook PD Investigate Possible Attempted Murder-Suicide
On Thursday, May 19, 2016, at approximately 7:16 AM, Millbrook Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the 200 block of Fraley Lane with regard to a subject shot. Officers located a white female, 77 years of age, who suffered from what…
Pastors Rally in Support of Chief Justice Roy Moore
Several pastors are standing up for Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore. Moore was suspended from office by the Alabama Court of the Judiciary for telling propabate judges to defy a…
Selma Shooting Leaves One Dead and One Behind Bars
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars for capital murder after a shooting Wednesday night in Selma. Lt. Sam Miller says 21 year old Carloyd Moss of has…
17 Arrested on Felony Charges in Morning Round Up
The 5 AM wake up call some Greenville residents received was not exactly pleasant. "It's the police, come to the door!" Sergeant Tommy Anderson shouted at a closed door. Nearly two…
Andalusia Police Arrest Two in Vehicle Burglary Case
Andalusia Police Chief Paul Hudson says two arrests made today in a vehicle burglary case in Andalusia. On Friday, May 13th, APD received a call from Sae Hae Sung on Progress Drive concerning four vehicles that had been burglarized. Officers received a…
Airlines Say Congress is Contributing to Long Airport Lines
As airport security lines get longer, the finger-pointing over blame is growing too. The nation's leading airlines, already feuding with the Transportation Security Administration, are now taking on Congress. The trade group Airlines for America on Thursday says Congress should…
Alabama's Top Military Honored At Governor's Annual Luncheon
It's not often you see Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and Air Force all in one room together. They all came together for the Governor's Annual Military Awards Luncheon. Governor Robert Bentley…
Jackson Hospital to Host Stroke Seminar for American Stroke Month
In recognition of American Stroke Month, Richard Salazar, MD, Neurologist with The Jackson Clinic, will present a stroke seminar on Tuesday, May 24, on the Jackson Hospital campus, 1725 Pine Street. The event will take place on the 11th floor of the…
