Montgomery police say a man has been shot in downtown Montgomery. Officials say fire and police were called out to the 400 block of Hall Street Saturday afternoon. They found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken…
People in Wetumpka spent Saturday getting into the Christmas spirit with their annual Christmas on the Coosa event. The family event featured dozens of vendors and plenty of food. For many people, Christmas on the Coosa has become a tradition. Coordinators…
President-elect Donald Trump says Rudy Giuliani is taking himself out of consideration for a position in his administration. Giuliani, a loyal Trump supporter throughout the campaign, was an early front-runner to be secretary of state. But he faced questions about…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A school in Lowndes County hosts a town hall meeting to help try and stop students from engaging in underage drinking. A panel of guest speakers told students at the Calhoun School about the dangers…
The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System has had a series of interim directors over the last two years. That's made it hard to make any lasting changes at the VA. While the hospital has seen improvements, up to a…
UPDATE: State Fire Marshal's Office has ruled the blaze an act of arson. The Selma Police Department is asking anyone with information to call the Secret Witness Line at (334) 874-2190 or Crimestoppers at 1-866-442-7463. From the West Alabama…
Monster Jam truck show is back in Montgomery this weekend and the crew has an exciting and high flying show planned. There are eight different trucks in the show including the iconic…
The website 24/7 Wall Street has ranked the states and come up with a list of the ten worst for Black Americans. Alabama is ranked 10th, the only Deep South State on the list. Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois Ohio Michigan…
Here is a timeline of the execution of an Alabama Death Row inmate last night at Holman Prison in Atmore. ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on the scheduled execution of an Alabama inmate (all times local): 11:15 p.m. A…
The Salvation Army is preparing for the cold weather headed towards the River Region. They expect a 10-15% increase in people staying at their shelter which is already near capacity. Currently there are more than 70 men in their shelter, all…
The U.S. Supreme Court has again ruled that Alabama can move forward with the execution of an inmate convicted of killing a convenience store clerk more than two decades ago. The Supreme Court ruled late Thursday that the execution could…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A mother and daughter are dead after a house fire early Thursday morning in Selma. Fire officials say a home in the 800 block of Pettus Street was fully involved when firefighters arrived on scene…
Troy Health and Rehabilitation Center needs your help to make Christmas special for residents. The center is taking donations right now for it's Adopt-A-Resident program until Monday, December 12th. There are over 130 residents at the center. Workers say they…
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured. Police say that shooting happened in the 1900 block of Gibbs Drive around 4:00pm Thursday afternoon. One man was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle. His condition…
Former astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn has died in Ohio. He was 95. Glenn became a national hero in 1962 when he became the first American to orbit the Earth. Hank Wilson with the John Glenn School of Public…
Pike Road School first graders spent time at the Wal-Mart on Chantilly Parkway in Montgomery on Wednesday morning. A teacher taught the boys and girls how stores work by having them buy toys for the Toys for Tots program. The…
Hundreds of children across the state of Alabama are up for adoption this Christmas. Currently there are over 5500 children in the foster system and 190 of those are located in Montgomery County.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Holiday House marks the start of the Christmas holiday season each year in Selma. The arts and crafts sale has been going strong for close to…
The Montgomery-based 187th Fighter Wing is one of five Air National Guard units across the country that is still being considered to become home to the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter, U.S. Air Force officials have announced. The F-35A is scheduled…
A Troy family is getting a Christmas wish, thanks to the Troy-Pike County Habitat for Humanity and Publix. Ashley Barron and her two daughters received a major surprise as they were told they…
An Alabama woman has been accused of stealing from a trust set up for her ailing son in Nebraska. Omaha television station WOWT reports that 42-year-old Pamela Rawlinson is charged with felony theft by deception. A public phone listing for…
Officials say a second worker injured in the Oct. 31 explosion of a major gasoline pipeline in Alabama has died. Al.com quotes the Occupational Health and Safety Administration as saying the employee died on Nov. 22 from injuries received during…
New York Magazine has published an article with this headline: Trump’s America Could Be Like Alabama With Nukes The article suggests Donald Trump's America will be like Alabama, with a dislike for unions and a love of religion: "There is…
Two prominent Montgomery businesses were brought up at city council Tuesday after failing to pay their sales tax. Bama Lanes and Tenda Chick, both on Atlanta Highway, were two of multiple businesses discussed.…
Verizon says it plans to hire up to 300 full-time employees throughout 2017 at its Huntsville call center. Al.com reports the wireless communication company will hold an onsite career fair Saturday at its Huntsville facility. According to Monday's announcement, career…
