U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions has been appointed to serve as President Elect Donald Trump's Attorney General. The announcement came Friday morning, along with several other cabinet announcements. Senator Jeff Sessions has served in that office for the better part of…
Montgomery Police Officer Aaron C. Smith has been indicted for murder in the fatal shooting death of 58-year-old Greg Gunn. Smith was arrested after he shot and killed Gunn, a resident of the Mobile Heights community in Montgomery. Smith said…
President-elect Donald Trump's picks for staff positions in his administration are alarming civil rights leaders who say his choices could turn back the clock on social issues. Trump's picks include Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general, alt-right architect Stephen…
Trump University lawsuits settled for $25M NEW YORK (AP) - The Latest on litigation over Trump University (all times local): 4:20 p.m. New York's attorney general says President-elect Donald Trump has agreed to a $25 million settlement to resolve three…
Inmates in an Alabama prison are taking part in the "mannequin challenge" sweeping the country, using an illegal cellphone. Al.com reports that the men wearing prisoner clothing labeled Alabama Department of Corrections shot a nearly minute-long video of themselves freezing…
Alabama's unemployment rate is on the rise, partly because more people are out looking for jobs. The state said Friday that Alabama's unemployment rate jumped to 5.7 percent in October. That's three-tenths of a percent higher than September. And while…
The Montgomery Police Department has a suspect in custody in connection to the Nov. 12 shooting death of 35-year old James Horn of Montgomery. MPD charged Kenneth Harvey Sr., 48, with one count of murder in connection with Horn’s death.…
Alabama U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions has been offered the position of attorney general in the Trump administration. Sessions was the first member of the U.S. Senate to endorse Trump during this year's presidential campaign and has been one of his…
In the final installation of Montgomery Rising, reporter Andrew James takes the findings to local leaders who have the power to make changes in the community. Whether it's problems with…
Montgomery police are investigating two homicides. The first shooting happened Wednesday at 10 p.m. in the the 4100 block of Fitzpatrick Boulevard. The victim has been identified as 27 year…
A Montgomery city judge has been suspended amid ethics charges. The Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission filed charges against Armstead Lester Hayes III, the presiding judge of Montgomery's municipal court, regarding claims that include the jailing of poor people because they…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman is in serious but stable condition tonight after being shot multiple times by her husband. Police said 33 year old Roderick Pratt is multiple…
A spokeswoman for Gov. Robert Bentley says the governor's former political adviser - whose relationship with the governor became part of an impeachment probe is not returning to the administration. Bentley spokeswoman Yasamie August issued the clarification Thursday after Bentley…
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he is considering calling a special session on prison construction in early 2017. Bentley says the possible session would center on an $800 million bond issue. The governor proposed the legislation last session, but it…
New statistics show Alabama's infant death rate remains high despite improvement. State health officials say the rate of 8.3 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2015 reflects an improvement from the year before. But the state rate is still well…
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level since 1973 last week, evidence that businesses are confident enough in the economy to hold onto their workers. The Labor Department says that applications for unemployment aid…
At about 8 p.m., Nov. 16, MPD responded to Cresta Circle in reference to a stolen vehicle that was reported by Onstar as being pinpointed in that area. Cresta Circle is the Smiley Court community. The vehicle was located and as…
Alabama is the 10th most dangerous state in America, according to a study released today by financial news and opinion Web site 24/7 Wall St.  For every 100,000 people in Alabama, 472 violent crimes were reported last year, the 10th highest rate in…
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated two homicide investigations in the wake of separate fatal shootings overnight that claimed the lives of Roderick Bell, 27, and Jacurtis Howard, 31. Shortly before 10 p.m. Nov. 16, MPD and Fire Medics responded…
One-third of Alabama is now in what is called an "exceptional" drought---the most serious level.
There will not be a Montgomery Marathon in 2017. Â Instead, race officials are focusing solely on the 5k and half marathon. "The support that we were getting from outside is…
The beloved Charles Dicken's story tells the tale of Scrooge in search for redemption and a spectacular, magical evening of ghosts, spirits, festivity and goodwill. "Scrooge, First Act, is the meanest person…
Taking a walk up Dexter Ave. in downtown, Montgomery is like taking stroll down memory lane. It leads to the state capitol where the first and only president of the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The first woman elected to a seat on the Dallas County Commission is sworn into office Tuesday in Selma. Commissioner Valerie Price Reubin of Minter took the oath of office in front of dozens of…
A spokeswoman for Gov. Robert Bentley says the administration has already been approached by "several" people seeking appointment to U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions' Senate seat if Sessions takes a position in the incoming Trump administration. Sessions has not taken a…
