Local LGBT Community Holds Vigil for Orlando Victims
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…
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Greenville Police Searching for Camellia Pavilion Vandals
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…
What's Next After Hubbard Guilty Verdict?
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…
One Dead, One Wanted After Sunday Shooting in Selma
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…
Exclusive: Tuskegee Band Director Remembers Orlando Shooting Victim
Shock and disbelief is how so many people are reacting to the mass shooting in Orlando that left 50 people dead including the gunman. Â But for those who knew the victims personally,…
SPLC Working to Assist the LGBT Community Healing Process
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…
What Should You Do During An Active Shooter Situation?
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…
UA Student Test Positive for Zika Virus
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…
Rule Aims To Ease Debt Relief To Students Who Were Defrauded
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…
Appeals Court Sides With Boeing in Whistleblower Lawsuit
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…
GM Introduces Industry-First Rear Seat Reminder
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: Orlando Gunman had Strong Indications of Radicalization
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 to Buy Networking Site LinkedIn for $26.2 Billion
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…
Mike Hubbard Plans to Appeal Conviction
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…
ALGOP Chairman Releases Statement on the Mike Hubbard Convictions
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…
Peach Park Thrives Despite Crop Shortage
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…
BAPTISTS: Racial Unity?
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…
Roger Searching For Perfect Marrow Match
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,…
Volunteers Spruce Up North Montgomery Community Center
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…
Animal Rescuers from Across the Alabama Fly Dogs to Florida Rescuers for Adoptions
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…
With Hubbard's Conviction, Rep. Victor Gaston Named Acting House Speaker
This is a statement issued Friday night from the Alabama House of Representatives: In accordance with House Rule 60 and the applicable laws of Alabama, Speaker Pro Tem Victor Gaston (R-Mobile) will serve as Acting Speaker of the House as…
Annual Marion Rodeo Underway in Perry Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Marion Rodeo is underway this weekend in Marion. The rodeo has been going strong for 21 years and organizers say this year's event promises to…
U.S. Transportation Secretary will Visit Montgomery for Montgomery Bus Boycott Symposium
On Tuesday, June 14, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx will travel to Montgomery, Alabama to take part in a symposium reflecting on the legacy of the Montgomery Bus Boycott that took place sixty years ago. Jointly sponsored by the U.S.…
Bullock County Authorities Investigate Heroin and Meth Found at Courthouse
Bullock County Authorities are investigating drugs found at the Bullock County Courthouse. Officials say 160 grams of heroin and 50 grams of meth were found in a women's restroom of the…
Judge Upholds Man's Capital Murder Conviction; Denies Appeal
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the conviction of a man on death row for a killing in Dallas County. The judges let stand a lower court decision that affirmed Matthew Reeves' conviction in the shotgun killing of…
