A state inmate who reportedly escaped from the Bibb County Correctional Facility in Brent early Monday was found hiding inside the prison. Prison officials followed protocol by issuing the escape report when Timothy Wayne Johnson, 32, was missing from a…
We learned Friday that a Montgomery police officer has been indicted for murder. Officer Aaron Smith shot and killed a black man on February 25th, and the family is speaking out today. It's been almost one year since Greg Gunn…
Three times as many home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving. That's why fire officials encourage you to pay close attention the goal of getting a holiday meal on the table. The Alabama Department of Insurance State Fire Marshal's Division offers…
Gov. Robert Bentley is asking the Alabama Republican Executive Committee to suggest who should replace U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions. The governor sent a request to the 400-plus committee members seeking their input on who he should appoint to fill Sessions'…
Some varieties of Sabra hummus are being recalled amid concerns over possible listeria contamination. The Food and Drug Administration says the voluntary recall announced by Sabra Dipping Company includes hummus products with a "Best Before" date of Jan. 23, 2017,…
CHICAGO (AP) - Jurgen Klinsmann is out as coach of the U.S. soccer team. U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati announced Monday that Klinsmann has been "relieved of his duties" as coach and technical director for U.S. Soccer. Gulati will…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Just days after telling fans that he would have voted for Donald Trump, Kanye West delivered another public screed Saturday night, this time about Beyoncé and Jay Z at the Sacramento, California, stop of his Saint…
As turkey fryers that use oil become more popular, the number of turkey fryer fires has increased significantly. Many fire officials agree that the dangers associated with deep-frying a turkey aren’t worth the risk, even by a well-informed and cautious…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - It hasn't rained in weeks across much of Alabama, and some people say it's time to get God involved. Activists are planning a mass prayer for rain in drought-plagued Alabama on Sunday afternoon. The interfaith event…
We have been following the story of Jay and Katherine Wolf since the very beginning. Katherine had a stroke nearly a decade ago, resulting in…
In response to the political changes across the country, one Montgomery church dedicated a Black Lives Manner banner. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Montgomery put the banner up on November 10th and officially dedicated it Saturday. The banner was originally…
An eventful week is ahead for Alabama State fans, preparing for this year's Turkey Day Classic hosted by Steve Harvey. Harvey addressed fans Saturday morning, filling them on the excitement. Harvey teed off in the ASU celebrity golf tournament at…
People at Montgomery's New Life Baptist Church are giving back to those in need for Thanksgiving in a big way. For the past 12 years Jay Maze has been giving Thanksgiving boxes to the community. His heart to give has spread…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The cause of a house fire that claimed the life of an 80 year old Dallas County woman is under investigation by authorities. Sheriff's Office investigator Capt. Mike Granthum says the fire happened at a…
Montgomery police are investigating a homicide. 21-year-old D'Vonte Flonnoy of Montgomery was shot and killed Thursday in the 5600 block of Carmichael Road. Flonnoy was one of eight people that were charged in the in the shooting death of 41-year-old…
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…
