American consumers boosted spending at a slower pace in July, while their incomes accelerated slightly. The Commerce Department says spending grew 0.3 percent in July following a 0.5 percent increase in June. The slowdown had been expected given an earlier…
U.S. Representative Martha Roby (AL-02) joined advocates for Alabama’s high-quality, voluntary First Class Pre-K program today to celebrate the program’s recent expansion in the River Region. Today’s celebration was organized by the Alabama School Readiness Alliance. Representative Roby and other…
Millbrook police now confirm that human remains found in the city are that of a missing man. Police say an autopsy showed they were the remains of 44-year-old Carl Cogdell, who was reported missing back in June. The remains were…
The city of Montgomery's new litter initiative targeting problem areas on state right-of-ways will begin August 29. City officials last week announced plans for a new initiative creating a five-person patrol to remove litter on highways and byways within Montgomery’s…
Gene Wilder, the star of such comedy classics as "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles," has died. He was 83. Wilder's nephew said Monday that the actor and writer died late Sunday in Stamford, Connecticut from complications from Alzheimer's disease. The…
With online hackers stealing classified information around the world. Cyber security is a high priority for the United States Government. Over 3500 airmen, and other high ranking officials are attending the…
Authorities in Alabama say a man was practicing with his crossbow in his front yard when he accidentally shot a United Parcel Service driver in the chest. Citing Autauga County Sheriff's Office records, the unidentified delivery man was driving around…
Lawmakers failed to pass any lottery measures in time for the November ballot in the special session. In fact, all of the measures died after extensive debate.  It's something that has many voters questioning what's going on in Montgomery. Alabama News…
Destiny and Journey churches are teaming up to collect donations for the victims of the Louisiana floods. Wal-Mart Supercenter in Prattville joined with the two churches to pack an entire 18 wheeler to help victims in need in the Baton Rouge area.…
It's a special weekend at the Capri theater as the Montgomery Black Film Festival continues today. This is the 14th year for the festival. The free event is showcasing movies like Nothing But A Man and Woodlawn. Once the screenings…
Dozens of teams, headed out on the water to partipate in Montgomery's Dragon Boat Race. 80 teams with 20 paddlers raced their way to the finish line to benefit 2 non-profit organizations, "Bridge Builders Alabama" and "Rebuilding Together Central Alabama."…
Right now Commerce Street  is divided by cars in the middle of the street. The City of Montgomery allows drivers to park in this median. But not for long. "We're just concerned about someone stepping out of their car in…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Voters in Demopolis elected a new mayor during the election Tuesday. Retired plant manager John Laney rode a wave of change in the city to a lopsided victory in a crowded mayor's race. Mayor-elect Laney…
Troy University makes efforts to change all single-restrooms on campus to gender neutral restrooms. The university has implemented 20 gender neutral restrooms on campus. University officials say there are no plans to add more, unless new buildings are built.  The move…
Gov. Robert Bentley's proposed state lottery has failed in the Alabama Senate. Senators on Friday voted 23-7 to reject changes the House of Representatives made to the bill. Sen. Jim McClendon, the bill's sponsor, said the legislation is "dead" for…
Lawyers for accounting giant PricewaterhouseCoopers and a defunct mortgage company's creditors and investors have reached a settlement in a lawsuit involving audits at a failed Alabama bank. Attorneys from both sides confirmed via email Friday that the case involving the…
The Latest on lottery legislation and a special session of the Alabama Legislature (all times local): ___ 1 p.m. Gov. Robert Bentley's lottery bill hit a major stumbling block over the issue of electronic gaming. Several Democrats, who previously voted…
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in conjunction with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, Selma Police Department and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, have announced a reward for…
Selma's police chief says the department is back to normal operations following a sick-out by officers upset over pay and working conditions. Police Chief John Brock says that two officers are still out. But that's down from about 10 at…
The House started at 10 am Thursday and finally came to a decision just before midnight. But it was not without controversy. The House debated constitutional amendments to the bill through…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a runoff in the mayor's race in the town of Fort Deposit and one of the candidates is calling on state election officials to monitor the race…
Millbrook police are investigating human remains found in the city that they say could be related to a missing persons case. The remains were found in a pond in the area of Valleybrook Drive and Cobbs Ford Road. Investigators say…
Greenville's newest resident is causing quite a stir and some traffic problems around town. A dog has been living on the Northbound exit ramp…
There are big plans to bring more entertainment in Troy. The owner of Troy Cinemas plans to expand the theater, plus add a bowling alley and a bar and grill. The…
Volkswagen has reached a tentative deal with its U.S. dealers to compensate them for losses they said they suffered as a result of the company's emissions cheating scandal, attorneys for the carmaker and dealers told a federal judge Thursday. The…
