Gov. Robert Bentley's support of a referendum on a state lottery comes six years after he criticized gambling as a detriment to society. The governor has consistently supported the people's right to vote on gambling. However, in his 2010 campaign…
A business fire that happened around 4 am is causing traffic delays on highway 331. It happened near the Patsaliga Creek Bridge in Luverne, Ala. The Southbound lane is currently open. The area near the bridge will be blocked for…
The candidates running for the upcoming Selma Mayor seat are all diverse in ages and backgrounds, but all want to help Selma grow into a destination city. At an open forum on Sunday at Selma High School, all five candidates…
Area kids are gearing up to go back to school. Health Services Incorporated are helping with their needs. The organization hosted a free health fair today for kids. Kids were treated to…
The Montgomery Ballet performed for hundreds of fans on the lawn of Blount Cultural Park Friday evening. The show featured students from the Montgomery Ballet school as well as the ballet's summer intensive program. It was choreographed by Patric Palkens,…
The Air Force is soliciting industry proposals to build a new fleet of long-range nuclear missiles as well as replacements for its air-launched nuclear cruise missile force. The two projects are part of a near-total rebuild of the nation's nuclear…
President Barack Obama has signed into law a bill that will require labeling of genetically modified ingredients for the first time. The legislation passed by Congress two weeks ago would require most food packages to carry a text label, a…
A judge has dismissed Alabama's lawsuit against the federal government over refugee placement. U.S. Magistrate Judge John Ott on Friday rejected Alabama's claim that the federal officials were not consulting with states on where refugee placement. The dismissal comes a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools is gearing up to welcome students back to school in just over a week. The school district is hosting a big back to school bash Saturday morning at Selma High School. Superintendent…
The Pike County Sheriff's Department needs your help finding a missing woman. 29 year old Leila Faulkner was last seen earlier this month on July 4th. Deputies say she left her home and never returned. Her parents started to get…
Employees of Troy's Food World spent the afternoon giving back to law enforcement. Store manager Gary Grant says he wanted to show appreciation to officers with a picnic with food provided from the store. He says he wanted to reach out…
The District 5 council seat is up for grabs in the city of Troy. Former councilwoman Wanda Moultry Hopes to unseat Dejerilyn King Henderson. Moultry says one of her…
Lanier High School administrators need your help. The school is having a drive to prepare for the school year, and school leaders donations will play a big role in helping students. Its…
Montgomery is Alabama’s best run city, according to findings from WalletHub, a personal finance website dedicated to empowering consumers. “This is welcomed news and it’s truly a testament to our more than 2,500 city employees who work hard each and every day…
Marshal Ed Paulk at an event today at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery beginning at 11:00 a.m. State Fire Marshal Paulk is retiring after almost forty (40) years of public service including thirty-two (32) years of service with the State Fire Marshal’s office Paulk…
Gov. Robert Bentley says a special session on a possible state lottery will begin Aug. 15. Bentley's office released a video Friday announcing the start date. Bentley earlier announced that legislators want to approve a constitutional amendment that would let…
The city of Montgomery stopped using speed cameras in parked police cars this month after the legislature voted to strip the city of the authority to use them. But there are still red-light cameras installed at intersections across the…
The final July Jamz concert was held on the Springdale Lawn in Andalusia on Thursday night. July Jamz was the idea of Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Chrissie Duffy, as a way to keep residents in town for…
Nanny the Goat is getting quite a lot of attention around downtown Montgomery. "We've observed just seeing people as they walk by and see Nanny. They see her, they kind of laugh and they say this is neat I wonder…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Alabama Department of Corrections continues to increase the number of new officers but prison overcrowding remains a huge concern. The DOC added two dozen new corrections officers its ranks this morning in Selma. Graduates…
An Alabama man is accused shooting at his ex-girlfriend's house before he was involved in a fatal crash. Perry County Sheriff Billy Jones says Samuel West drove by the woman's house twice Tuesday night, firing shots into her residence. Jones…
There are 3 candidates up for Mayor in Troy, including the city's current mayor Jason Reeves. Reeves says the city has seen significant growth in the last year. He has served Troy…
Bobby Payne has been the mayor of Tallassee for a good part of the last 30 years. After gearing up to run again, he's decided not to have his name on the ballot next month. About 6 months ago, Mayor…
Tributes are still coming in for a pioneer in Alabama journalism who passed away this week. Bob Gambacurta was found dead in his Montgomery home this past Tuesday. He was 71. During his career, Gambacurta easily flowed between both the…
Authorities say extreme drought conditions are persisting in some Alabama counties, with severe and moderate drought conditions still in place in larger parts of the state. The U.S. Drought Monitor released Thursday shows that the worst conditions - classified as…
