President Barack Obama is laying out a blueprint for expanding his signature health law to address the problems it hasn't solved. That includes a renewed call for a "public option" to let Americans buy insurance from the government. Obama's assessment…
The House has passed an aviation bill aimed at boosting airport security, reducing screening lines and refunding fees to passengers whose luggage is lost or arrives late. The bill also extends the Federal Aviation Administration's programs for 14 months at…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The deadly shootings of two black men by white police officers in Louisiana and Minnesota have sparked protests all over the country -- and sent shock waves rippling through the law enforcement community nationwide. In…
Thousands of people from all walks of life took the the streets this weekend as part of Black Lives Matter protests. The nationwide movement comes after a deadly week last week. Two…
A committee probing the possible impeachment of Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is hiring special counsel to lead the investigation. The House Judiciary Committee will meet Friday to discuss and approve the appointment. The committee is looking into whether there are…
Montgomery police say they have charged a woman with leaving a baby inside a car. Police say they and fire medics responded to the 800 block of Ann Street about 10 a.m. on Saturday after the baby was discovered unattended…
A sheriff says two bailiffs and a gunman are dead at a western Michigan courthouse where a shooting happened. Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey told WSBT television station in South Bend, Indiana, a deputy sheriff was also shot but is…
The judge in a dispute over the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Nobel Peace Prize and traveling Bible has ruled the Bible belongs to the civil rights icon's estate. But in the ruling dated July 1, the judge said the…
Authorities are searching for an inmate they say escaped from a work-release center. The Alabama Department of Corrections said in a statement that officers are searching for 37-year-old Javarus Deon Ridgeway. They say he…
Alabama State University has announced that it will host an anti-crime and anti-violence citywide town hall meeting and block party on Wednesday. The university says the idea is to bring the public and law enforcement together to have a meaningful…
From the city of Prattville to the White House. It's a trip one middle school student will make later this week to receive special recognition from First Lady Michelle Obama. Lael…
Former Miss Alabama Kalyn Chapman James is sharing her thoughts on the deadly Dallas ambush.James, the first African-American to hold the Miss Alabama title, took to Facebook Sunday in tearful live video. She says she 'doesn't feel sad for the…
Lawyers for abortion providers have asked a federal judge to block new Alabama laws that ban abortion clinics near schools as well as the procedure most commonly used in the second trimester. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson scheduled a Monday…
Andalusia police are investigating shots that were fired at an apartment complex. The shots were fired just before 2 a.m. today. Police say they got a call about gunshots on South Cotton St. at the Andalusia Estates apartment complex. There…
A Blackout protest held on the Capitol steps saw dozens of people coming out to show support for a national movement. After the most recent shootings in Louisiana and Minnesota, some Montgomery citizens didn't just want to stand by. "A…
A group of people got together downtown to remember those across the nation who died this past week Sunday night. A vigil was held at Southside Church of Christ. About 100 people came out to worship together and reflect on bringing the…
Two Alabama men have been arrested in Colorado in connection with a wildfire spreading across the state. The two men are both from Vinemont and have been charged with fourth degree arson. 700 more families have been told to leave…
One man is dead and another in custody after an early morning shooting in Union Springs. Police say Johnny Womack Jr. is in custody for a…
Union Springs Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that left one man dead and another in custody. Police say Johnny Womack Jr. is in custody or a shooting on Peachburg road, near Highway 82 in Union Springs. Officers arrived to…
The Union Springs Police Department invited the community to the city's park for a day of fun. It was part of the department's kids and cops day. Organizations provided school supplies to children attending the event. East Central Mental Health…
Sveral people volunteered their time to help a Prattville teen facing heart conditions. 19-year-old garrison stojack was diagnosed with aortic stenosis at birth. Nearly five years ago he was diagnosed with s-v-t...Which causes a rapid heartbeat. Now people in the…
Most of the day consisted of character witnesses on behalf of Hubbard. In addition to Hubbard's pastor and some close friends, U.S. Representative Mike Rogers also took up for the former speaker. However, in the end, the judge sentenced Hubbard…
Several Brundidge residents are voicing their concerns about Galloway Park. Residents say there's evidence of alcohol consumption at the playground, despite signs that say it's not allowed. They also say they have seen people with drugs at the park. Speeding is also…
The City of Montgomery will postpone the fireworks display planned for July 9 in conjunction with Second Saturday, instead opting to move the display to the final Saturday Spectacular on August 6. Other events, including Rock the Park battle of…
The City of Montgomery held a vigil Friday to show support for the Dallas Police Department. The vigil was held at First Baptist church at noon. The church is…
