A national survey of new-car buyers found that reliability is improving for most automakers. The annual initial quality survey by the J.D. Power consulting firm found that the improvement came even as automakers roll out more new technology such as…
Government researchers say the nasal spray version of the annual flu vaccine didn't protect kids this past flu season. Health officials reported Wednesday that the spray performed dismally for the third straight year, while the traditional flu shot - the…
An agreement that would bring Uber back to Tuscaloosa has been reached, although the city council still must give final approval next week. The Tuscaloosa News reports that most city councilors support the ride-for-hire amendment that will allow Uber to…
Acting House Speaker Victor Gaston says he will not seek the position permanently. The Mobile Republican announced Wednesday that Gaston will not be a candidate for speaker. Gaston says he was grateful to the colleagues and friends who encouraged him…
Montgomery Police Department K9’s Ares, Bravo, Kanon, Niko, Ace, Duval, Chico, and Leo will receive body armor will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. A donation in the amount…
Attorney General Luther Strange announced the conviction today of a former city clerk of the City of Goodwater. Leslie S. Parker, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of property in the first degree. The Coosa County Circuit Court sentenced her to…
Hyundai’s Alabama plant will start mass production of the Santa Fe Sport SUV this week, adding a third vehicle to the automaker’s busy Montgomery assembly lines. The launch is set for Wednesday, and the move will allow Hyundai to meet…
U.S. Attorney George L. Beck Jr., Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange, United States Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch, and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell, announced today an unprecedented nationwide sweep led by the Medicare Fraud Strike Force…
Filling up these days is a little easier as drivers we talked to say they are glad to see prices stay around the 2 dollar mark. "It's been…
Federal prosecutors say two Alabama pharmacists have been sentenced to prison for distributing adulterated drugs. Authorities say 60-year-old David Allen of McCalla has been sentenced to 12 months in prison and 48-year-old William Timothy Rogers of Hoover has been sentenced…
The U.S. Energy Administration reports gas prices are down 36 cents per gallon from this time last year. While the lower prices are good for your budget right now, they…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One Perry County man is dead and another is behind bars after a shooting near the town of Marion. Sheriff Billy Jones says 40 year old Tony…
A legislative committee probing if there are grounds to impeach Gov. Robert Bentley has created subcommittees to review possible subpoenas and the hiring of a special counsel. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Mike Jones on Tuesday announced appointments to the two…
Several community leaders across Troy went behind bars Tuesday for a good cause. It was all part of the MDA Lock-Up fundraiser. Leaders spent time behind bars at Troy's Hampton Inn raising money for people living with muscle diseases. The…
Some leaders in the community find Alabama's ranking at 46 in the nation, alarming in the latest Kids Count Report. Officials with voices for Alabama's Children now is the time to…
Today, The House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 4777, Congresswoman Terri Sewell’s (D-AL) bill to name the USPS facility in Selma, Alabama after voting rights activist Amelia Boynton Robinson: "I was delighted to see The House of Representatives pass my legislation…
Across Alabama, families and friends will gather to celebrate Independence Day with parades, parties and fireworks. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reminds Alabamians safety is important when traveling Alabama roadways or waterways, and when celebrations involve fireworks. “Safety is…
Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore is asking a state judicial panel to dismiss ethics charges against him, saying he never told probate judges to refuse marriage licenses to gay couples. Moore on Tuesday filed his response to accusations that he…
After a month of living life in the fast lane on CBS’ “The Amazing Race,” Cole LaBrant is enjoying the process of slowing down. “It’s been very relaxed compared to ‘The Amazing Race,’ which was just a whole month of…
Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $2,544 grant to help the City of Dadeville purchase new equipment for police officers. The Dadeville Police Department will purchase new safety lights and holsters to help officers operate more efficiently when patrolling at…
Food insecurity is a common issue for seniors across the country. That's why the group is looking to do something about it locally by making a change in the eating habits, and lives…
According to a new national report released today, the state of Alabama lags behind the rest of the country in improving the overall well-being of its children. This finding is part of the…
CSX will close Wares Ferry Road at Rifle Range Road for railroad crossing repairs, starting at 7 a.m., on Wednesday, Jun 22nd. This section of Wares Ferry Road is located approximately one mile north of Kilby Prison. Plans are to…
The Montgomery Police Department has launched a homicide investigation following the shooting death late Monday, June 20, of 30-year-old Darnell Bush of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 200 block of West Park Avenue at about 11 p.m. after receiving a…
After the City of Montgomery announced that a Staybridge Suites hotel would be coming to downtown, skaters at the Montgomery Skate Park found out their skate park would be closing and moving to…
