Authorities say the cause of a fire that damaged a building on Auburn University's main campus was likely electrical. Auburn said in a statement that the Alabama Fire Marshal's Office determined that the Monday blaze in Lowder Hall appears to…
The Montgomery Police Department has made an arrest in the Monday, June 20, shooting death of 30-year-old Darnell Bush of Montgomery. MPD detectives charged Deskendre Hatcher, 24, with one count of capital murder. Hatcher was taken into custody on June 28 in…
The Montgomery Police Department reminds residents and visitors that it is illegal for individuals “to possess, store, offer for sale, sell at retail, use or explode any fireworks within the City of Montgomery.” Those found in violation of the fireworks ordinance could face…
ADT alarm system company is warning customers of a potential scam targeting people in Montgomery and across the country. One man who asked to not be identified says he was scammed into…
The Dadeville Police Department requests the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the following individuals: On Saturday, June 25, 2016, three unknown males burglarized the Lakeshore Pharmacy and Lake Martin Pharmacy in less than one hour apart. Both pharmacies are located within…
Turkey's prime minister says 36 people and three suicide bombers have died in the attack at Istanbul's Ataturk airport. Prime Minister Binali Yildirim says that so far all indications point to the Islamic State group being behind the attack. He…
For three weeks, the cast of "Beauty and Beast" has been singing and dancing, rehearsing their lines, and getting ready to hit the stage at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. "It was…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A youth project in Selma is helping some of the city's elderly residents beat the heat this summer. Scorching temperatures can make for a miserable summer…
ISTANBUL (AP) - The Latest on the explosions at Istanbul's Ataturk airport (all times local): 12:40 a.m. Hundreds of passengers are flooding out of Istanbul's Ataturk airport after an attack that killed at least 28 people. Twelve-year-old Hevin Zini had…
The families of two girls who were killed in a DUI crash involving a former NASA astronaut in rural west Alabama have filed wrongful-death lawsuits in state and federal courts. Authorities have said 11-year-old Niomi James and 13-year-old Jayla Parler…
A new Wingstop has landed in Montgomery. The award-winning wing concept, with more than 900 locations around the globe, recently opened at 6518 Atlanta Highway, operated under the ownership of Maybach Music Group, CEO Rick Ross. This will be the…
The families of two girls who were killed in a DUI crash involving a former NASA astronaut in rural west Alabama have filed wrongful-death lawsuits in state and federal courts. Authorities have said 11-year-old Niomi James and 13-year-old Jayla Parler…
Attorney General Luther Strange today announced Alabama’s participation in an interrelated series of settlements with Volkswagen AG and its Audi and Porsche affiliates arising from Volkswagen’s violations of state consumer protection laws and emissions standards. As part of the settlements,…
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…
Coach Mervyl Melendez has resigned as head baseball coach at Alabama State University, athletic director Melvin Hines said. Melendez posted a five-year record of 158-117 at Alabama State, leading the program to unprecedented accomplishments. Among the first-time achievements, the Hornets…
The Alabama Department of Transportation is working to reduce traffic and congestion on Chantilly Parkway. A new construction project will bring changes to Chantilly Parkway between Technacenter Drive and Eastchase Parkway.…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Pat Summitt, the winningest coach in Division I college basketball history who helped boost the women's game to the big time in a 38-year career at Tennessee, has died at 64. With an icy glare on…
The temperatures are on the rise and the heat is definitely on, but the Splash Pad at Montgomery's Riverfront Park is not. After damage to the pump system during the New…
 A judicial panel will hear arguments this summer on Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore's effort to dismiss an ethics complaint against him. The Court of the Judiciary on Monday scheduled oral arguments for Aug. 8 on Moore's dismissal motion. The…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The next phase of riverfront development is set to get underway in Selma in the coming weeks. Mayor George Evans says during phase one of the project…
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision striking down abortion clinic regulations in Texas likely means the end of a similar law in Alabama. Justices in a 5-3 decision Monday overturned a Texas law…
The Montgomery County District Attorney says a large backlog of drug cases is burdening the county justice system. District Attorney Daryl Bailey says that a 1,604-case backlog means that anybody arrested for drug-related charges would currently be waiting more than…
It was a big night for Clanton as the city celebrated the end of peach festival week with the Peach Jam Jubilee Friday night. Many were on hand, including the newly crowned…
Montgomery is known for its marches, like the Selma to Montgomery March in 1965. Just like then, the activists of today are fighting for what they believe in: equal rights for the…
If you've ever considered getting into ham radio, then Saturday was your best chance. For those of you how don't know what ham radios are it's basically an amateur radio where you can talk across town or even around the world…
