Less than 8 percent of veterans expelled from the military under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy have applied to upgrade their discharges to honorable or strip references to their sexual orientation from their record. In the nearly five years…
Montgomery gay pride festivities begin tomorrow, but the big question is how will law enforcement protect event goers in wake of the Orlando shootings? The event is expected to attract vendors and…
Police in Idaho have identified a man who was shot and killed in broad daylight. Nampa Police say 25-year-old Ricardo Keith of Alabama was shot once while driving as another vehicle passed him on Wednesday. Police have found the vehicle…
Rep. John Lewis, who shed blood in Selma, Alabama, for civil rights, sat shoulder to shoulder with fellow Democrats on the House floor as the leader of an extraordinary protest demanding votes on gun control. Instead of grainy black-and-white photos,…
A new report from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds there are fewer second-hand smoke laws and regulations in the Southern States, including Alabama, than in the rest of the nation. And the report totals the cost…
President Obama's plan to spare up to four million undocumented immigrants from deportation didn't get approval from the Supreme Court. It's something immigration attorney Stephen NeSmith says is disappointing. "Yes,…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two members of Congress at the forefront of the sit-in protest over gun control have strong ties to Selma and the Voting Rights…
Marion Crittenden was having a normal Tuesday night at her home on June 21st. She and her family were getting ready for bed around nine, like always. "I mean, it was…
While kids are getting a break from the classroom, there are still many programs that try to prevent summer learning loss. Kids are participating in vacation bible school and garden initiatives.…
Senators have a bipartisan deal on labeling of genetically modified ingredients, a week before a labeling law in Vermont goes into effect. The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee on Thursday announced legislation to pre-empt Vermont's law…
Mexico's largest airline says it has indefinitely suspended flights to Venezuela's capital due to the complicated economic situation in the South American nation. Aeromexico said in a statement released Thursday that passengers holding tickets may contact the airline for…
A body has been found stuck in the burglar bars of an Alabama warehouse. Al.com reports Birmingham police Sgt. Bryan Shelton says police received a call about a body in a window on Wednesday. Court VanScyoc, president of Cool Breeze…
A judge has ordered the state to return seized electronic gambling machines to Greenetrack after finding that the machines comply with state law. Circuit Judge Houston L. Brown on Wednesday gave the state 30 days to give the casino back…
A tie vote by the Supreme Court is blocking President Barack Obama's immigration plan that sought to shield millions living in the U.S. illegally from deportation. The justices' one-sentence opinion on Thursday effectively kills the plan for the duration of…
The U.S. Supreme Court says death-row prisoners must have "rational understanding" that they are about to be executed and why, but lawyer for an Alabama inmate say their client fails that test. A lawyer for 65-year-old Vernon Madison on Thursday…
With temperatures reaching the upper 90's law enforcement is continuing to find ways to not only keep themselves cool, but also their four legged partners. Deputies use a K9 cooling…
A Marengo County preacher has been arrested on multiple sex charges involving minors. Authorities say Gregory Lucy, 59, was indicted by a Marengo County grand jury and arrested, on 5 counts of first-degree sexual abuse and attempted rape. Lucy is…
House Democrats have ended their 25½-hour sit-in on the chamber's floor that they've been staging to demand votes on gun control. With just a few interruptions, Democrats commanded the House floor since 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The protest was broadcast live…
Alabama Department of Public Health officials say a new law allows people and businesses to keep epinephrine injectors on hand in case of an allergic reaction. Department officials said in a statement Wednesday that a new state law allows people…
Fifteen people received citizenship certificates Wednesday at the United States District Courthouse in downtown Montgomery. It was an exciting and emotional day for many as they say their proof of citizenship opens many…
On Saturday, May 28, at approximately 3:19 a.m. a Montgomery resident was shot while occupying a motor vehicle. The shooting occurred at the intersection of North Eastern Boulevard and Twain Curve during the Memorial Day…
New details on the Orlando shooting are ever emerging, as are the messages of love and support from across the globe. Many religious denominations are sending up prayers and warm thoughts…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- June is Rail Safety Awareness Month and Alabama Operation Lifesaver and the Alabama Department of Transportation are criss-crossing the state holding events to spread the word. The…
A Pike County family needs the community's help after losing their home in a fire that is believed to be caused by lightning. Fortunately no one was home at the…
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…
