Exclusive: Montgomery Mother Wants Answers After Son's Death
Back in April we told you about Rickem Samuel, a Montgomery man who went missing. His body was recently found in a wooded area in downtown Montgomery, and…
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Researchers Study U.S. Athletes for Zika During Summer Olympics
WASHINGTON (AP) - Researchers will study some U.S. athletes for Zika during the summer Olympics and Paralympics in Brazil, to better understand how the virus infects. The National Institutes of Health announced the study Tuesday, amid concern among athletes over…
FDA Approves First Dissolving Stent for US Patients
A slowly dissolving medical implant for treating clogged arteries has won approval from the Food and Drug Administration. The agency approved the Absorb stent Tuesday for patients with coronary artery disease, which causes the buildup of fatty plaque in the…
Fourth Fireworks Light Up Night Sky in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Folks in Dallas County are celebrating Independence Day in a big way. The city of Selma is hosting a Fourth of July Fireworks and Laser Show at Memorial Stadium. Officials say the event includes laser…
FBI: Clinton "Extremely Careless" with Emails, But Won't Recommend Criminal Charges
FBI Director James Comey says the FBI will not recommend criminal charges in its investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while secretary of state. Comey made the announcement Tuesday, three days after FBI agents interviewed Clinton…
Former Tuskegee Airman, Roscoe Brown Jr., Dies at 94
A man who served with the all-black Tuskegee Airmen during World War II and was a longtime New York City educator has died. Roscoe Brown Jr. was 94. His granddaughter Lisa Bodine says he died Saturday at a hospital in…
The Montgomery Zoo Announces Birth of New Pygmy Hippo
The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum is proud to announce the birth of a pygmy hippopotamus calf. The male calf was born on April 3, 2016 at the Montgomery Zoo. Please join the Zoo on Tuesday, July 5…
Montgomery Celebrates the 4th of July
The city of Montgomery celebrated the Fourth of July Monday night with a big party at Riverfront Park. People took in the sights and sounds of the celebration from the…
White House Cites Weather, Cancels Annual July Fourth Picnic
The White House says it's canceling its annual Fourth of July picnic and fireworks watch because of rainy weather soaking the nation's capital. But scheduled performances by rapper Kendrick Lamar and singer-songwriter Janelle Monae will go on indoors. The artists…
Perry County Crash Leaves 1 Man Dead, 3 Injured
A crash in Perry County left a man dead and three other people injured. Al.com reports that Johnny Lewis of Newbern was pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck at about 8:20 p.m. Sunday. The crash happened on Alabama…
Alabama Football Gets Props From Maine Symphony Director
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -The director of Maine's Portland Symphony is giving props to the collegiate national football champion Crimson Tide during the Stars and Stripes Spectacular. Music Director Robert Moody, a Clemson fan, plans to wear an Alabama jersey and…
North Alabama Teen Dies After Falling While Trying to Hang Tree Swing
Authorities say an Alabama girl died a day after she fell while trying to hang a swing in a tree. Blount County Sheriff's Office Operations Commander Tim Kent told local news media 13-year-old Alexsis Payne fell Friday evening. Kent says…
4th of July Crash Claims Life of Butler Co. Teen
A single-vehicle crash at 3:25 a.m. today, July 4, claimed one life and injured another. Hunter Kyle Gaston, 19, of McKenzie was killed when the 2001 Ford F-150 he was driving left the roadway and overturned. Gaston, who was not…
Ala. Prisons Promise Change
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama has agreed to make changes at state prisons to accommodate inmates with disabilities. A federal judge in June gave preliminary approval to a lawsuit settlement agreement between inmates and the state prison system. The state…
Crimson Tide Self-Reports Violations
The violations are all low level, reports CBS Sports: "All the violations were of the lower-level variety, categorized under Level III (breach of conduct) or Level IV (incidental issues) by the Crimson Tide. They spanned 11 sports in total…
Pedestrian Struck And Killed On I-85
One man is dead today after being hit by a car on interstate 85. Montgomery police responded to I-85 at Eastern Boulevard around 4:30 a.m Sunday morning. A pedestrian was found with fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the…
Tuskegee Continues Independence Day Celebration
The city of Tuskegee is going big all weekend for independence day with their first ever carnival for the holiday. Today featured a performance from the 572nd air force national guard military band. More and more people are coming out…
Residents Enjoy Lake Martin for 4th of July Holiday
Many people are enjoying Lake Martin for the holiday weekend. Boaters say it's a tradition to visit the lake every year. People working at the lake say they expect to see more people arrive for the 4th of July just…
Drivers hit the road for 4th of July weekend
More than 40 million people are expected to hit the highways and skyways this weekend for the 4th of July. Many drivers we spoke with say they have felt the stress of…
Governor Offers Reward to Help Crack Dallas Co. Cold Case
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Dallas County are hoping a five thousand dollar reward from the Governor's Office will help crack a cold case. The investigation into the death…
Update: Escaped Inmate from Alex City Work Release Center Recaptured
Authorities say an escaped work-released inmate from the Alex City Work Release Center in Ashville has been captured. Alabama Department of Corrections spokesman Bob Horton says 33-year-old Robert Alvin Hunt was recaptured Friday morning. Hunt escaped from the prison on…
Brundidge Authorities Investigating Burglaries
Brundidge authorities are trying to find out who is responsible for a rash of burglaries in the city. Police say not only have homes been broken into but also Jones Animal Clinic…
Second Man Charged in Recent Montgomery Murder
Another man has been charged in the shooting death of 30-year-old Darnell Bush of Montgomery. 21-year-old Anthony Williams is charged with 1 count of capital murder. Williams turned himself in to police Friday. MPD previously charged 24-year-old Deskendre Hatcher with 1…
Opelika PD Arrest 12 in Sex Trafficking Bust
The Opelika Police Department has announced multiple arrests made in a prostitution and sex trafficking bust. Opelika Police tell say the arrests occurred as the result of an investigation launched in June 2015. Police say officers responded June 23, 2015…
DUI's Up In Montgomery, Authorities Push For Safe Holiday Travel
AAA expects this to be the busiest year ever for Fourth of July travel. That means millions more on the road. Law enforcement wants to make sure none of those people choose to…
