Alabama public health officials are stressing the importance of vaccinations after five people who may have been exposed to measles traveled to Alabama. Department of Public Health officials said in a statement Tuesday that they've located four people who may…
On May 31, detectives interviewed Justin Salter,26, of Selma, in reference to allegations of aggravated child abuse and domestic violence 2nd degree. Upon interviewing family members, probable cause was established to charge Justin Salter with the following: Aggravated Child Abuse- NO…
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation and a death investigation following the Monday, May 30, shooting that fatally wounded two Montgomery men. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 4700 block Park Towne Way at about 3:45 a.m. Monday after…
People in the city of Troy are making sure no child lacks good nutrition during the summer. The city's summer feeding program kicks off on June 6th with 17 locations participating…
Summertime can mean idle hands for many children now that school is out, but the YMCA of Greater Montgomery is hoping to change that. The YMCA has several summer camp programs taking from…
Montgomery Police Department has made an arrest in the Sunday traffic crash that resulted in the death of 57-year-old David Fail of Deatsville. MPD accident investigators charged Joel Slaton, 47, of Montgomery, with felony leaving the scene of an accident in connection…
Construction signs for an Alabama Department of Transportation road project on Interstate 85 from Ann Street to Eastern Boulevard are being placed today. The signs are being placed in preparation for construction that will begin Monday, June 13. During construction…
Eleven undergraduate students from around the world are working on original research this summer at Alabama State University. The exciting and stimulating 10-week summer research training program runs through July 30. The program aims to introduce the students to a…
Mayor Johnny Ford will hold a Press Conference on Thursday, June 2, at 6:30 p.m., at the Tuskegee Municipal Complex to discuss the need to enhance the recreational opportunities offered by the City’s Department of Recreation, particularly the need to have the City’s…
State police are investigating a fatal police shooting in east Alabama. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a Lincoln police officer shot and fatally wounded a man at a Discount Food Mart in Eastaboga on Saturday morning. The man was…
A single-vehicle crash at 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 30, took the life of a Midway man. Bernard Jackson, 59, was killed when the Ford Expedition he was driving left Bullock County 106, approximately 15 miles northwest of Union Springs, and…
Testimony resumed in the ethics trial of Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard after the long holiday weekend. Prosecutors have indicated that today they will call a number of influential lobbyists…
Some World War II Vets attended River Region Memorial Day events on Monday, but their number is diminishing. The National World War Two Museum in New Orleans reports some 450 of those Vets die each day. The museum estimates there…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma gathered to honor the sacrifice of the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. The ceremony was hosted by VFW Post 3016…
The Memorial Day Celebration in Greenville was filled with friendly faces, fun laughs, and sometimes, solemn moments. All who came to Confederate Park showed their support for those serving our country,…
Travelers who had braced for long lines and long waits have instead been moving through most U.S. airports fairly quickly, as the busy Memorial Day travel weekend draws to close. However, the airlines weren't ready to say "mission accomplished" yet,…
A union that represents about a quarter of some 40,000 striking Verizon workers says a tentative agreement ending the walkout is protecting American jobs amid concern about jobs moving overseas. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers joined the Communication Workers…
The U.S. Postal Service is marking Memorial Day by issuing new stamps showing the Service Cross Medals. They are among the nation's highest military honors. The Postal Service dedicated the stamps at a ceremony…
Authorities say one of the FBI's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives has been captured on the border with Mexico, a man wanted in the death of his pregnant girlfriend. Bureau spokeswoman Laura Eimiller says in a news release Monday that border…
The Highland Gardens Neighborhood Revitalization Project and the Central Alabama Community Foundation has received a grant from Youth Service America and the Sodexo Foundation to implement summer education activities in Montgomery’s Highland Gardens Neighborhood. These learning activities will focus on S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology,…
Authorities say an Alabama woman accused of causing a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of her passenger has been arrested. Alabama state troopers say that 47-year-old Charla Jeanette Farmer of Montgomery is charged with manslaughter in the death of…
The Alabama Historical Commission oversees the site of Alabama's first capital after it became a state. Here's the tour information, provided by the Commission: Old Cahawba's Cemetery Walking Tour Saturday, June 4 10 am - 11 pm Old Cahawba Archaeological…
A Montgomery man is making waves in the film making world with his breakthrough web series featuring African Americans in horror films. His name is Sylvester Folks, and he writes, shoots, edits,…
Hundreds of people are heading to Lake Martin this weekend, and some are benefiting a great cause. The annual Art On The Lake event kicked off Saturday morning. Artists from all over the southeast have artwork for sale. 20 percent of…
Hundreds of high school students from across the state sharpened their skills at Troy University for the weekend. It was all part of the Hugh O' Brian Leadership Conference. Students learn how…
