Anniston Fires Officer With Link to Pro-Confederate Group
An east Alabama city says it's firing a police supervisor over ties to a neo-Confederate group that believes the South should leave the United States.
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Teen Cancer Survivor Granted Wish
It was a special day for one local teen who has battled cancer.
UA System Trustees Approve Tuition Increases
Tuition is going up for students in the University of Alabama System.
New Historic Selma Audio Tour Designed to Enhance Tourism
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new audio-tour is up and running in Selma that tourism officials say its sure to enhance the site-seeing experience of people who visit the historic city.
Local Church Considers More Security Measures After Charleston Shootings
It's a tragedy that touches hearts across the nation and world. But here at St. John's AME church in Montgomery, the news of the Charleston shootings at their sister church was especially hard to hear.
Southern Poverty Law Center Founder Reacts to Charleston Shooting
Morris Dees, the co-founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center, is speaking out about the tragic shooting in Charleston.
AU Legend Pat Dye Wants Lottery In Alabama
We heard a lot about a plan to bring a lottery to the state and expand table gaming during the session. It never came up for a vote on the floor, but some are hoping it's not the last we hear of the plan.
Montgomery Prayer Service Planned for Charleston Shooting Victims
As the investigation continues into the mass shooting at a historic church in Charleston, South Carolina, the impact of the loss of those killed is being felt across the country including in the River Region.
University of Alabama Announces New President
An administrator at Louisiana State University has been named as the new president of the University of Alabama.
Former Tuskegee Nusing Home Donated to City Could Become Hospital
A former nursing home in Tuskegee may soon be filled with people once again.
MIC Check Camp Grows Participation in Second Year
A unique music camp at Troy University is only in it's second year, but this summer the number of participants has tripled.
Normandale Residents on Mayoral Expectations
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange opened a second campaign office in the Normandale Shopping Center in West Montgomery.
Pedestrian Crossing Dangers on Boulevard
It's becoming all too common... The second pedestrian in four days - hit by a vehicle on the Boulevard in Montgomery.
Two Anniston Officers Accused of Belonging to Hate Group
Anniston officials say two police lieutenants are on administrative leave during an investigation into allegations that they belong to a hate group
Lowndes Co. Job Fair Draws Hundreds of Job Seekers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The opportunity to find work draws hundreds of job-seekers to a job fair in Lowndes County.
New Event Reignites Union Springs Confederate Flags Controversy
It's a story we've been covering for weeks. A heated debate is sparked in Union Springs when a local attorney removed Confederate Flags from a city cemetery.
Protests Planned at Women's Clinic in Selma
Activists are planning protests at what they say is an unlicensed abortion clinic in Selma.
Minor Earthquake Reported in Western Alabama
The U.S. Geological Survey has detected a small earthquake in western Alabama.
Montgomery Police Need Help Finding Missing Senior
Montgomery Police are searching for a missing senior.
Reinhardt Toyota and Lexus Holds Grand Opening for Expansion
A longtime car dealership in Montgomery is cutting the ribbon on a big expansion.
Casillas Enters Montgomery City Council Race for District 2
Renee Casillas announces to her neighbors she is joining the race for city council.
Regency Park Boys and Girls Club Burglarized
A Montgomery Boys and Girls Club is still picking up the pieces after it was targeted by vandals over the weekend.
Investigation Underway in Wilcox Co. after Suspect Dies in Custody
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An investigation is underway in Wilcox Co. to find out if officers were to blame for the death of a Wilcox County man who died in police custody.
Students Stay Safe In Heat
Summer is in full swing, and so is Alabama State's Band Camp. This is the 40th year for these high school students from across the southeast to come together at the Montgomery campus.
Search Underway for Man who Escaped from Red Eagle Work Center
Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped from Red Eagle Work Center in Montgomery.
