Federal prosecutors say three Montgomery men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy and aggravated identity theft in a tax fraud scheme. U.S. Attorney's officials in Montgomery said in a statement Thursday that Cruz Castillo Burnett, Jacorey Giddens and Rodrickus Howard each…
British researchers say the current way to diagnose Type 2 diabetes using blood glucose levels needs to be revised.
California researchers say airline pilots, and flight attendants are about twice as likely as others to get melanoma, the most common form of skin cancer.
If you spend less time sitting, you can extend your life.
It's an intersection that has been talked about for a while now. But nothing seems to be done about it.
Authorities say the reward for information leading to the suspects in a burglary at the former apartment of civil rights icon Rosa Parks has grown to $3,000. Crimestoppers director Tony Garrett tells the Montgomery Advertiser (http://on.mgmadv.com/1ptD7Ov ) businesses, neighborhood groups,…
A new report by two public health groups says Alabama has the eighth highest adult obesity rate in the nation. The report released Thursday by the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that 32.4 percent…
ASU is also facing some legal issues. A food company says President Gwendolyn Boyd threatened to cancel the company's contract with the school unless they provided free food for her innauguration this week, The company sent a letter to the…
An Alabama native whose son died after he was left in a hot car for seven hours has been charged with murder. Justin Ross Harris was indicted today on charges of malice murder, felony murder and cruelty to children. Harris…
A federal judge has ruled that BP's reckless conduct resulted in the nation's worst offshore oil spill, leaving the company open to billions of dollars in penalties. U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier's ruling Thursday could nearly quadruple the amount of…
Troy University is joining a growing number of colleges selling beer at football games.
A judge in Birmingham is considering a lawsuit challenging an Alabama law that bans teeth-whitening services outside of dentist's offices. A hearing set for Thursday morning will decide whether the case moves forward. A North Carolina businessman and a Guntersville…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma and Dallas County is gearing up for the area's annual fall tourism season.
Alabama campaign finance records show that Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard has used campaign funds to pay more than $230,000 in legal fees since December.
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is maintaining a large fundraising lead over Democratic challenger Parker Griffith.
A food services company has sent a letter to the trustees of Alabama State University accusing the university's new president of threatening to cancel the company's contract after it wouldn't commit to provide $20,000 in services for her inaugural.
A murder-suicide across two different counties has the Alabama Bureau of Investigations searching for answers and residents in shock.
Law enforcement and businesses from south alabama are joining forces. It's all in the hope to help victims of child abuse and neglect
Greenville has made improvements to one of their intersections some considered dangerous. The intersection of Fort Dale Road and interstate drive. Just off interstate 65 on exit 130.
Could hiring private companies for non-academic services help school systems save money? One study says yes.
The first set of all male quintuplets in the country is from right here in Montgomery. And now they are off to college.
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is maintaining a large fundraising lead over Democratic challenger Parker Griffith. The Republican incumbent has raised more than $5 million in contributions in his quest to win a second term. Campaign fundraising reports filed Wednesday show…
A special Montgomery project got a big donation earlier today. The Helping Montgomery Families Initiative received a $50,000 check.
Democratic Attorney General candidate Joe Hubbard is settling a lawsuit accusing him of defaming a security company. Hubbard represented National Security of Alabama when it filed a lawsuit last year, challenging the awarding of a legislative security contract to…
Efforts to renovate and reopen a historic Tallassee theatre are getting a boost from the city council.
