Students in Montgomery Public Schools return to class following summer break
The new superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools, Dr. Zickeyous Byrd, helped welcome students back to class to start the 2025-2026 school year.
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What the Tech: See tech gadgets for college freshmen
While new college students need notebooks, bedding and coffee makers, see how a few smart tech gadgets can make life easier when they're away from home.
U.S. House committee issues subpoenas for Epstein files and depositions with the Clintons
A U.S. House committee has subpoenaed the Justice Department for files in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation and is seeking depositions with the Clintons.
Federal grant awarded to help domestic violence victims in West Alabama
A federal grant has been awarded to help victims of domestic violence in Dallas, Perry and Wilcox counties.
Clouds and showers will hold temperatures down again on Tuesday
Monday's official high at Montgomery was only 75 degrees
Federal Funding Freeze Halts Senior Employment Program in Central Alabama
The Easterseals' SCSEP program has allowed older adults who once cared for families or held jobs to regain their independence with job training and part-time work at nonprofits.
School is back in session for students in Perry Co. Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students in Perry County -- went back to school Monday -- and officials say despite some significant changes from last school year -- the new year got off…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed addresses first day of school year
As students in Montgomery Public Schools head back to class, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed discussed the new school year.
PHOTOS: Montgomery police investigating mail theft and check fraud
Authorities are investigating a case of mail theft and check fraud related to a recent incident in Montgomery.
Pike Road man sentenced for illegal machine gun possession
A Pike Road man has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally having a machine gun.
Man killed in Midtown Montgomery shooting
It happened around 7:17 a.m. Monday in the 900 block of Charles Street.
What the Tech App of the Day: Mathway
Parents who are helping their children with homework in math, calculus, algebra, chemistry, statistics and other subjects can get help remembering how to solve problems using the Mathway app.
60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act celebrated in Selma
People in Selma are kicking off a week-long celebration commemorating the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act.
Students, parents celebrate start of the school year in Millbrook
Students and parents celebrated the final weekend before the start of the new school year.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalls 312,000 trucks, SUVs
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford is recalling more than 312,000 vehicles.
WAKA adds Dabl to on-air channel 8.9
We have an exciting programming note to bring you -- WAKA has added a new over-the-air TV channel.
FLOOD WATCH for Montgomery and other areas through Tuesday evening
Rain and thundershowers could be heavy at times today and tomorrow
Autauga County school board gets new member
The Autauga County school board has appointed a new member to represent District 1.
Volunteers Join Forces to Clean Up Montgomery Neighborhood
Volunteers picked up trash, pulled weeds and cut overgrown grass at the Regency Park Community Center.
Pine Level Celebrates New School Year With Back-to-School Bash — and a Duck
Daisy waddled around and quacked enthusiastically as she greeted children and families at Pine Level’s back-to-school bash.
Montgomery Church Becomes City’s First Sensory-Inclusive House of Worship
The room is equipped with noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools and weighted blankets to help individuals regulate sensory input during church services.
Montgomery Students Gear Up for New School Year With Back-to-School Bash
In addition to school supplies, children also had the chance to pick out new shoes, socks and personal hygiene items.
Loni Anderson of the hit TV series "WKRP in Cincinnati" has died days before 80th birthday
Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station’s empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy “WKRP in Cincinnati,” has died just days before her 80th birthday.
Greenville man killed in crash on Interstate 65 in Butler County
A Greenville man has been killed in a crash on Interstate 65 in Butler County.
