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Earthquake death toll passes 1,700 in Myanmar
At least 1,700 people are dead after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar (formerly Burma) on Friday.
Montgomery firefighters battle two-alarm fire at commercial building
Montgomery firefighters have battled a two-alarm fire at a commercial building.
CBS News Poll: Most support Trump's deportation program, less sure on tariffs
A new CBS News poll shows most of those asked support President Trump's efforts to deport illegal immigrants, but they say he's focusing too much on tariffs and not enough on lowering prices.
Selma Renaissance Faire Brings Medieval Times to West Alabama
Organizers said more than 1,000 people attended Saturday’s festivities.
Accident Destroys Oakwood Cemetery Sign, Damages Headstones
The granite sign, which featured the lyrics to Williams’ song I Saw the Light and his picture etched into it, was shattered and left lying in pieces.
TV and film actor Richard Chamberlain dies at 90
Richard Chamberlain, the handsome hero of the 1960s television series "Dr. Kildare" who found a second career as an award-winning "king of the miniseries," has died. He was 90.
Montgomery firefighters called to put out hotel fire
Montgomery firefighters were called to fight a fire at a hotel building.
Quilters Gather in Montgomery for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness Forum
Fidget quilts are quilts designed to provide sensory stimulation and engagement for people with dementia.
UPDATE: Suspect in deadly Dallas Co. rampage denied bond
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County Judge denied bond for the man accused of going on a shooting spree and beating an elderly woman to death. District Attorney Robert Turner, Jr. says…
Perry Co. Engineer voices opposition to Log Truck Weight Bill
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A controversial bill in the state legislature that would increase the allowable weight of log trucks on Alabama roadways -- has sparked a huge debate around the state. Supporters…
Selma Winn-Dixie to be converted into an Aldi
The Winn-Dixie store on Dallas Avenue in Selma has closed so that it can be converted into an Aldi.
Alabama Dept. of Veterans Affairs holds town hall, resource fair in Prattville
The veterans town hall and resource fair is an educational opportunity to improve health and well-being.
Valiant Cross Academy to open elementary school this fall
Valiant Cross Academy is planning to open an elementary school campus, right in the heart of downtown Montgomery.
Auburn man charged with child pornography possession
An Auburn man faces 10 felony warrants charging him with child pornography possession.
Opelika man faces child abuse charge
An Opelika man has been arrested in Auburn on a charged of willful abuse of a child.
Woman, two teens arrested in string of robberies in Montgomery
A woman and two teenage boys have been arrested after a string of robberies in Montgomery, according to court records.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Suspect faces federal charges in robbery of owner of Jim Massey's Cleaners
A Montgomery man is charged with federal crimes in the robbery of Jim Massey, the well-known owner of Jim Massey's Cleaners.
Macon County wastewater treatment plant gets grant for improvements
A wastewater treatment plant in Macon County will be getting a $500,000 grant for improvements.
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and close agencies
In a major overhaul, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and shut down entire agencies.
Jackson Hospital relaunches "Walk with a Doc" program at Montgomery Whitewater
Jackson Hospital & Clinic is relaunching its "Walk with a Doc" program, which will now be at Montgomery Whitewater.
What's Happening: March 28-30
This is a great weekend to enjoy Montgomery Whitewater or all sorts of other places in the River Region!
Reward offered in 2023 Montgomery murder investigation
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $5,000 reward in the hopes of solving a Montgomery murder case from 2023.
Opelika mother charged with leaving her two babies alone in car
An Opelika mother is charged with leaving her two babies alone in an unlocked, running car.
Death investigation underway in Waugh
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is working a death investigation in Waugh.
