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Alabama shows improvement in national school report card
A national school report card shows Alabama made significant improvements in 4th grade test scores, but performance among 8th grade students wasn't as large.
Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal grants after widespread confusion
President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.
Trump plans to sign the Laken Riley Act into law as his administration's first piece of legislation
People who are in the United States illegally and are accused of theft and violent crimes would have to be detained and potentially deported even before a conviction.
US children fall further behind in reading, make little improvement in math on national exam
New results from a national exam find that America’s children have continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math.
Lowndes County EMA director passes away
The family of Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency Director Rodney Rudolph has announced his death.
Federal judge hears request to block upcoming nitrogen gas execution in Alabama
Alabama has set a Feb. 6 execution date for Demetrius Terrence Frazier, but his attorneys want the court to intervene.
Mayor Steven Reed touts City of Montgomery's economic accomplishments and future plans in State of the City address
Much of Mayor Reed's State of the City speech focused on new programs planned for 2025 and beyond.
Advanced ATC Academy seeks air traffic controller trainees
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A single mother in Selma now has a new career in the high-paying field of aviation -- after completing an advanced training program at Craig Field in Selma. Paige…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans
The temporary block will be in effect until Monday afternoon, February 3.
Chilton County Sheriff's deputies searching for suspects following shooting
The Chilton County Sheriff's Office is searching for two suspects following a shooting.
Former Crenshaw County Jail administrator facing charges in alleged assault on handcuffed inmate
A former Crenshaw County Jail administrator faces a federal indictment in the alleged assault on a handcuffed inmate, according to the U.S. Justice Department.
Alabama attorney general joins others in wanting Costco to drop its DEI policies
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is one of 19 attorneys general nationwide wanting Costco to drop its policies on diversity, equity and inclusion.
People in Selma react to declassification of JFK, MLK, RFK assassination records
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- President Donald Trump orders the declassification of government records concerning the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy -- Senator Robert Kennedy -- and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King,…
Montgomery Public Schools to hold meetings on superintendent search
Montgomery Public Schools will be holding meetings to get the public's input in its search for a new superintendent.
U.S. Marshal seeking fugitive who may be in Montgomery area
The U.S. Marshal needs your help finding a fugitive who may be in the Montgomery area.
Gov. Kay Ivey appoints new district attorney for Marengo, Greene and Sumter counties
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed a new district attorney for the 17th Judicial Circuit, which serves Marengo, Greene and Sumter counties in the western part of the state.
Two arrests made in theft of more than $28,000 in property in Lee County
Two people from Notasulga face charges in a theft of more than $28,000 in guns and other property in Lee County.
Air Force reinstates videos of Tuskegee Airmen and female WWII pilots
A U.S. Air Force educational program that includes videos of the Tuskegee Airmen and female World War II pilots has been reinstated after being temporarily removed from the U.S. Air Force curriculum.
ADPH offering free radon gas testing kits
The Alabama Department of Public Health is offering free test kits for radon gas.
Hall of Fame coach Jimmy Foshee remembered in Millbrook
People in Millbrook took time to remember the life of Hall of Fame high school football coach Jimmy Foshee.
Montgomery man dead in series of crashes on I-65 in Butler County
The crash happened around 11:55 a.m. Tuesday on I-65 near the 122 mile marker, approximately six miles south of Greenville.Â
Montgomery Fire/Rescue investigating house fire
Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department investigators are looking into the cause of a house fire just off Troy Highway.
Wetumpka woman killed, three hurt in Elmore County wreck
A Wetumpka woman was killed and three others were hurt in a crash between a car and a pickup truck in Elmore County.
Woman killed in Wilcox County crash
A woman has been killed in a single-car crash in Wilcox County.
