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Auburn University fires some employees over social media posts

Auburn University has announced that it has fired some employees over recent social media posts.

State School Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey has warning about social media posts

Alabama State School Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey has sent a notice to local school superintendents statewide over "inexcusable" social media posts regarding the assassination of conservative political leader Charlie Kirk.

CAMPAIGN 2026: Lee McInnis enters Third District U.S. House race

Democratic candidate Lee McInnis has announced that he will challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers in Alabama's Third Congressional District.

Man charged with shooting into medical helicopter in Autauga County

A man has been charged with shooting into a Haynes Life Flight helicopter in Autauga County.

Police: Three arrested after toddler found wandering alone in Prattville

Prattville police say three people have been arrested after a toddler was found unclothed and wandering alone near Main Street.

Mainly dry through Friday, rain possible before fall starts next week

Temperatures likely remain in the low 90s Wednesday afternoon, with a partly to mostly sunny sky. Wednesday night looks mostly clear and mild with low temperatures in the mid to upper 60s.

What The Tech: The difference in kids with smartphones vs. those without

In Greystones, Ireland, kids get their first smartphones when they enter secondary school -what we call seventh grade, when the kids are about 13 years old.

Montgomery Christian School cuts ribbon on new home

Montgomery Christian School has cut the ribbon on its new home.

Dozens Of Montgomery Firefighters Stand Up And Leave City Hall After 10% Raise Was Not Added To Fy 2026 Budget

Montgomery City Council Passes Record $353.2 Million Budget, 10% Raise For Firefighters Denied

An ordinance requiring council approval for contracts of $50,000 or more failed, giving the mayor more freedom to approve contracts without council oversight.

Human remains found in Demopolis, death investigation underway

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A death investigation is underway in Demopolis -- after human remains are found at a local business. The remains were found inside a storage unit at Alabama Portable Sheds…

Suspect in Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder

DNA on the trigger of the rifle that killed Kirk also matched that of Tyler Robinson.

Longtime Montgomery pastor passes away

Rev. Thomas Earl Jordan became the pastor of Lilly Baptist Church on Hill Street in 1969.

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Woman dead in Opelika stabbing

It happened around 10:52 a.m. in the 1000 block of Samford Court.

Woman arrested on contraband charges at ADOC prison

The Alabama Department of Corrections says a visitor at one of its facilities has been arrested on contraband charges.

Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director, dies at 89

Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, has died at 89.

What The Tech: A Irish town's pact to keep kids phone free

Greystones, Ireland is a quaint coastal town of about 20-thousand people. You can see mountains, and the Irish Sea. But one thing you won't see, is a lot of kids looking at smartphones.

Marion shooting leaves young man dead, community in mourning

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A shooting in Marion leaves one man dead -- another man behind bars -- and a community in mourning. Twenty one year old Jayden Tubbs of Marion was…