Funeral to be held Wednesday for Eclectic Police Dept. Cpl. Desmond Bailey
The funeral for Eclectic Police Department Cpl. Desmond Bailey will be held Wednesday.
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Elon Musk reveals new X logo to replace Twitter's blue bird
Elon Musk has unveiled a new “X” logo to replace Twitter's famous blue bird as he follows through with a major rebranding of the social media platform he bought for $44 billion last year.
15 injured, 6 critically in Lake Martin deck collapse
Fifteen people were injured after a deck collapsed at a home in Tallapoosa County Sunday afternoon.
Montgomery police investigating homicide
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation following a fatal shooting Sunday night.
Fight over Alabama's congressional redistricting now shifts back to federal court
The fight over whether Alabama's congressional map complies with the Voting Rights Act now shifts back to federal court as the new plan goes before the same three-judge panel that struck down the previous districts.
Biden to establish national monument honoring Emmett Till, the Black teen lynched in Mississippi
President Biden will establish a national monument honoring Emmett Till, the Black teenager from Chicago who was abducted, tortured and killed in 1955 after he was accused of whistling at a white woman in Mississippi, and his mother, a White House official said.
Man driving SUV killed in Wilcox County crash
A man driving an SUV has been killed in a crash in Wilcox County.
Man killed in pickup truck crash in Coosa County
A man riding in a pickup truck has been killed in a crash in Coosa County.
Muscogee Nation renews lawsuit over Wind Creek Casino in Wetumpka
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation has asked a federal appeals court to reinstate its lawsuit against the Poarch Creek Indians and Auburn University for removing graves to build a casino in Wetumpka.
16-year-old boy charged with capital murder in Montgomery homicide
Montgomery police say a 16-year-old boy is the second suspect arrested in a man's shooting death.
Montgomery police make arrest in Friday fatal shooting
Montgomery police say they've made an arrest in a fatal shooting that happened Friday morning.
UPDATE: Alabama lawmakers approve new congressional district map
Alabama lawmakers have approved a new congressional district map without a second majority-Black district, which WAKA 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers says likely won't be approved in court.
What the Tech? Is your TV spying on you?
TV manufacturers can keep making money for as long as you use your TV by gathering and selling information and data to advertisers.
Judge sets trial date for next May in Trump's classified documents case
A federal judge in Florida has scheduled a trial date for next May for former President Donald Trump in a case charging him with illegally retaining hundreds of classified documents.
Legendary singer Tony Bennett dies at 96
Frank Sinatra once said, “For my money, Tony Bennett is the best singer in the business."
Alabama executes man for 2001 beating death, resuming lethal injections after review
Alabama executed a man on Friday for the 2001 beating death of a woman as the state resumed lethal injections after failed executions prompted the governor to order an internal review of procedures.
What's Happening: July 21-23
There's plenty to do in the River Region this weekend -- from taking a safari to celebrating Christmas!
What the Tech? Netflix ends its cheapest ad-free subscription plan
Without warning or even an official announcement, Netflix eliminated its cheapest ad-free subscription plan.
Capital City Singing Returns to the City of Montgomery
The first Capital City Singing started in 1986, with today being the first time it has been held again since 2019.
Alabama lawmakers are divided on eve of congressional redistricting deadline
On the eve of a court deadline, Alabama lawmakers were still divided Thursday over the map designating new congressional districts and sparred over what constitutes an “opportunity” district that the state was ordered to create for Black voters.
Alabama Back to School Sales Tax Holiday Weekend runs July 21-23
The state of Alabama is holding its 18th annual back to school sales tax holiday weekend.
Oppressive heat through Friday; Some weekend rain, less hot
Thursday afternoon looks very hot, with temperatures in many locations reaching the mid to perhaps upper 90s. Meanwhile, heat indices range from 105° to 110° for many.
Montgomery County Health Department now offering fast track sexual health testing
Confidential testing includes chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV.
Alabama to carry out first lethal injection after review of execution procedures
Alabama plans to execute an inmate on Thursday for the 2001 beating death of a woman as the state seeks to carry out its first lethal injection after a pause in executions following a string of problems with inserting the IVs.
Montgomery man killed in Interstate 85 crash
A Montgomery man has been killed in a crash on Interstate 85 in Macon County.
