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Grant to improve health care, add jobs in Alexander City

A Community Development Block Grant will help Russell Medical Center in Alexander City make a $30 million expansion.

UPDATE: Alabama Power says service has been restored to more customers

Alabama Power says the continuing waves of severe weather are hampering its efforts at restoring electricity to its customers in our area.

Harriott II riverboat had to be rescued before running aground

The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department says it had to rescue the city's Harriott II riverboat before it ran aground.

I-Team Investigation: 2014 unsolved murder of Charlie "Jay" McCord

The young entrepreneur was shot and killed inside of his Montgomery barbershop.

Dallas County man killed in Lowndes County wreck

Alabama State Troopers say a Dallas County man has been killed in a wreck in Lowndes County.

Montgomery Woman Killed in Crash

Alabama State Troopers say a Montgomery woman has been killed in a crash just south of Wetumpka.

Fire destroys former school in Tuskegee

A fire has destroyed a historic school in Tuskegee.

Former State Sen. Bryan Taylor running for Alabama Chief Justice

Republican Bryan Taylor, a former state senator and former chief legal adviser to Gov. Kay Ivey, says he's running for chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court.

PHOTOS: Storm damage in Montgomery

The line of storms that went through Montgomery late Wednesday afternoon have downed trees and caused some damage.

Montgomery Whitewater Park set to open with Phase One

Despite facing financial difficulties, Montgomery Whitewater is pushing forward and is scheduled to open with phase one of its three part facilities in less than a month.

UPDATE: Storm damage reported in Montgomery County

The multiple rounds of severe storms that are coming through our area have caused trees to fall in southern Montgomery County.

Yondr Pouches coming to Montgomery Public Schools

MPS officials say the pouch will be implemented at the start of the 2023-2024 school year.

ALDOT wants your input on improving road transportation

The Alabama Department of Transportation is inviting you to give your input on road projects.

Bud Light, top U.S. beer brand since 2001, loses sales crown as backlash continues

After more than two decades as America’s best-selling beer, Bud Light has slipped into second place behind a competing beer brand.

Southern Baptist Convention won't allow churches with women pastors to return

The Southern Baptist Convention has refused to welcome Saddleback Church back into its fold, rejecting an appeal by the California megachurch over its February ouster for having women pastors.

Books-A-Million 'permanently closed' in Prattville

The books retailer served as an anchor for the Prattville Town Center since the late 2000s.

3 new retailers coming to The Shoppes at Eastchase

First Watch, South Boutique and Goldfish Swim School will be coming to the area in 2023.

Former President Trump to speak at ALGOP dinner in Montgomery

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at an Alabama Republican Party dinner this summer.

8 ON YOUR SIDE: It's almost time to resume student loan payments

After three years, the pandemic-era freeze on student loan payments is about to end.

Severe storms possible Thursday and Friday

Strong to severe storms remain possible Thursday afternoon. A tornado watch continues for Wilcox, Butler, Crenshaw, and Covington counties until 3PM.

Selma man charged in death of girlfriend's two year old child

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars tonight -- accused in the death of a two year old child. Forty-three year old Chester White -- is charged with Capital Murder…