Alabama House Committee Advances Bill to Cut Half of State's 4% Sales Tax on Groceries
Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation to remove half of the state's 4% sale tax on food, a proposal that has received bipartisan support.
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Belk Announces Closure of Selma Mall Store Location
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Belk store at Selma Mall is closing after nearly two decades of doing business in the city. Belk store officials say the closure comes -- "after a careful…
ADPH Aims to Help Prevent Drownings This Summer with National Healthy and Safe Swimming Week
May 22-28th is national Healthy and Safe Swimming Week an initiative to help keep everyone safe by promoting healthy and safe water activities this summer.
UPDATE: Five Suspects Indicted in Dadeville Mass Shooting
Five suspects in the Dadeville mass shooting have now been indicted. That shooting left four people dead and 32 others injured, some critically.
UPDATE: Prattville missing man found safe
43-year-old Brandon Davis Harris was last seen on May 19, 2023, at approximately 5:00 p.m. in the area of Pratt Street.Â
Prattville Police Seeking Suspects in Theft of ATM Parts
Prattville police want to find four people suspected of stealing parts to a gas station ATM.
State Lawmakers Advance Expansion of Private School Scholarship Program
Alabama senators have advanced an expansion of a state program that provides scholarships that uses state tax credits for students to attend private K-12 schools.
Two Former Alabama Governors Express Doubts over Executions
Former Gov. Don Siegelman and former Gov. Robert Bentley say they are troubled by the state's death penalty system
Superstar Tina Turner Dies at 83
Turner has died after a long illness in her home near Zurich, Switzerland.
Two arrested for criminally trespassing while promoting prison contraband
ADOC officials say a trespassing vehicle was reported on the property at Elmore Correctional Facility early Saturday morning.
Ribbon cutting held for new dog park in Prattville
The new dog park is located at Overlook Park on Jay Street.
Woman charged with assault in incident on Ann Street
25-year-old Shantea Peterson is charged with first degree assault and second degree assault.
Suspect arrested in July 2022 homicide
Police say 27-year-old Travontaye Rudolph is charged with murder in the July 12, 2022 shooting death of 19-year-old David Werking.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Ron DeSantis Expected to Announce Presidential Bid Wednesday on Twitter Spaces with Elon Musk
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, long seen as Donald Trump's leading rival for the Republican presidential nomination, plans to launch his campaign on Wednesday in an online conversation with Twitter CEO Elon Musk.
Trump Makes Video Appearance in New York Criminal Case; Trial Date Set for March Primary Season
Former President Donald Trump faces a criminal trial next March, in the heat of next year’s presidential primary season.
UPDATE: Jimmy Carter, Three Months into Hospice Care, Is Aware of Tributes, Enjoying Ice Cream
Three months after entering end-of-life care at home, former President Jimmy Carter remains in good spirits as he visits with family, follows public discussion of his legacy and receives updates on The Carter Center's humanitarian work.
Alabama Bill Would Make It a Crime to Help People Vote Absentee
Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a bill that would make it a crime to help a non-family member request, fill out or return an absentee ballot.
Alabama State Representative to Plead Guilty to Federal Charges, Resign from Office
An Alabama lawmaker has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy and obstruction of justice charges and resign from the state House of Representatives, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
Family Seeks Help to Find Murderer in February Shooting
The shooting death of Yvette Carter shook the community to its core. Now, the city of Montgomery along with Crimestoppers is offering a combined $2,000 reward for information leading to an arrest of those responsible for her death.
Five People Arrested in Dallas Co. Drug Sting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An undercover operation leads to five arrests in Dallas County. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the op was in response to an influx of meth into the county. Tyler Smith…
Man charged with arson related to a Montgomery house fire
The fire happened around 6:00 a.m. on May 15 in the 200 block of Georgia Street.
Pike County man charged with attempted murder
Investigators with the sheriff's office were called to the 5300 block of Pike County Road 1101 on a report that a person had been shot multiple times.
MPD: Man seriously injured in early morning shooting on Carmichael Road
Officers and fire medics responded to the 5100 block of Carmichael Road around 4:30 a.m. in reference to a person shot.
What the Tech? Improve Your Memorial Day Travel with the Latest Tech
AAA predicts 42 million Americans will travel over the Memorial Day weekend holiday, the most since 2000. See how to use tech to make your travel easier.
D.A.: Woman Arrested in Pike County after Birth of Stillborn Baby with Drugs in System
A woman has been arrested in Pike County after giving birth to a stillborn baby that had drugs in his system, according to the district attorney.
