Inmates, former correctional officer face murder charges in inmate death at Elmore Prison
The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating an inmate's death at Elmore Prison, which has led to criminal charges.
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UPDATE: Man dies after being shot in Montgomery last month
Montgomery police say a man shot on Carmichael Road last month has died of his injuries.
SAVING SELMA: Dallas Co. Jail repairs making slow progress
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The tornado that hit Selma on January 12th -- tore the roof off the Dallas County Jail -- flooding the facility -- and causing extensive damage inside the building.…
UPDATE: Woman dies after being shot in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a woman who was shot Thursday morning has now died of her injuries.
Child on scooter in Auburn seriously injured when hit by car
A nine-year-old child riding a scooter has been seriously injured after being hit by a car in Auburn.
Hyundai to unveil 2024 Santa Fe in world debut in August
Hyundai Motor Company, which builds the Santa Fe and other vehicles at its assembly plant in Montgomery, will debut an all-new 2024 model at a world premiere on its YouTube channel in August.
Biden announces advanced cancer research initiative as part of the bipartisan 'moonshot' effort
The administration hopes the new investment will yield tools that will help surgeons avoid healthy nerves and blood vessels, while ensuring they can remove all cancerous cells.
Whistleblower tells Congress the U.S. is concealing multi-decade program that captures UFOs
A former Air Force intelligence officer has testified to Congress that the U.S. is hiding a longstanding program that retrieves and reverse engineers unidentified flying objects.
What the Tech? With all of the buzz over Barbie, see how much your dolls are worth
The buzz surrounding the new Barbie Movie in theaters now has driven up the value of old collectible Barbie dolls.
Uniontown Police & ALEA investigate rash of shootings
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Uniontown Police are investigating a string of shootings -- that left one person dead -- another person paralyzed -- and two people hurt. Chief Pamela Wilson made history 3…
2-year-old dies in accidental shooting in Elmore County
A two-year-old boy in Elmore County was the victim of an accidental shooting, investigators say.
What the Tech? Why did Twitter change to "X"?
Twitter users largely hate the change and question why owner Elon Musk would choose to drop a name and logo that is widely recognized around the world.
Giuliani admits making public comments falsely claiming Georgia election workers committed fraud
Rudy Giuliani says he made false statements claiming two Georgia election workers committed ballot fraud during the 2020 presidential race, but says the statements were protected by the First Amendment.
Autauga County Schools to provide free breakfast, lunch to all students
The Autauga County school system has announced that all students can get free breakfast and lunch in the 2023-24 school year.
Senate GOP leader McConnell briefly leaves news conference after freezing up mid-sentence
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference Wednesday after stopping his remarks mid-sentence and staring off into space for several seconds.
Sinéad O’Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer, dies at 56
Sinéad O’Connor, the Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s but was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her music, has died at 56.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to two tax crimes after agreement with prosecutors falls through
President Joe Biden’s son Hunter pleaded not guilty Wednesday to two tax crimes after a deal with federal prosecutors unraveled during a court hearing following the judge's concerns over the agreement.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Major automakers unite to build electric vehicle charging network they say will rival Tesla's
The move is intended to speed the adoption of electric vehicles, easing fears that chargers won't be available for long distance travel.
Double shooting in East Montgomery injures two men, suspect arrested
Montgomery Police say two men were injured in a double shooting in East Montgomery Tuesday night.
Pay It Forward: Janaya Herring of Montgomery
Janaya Herring started a mentoring group called "Hey Little Sister" for girls ages 5-18.
Authorities in Dallas & Lowndes counties break up theft ring
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County and Lowndes County Sheriff's Offices -- team up -- to take down a major theft ring. Deputies arrested two people in the case -- and recovered…
Tuberville, Manchin introduce college sports bill to standardize NIL rules, regulate collectives
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) have introduced a bill they hope will help shape the future of college sports.
For Emmett Till's family, national monument cements his place in U.S. history
Emmett Till, the Black teenager whose abduction, torture and killing in Mississippi in 1955 helped propel the Civil Rights Movement, is now an American story, not just a civil rights story, said Till’s cousin.
$2,500 reward offered in Montgomery man's shooting death
Montgomery police need your help solving a fatal shooting from 2022.
ALEA Needs YOUR VOTE for America's Best-Looking Cruiser Contest
Each year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) joins fellow highway patrol and state police organizations across the nation vying for the top spot in the American Association of State Troopers’s (AAST) “Best-Looking Cruiser” Contest. Photos are chosen through popular vote and placed in the AAST’s calendar. This year, the Agency is hoping to land the cover of the calendar, and you can help by casting your vote here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bestlookingcruiser2023
