Special legislative session starts Monday; Democrats say they've been shut out of redistricting process
Alabama lawmakers begin a special session Monday to approve a redistricting plan to create two largely Black congressional districts.
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Alabama lawmakers begin a special session Monday to approve a redistricting plan to create two largely Black congressional districts.
Wetumpka takes the spotlight this weekend for its music events, but there's also plenty to do all across the River Region.
Striking screen actors will begin picketing alongside writers in New York and Los Angeles in what has become the biggest Hollywood labor fight in decades.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Historic Brown Chapel AME Church in Selma is hosting an tornado recovery event Friday. Balm of Gilead Day focuses on the mental and spiritual health needs of tornado…
36-year-old Calvinette Dixon was last seen leaving her home in the 3000 block of Fountain Lane on Friday, June 30.
The crash happened around 2:00 p.m. on June 22 on Northern Boulevard near 6th Street.Â
DeAndre Hartman was one of 5 firefighters injured in the May 14th fire that broke out in the 3400 block of Gilmer Avenue.
16-year-old Hunter Ray Martin was last seen leaving the area of 1 Commerce Street Wednesday evening.
The shooting happened around 8 p.m. Monday in the 1200 block of Hugh Street.
The Alabama State Hornets set to play the Grambling State Tigers in the Port City Classic in Mobile.
The Secret Service says, "Without physical evidence, the investigation will not be able to single out a person of interest."
Hudgens was working as a general contractor at a Montgomery apartment complex when he was shot and killed.
U.S. officials have approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, the once-a-day Opill.
Wetumpka Police say a man has been shot and killed after exchanging gunfire with officers at a gas station.
Montgomery has been a state leader in investment and job creation with $1.7 billion and 2,000 announced jobs.
Two firefighters in Birmingham were shot on Wednesday while on duty at a fire station, authorities said.
Kia has announced a major expansion at its plant just across the Alabama/Georgia state line in West Point, Georgia.
A report urges federal agencies to investigate any information that H&R Block, TaxAct and TaxSlayer shared with the social media giant.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A 21 year old young woman is dead -- and a murder investigation is underway -- following a shooting in Wilcox County. Sheriff Larry Colston says the shooting happened…
Montgomery's Capital City Club has announced that it will close on Saturday, July 15, after 46 years in operation.
Lyman Woodfin has officially become the Autauga County school superintendent following a board meeting Tuesday.
Several youths were caught on camera inside the Montgomery Crisis Center, where they damaged property and stole several items, according to the county emergency management agency.
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for information to help Montgomery police make an arrest in a fatal shooting.
Smantha Brasher loves helping others, especially children in foster care.
Officers and fire medics were called just after 11:00 a.m. Tuesday to 00 block of West Fairview Avenue in regards to a robbery.



