Alabama Under Fire Alert due to Drought Threat
As the threat of a drought looms across Alabama, The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Fire Alert urging everyone to only burn items outdoors when permitted.
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What's Happening: September 29-October 1
You can tell it's fall just by checking out these events happening in the River Region!
House Republicans make their case for Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearing
House Republicans launched a formal impeachment hearing Thursday against President Joe Biden.
McCarthy rejects Senate spending bill while scrambling for a House plan that averts a shutdown
The House and Senate are pursuing different paths to avert a government shutdown even though time is running out before funding expires after midnight on Saturday.
Montgomery County Commissioner Ronda Walker will not seek reelection
Montgomery County Commissioner Ronda Walker has announced that she will not be seeking re-election.
Pine Level Residents vote to Incorporate Community into Town
Big changes are in the works for the community of Pine Level as the area officially starts the process of becoming a town.
Dallas Co. Courthouse Admin Building Opens in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The new Dallas County Courthouse Administrative Building -- is now up and running -- an open for public use. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn says the new building represents…
Court Square fountain returns to downtown Montgomery
The historic fountain at Court Square in downtown Montgomery is back in place after a restoration.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Hyundai, Kia recall 3.4 million vehicles because of new fire risk
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT - Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
Montgomery Police: Woman whose body found in house fire had been shot
Montgomery police say a woman whose body was found at the scene of a house fire had been shot to death.
Man killed in Montgomery crash
Montgomery police say a man has been killed in a crash early Wednesday morning.
Man charged with stabbing his grandfather in Millbrook
Millbrook police have charged a man with stabbing his own grandfather in a possible dispute over household chores.
Family Seeks Justice in 20 Year Old Cold Case
A Phoenix City man is shot and killed in cold blood in his driveway, now 20 years later his family is searching for answers.
Man shot and killed on Zelda Road Wednesday morning
Montgomery Police say a man was shot and killed on Zelda Road just after 1am Wednesday morning.
Alabama death row inmate says he opposes being "test subject" for new nitrogen execution method
Lawyers for an Alabama inmate are asking judges to deny the stateâs request to carry out his death sentence using nitrogen hypoxia.
Cost of building super-size prison in Elmore County rises to more than $1 billion
The cost of a new Alabama super-size prison now under construction rose Tuesday to more than $1 billion, complicating the state's plans to build two of the facilities.
The Hollywood writers strike is over after guild leaders approve contract with studios
Leaders of the screenwriters union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with studios. But the actors strike goes on.
Judge rules Trump defrauded banks, insurers while building real estate empire
A judge ruled Tuesday that former President Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted him to fame and the White House.
Pay It Forward: Jimmy Barnes of Montgomery
Medical Outreach Ministries is a non-profit clinic that provides care for many of the most medically vulnerable citizens in our community. Jimmy Barnes is the resources coordinator. We are told he…
Montgomery Police Department relieves officer of duty
The Montgomery Police Department says it has started disciplinary proceedings against an officer.
Hazing lawsuit filed against University of Alabama fraternity
A student and his parents have filed a lawsuit against a University of Alabama fraternity, saying he suffered a traumatic brain injury while being hazed as a fraternity pledge earlier this year.
Court appointee proposes Alabama congressional districts to provide representation to Black voters
A court-appointed special master has submitted three proposals for new congressional districts in Alabama as federal judges oversee the drawing of new lines to provide greater representation for Black voters.
U.S. Supreme Court allows Alabama's congressional map to be redrawn
The U.S. Supreme Court will allow the drawing of a new Alabama congressional map with greater representation for Black voters to proceed.
District Four Runoff Election Just One Week Away
Montgomery's district four is facing a runoff election in just one week. To determine who will be West Montgomery's next city council representative.
U.S. Marshals search for Selma capital murder suspect
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma family continues to grief over the murder of 23 year old family member -- who was found dead back in May. People who lose their lives in…
