Meta takes aim at Twitter with the launch of rival app Threads
Meta has unveiled an app called Threads to rival Twitter, targeting users looking for an alternative to the social media platform owned by Elon Musk.
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Lowndes County man killed in crash
A Lowndes County man has been killed in a single-car crash.
Alabama to pay $1 million to family of fallen Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson
The estate of a Bibb County Sheriff's deputy killed in the line of duty last year will receive $1 million, the maximum amount allowed under state law, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday.
Troy sawmill owner faces federal fine in worker's death
The owner of a sawmill in Troy has been fined $184,385 after federal investigators said it failed to follow safety standards which led to a worker's death.
Funeral arrangements announced for police officer Carlos Taylor
Funeral arrangements have been announced for police officer Carlos Taylor, who died last week.
Juvenile critically injured in 4th of July shooting
MPD responded to a local hospital Tuesday around 4:39 p.m. in response to a walk-in gunshot victim.
Fireworks and food highlight Fourth of July in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The food and fireworks of the 4th of July holiday -- bring people together. And it's not bad for business either. This year the Fourth of July holiday provided…
AP sources: Suspicious powder found at the White House when Biden was gone was cocaine
A preliminary test has shown that a suspicious substance found at the White House on Sunday was cocaine.
Meta looks to target Twitter with a rival app called Threads
Meta is poised to unveil a new app that appears to mimic Twitter — a direct challenge to the social media platform owned by Elon Musk.
Construction begins at historic Boynton house in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The effort to restore the former home of renowned voting rights activist Amelia Boynton -- is now showing signs of progress -- that people in Selma can see. The…
Brundidge man arrested on cocaine trafficking and other drug charges
A Brundidge man is being held in the Pike County Jail on charges of trafficking cocaine.
Keep your pets safe and calm during 4th of July fireworks
The fireworks that are such fun for people on the 4th of July can make your pets miserable, even causing them to run away.
Montgomery police make arrest in woman's shooting death
A man has been charged with capital murder in a Montgomery woman's shooting death.
What the Tech? App of the Day: iExit
Wondering which interstate exit has the restaurants and gas stations you want? The iExit app can show you.
Prattville police searching for missing man
The Prattville Police Department needs your help finding a missing man.
House from "Big Fish" movie set destroyed by lightning
Lightning sparked a fire in Elmore County Sunday night that destroyed a house that was part of the set for the 2003 movie "Big Fish."
What the Tech? Is Amazon Prime still worth it?
If you're paying $139 for an Amazon Prime subscription, are you getting your money's worth?
Seven people shot in three shootings in Montgomery Sunday morning
Montgomery police are investigating three shootings that left seven people injured Sunday morning.
Elon Musk imposes daily limits on reading posts on Twitter
Twitter owner Elon Musk has limited the number of tweets that users can view each day — restrictions he described as an attempt to prevent unauthorized scraping of potentially valuable data from the social media platform.
Woman who died after shooting on Eastern Boulevard identified
Montgomery police have identified a woman who died after being shot on Eastern Boulevard on Saturday afternoon.
ALEA: Prevent boating deaths by obeying safety laws
The long 4th of July holiday weekend means Alabama's waterways will be crowded. ALEA says you can prevent accidents by obeying safety laws.
People stocking up on fireworks for 4th of July celebrations
People across the area are shopping for fireworks as they prepare to celebrate the 4th of July.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford Explorer recall prompts U.S. Transportation Department investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a Ford Motor Co. recall of more than a quarter-million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. after receiving complaints about repairs intended to prevent the vehicles from unexpectedly rolling away even while placed in park.
Tuskegee Airman Raymond Cassagnol dies at 102
Raymond Cassagnol, a Haitian pilot and a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, the famed group of Black military aviators during World War II, has died. He was 102.
Three injured in two Montgomery shootings
Three people have been injured in two shootings that happened in Montgomery on Friday night.
