Memorial Day Remembrance in Prattville
People across Prattville took time to remember Memorial Day with a ceremony at the Autauga County Courthouse.
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President Biden Marks Memorial Day, Praising Troops' Sacrifice
President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day with the traditional wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
UPDATE: Photo of Montgomery Homicide Suspect Released
A photo has been released of the suspect in a fatal shooting that happened overnight in Montgomery.
One Person Killed in Fatal Shooting in Montgomery
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation following a shooting that left one person dead.
Pleasant Memorial Day, Warmer Later This Week
Pleasant late-May weather continues for Memorial Day across central and south Alabama. After morning lows fell into the low 60s, afternoon highs range from the low to mid 80s.
Mostly Sunny & Dry Through Mid-week...Storm Chances Increase Thursday
Mostly beautiful weather continues across central Alabama as we head through Memorial Day weekend, with the exception of just a few pop-up showers. An upper-level low pressure system over north Georgia and eastern Tennessee is providing our area with a…
Hyundai, LG Announce $4.3 Billion Electric Vehicle Battery Plant in Georgia
Hyundai is already building electric vehicles in Montgomery and has announced it would start making large electric SUVs at the Kia plant in West Point, Georgia.
Debt Ceiling Deal: What's In, What's Out
Here's a look at what's in and what's out of the agreement to avoid a U.S. government default.
Shots Fired in Downtown Montgomery Lead to Police Chase
Shots fired near the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in downtown Montgomery led police on a chase of the suspects' vehicle.
Biden, McCarthy Reach Tentative Deal to Raise Debt Ceiling, Avoid U.S. Default
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an “agreement in principle” to raise the nation's legal debt ceiling late Saturday as they raced to strike a deal to limit federal spending and avert a potentially disastrous U.S. default.
GOP-Controlled Texas House Impeaches Republican Attorney General
Texas’ Republican-led House of Representatives impeached GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday on articles including bribery and abuse of public trust.
Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy Denies Hiding Millions
The man who once led HealthSouth, a huge provider of outpatient rehab services, has been ordered to turn over records related to a bank account that lawyers say he's using to hide millions.
Safe from the Storm: Hurricanes Actually Benefit the Planet
While hurricanes often bring fatalities and property damage, weather experts say they are actually a necessary part of Earth's weather system.
Opelika Man Charged with Enticing Child to Enter Vehicle
Auburn police say an Opelika man has been arrested on a charge of enticing a child to enter a vehicle for immoral purposes.
District Attorney Seeks to Stop Registered Sex Offender from Moving to Prattville Facility
District Attorney CJ Robinson of the 19th Judicial Circuit is seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent a man from being placed in a health facility in downtown Prattville.
Troy Woman Killed in Pike County Crash
A Troy woman has been killed in a single-car crash in southern Pike County.
Safe from the Storm: Rich Thomas Reports from Tropical Weather Conference
Bluewater Chief Meteorologist Rich Thomas was just one of many weather experts to attend the 2023 National Tropical Weather Conference to examine forecasting trends for the upcoming hurricane season.
What the Tech? Should You Wait Until Your Children Are in 8th Grade to Give Them a Cell Phone?
A mother has launched "Wait Until 8th", a campaign to encourage parents to say "no" to children asking for a cell phone until the child reaches the 8th grade.
Levitt AMP Selma Music Series Kicks Off at Selma Amphitheater
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend -- and you like live music and outdoor festivals -- listen up. The Levitt AMP Selma music series kicks…
Treasury Secretary: Debt Ceiling Deadline Now June 5
The government has announced a new June 5 default deadline, dragging the White House and Republicans toward another week of negotiations over cutting spending and raising the nation's legal debt limit.
Safe from the Storm: Get Your Property Ready for Hurricane Season
Even in Central Alabama, we need to prepare for hurricane season, which includes getting your property ready for high winds and heavy rain.
What the Tech? U.S. Surgeon General Outlines Social Media Risks on Children
The U.S. Surgeon General's advisory shows just how much children are exposed to sex, violence and other harmful material on popular social media sites.
Safe from the Storm: 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast
NOAA forecasters say we can expect a near-normal hurricane season in 2023.
Alabama Lawmakers Approve $3 Billion General Fund Budget
State lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to general fund spending bills after sometimes tense disagreements over local projects and budget projections.
Montgomery Man Killed in Car Wreck
A Montgomery man has been killed in a single-car wreck.
