UPDATE: State Prison Escapee Recaptured in Montgomery
The Alabama Department of Corrections says a state prison escapee has been recaptured in Montgomery.
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8 On Your Side: Ford Electric Vehicle Owners to Get Access to Tesla Supercharger Network
All of Ford Motor Co.'s current and future electric vehicles will have access to about 12,000 Tesla Supercharger stations in the U.S. and Canada starting next spring.
What's Happening: May 26-29
The long Memorial Day weekend gives us time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, but also provides time for some other activities.
NTSB: Unsafe Speeds Blamed for Fiery Crash that Killed 10 in Butler County
Federal investigators have released a report about a 12-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 that killed 10 people in Butler County in 2021.
UPDATE: Lawmakers Advance Bill to Cut Alabama's Grocery Sales Tax in Half
Alabama lawmakers on Thursday advanced legislation to remove half of the state’s 4% sale tax on groceries.
Alabama House Advances Tax Rebates of $210 Per Taxpayer
The Alabama House of Representatives has unanimously approved a one-time tax rebate that would give $210 to single filers and $420 to married filers.
Murder, Cruelty Charges Dismissed in Georgia Toddler's Hot Car Death
A father from Georgia will not face another trial over his toddler's death in a hot car.
Mother of Missing Jackson Teen Asks Public for Help
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The mother of a missing teen -- is asking for help from the public -- to try and find her child. It's now been eleven long days since 14…
Oath Keepers Founder Stewart Rhodes Sentenced to 18 Years in Jan. 6 Attack on U.S. Capitol
The founder of Oath Keepers was sentenced Thursday to 18 years in prison for orchestrating a weekslong plot that culminated in his followers attacking the U.S. Capitol in a bid to keep President Joe Biden out of the White House after the 2020 election.
Prattville Police Searching for Business Burglary Suspect
Prattville police need your help finding the person who burglarized a business.
Washington Lawmakers Leave Town for Weekend without Debt Ceiling Deal
Lawmakers are not expected back at work until Tuesday, just two days from June 1, when Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said the U.S. could start running out of cash to pay its bills and face a federal default.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Expect Big Crowds for the Summer Travel Season -- and Big Prices
The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with travelers scrounging for ways to save a few bucks on pricey airfares and hotel rooms.
Tina Turner: A Public Person in a Private Country, Lived Normal Life in Switzerland
In her adoptive country of Switzerland, Tina Turner was more than just a swivel-hipped rock, R&B and pop superstar.
UPDATE: Target on the Defensive after Removing LGBTQ+ Products
The uproar over Target’s Pride Month marketing — and its response to critics — is just the latest example of how companies are struggling to cater to different groups of customers at a time of extreme cultural divides.
CAMPAIGN 2024: DeSantis Launches Presidential Campaign in Twitter Announcement Plagued by Glitches
Ron DeSantis' unusual decision to announce his campaign in an online conversation with Twitter CEO Elon Musk ultimately backfired when the audio stream crashed repeatedly.
UPDATE: Man Considered Armed and Dangerous Captured
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says a man considered armed and dangerous has now been captured.
Juvenile Found Shot on Eastdale Road South in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a juvenile male was found shot in the 500 block of Eastdale Road South.
Alabama Lawmakers Attempt to Define "What Is a Woman"
Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday advanced legislation that would define who is recognized as female and male under state law.
Alabama House Committee Advances Bill to Cut Half of State's 4% Sales Tax on Groceries
Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation to remove half of the state's 4% sale tax on food, a proposal that has received bipartisan support.
Belk Announces Closure of Selma Mall Store Location
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Belk store at Selma Mall is closing after nearly two decades of doing business in the city. Belk store officials say the closure comes -- "after a careful…
ADPH Aims to Help Prevent Drownings This Summer with National Healthy and Safe Swimming Week
May 22-28th is national Healthy and Safe Swimming Week an initiative to help keep everyone safe by promoting healthy and safe water activities this summer.
UPDATE: Five Suspects Indicted in Dadeville Mass Shooting
Five suspects in the Dadeville mass shooting have now been indicted. That shooting left four people dead and 32 others injured, some critically.
UPDATE: Prattville missing man found safe
43-year-old Brandon Davis Harris was last seen on May 19, 2023, at approximately 5:00 p.m. in the area of Pratt Street.
Prattville Police Seeking Suspects in Theft of ATM Parts
Prattville police want to find four people suspected of stealing parts to a gas station ATM.
State Lawmakers Advance Expansion of Private School Scholarship Program
Alabama senators have advanced an expansion of a state program that provides scholarships that uses state tax credits for students to attend private K-12 schools.
