Alabama House Delays Vote on Distracted Driving Bill
The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday delayed a vote on legislation that would make it illegal to use a handheld cellphone while driving.
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The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday delayed a vote on legislation that would make it illegal to use a handheld cellphone while driving.
A former University of Alabama basketball player has pleaded not guilty to a capital murder charge filed against him after he was accused of providing the gun used in a fatal shooting near campus.
Tennis pro Jessica Weyreuter started her own dream in Montgomery about 10 years ago, taking her love of a sport and opening up a whole new world for those with personal challenges.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City leaders are partnering with a New York city non-profit to try and bring more affordable housing to the city. The community is still recovering from the devastating…
30-year-old Xavier Chappell, of Tallassee, was fatally injured.
A 17-year-old from Montgomery has been charged with murder in a woman's shooting death on Mulberry Street in Montgomery.
A Montgomery man has been charged with murder and drug trafficking in a killing that happened last month.
Prattville police urge students not to take part in a dangerous new prank being promoted on social media.
Gov. Kay Ivey has unveiled what she calls her economic "Game Plan" at Riverwalk Stadium.
The Montgomery Area Food Bank is celebrating a major expansion.
Demopolis police say they've discovered human remains as they search for a missing person.
A woman has been shot and killed on Mulberry Street near Interstate 85.
Asa Hutchinson, who recently completed two terms as Arkansas governor, says he will seek the Republican presidential nomination, positioning himself as an alternative to Donald Trump.
A medical helicopter responding to a call to airlift a hiker with breathing problems crashed Sunday in Shelby County south of Birmingham, leaving two of its crew dead and sending the third to a hospital, authorities said.
Montgomery police have now identified the man who was killed in a shooting that also left a girl injured.
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured.
Storms that moved through our area early Saturday morning have left behind damage in Pike Road.
State health officials will start conducting tuberculosis tests at Tuskegee University on Tuesday after a student was confirmed to have TB.
Tornadoes that tore through parts of the South and Midwest killed at least 26 people, including one person in Alabama.
The partnership helps bridge the gap between the state agency and the program offered by Emory Healthcare.Â
Two Alabama National Guardsmen were injured in an accident involving their military vehicle in Troy.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some Wilcox County residents are speaking out -- about a problem with trains -- blocking roads and disturbing the peace -- in their community. "It'll come there and sometimes…
Auburn police are investigating the death of a man who apparently fell from a wall.
Hundreds of counselors are volunteering to connect with teenagers who need to talk about the troubles they're experiencing, but over text messages and messaging apps.
There appears to be growing support to repeal the state's grocery tax.



