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.
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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.
Montgomery County Correctional Officer Charged with Promoting Prison Contraband
Montgomery Sheriff Derrick Cunningham said Darrell Alvin Coleman, Jr., was responsible for bring synthetic drugs into the building.Â
Legislature Approves Tax Rebates of $150 per Person; Bill Goes to Governor
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to a one-time tax rebate that will give $150 to single people and $300 to married couples.
UPDATE: State Prison Escapee Recaptured in Montgomery
The Alabama Department of Corrections says a state prison escapee has been recaptured in Montgomery.
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.
