WATCH: Biden Nominates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for U.S. Supreme Court
The White House says President Joe Biden will nominate federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be the first Black woman on the Supreme Court.
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WWE Superstar Dana Brooke Joins Alabama News Rising
WWE Superstar Dana Brooke takes her 24/7 Championship belt with her everywhere she goes, even to television interviews. Brooke recently joined David Lamb on Alabama News Rising to discuss her and her WWE…
Former Alabama Daycare Worker Sentenced to 20 Years in Child's Death Inside Hot Van
A former daycare employee in Mobile has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in the death of a 5-year-old boy who was left in a hot daycare van.
Butler County Superintendent Speaks Out About Greenville's City School Board Idea
More debate over splitting the Butler County school system. Many Greenville residents and parents are worried about the potential of splitting up the school system, and butler county school officials say they are not in favor of this change.
Alabama Senate Approves General Fund Budget, State Worker Pay Raise
The Alabama Senate on Thursday approved a $2.7 billion general fund budget that includes a 4% pay raise for state employees.
Higher Education Day Held Outside Alabama Capitol
Hundreds of students and other representatives of Alabama's 14 public colleges and universities were in Montgomery Thursday for the annual Higher Education Day.
Alabama Cattlemen's Association Hosts SLE Rodeo Kickoff Luncheon
The Alabama Cattlemen's Association hosted its annual SLE Rodeo kickoff luncheon on Thursday, which means the rodeo isn't far away.
Millbrook Police Make Arrest in Fatal Shooting
Millbrook police say they have made an arrest after a man was shot and killed Thursday afternoon.
Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee A Week Away
From the West Alabama newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is set to kick off in a week -- and organizers are working to put the finishing touches -- on the biggest annual civil…
Local Woman Shares Story of Integrating Wetumpka HS in 1960s
Sophia Bracy Harris and her sister Debra, were one of the first African American students to integrate Wetumpka High School in 1965. Harris' house was bombed on the night of New Years in…
Alabama Lawmakers Seek to Remove Racist Language from State Constitution
Alabama lawmakers have begun a process to remove racist language from the state’s 121-year-old Constitution.
COVID in Alabama Schools: Weekly Case Numbers Fall Below 1,000
The latest weekly Alabama Department of Public Health report on COVID in the state’s public schools shows cases once again dropping by more than half statewide.
The Southeastern Livestock Exposition Held a Kickoff Luncheon for the Upcoming SLE Rodeo
This will be the rodeo's 65th year taking place in Montgomery.
MCSO Unveils Cancer Awareness Car Outside Montgomery Cancer Center
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office unveiled its new Cancer Awareness Car and dedicated it to someone very special to the department.
WATCH: Biden Hits Russia with New Sanctions, Says Putin "Chose" War
President Joe Biden has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Russia’s Vladimir Putin “chose this war” and that his country will bear the consequences of his action.
Safe from the Storm: Know Your Tornado Terminology
Do you know the difference between a Tornado Watch, a Tornado Warning and a Tornado Emergency?
Officials Say Ukraine No Longer in Control of Chernobyl Site
A presidential adviser says Ukraine has lost control of the Chernobyl nuclear site, where Ukranian forces had waged a fierce battle with Russian troops.
Safe from the Storm: What to Do If You're in Your Car When a Tornado Approaches
Most people know what to do if they're inside their home or other building when a tornado approaches, but what if you're inside a car?
Alabama House Committee Approves Bill to Ban Abortion Pill
An Alabama legislative committee has advanced legislation to outlaw the use of abortion pills to end unwanted pregnancies.
U.S. Official: Large-scale Russian Invasion of Ukraine Likely Now that Attacks Have Started
A senior U.S. defense official says Russia's attack on Ukraine appears to be the first phase in what will likely be a multiple phased, large-scale invasion.
Rep. Terri Sewell Visited Montgomery Regional Airport on her "Build A Better Alabama" Tour
Alabama's airports are getting 140 million dollars from the federal government over the next 5 years to improve infrastructure. Representative Terri Sewell visited the Montgomery regional airport to talk about the impact the funding will have on the airport and other parts of Alabama.
Attorney General Honors Fallen Selma Police Officer
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The top law enforcement official in the state of Alabama -- was in Selma Wednesday to make a special presentation. Attorney General Steve Marshall came to honor the family…
Troy Students Speak out About Sexual Assault in Protest
Troy University students protested with the purpose of creating awareness about sexual assault following an incident that happened during the fall.
Jackson Wellness Center Holds Open House for the Community
Everybody in the River Region were invited out to see the state-of-the-art facility and learn more about the Jackson Wellness Center.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville talks Russia and the economy at Montgomery Event.
On Wednesday Senator Tommy Tuberville was the speaker at the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce Washington Brief.
