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UPDATE: 2 dead, 1 hurt in Alabama church shooting

The shooting erupted inside Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church in the Birmingham suburb of Vestavia Hills on Thursday.

Black Women Face Off in Democratic Runoff for Governor

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The primary runoff election is only days away. Today -- we preview the Democratic race for governor. Both candidates in the race -- are African-American women. One wants to…

Inmate Stabbed, Killed at Alabama Prison

An inmate has died at a state prison in Alabama after a stabbing, according to the Jefferson County coroner office.

AUM Poll: Britt Has Big Lead on Brooks in GOP Runoff for U.S. Senate

A new poll from Auburn University at Montgomery shows Katie Britt leading U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks by double digits ahead of the June 21 Republican runoff for U.S. Senate.

Extreme Heat, Not Much Rain For The Rest Of The Week

Temperatures peak near 100° Thursday and Friday. It will feel even hotter due to high humidity, with peak heat indices near 110°.

Shooting Under Investigation in Prattville

Police have not released a description of the victim or their condition at this time.

Woman's Dead Body Found in Closet at a Selma House

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Police find a woman's dead body -- in a closet -- at a Selma residence. Officers found the body at around eight Tuesday night -- during a welfare check…

Two Veterans from Alabama Reported Missing in Ukraine

Two U.S. veterans from Alabama who were in Ukraine assisting in the war against Russia haven't been heard from in days.

Camp Conquest Summer Safe Haven for Pediatric Burn Victims

Each summer, Camp Conquests hosts a week long experience on Lake Martin where campers meet with others who have also been through a fire experience.

On Your Side Consumer Alert: Ford Recalls Nearly 3 Million Vehicles

Ford is recalling over 2.9 million vehicles to fix a transmission problem that can increase the risk of inadvertent rollaway crashes.

Minter Woman Shot & Killed in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating a shooting that claimed the life of a 23 year old Dallas County woman. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says Aiesha Franklin was killed Saturday night -- on the 1800 block of…

Demopolis Aims to Revitalize Downtown Area

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Demopolis is one of four communities around the state of Alabama -- awarded a Main Street Alabama designation this year. The Main Street program is putting…

ALEA Trooper Helps Pregnant Woman in Labor

Trooper Golden and Baby Legend officially met in May.

Pay It Forward: Bernadine Payne of Tallassee

Every Sunday, you can find Bernadine Payne playing the piano at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Tallassee. It's something she's done for 50 years!

Residents in Pike Road Express Opposition to Potential New Neighborhood

Over a thousand residents signed a petition against the rezoning of the land off Wallahatchie and Vaughn roads.

What the Tech? Should you Store Your Car Insurance Card on Your Phone?

49 states now accept digital proof of auto insurance, and two states accept digital driver's licenses. But should you store this information on your phone?