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Fourth of July Celebrations on the Alabama River
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Boating on the Alabama River -- is a Fourth of July summertime tradition for a lot of people in Selma. "Selma's lucky. We have one of the greatest natural…
Prattville's Cardboard Boat Race is Back for Independence Day
The 17 racers built their boats with cardboard boxes and duct tape then competed against the other racers in the pool for the fastest times.
Montgomery Police Investigate July 4 Homicide
Police were called to the 3300 block of Harris Street just before 8:30 a.m. after receiving a report of a person shot.
UPDATE: 6 dead, 24 wounded in shooting at Chicago-area July 4 parade
The shooting disrupted the parade just after it began at 10 a.m. Monday.
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Conducting Two Homicide Investigations
Montgomery police are conducting two homicide investigations after two weekend shootings left two people dead.
City of Prattville Patriotic Concert Performed for Community
The patriotic pieces were performed by the Prattville Pops and Community Chorus.
Montgomery Police Investigating Three Shootings, One Fatal
Montgomery police are investigating three shootings, with one of them involving a fatality.
Montgomery Police Investigating Stabbing
Montgomery police are investigating a man's stabbing.
Montgomery Police Investigating Two Shootings
Montgomery police are investigating two shootings that happened in the overnight hours Saturday.
Man Charged with Arson In Montgomery Fire
According to Assistant Fire Chief Stanley Cooper, MFR units responded to a fire at around 5:50A.M. Saturday in the 2000 block of Oklahoma Street.
Retiring State Sen. Jimmy Holley Honored by Troy University
Troy University’s Board of Trustees has honored State Sen. Jimmy Holley (R-Elba), who is retiring later this year.
Troy University, American Village Team Up to Help Children Better Understand U.S. History
Troy University and the American Village Citizenship Trust are teaming up to help Alabama youth increase their knowledge and understanding of U.S. history, the function of government and the role of the citizen in the governmental process.
Biden Proposal Would Allow Up to 11 Sales of Offshore Drilling Leases
The Biden administration is proposing up to 10 oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and one in Alaska over the next five years.
State Sen. Tom Whatley Drops His GOP Primary Defeat Challenge
State Sen. Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) has dropped a challenge to his one-vote defeat in the Republican primary.
Fourth of July Festivities Feature Fireworks in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Folks in Dallas County are getting ready for a fun and festive Fourth of July celebration. And they say it's impossible to have that celebration -- without fireworks. Fireworks…
Farmers Market Sales Increase Before 4th Of July Holiday
Other than fireworks people look for fresh produce for the fourth of July, with watermelon being the number one item people buy. Local farmers markets are seeing an increase in sales this weekend just in time for the holiday, the most popular items being peaches and watermelon.
Alabama Attorney General Explains Alabama's Abortion Law
There is no provision for rape or incest. Under the law women who are pregnant under those circumstances are required to carry rape or incest pregnancies to term.
Autaugaville Sunflower Fields Now Open to the Public
The fields are open everyday from sunrise to sunset for the 10 days the sunflowers are in bloom.
What the Tech? 15 Years of the iPhone
When Steve Jobs first introduced the iPhone in January of 2007, everyone laughed.
Civil Rights Pioneer Fred Gray to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
The White House has announced that attorney Fred Gray, who has played a pivotal role in civil rights in Alabama and the nation, will be among those to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Court: Greenetrack Must Pay $76 Million in Unpaid Taxes, Interest
The Alabama Supreme Court says Greenetrack must pay more than $76 million in unpaid taxes, plus interest, according to the attorney general.
Montgomery Man Sentenced for Regions Bank Robbery
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for a bank robbery at Regions Bank near Eastdale Mall.
Montgomery Boy Qualified for National Motocross Championship
He qualified in the top 42 riders out of 900 other racers for the Loretta Lynn Championship.
Alabama Bond Sale for Mega Prisons Falls $200 Million Short
Alabama officials said Thursday that they will move forward with plans to build two supersize prisons despite a bond sale falling more than $200 million short amid a volatile market and pressure from activists.
