The Irish Bred Pub in Downtown Montgomery Closes Its Doors
The owners made the announcement on Facebook Thursday.
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Hyundai Announces $5.5 Billion Electric Car, Battery Plant Coming to Georgia
Hyundai Motor Group has announced that it will build a $5.5 billion plant in Georgia that will build electric vehicles and batteries used to power them.
Body Found in Lowndes County in April Identified as Missing Woman
Lowndes County Sheriff Chris West said on April 6, a neighbor found human remains on a vacant lot on Smith Road between Mosses and Gordonville.
Alabama school workers sue over county's demand for $55,000
The system is seeking more than $23,000 from Payne and nearly $33,000 from Smith.
Recaptured Alabama escapee ordered to provide DNA sample
White was charged with escape after leaving the Lauderdale County jail in a patrol car driven by Vicky White, the assistant corrections director.
Alabama jobless rate drops to all-time low of 2.8%
The state says the rate in April was down slightly from a month earlier and well below the national rate.
COVID Cases Cancels Series Between Biscuits and Blue Wahoos
The Biscuits say the games will not be rescheduled, but any tickets purchased for the games can be exchanged for any other home game during the 2022 season.
Search Ends with Convicted Felon Arrested on Multiple Charges; Four Others Also Arrested
Joseph Lightfoot is currently in the Pike County Jail on a $184,000 bond.
Ed Rigby Named Head Football Coach of Pike Road High School
Rigby was previously the head football coach and athletic director at Eufaula High School for the last four years where his team made four straight 6A playoff appearances.
Valiant Cross Academy First Graduating Class
Valiant Cross Academy is hosting their first Graduation, May 24th 2022. 29 young men will be finishing out their 7 years at the academy and starting the next chapter in their lives.
Wetumpka YMCA Pool Now Open
The new pool has more room for swimmers and families to enjoy it at the same time.
Hot, Humid Friday; Less Heat, More Rain This Weekend
Plenty of heat and humidity highlight Friday's forecast. However, isolated showers or storms appear possible during the afternoon.
Stress and Pandemic Impact Mental Health in Selma
From the West Alabama newsroom-- Mental health awareness is on the rise. And mental health professionals say that that's the first step -- in putting the stigma associated with mental illness to an end.…
Montgomery Police Investigating Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that happened Thursday morning that left a woman injured.
Selma City Leaders Struggle to Pick a Fire Chief
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma are speaking out -- about the drama playing out at City Hall -- over the leadership of the city's fire department. The leadership at the top…
Alabama's 'New' Way of Collecting Election Results
The polling offices will be using tabulation equipment that is not connected to any internet or bluetooth devices. Officials say this will ensure that there is no voter fraud or electronic tampering with the votes collected.
Biden Invokes Defense Production Act for Baby Formula Shortage
President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act to speed production of infant formula and has authorized flights to import supply from overseas.
Alabama's Tourism Great Recovery
Alabama is one of many states that recovered strongly in 2021 with 28.2 million visitors.
What the Tech? What is the Social Network Platform "Twitch"?
Twitch says an average of 31 million people view videos on the platform at least once a day.
Hot Through Friday, Rain Provides Weekend Heat Relief
Temperatures peak in the low to mid 90s Wednesday afternoon, well above normal for this time of year.
Wetumpka Man Sentenced to Federal Prison in Child Sexual Exploitation Case
A Wetumpka man has been sentenced to 17 1/2 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child and transferring obscene material to a minor, according to the U.S. Attorney.
Police Investigating Gunfire Near Jackson Hospital that Led to Discovery of Shooting Victim
Montgomery police are investigating gunfire that happened near Jackson Hospital that led to the discovery of a shooting victim.
Selma & Dallas Co. School Systems Search for Leaders
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools -- along with the Dallas County school district -- are both in the process of finding new leadership. After 5 years leading the Selma City School…
Campaign 2022: Final Week Until Primary Election
With one week left until the Alabama primary's residents are wondering what the outcome will be for the republican side of the governor's race along with the senate.
Texas Woman Charged in Murder of a Montgomery Man in December 2020
The shooting occurred on Monday, December 28, 2020 around 8:30 a.m. in the 400 block of Arthur Street.
