Opelika Man Faces Sex Charges in Auburn Linked to Ridesharing Service
Auburn police say an Opelika man is facing several sex charges.
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Hyundai Announces Plans to Build Electric Vehicles at Montgomery Plant
Officials with Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama say the Montgomery plant will build the electric Genesis GV70 and the hybrid version of the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Joins Alabama News Rising
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed joined David Lamb on Alabama News Rising to discuss a host of issues. Included in the discussion was how the mayor decided on his choice for police chief, how…
Update: Natural Gas Pipeline in Marengo County Ruptures; No Injuries Reported
Crews have closed Alabama Hwy 69 South and Highway 114 at this time.
U.S. Inflation Jumped 8.5% in Past Year; Highest Since 1981
Inflation soared over the past year at its fastest pace in more than 40 years, with costs for food, gasoline, housing and other necessities squeezing American consumers and wiping out the pay raises that many people have received.
13-Year-Old Dies of Gunshot Wound in Opelika
Opelika police are investigating the shooting death of a 13-year-old.
Elmore Co. Disaster Relief Fund Help Families Affected by Severe Storms
Last weeks storms caused over 50 addresses, which include homes and businesses, to suffer some type of damages. The Elmore County Disaster Relief Fund is a 501 (c)(3) that was started after the…
Prattville Police Say Two Men Committed Thefts at Lowe's, Home Depot
Prattville police say charges are pending against two men who are accused of thefts at Lowe's and Home Depot.
Federal Lawsuit Filed over Alabama Transgender Treatment Ban
Two families with transgender teens and two physicians have sued the state of Alabama to block a law that makes it a crime for doctors to treat trans youth under 19 with puberty blockers or hormones to help affirm their gender identity.
Man Suffers Life-Threatening Gunshot Wound in Montgomery Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound.
Tuskegee Man Killed in Tallapoosa County Crash
Alabama State Troopers are investigating a pickup truck crash that killed a Tuskegee man.
Montgomery Woman Dies after Wreck on I-85 in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a wreck on Interstate 85 that led to the death of a Montgomery woman.
Former Alabama Prison Guard Sentenced for Assaulting Inmates
A former Alabama Dept. of Corrections prison sergeant has been sentenced after pleading guilty to assaulting two inmates at Elmore Correctional Facility.
Pedestrian Hit, Killed at I-85 Near Chantilly Parkway
Montgomery police say a pedestrian was struck and killed early Saturday morning.
Alabama Lawmakers Support Medical Registry for Fort McClellan Veterans
Alabama lawmakers have passed a resolution supporting creation of a health registry for veterans who served at the Army’s defunct Fort McClellan and were exposed to toxins.
Ft. Deposit Man Killed in Butler County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a Ft. Deposit man has been killed in a single-car crash in Butler County.
Woman Accused of Kidnapping Baby Son in Montgomery Under Arrest
Montgomery police say a woman who is accused of kidnapping her nine-month-old son in Montgomery on Monday, which triggered an Amber Alert, is now in custody.
Masks No Longer Required in Montgomery Public Schools
The Montgomery County school board has announced that face masks will no longer be required in Montgomery Public Schools as of Monday, April 11.
Effort to Rename Iconic Selma Bridge Fails
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Another attempt to change the name of the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma -- has failed once again. The Healing History Act -- would have changed the official…
PHOTOS: Pike County Deputies Searching for Body in 2012 Florida Murder Case
Pike County Sheriff's deputies are searching for the remains of a Florida teenager, who is believed to have been murdered in Florida in 2012.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Presents World Premiere of "Freedom Rider"
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery is presenting the world premiere of Ricardo Khan's Freedom Rider. Performances run through April 24.
What the Tech? Police Warn about "Huggy Wuggy" Character
After the police warning, Huggy Wuggy and Poppy PlayTime videos are no longer available on YouTube Kids. But thousands still exist on regular YouTube and TikTok.Â
What the Tech? How to Set Up "Emergency SOS" on Your iPhone
Not many people know about Emergency SOS or how to set it up and use it. It can be lifesaving in almost any scary situation.
Dr. Melvin Brown Chosen as Next Superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools
Members of the Montgomery County school board have voted unanimously to select Dr. Melvin Brown as the next superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools.
Superstar Garth Brooks Joins David Lamb on Alabama News Rising
Country Music Superstar Garth Brooks joined David Lamb on Alabama News Rising to discuss his upcoming concert in Birmingham on June 4th. The concert will be the first time Brooks has returned to Alabama…
