Ceremony Scheduled to Rename Jeff Davis Avenue for Attorney Fred Gray
The City of Montgomery has announced a ceremony to rename Jeff Davis Avenue for noted civil rights attorney Fred Gray.
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Alabamians Can Drop Off their Expired or Unused Prescription Drugs for 'National Drug Take Back Day'
October 23 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The American Medical Association found that Alabama physicians have reduced the number of opioid prescriptions by 38% since 2011, with the number of opioid prescriptions in Alabama dropping for 7 consecutive…
Troy Cablevision Sold to C Spire
C Spire has announced that it has reached an agreement to buy Troy Cablevision. The deal also includes the Union Springs Telephone Company.
Mayors of Alabama's 10 Largest Cities to Hold Summit in Montgomery
The mayors of Alabama's 10 largest cities will meet in Montgomery to discuss their state and federal legislative priorities and to speak on other issues facing their communities.
Military Veteran, Huntsville Businessman Mike Durant Enters U.S. Senate Race
A military veteran best known as the helicopter pilot who was shot down and held prisoner in the 1993 "Black Hawk Down" incident is joining the U.S. Senate race in Alabama.
UPDATE: Motorcyclist Accused of Shooting Lee County Deputy Identified
A Lee County Sheriff's deputy and a motorcyclist exchanged gunfire during a traffic stop Wednesday morning, leaving both of them with injuries.
3M, Alabama Communities Reach $98M Pollution Settlement
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — 3M will pay $98.4 million to settle lawsuits over contamination from its chemical plant along the Tennessee River in north Alabama under a new settlement. The agreement announced Tuesday was reached through court-ordered mediation with local…
COVID-19 and Pregnancy: Women Regret not Getting the Vaccine
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (AP) — Two women from Georgia and Alabama who contracted COVID-19 during their pregnancies are urging other pregnant women to get vaccinated. Kyndal Nipper lost her baby in the final weeks of pregnancy after a seemingly mild…
Alabama Only State to Limit Media to 1 Witness at Execution
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama will be the third state to carry out a death sentence during the COVID-19 pandemic and is the only one to limit the number of witnesses to a single reporter. The Alabama Department of Corrections…
Vandalism in Prattville Over the Weekend
The city of Prattville is dealing with some vandalism as they get ready for the 3rd annual parade of pumpkins.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Percentage of ICU Patients with COVID-19 Falls to 17%
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. The percentage of patients in ICU with COVID-19 has now dropped to 17%.
Montgomery Man Gets 20 Year Sentence in Dallas Co. Robberies
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Montgomery man is sentenced to 20 years in prison -- after he pleads guilty to two robberies in a Dallas County court. Eighteen year old Jamarcus Hatcher was…
Doughnuts, Purple Icing and Rotary Clubs Combine to Fight Polio Worldwide
The dozens of Rotary Clubs throughout Central and South Alabama came together Monday to sell doughnuts to raise money to fight polio worldwide. But these aren't any ordinary doughnuts.
Pay It Forward: Lisa Benson of Montgomery
Our Pay It Forward honoree this week is Lisa Benson of Montgomery. She runs a non-profit to help seniors with their needs.
Troy Football Player Arrested, Suspended from Team
Troy University says a football player has been indefinitely suspended from the team following his arrest by Troy police.
Montgomery County Deputies Searching for Missing Man
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in finding Clarance Dixon.
Alabama Man Arrested in Alaska in Connection to Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Riot
Court documents filed in federal court say an Alabama man accused of using pepper spray and throwing a metal rod at law enforcement protecting the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection has been arrested in Alaska.
Auburn University to Raise Minimum Wage for Employees
Auburn University will increase its minimum wage to $14.50 an hour for full-time workers and says the change will affect more than 200 employees.
Opelika Police Searching for Felony Shoplifting Suspect
Opelika police say security video shows the woman taking a laptop and a doorbell camera from a Best Buy store.
Prattville Police Identify Two Selma Women as Shoplifting Suspects
According to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, Prattville police have now identified two shoplifting suspects and are urging them to turn themselves in.
22nd Judicial Drug Task Force Searching for Tracy King
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers says the 22nd Judicial Drug Task Force is searching for Tracy Denise King.
ADPH Urges Continued COVID-19 Safety Measures in Schools, Despite Drop in Cases
In a statement, ADPH says that the majority of counties in the state continue to have high, moderate or substantial levels of disease.
Savannah Bananas Bringing Baseball Show to Montgomery
The Savannah Bananas announced Tuesday that they will be bringing their unique brand of baseball to Montgomery's Riverwalk Stadium on March 25, 2022. The Bananas bill themselves as the "most fun team in baseball"…
Author Rick Bragg Discusses New Book
Author Rick Bragg joins David Lamb to discuss his new book “The Speckled Beauty: A Dog and his People, Lost and Found”.
Alabama Medical Cannabis License Dates to Stay the Same
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An official says Alabama regulators have plenty to do before people can apply for medical cannabis licenses, so they won't push for an earlier date. Medical marijuana supporters say the application date next Sept. 1 means…
