Settlement reached in suit over Alabama student’s suicide
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The father of a University of Alabama student who ended her life after reporting she was raped has settled a lawsuit against the man she had accused.…
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Two High School Baseball Players To Compete in All-Star game in Miami, Florida
Minority Baseball Prospects is an organization dedicated to showcasing baseball players and their talents.. they hosts all star games for high school and even collegiate level players giving them a platform to be seen by professional scouts.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Monday, Sept. 27 Show Larger ICU Bed Surplus
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. Hospitalizations are down, with a surplus of ICU beds growing.
Wife Charged with Fatally Stabbing Husband in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman arrested for stabbing her husband to death -- makes a first appearance before a judge District Judge Bob Armstrong set bond for 49 year old…
Montgomery Area Food Bank Held Mobile Pantry at Wetumpka Sports Complex
The pandemic has caused many people to lose their jobs and having to rely on food banks for help. The Montgomery Area Food Bank held a mobile pantry Monday morning at the Wetumpka Sports Complex. The food truck was able…
Man Shot, Killed in Mosses Meat Market; Suspect Under Arrest
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office says a man has been arrested in the shooting death of another man in the Mosses Meat Market in the town of Mosses.
Goodwyn Middle School in Montgomery to Close for 14 Days Due to COVID-19 Cases
Montgomery Public Schools has announced that it is closing Goodwyn Middle School for 14 calendar days due to a rise in positive COVID-19 cases.
Trial set in 1999 Alabama cold case killings of 2 teen girls
OZARK, Ala. (AP) — A trial is scheduled next year in the capital murder of two Alabama teenagers who were found in the trunk of a car in 1999. Al.com reports Circuit Judge William H. Filmore has set May 2,…
Special Session: Critics Say Alabama's Prison Problems Go Beyond Buildings
As Alabama lawmakers address the state's prison problems in a special session, critics argue the problems go much deeper and won’t be remedied with brick, mortar and bars.
Woman Dies of Gunshot Wound after Being Shot on Cloverdale Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police have charged a Montgomery woman in the fatal shooting of another woman on Cloverdale Road.
Special Session: Will Alabama Lawmakers Use Virus Money for Prisons?
Alabama is considering whether to use $400 million in pandemic relief funds to build new prisons.
What the Tech? Do "Digital Detectives" Have a Role in Solving Gabby Petito's Homicide?
Can TikTok help solve the Gabby Petito homicide? Hundreds of TikTok users are scouring the young woman's YouTube and Instagram accounts searching for clues as to what happened leading up to the moment she was murdered.
Alabama Leads Nation with Highest COVID Death Rates for the Last 2 Weeks
It was announced at the Alabama Department of Public Health presser that despite Alabama having a decline in hospitalizations, the state has had an increase in COVID related deaths.
Four Dead in Phenix City Shooting
An apparent domestic incident has led to the deaths of four people in Phenix City in what appears to be a murder-suicide.
Montgomery Police Conduct Death Investigation
Montgomery police are investigating a man's shooting death.
Kick COVID-19 Campaign Coming to Univ. of Alabama, Auburn, Samford Football Games
The state's Kick COVID-19 campaign is continuing, with stops at football games at the Univ. of Alabama, Auburn and Samford on Saturday.
Alabama Chief Justice Says Ruling Guts Access to Police Records
Alabama Chief Justice Tom Parker says the ruling "spells the end of public access to law enforcement records" that might be connected to an investigation.
ADPH School Dashboard: Another Big Drop in Weekly COVID-19 Cases
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. It shows another significant drop in cases among the school systems that have reported to the state.
MPD: Motorcyclist Killed in Accident Near Carter Hill Road
Montgomery police are investigating an accident that killed a motorcyclist. The accident happened on Thursday around 5:00PM in the area of Carter Hill Road and West Street. Capt. Saba Coleman said the accident involved a motorcycle and a pickup truck.…
WATCH: State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris Explains Who Needs Booster Shots
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris held a news conference Friday morning to clear up the confusion on who needs a booster shot under current federal government instructions.
5-Year-Old Boy Shot in Mobile Walmart During Fight; Woman Charged
Authorities say they've charged a woman with reckless endangerment after her gun went off as she was attacked by two other women in a Walmart in Mobile.
Alabama Currently Leads Nation in COVID-19 Death Rate
Alabama currently has the nation’s highest death rate for COVID-19. even as hospitalizations linked to the coronavirus pandemic continue to decline in the state.
Ivey Special Session Call Focused on Prison Construction
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday issued the call for next week’s special session that largely focuses on prison construction as the chief response to the state’s longstanding…
Montgomery Planning Commission Approves Jeff Davis Ave. Renaming
Montgomery Planning Commission Approves Jeff Davis Ave. Renaming
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Thursday, Sept. 23 Show Slight ICU Bed Shortage
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. While hospitalizations are falling, there is now another ICU bed shortage.
