Alabama Senate to Consider Bill to Allow People to Carry Concealed Handguns without a Permit
Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation that would end the requirement for a person to get a permit to carry a concealed handgun in public.
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Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation that would end the requirement for a person to get a permit to carry a concealed handgun in public.
Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation that would prohibit transgender minors from being given puberty blockers, hormones or surgeries to affirm their gender identity.
Alabama State Troopers say a Greenville man has died of his injuries after being hit by a pickup truck on Interstate 65 in Lowndes County.
Montgomery Police say they've charged a man with capital murder.
The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding two suspected wanted in the robbery of a Dollar General store.
With March being Women's History month, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office honored a few of their longest serving employees Wednesday afternoon. Jo Ann Dodson and Bessie Pace-Watkins were honored for serving over 30 years at the DA's Office. Both…
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is searching for a woman who is considered a fugitive, who is wanted on a list of charges.
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey has announced that a man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for causing a wreck that killed an ambulance paramedic.
The University of Alabama has announced the death of Dr. Autherine Lucy Foster, its first Black student to enroll and attend classes.Â
6 days after Vladimir Putin sent his military in to invade parts of Ukraine, President Biden spoke to the nation, emphasizing the support That America, along with other NATO countries have for Ukraine.
Dothan businessman Jeff Coleman is still trying to get on the Republican primary ballot to run for the Alabama's 2nd District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. But the Alabama Secretary of State's office says it's up to the state Republican Party to decide.
Vice President Kamala Harris is traveling to Alabama this weekend to commemorate Bloody Sunday.
Southern Baptist Convention President Ed Litton says he won't seek a second term in the top convention role.
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a proclamation declaring Wednesday as a day of prayer for Ukraine.
Dallas County deputies are searching for a man who is considered armed and dangerous, according to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma is set to kick off in a couple of days. The four-day event usually provides a huge economic boost for the city.…
The Montgomery Biscuits said in a post on February 24 that the lockout has no bearing on the season opener and games will go on as planned starting April 12.
Three school systems have successfully convinced voters to support property tax increases -- Montgomery County, Autauga County and Pike Road.. Elmore County is looking to be the next school system, but many residents are concerned about it.
Montgomery police are investigating a wreck that led to two deaths.
By 1930, there were only four black lawyers in the entire state.
Dothan businessman Jeff Coleman is keeping up his fight to get his name on the Republican Primary ballot for the District 2 Congressional seat.
In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Gov. Kay Ivey has asked for the immediate removal of Russian liquor from the state's Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC) stores throughout the state.
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a bill to provide tax relief for Alabama's small businesses.
Prattville police are looking for a man suspected of using a stolen debit card to make purchases.
The Board of Directors of The World Games 2022 Birmingham Organizing Committee has voted to ban athletes and officials from Russia and Belarus from participating in The World Games 2022 in Birmingham this July.



