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Montgomery County Sheriff Speaks Out Against Proposed Gun Law Change
Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham is speaking out about a proposed change to Alabama's gun laws.
Wetumpka Man Dies After Fatal Crash Sunday Night
A Wetumpka man is dead after a fatal crash last night. 36-year-old Marion Simpson was killed when the  2005 Ford F-150 he was driving left the roadway and struck a culvert pipe, causing the vehicle to overturn. Simpson died on…
Special Legislative Session Possible on Relief Fund Spending
Alabama lawmakers say there may be a special session on how to spend the state’s remaining pandemic relief funds.
Wetumpka Man Killed in Elmore County Wreck
Alabama State Troopers say a Wetumpka man was killed when he crashed his pickup truck Sunday night.
Reaction from Interim Police Chief, Mayor to Shooting Inside Bama Lanes
Interim Police Chief Ramona Harris and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed have issued statements on the shooting inside Bama Lanes early Sunday morning that left one person dead and six injured.
Butler County Man Killed in Interstate 65 Crash in Lowndes County
Alabama State Troopers say a Butler County man has been killed in a single-car crash on Interstate 65 in Lowndes County.
One Killed, Six Injured in Montgomery Shooting
Montgomery police say one person has been killed and six others injured in a shooting inside Bama Lanes on Atlanta Highway.
Former Tallassee Mayor Bobby Payne Dies at 76
Bobby Payne, who was mayor of Tallassee for 24 years, has died at the age of 76.
Watch the National Championship Game at Montgomery Performing Arts Centre
You are invited to watch Alabama play Georgia in the National Championship Game for free at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre.
What the Tech? App of the Day: Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs
Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs, is an augmented reality app that merges what's real with what's just on a phone.
Alabama to Spend $1 Million to Train Students to Work in Hospitality Industry
Alabama plans to spend $1 million to prepare as many as 2,000 students to work in its hospitality industry.
ASU Updates COVID Rules for Fans Attending Athletic Events
Alabama State University has updated its COVID rules for fans who want to attend athletic events, due to the new surge of the virus.
Butler County Schools Return to Virtual Learning Due to Omicron Variant Among Staff
With rising COVID cases in the state, some school superintendents are making the decision to go back to virtual learning. Butler and Macon County have made the decision to return to virtual learning. Butler County school Superintendent Joseph Eiland said…
Arbery Killers Get Life in Prison; No Parole for Father, Son
Three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery have been sentenced to life in prison, with a judge denying any chance of parole for the father and son who armed themselves and initiated the deadly pursuit of the 25-year-old Black man.
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Lauderdale County Deer
State officials have confirmed that Chronic Wasting Disease has been detected in a white-tailed deer in Lauderdale County. This is the first case of CWD in Alabama's herd.
UPDATE: Pike Road School Board to Start Process of Hiring New Superintendent
The Pike Road Board of Education is starting the process to hire a new school superintendent following the resignation of Dr. Chuck Ledbetter.
CrimeStoppers: Person Who Provided Tip on a Dallas County Murder to Get $1,000 Reward
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers says the person who provided a tip regarding a Dallas County murder investigation will receive a $1,000 reward.
First COVID Report of 2022 Shows Large Jump in Cases in Alabama Public Schools
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released its first report on COVID cases in Alabama public schools for 2022. It shows a large jump in cases compared to the last report, issued just before the winter break.
Groundbreaking Oscar-Winning Actor Sidney Poitier Dies at 94
Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor and enduring inspiration who transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen, became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for best lead performance and the first to be a top box-office draw, has died.
Superintendent of Pike Road Schools Leaving for Pelham
Dr. Chuck Ledbetter, the superintendent of Pike Road Schools, has announced on Facebook that he will be leaving the school system for Pelham.
Montgomery County Woman Dies after Wreck on Meriweather Trail
Alabama State Troopers say a Montgomery County woman has died of injuries she suffered in a wreck on Meriweather Trail, about 12 miles south of Pike Road.
Woman Dies of Injuries in Interstate 65 Crash in Montgomery County
Alabama State Troopers say a woman has died of injuries she suffered in a wreck on Interstate 65 in Montgomery County.
Montgomery Police Investigating Overnight Homicide
Montgomery police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened around midnight Friday.
Lankster House in Linden Listed As Historic Property
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A house in Linden tied to a long history of educating African-Americans in the city -- has recently been added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage. Frank…
