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Preliminary Report Released on Butler County Crash That Killed 10 People

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 in Butler County that killed 10 people on June 19.

ALEA Becomes First State Law Enforcement Agency in the U.S. to Train to Become Sensory-Inclusive

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is the first state law enforcement agency in the U.S. to train and become sensory inclusive. It's part of a partnership between ALEA and a non-profit group called KultureCity.

Start of School Year Delayed for Selma City Schools

The Selma city school system will delay the start of the school year because of a mold problem at one school.

Opelika Police Searching for Theft Suspect

Opelika police need your help in finding a theft suspect.

FedEx Driver Shot in Birmingham in Apparent Case of Road Rage

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Police say a FedEx driver has been shot and wounded in an apparent case of road rage on an interstate in downtown Birmingham. The gunfire happened Monday on Interstate 59/20. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service said…

$120 Million Data Center Coming to Auburn

Construction has begun on the 40,000-square-foot facility on Samford Avenue, just outside Auburn University's campus.

Alabama Inmate, Wanted in Georgia, Released from Jail Early

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a man who was mistakenly released from an Alabama jail by posing as another inmate has turned himself in. Authorities are investigating how 31-year-old Darren Jermaine Chipman was released in Madison County. The Madison…

Alabama Woman Located after Family's Plea

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama woman last heard from when she left for Europe a few years ago has been located days after relatives issued a public plea for information. Relatives said Nicole Denise Jackson, 24, was safe and…

Longtime Alabama Sheriff Convicted on Theft, Ethics Charges

ATHENS, Ala. (AP) — A longtime Alabama sheriff has been removed from office, the attorney general’s office said, after jurors on Monday found him guilty of charges of theft and using his office for personal gain. Jurors convicted Limestone County…

Virus Hospitalizations in Alabama Approach 1,600 Amid Surge

MONTGOMERY (AP) - The number of coronavirus patients in Alabama hospitals has risen to its highest levels in six months. Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday released a video with State Health Officer Scott Harris encouraging people to get vaccinated. Harris…

Union: NLRB Officer Recommends New Vote for Amazon Workers

The union that tried, and failed, to organize Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama may get a do-over. On Monday, the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union said that a hearing officer for the National Labor Relations Board has recommended…

Fire Fighters Battle Massive Fire in Dallas County

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Fire fighters from all over over Dallas County and Autaugaville continue to battle an enormous fire at a railroad cross-tie salvage company. "Trying to contain it. Keep it off…

Lightning Suspected in Apartment Fire on Bell Road

Montgomery Fire/Rescue spent part of Monday afternoon battling an apartment fire. The fire happened just before 4:00PM at the Elevate 5050 Apartments in the 5000 block of Bell Road. Lt. Jason Selman with Montgomery Fire/Rescue said fire investigators have…

Former President Trump to Hold Rally in Cullman

Former President Trump has announced that he will appear at a rally in Cullman later this month.

'Back-to-School' Vaccination Clinic Huge Success Over the Weekend

Organizers say the clinic was a huge success with 238 Montgomery residents given their first dose of the vaccine. Out of that group, a 115 were students.

Portions of East Montgomery & Pike Road Without Power Due to Transmission Outage

Parts of East Montgomery and Pike Road are currently without power. Alabama Power said at its height, 7700 customers in those areas experienced power outages. Alabama Power spokesperson Mike Jordan said the reason for the outage is a result of…

How to Check COVID-19 Statistics at Nursing Homes

If you want to see how many people have died of COVID-19 at nursing homes, or how many residents and staff members have received their vaccines at a specific nursing home, there is a website with that information.

Latest ADPH COVID-19 Transmission Map Shows All of Alabama at "High" or "Substantial" Risk

The newest statewide COVID-19 community transmission map puts all of Alabama in either the “high” or "substantial" category, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.

ADPH Offers Advice to School Leaders on Fighting COVID-19 in the Classroom

The Alabama Department of Public Health is offering updated COVID-19 guidance to K-12 schools in Alabama as classes start for the 2021-22 school year.