Lowndes County Sheriff's Deputy Arrested on DUI Charge after Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a Lowndes County Sheriff's deputy has been arrested on a DUI charge after a crash in Autauga County.
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Gov. Kay Ivey Joins Lawsuit to Fight Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that she has joined a lawsuit to fight federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Two Men Shot on Carmichael Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police say two men were shot on Carmichael Road just before dawn Saturday morning.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Staffed ICU Bed Surplus Rises Above 200
The Alabama Hospital Association says the surplus of staffed ICU beds at the state's hospitals has again risen above 200.
Attorney General Steve Marshall Files Lawsuit to Block Federal Vaccine Mandate
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced that he has filed a lawsuit to block the federal-contractor COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
WCCS Talent Search Sponsors Red Ribbon Week in Area Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Internationally known motivational speaker was in Selma for Red Ribbon Week -- encouraging students to stay away from illegal drugs. Dr. Fairest Hill of Tampa Bay, Florida -- uses…
Selma Clinic Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Event
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Rural Health Medical Program hosts a breast cancer awareness event Friday morning at the Dallas County Health Center in Selma. October Breast-a-Fest highlighted breast health information -- along…
What the Tech? Is Someone Hacking Your Router to Spy on You?
This isn't just another scary Halloween story but it is frightening: someone may be watching you using your security camera or doorbell.
Pike Road Treats Kids to an Early Halloween
Children in the town of Pike Road we're able to enjoy an early Halloween Treat Friday. During its open hours, Pike Road had a 'Town Hall-oween.' Pike Road kids were able to dress up in their Halloween costumes and get…
Trustmark Bank in Eclectic Robbed
Eclectic police say that Trustmark Bank was robbed at around 9:20 a.m.
UPDATE: Road Work Nearly Finished in Downtown Wetumpka
Work on Company Street in downtown Wetumpka is nearly finished. It's a project that started more than three years ago.
FDA Approves Kid-Size Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination Doses for Children 5-11
The Food and Drug Administration has paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Univ. of Alabama Updates Campus Face Mask Policy
The University of Alabama has announced changes to its campus face mask policy, effective Nov. 5.
UPDATE: Redistricting Maps Heading for Votes on Monday
Republican-led committees in the Alabama Legislature have advanced new legislative and congressional districts for floor votes on Monday.
Cadence, BancorpSouth Complete Bank Merger
Two banks with branches in Alabama and elsewhere in the South say they have completed their merger.
Lawsuit Claims Police Shooting of Veteran was Unnecessary
WETUMPKA, Ala. (AP) — The parents of a veteran shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy in July have filed a civil lawsuit against the Elmore County sheriff.  Thirty-two-year-old Jonathan Pears was shot and killed in the front yard of…
Judge Orders Striking Coal Miners to Stop Picketing
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A judge has ordered striking miners to stop picketing outside locations owned by a coal company in Tuscaloosa.  Circuit Judge James H. Roberts Jr. on Wednesday issued a restraining order prohibiting the union members from picketing…
Leadership Montgomery Hosts a 'Mix and Mingle' Event for Potential Members
Leadership Montgomery held an event tonight at The Gin. The event was a Torchbearers Class 14 Mix and Mingle for potential Leadership Montgomery candidates. Leadership Montgomery is a non-profit leadership development program where members can partner with community leaders to…
Special Legislative Session to Re-District Begins
On Thursday lawmaker began the process of approving new legislative, congressional and school board lines.
Man Killed in Armed Robbery at Selma Apartment Complex
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A 21 year man is dead following an early morning shooting at a Selma apartment complex. Chief Kenta Fulford says the man was shot during an armed robbery at…
Uniontown Police Department in Need of More Officers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Uniontown Police Department -- is looking to hire more officers. But police officials say recruiting new officers to a small rural city -- can be a challenge. The…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Updated Hospitalization Numbers for Thursday, Oct. 28
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19.
What the Tech? What is YouTube Doing to Protect Children?
As YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok representatives met with Senators this week to answer tough questions about what the platforms are doing to protect kids, it’s a good time to look at changes YouTube has already made to its platform.
UPDATE: Purple Pinkie Project Raises More Than $1.3 Million to Fight Polio Worldwide
Rotary Clubs throughout Alabama and three other states, with the help of Dunkin', have raised more than $1.3 million in an effort to eradicate polio worldwide.
Selma Woman Killed in Lowndes County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a Selma woman was killed in a wreck on U.S. Highway 80 in Lowndes County.
