Russell County Baseball Coach Acquitted of Assaulting Player
A well-known high school baseball coach from Alabama has been found innocent of assaulting a player but guilty of harassment.
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COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospitalizations Fall Below 600 Statewide
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. The number of people in Alabama hospitals with COVID-19 has now fallen below 600.
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Fatal Shooting
UPDATE: Montgomery police have made an arrest in a shooting that left a man dead.
Former Jailer Pleads Guilty to Lacing Prisoners' Cigarettes
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) - A one-time Alabama jailer accused of sickening inmates by lacing their cigarettes with self-defense spray has pleaded guilty to assault charges. News outlets report former Morgan County corrections officer Jaylend Edward Handley pleaded guilty Wednesday to…
Hubbard Defense Reiterates Apology by Former Alabama Speaker
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) - Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard is again asking a judge for an early release from prison. Attorneys for the former Republican leader say he really is sorry for what he did and isn't a danger…
Billions in Environmental Justice Funds Hang in the Balance
Tens of billions of dollars for U.S. environmental justice initiatives originally proposed by Democratic leaders in a $3.5 trillion domestic spending package now hang in the balance as they decide how to trim the bill to $2 trillion. Investments in…
Alabama Man Convicted in 2018 Slaying of Friend
CULLMAN, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama jury has convicted a man in the gunshot killing of a friend whose 2018 slaying was covered up for weeks before relatives and authorities realized he was dead. News outlets report 23-year-old Andrew Jacob…
Alabama Native Charged in Jan. 6 Insurrection Denied Release
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - An Alabama native whom a judge alleged was "leading the charge" during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was denied release Thursday in an Alaska courtroom while his case proceeds. Christian Matthew Manley then…
Willie B. Smith III Put to Death for 1991 Killing of Woman
An Alabama man who avoided execution in February has been put to death for the 1991 killing of a woman abducted during a robbery and then shot in a cemetery.
MANE Hosts 13th Annual 'Raise the Roof' Fundraiser
A local non-profit held their 13th annual seafood fundraiser event Thursday evening. The Montgomery Area Nontraditional Equestrians, or MANE, had their 'Raise the Roof' fundraising event. MANE has been hosting this fundraiser since 2008 and have had many businesses help…
City of Montgomery is Continuing Plans for Renovating Garrett Coliseum
City officials met Thursday with plans for renovating and improving the Garrett Coliseum. The coliseum is over 75 years old there are some major changes that need to be done.
Demopolis High School Set to Honor Long-Time Football Manager
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Demopolis High School community is naming the field house at Tiger Stadium in honor of the long-time manager of the football team. Sixty-seven year old year old Albert…
CACC Expands to Larger Campus, Adds More Opportunities for Students
Central Alabama Community College (CACC) will now be expanding its campus to a much larger location. Thanks to the Prattville City Council and Autauga County Commission who, combined, contributed $4 million dollars to the…
Pine Hill Police Release Identity of Teen Killed in Train Accident
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Pine Hill Police have identified the teenager who was killed in a train accident Tuesday afternoon. Police Chief Nikisha Gailes says 18 year old Montral Butler of Pine Hill…
COVID-19 vaccine: CDC panel backs expanded booster rollout
WASHINGTON (AP) - A government advisory panel has endorsed extra doses of all three of the nation's vaccines. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also said Thursday that people could choose a different company's brand for that…
FBI: Remains found in Florida park ID'd as Brian Laundrie
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say remains found in a Florida wilderness park are those of Brian Laundrie, who was a person of interest in the death of girlfriend Gabby Petito. Petito was found slain at a Wyoming…
Pintlala Elementary School Held Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Play Structure Thanks to $20,000 Grant
Pintlala Elementary School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new play structure Thursday morning. The money for this structure was provided by an all too familiar supermarket chain. The new covered structure was built with the help of a $20,000 grant…
Prattville Man Accused of Killing His Pregnant Wife, Unborn Child Makes Court Appearance
The Prattville man accused of killing his pregnant wife and unborn child had his preliminary hearing Thursday afternoon. According to court records, Hunter James Tatum appeared remotely before District Judge Joy Pace Booth on two counts of murder. Police say…
Pine Hill Missing Man Found Safe
A Pine Hill man reported missing five days ago has been found safe. According to the Pine Hill Police Department, 76-year-old Walter Newman was found in his truck in a ravine near County Road 27. An Alabama Power crew working…
Willie Smith Scheduled for Execution Thursday Night
Willie B. Smith III is facing his second execution date this year for the killing of a woman taken at gunpoint from an ATM location and shot in a cemetery.
ADPH: Alabama Public School COVID-19 Cases Drop to 1,000
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. It shows another drop in cases among the school systems that have reported to the state.
What the Tech? Tracking Your Children on Halloween
Apple released its AirTags earlier this year. It's primarily to help people locate lost keys, a wallet, or a purse, but it can also be used to help locate or track someone who's carrying the AirTag.Â
What the Tech? What Happens to Your Digital Profiles after You Die?
What happens to your digital data and online life after you die? Think for a moment about your digital footprint.
Attorneys for Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard Say He's Sorry as He Seeks Early Prison Release
Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard is again asking a judge for an early release from prison.
UAB and 5 Other Schools To Join the AAC
The American Athletic Conference will add UAB, Texas-San Antonio, Rice, North Texas, Charlotte and Florida Atlantic to the league. The AAC is replacing…
