Montgomery Public Schools teacher selected for national fellowship
A teacher in Montgomery Public Schools has been selected for the We the Teachers National Fellowship at The College of William & Mary.
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Man convicted of Labor Day 2023 double shooting at Montgomery hotel
A man has been convicted of a double shooting inside a Montgomery hotel on Labor Day 2023, which left a woman dead and a teenager injured.
Civil Rights Memorial Center to unveil Emmett Till traveling exhibit
The Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery will host a traveling exhibit in memory of Emmett Till.
Correspondents' dinner suspect charged with trying to assassinate President Trump
The man accused of opening fire just outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC, has been charged with trying to assassinate President Trump.
An active weather pattern this week with multiple chances for rain
The sky becomes partly to mostly sunny Monday afternoon with high temperatures in the mid 80s. Monday night looks partly to mostly cloudy with lows in the low to mid 60s. A few showers with perhaps some thunder may drift into parts of our area from the north late Monday night.
What The Tech App of the Day: Vocabulary
The average person knows around 20,000 words. But in everyday conversation, most of us rely on a much smaller set. Words like “cool,” “okay,” and “awesome” do a lot of heavy lifting. Vocabulary is built to change that.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Hyundai recalls 94,000 Genesis models
Hyundai is recalling several Genesis models due to a fuel leak issue involving more than 94,000 vehicles.
Man killed in motorcycle crash in Coosa County
Investigators say the crash happened Sunday morning around 9:40 A.M. on U.S. 231, about two miles north of Rockford in Coosa County.
Candlelight vigil held by VOCAL for victims of gun violence
Hundreds gathered to honor and remember their loved ones that they've lost due to gun violence.
Pentecostal Life Church holds 3rd Annual "Community Care Fair" in Montgomery
Dozens of people showed up to learn about resources in the River Region which included financial planning, insurance benefits, and more.
Remote Area Medical hosts free healthcare clinic in Montgomery
Thousands of patients showed up to the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl over the weekend to get free dental, vision, and medical care.
1st Annual "Puppy Palooza" in Pike Road
Camp Bow Wow, a doggy day care, invited families and friends to bring their dogs for some family fun.
Suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner aired grievances against President Trump in writings to family
The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner railed against Trump administration policies and referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” in writings sent to family members minutes before the shooting.
Wetumpka man sentenced to more than 12 years after pleading guilty to drug charge
A Wetumpka man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison on a methamphetamine charge.
President Trump unhurt after shooting incident at White House Correspondents' Dinner
A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner attended by President Trump and multiple senior U.S. leaders, rushing toward the ballroom before Secret Service agents swarmed him and took him into custody.
Retired WAKA executive inducted into the Alabama Broadcasters Hall of Fame
As part of its 80th anniversary celebration, the Alabama Broadcasters Association has inducted retired WAKA Vice President and General Manager Jim Caruthers into its Hall of Fame.
Appeals court overturns $8.2 million defamation win for Roy Moore
An appeals court has reversed an $8.2 million defamation verdict awarded to former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, who had sued a super PAC over a 2017 political ad detailing misconduct accusations against him while he was running for a U.S. Senate seat.
Georgia man in Custody following Two Counts of Attempted Murder and Home Invasion in Greenville
According to Chief Justin Lovvorn, just before 5 a.m. Saturday April 25, 2026, law enforcement was called to New Searcy Road. There they found a male suspect and two individuals suffering with gunshot wounds.
Montgomery Whitewater to pause all water activities for a month
Effective immediately, Montgomery Whitewater will pause all water activities for about a month so its water filtration system can undergo maintenance.
U.S. Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions
The U.S. Justice Department will adopt firing squads as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to expedite capital punishment cases.
Pike Road Theatre Company's "Tuck Everlasting" now showing
Tuck Everlasting is now showing through May 10 at Faulkner Theatre in Montgomery.
Well-known businessman, philanthropist Ben Russell dies
Well-known businessman and philanthropist Ben Russell has died, leaving behind a legacy of achievements in East Alabama and throughout the state.
Alabama primaries less than 30 days away
Voters in the state will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 19 to elect who they would like to represent the Republican or Democratic parties.
What's Happening: April 24-26
Don't let the chance of rain keep you from enjoying all of these fun events happening in the River Region this weekend!
