BREAKING: Gov. Kay Ivey Says She'll Seek Re-Election in 2022
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that she plans to seek a second full term next year.
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Video Shows Officer Stomping Man During Arrest
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Video recorded by a bystander shows an Alabama police officer repeatedly stomping on the leg of a man who was struggling with another officer during an arrest. The video broadcast Sunday night through Facebook Live shows…
Police Shooting Leaves Man Dead in Central Alabama
JEMISON, Ala. (AP) - A confrontation between police and a person who was firing a gun in a rural community in central Alabama left a man dead. Jemison Police Chief Shane Fulmer says officers were sent to a home in…
The City of Wetumpka Is Having A Hospitality Job Fair
The city of Wetumpka has had a recent surge in popularity since the airing of HGTV's Hometown Takeover. A lot of the businesses are getting more recognition and customers as the series comes to an end.
City of Selma Cracking Down on Overgrown Lots and Run Down Buildings
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Overgrown lots and dilapidated buildings have become part of the landscape in Selma. But now city leaders -- are trying to crack down on negligent property owners. City leaders…
Pedestrian Dies from Injuries in Hit-and-Run Accident
On Saturday, May 29, around 10 pm, Montgomery police and fire medics responded to a call of a pedestrian struck. The collision between the vehicle and pedestrian occurred in the area of Eastern Boulevard and Interstate 85.
Hyundai Sponsors New Mobile Cancer Screening Unit
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) recognizes cancer as the second leading cause of death in the state. Early cancer detection is crucial, but accessibility to healthcare is one of the greatest challenges facing many Alabama residents.
Montgomery Texas Roadhouse Hosting Hiring Event on June 7
Monday, June 7, Montgomery’s Texas Roadhouse will host its first-ever hiring event for full and part-time positions.
Katie Boyd Britt Resigns as President & CEO of the Business Council of Alabama, Is U.S. Senate Bid Next?
The Business Council of Alabama has announced that President & CEO Katie Boyd Britt is resigning to pursue other opportunities.
Alabama State Child Nutrition Service Summer Food Service Program Providing Free Meals
On Tuesday, June 1, the Alabama State Child Nutrition Service kicked off its summer food service program at Wetumpka Middle School called "Break for a Plate Alabama". The purpose of the kickoff event was to inform Alabamians that there are…
City of Prattville Opening Farmers Market Starting June 5
The City of Prattville has announced the opening of the Prattville Farmers Market. The opening is Saturday, June 5, from 7am until Noon.
Family of Jaden Buschert Remembers 10-Year-Old On Memorial Day
The family of Jaden Buschert, a 10-year-old who was killed crossing Southern Boulevard in 2016, traveled to Montgomery to remember their son on Memorial Day. Five years ago, Jaden was attempting to cross…
State Bureau of Investigation Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Chilton County
State Bureau of Investigation special agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Chilton County. The investigations comes at the request of Jemison Police Chief Shane Fuller.
Two Additional Teens Charged in April Shooting on Day Street Resulting in Five People Shot, One Killed
MPD charged both Kevorious Rankins, 16, and Ivan Floyd, 17, both of Montgomery, with two counts of second degree Assault and Reckless Murder.
Police Investigating Homicide in Midtown Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a homicide that happened in Midtown Montgomery.
What Are the Signs of Elder Abuse?
The Alabama Department of Human Resources is encouraging the public to help protect older family members, friends, neighbors and others from elder abuse by learning to recognize the warning signs of mistreatment.
Hurricane Season Is Underway, Are You Ready?
Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. You don't have to live along the Alabama coast to feel the effects of these dangerous storms.
Teen Missing Since 2019 Found Safe in Alabama
Authorities in Tennessee say 18-year-old Daphne Westbrook was located in Alabama on Friday. No other details about her recovery have been released. Although, on a video recently posted on a Facebook page that appears…
Clinics Offer Free Vision Screening for Rural Areas
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A program meant to prevent vision loss among some of Alabama’s most vulnerable residents will provide free vision screening and testing in rural communities. Studies have shown that poor, Black, and Hispanic people are disproportionately at…
Birmingham Mayor Pushing City Worker Bonuses Amid Pandemic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Birmingham employees could soon have a bonus coming to thank them for their work during the coronavirus pandemic if city and council officials agree to the pay adjustments. Mayor Randall Woodfin sent a message to employees…
Woman Seriously Injured in Sunday Night Shooting in Montgomery
A woman is in critical condition in a Montgomery hospital after being shot Sunday night. Police and fire medics were called to the 700 block of Golden Gate Drive around 10:30 Sunday night in reference to a shooting. On the…
Memorial Day Bike Ride Honoring Fallen Tuskegee Airmen
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site held a group bike ride at Moton Field to honor fallen Tuskegee Airmen. The ride began with a program, emphasizing the importance of Memorial Day and its connection…
President Biden Marks Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery
President Joe Biden has laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery to honor America's war dead on Memorial Day, and he extolled their sacrifices for the pursuit of democracy.
Alabama Poppy Project Honoring Fallen Soldiers
A local potter in Prattville has created a Memorial Day exhibit featuring handmade clay poppy flowers. Julianne and Steven Hansen started the Alabama Poppy Project last year. The first poppy was placed…
Safe from the Storm: Why Do We Have Hurricanes and Can They Be Stopped?
Wouldn't it be great if hurricanes could be stopped or steered away from land?
