Auburn to Hold Town Hall on Sexual Assault Following Protest
Auburn University plans to hold a town hall on sexual assault following a trio of recent reported cases that prompted a protest by dozens of students and advocates.
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National POW/MIA Recognition Day Held at State Capitol
The ceremony honored and remembered the brave men and women who endured the hardships as prisoners of war, the missing in action who are still unaccounted for and paid special recognition to their families who bore the cost of war.
The Grand Opening Celebration Held for 5.11 Montgomery Location
A new store had its grand opening Saturday in the Shoppes at East Chase. 5.11 sells technical apparel, footwear, and gear for tactical professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. This is the first of its stores in Alabama, with 2 more being…
Update: Dog Dies in House Fire on Vaughn Road in Pike Road
A house fire in Pike Road left a family's home with extensive damage.
One Person Killed, Another Injured in Montgomery Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that happened early Saturday morning that left one person dead and another person hurt.
Shots Fired into Home of Dallas Co. School Superintendent
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's office is investigating a shooting at the home of the Dallas County School Superintendent. "This is alarming!" Sheriff Mike Granthum says unknown suspects -- drove…
ADPH Reported that Multiple Pregnant People have been Hospitalized with COVID
The newest update from the Alabama Department of Public Health shows a concern for pregnant women with COVID. It has been reported by the ADPH that 23 pregnant women have been hospitalized with COVID this week alone, and 7 of…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Friday, Sept. 17, Finally Show a Surplus of ICU Beds
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19, which finally show the state has available ICU beds.
Gov. Ivey Calls Special Session for Prisons
Governor Kay Ivey has announced the date for the Alabama legislature's special session to address prisons. In a letter sent to legislators on Friday, Governor Ivey says the special session will begin on Monday, September 27. Lawmakers will have the…
Opelika man charged in death of 2-month-old daughter
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) — Police say an Alabama man who took his 2-month-old daughter to a hospital with serious injuries has been charged in the infant’s death. Opelika Police Chief…
Harris: Alabama Recorded More Deaths Than Births in 2020
At a news conference Friday in Montgomery, Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris says the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a startling statistic: Alabama recorded more deaths in 2020 than births.
ADPH School Dashboard: Significant Drop in Weekly COVID-19 Cases
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. It shows a significant drop in cases among the school systems that have reported to the state.
John McMillan Resigns as State Treasurer; Young Boozer Returns to Replace Him
Gov. Kay Ivey has accepted the resignation of State Treasurer John McMillan as he becomes executive director for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. She has named former State Treasurer Young Boozer to replace him.
Man Found Guilty of Killing Woman Found Dead in Well in 2019
TUSCALOOSA, Aa. (AP) - Authorities say a jury has found a man guilty Wednesday in the death of a Jefferson County woman whose body was found at the bottom of a well. The Tuscaloosa County District Attorney says Tyler Battles…
Alabama Man Gets Prison for Pointing Laser at Helicopter
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama man has been sentenced to eight months in federal prison for aiming a laser at a helicopter last year. U.S. District Judge Anna M. Manasco sentenced 27-year-old Gabriel Lopez Mathews, who pleaded guilty to…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Thursday, Sept. 16
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19, which show overall numbers continuing to fall, but the number of pediatric patients growing.
Feds Suddenly Ration Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
Medical providers in Alabama who administer monoclonal antibody treatments are adapting to recent changes brought on by the US Department of Health and Human Services on how the products are distributed.
What the Tech? TikTok Dangers Every Parent Needs to Know About
From one dangerous TikTok viral challenge to the next, parents and school administrators have been challenged before.
What the Tech? Here's What's New with the iPhone 13 and Other New Products
An iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max were all unveiled this week in a virtual event from Apple's home base in Cupertino, California.
UPDATE: Human Remains Found in Alabama River in Lowndes County May Have Been There Since 1989
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office says that it has now identified the human remains found in the Alabama River at Holy Ground Battlefield Park one week ago. Those remains may have been in the river since 1989.
Prosecutors: Don't Let Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard Out of Prison Early
State prosecutors are urging a judge to deny former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard's request for early release from his 28-month prison sentence.
Be an Extra on the New ABC Show "The Wonder Years" Which Will Film in Montgomery
The new ABC show "The Wonder Years" will be filming scenes in Montgomery and is looking for extras to appear on national TV.
Jennings, Bialik to Split Hosting Duties on "Jeopardy!"
Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik will now split “Jeopardy!” hosting duties for the remainder of 2021.
Woman Missing after Last Being Seen at Montgomery Greyhound Station
Authorities are searching for a missing Birmingham woman who was last seen at the Greyhound bus station in Montgomery.
Arrests Made in Autauga Co. Burglaries
The Autauga Co. Sheriffs Office says they have arrested three suspects in a string of weekend burglaries in Prattville.
