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.
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Montgomery Man Charged in Vaughn Road Homicide, Victim Identified
Montgomery police have arrested and charged a man in the fatal shooting on Vaughn Road Wednesday. MPD says 34-year-old David Gilmore is charged with two counts of capital murder following…
Montgomery Regional Airport Reopens after Bomb Threat
The Montgomery Regional Airport has reopened following a bomb threat Thursday morning. Executive Director Willie Carter said officials are still gathering information, but it happened a few hours ago. The shutdown forced all incoming and outgoing flights to halt for…
Suspect's Charge Upgraded to Murder after Victim in Prattville Shooting Dies
The victim in an early morning shooting that happened in Prattville in August has died. Prattville police say the suspect, 34-year-old Teto Williams, who was originally charged with attempted murder,…
Former Candidate Tim James Eyes Possible Challenge to Ivey
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former Alabama gubernatorial candidate Tim James said Wednesday that he is considering challenging fellow Republican Gov. Kay Ivey in next year’s governor’s race. James, the son of former Gov. Fob James, said he will decide by…
Auburn University Students Protest After Multiple Alleged Sexual Assaults Around Campus
Around the Auburn University campus students are shouting for accountability, after the university notified them of three alleged sexual assaults that have happened over the last week.
Man Shot and Killed on Vaughn Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Wednesday afternoon in the 8000 block of Vaughn Road.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Wednesday, Sept. 15 Show ICU Bed Shortage Dropping
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19, which show the shortage of ICU beds dropping, but the number of pediatric patients on the rise.
UPDATE: Parents of Boys Dropped Off in Elmore County Identified
UPDATE: The Elmore County Sheriff's Office says the parents of the boys dropped off Wednesday morning have been identified. Officials say the boys were dropped off at a home in the Cherokee Estates neighborhood off of Highway 9 in Wetumpka…
Facebook: Gov. Ivey's Campaign Page Was Not Taken Down Because of Content
Facebook has indicated the campaign page of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was briefly taken down after it was mistakenly flagged as an imposter account.
Dallas County Courthouse Annex Named in Memory of Two Prominent Selma Attorneys
The Dallas County Courthouse Annex is now named in memory of J.L. Chestnut and Bruce Boynton.
Annual High School Band Competition, "Night of Bands," Held at Wetumpka Stadium
The annual 'Night of Bands' was held Tuesday September 14th at the City of Wetumpka's new stadium.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Tuesday, Sept. 14 Show ICU Bed Shortage Going Up
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19, which show the shortage of ICU beds growing larger.
Alabama National Fair Facing Another Year During The Pandemic
The Alabama National Fair is a Montgomery tradition but this tradition is now faced with another year during the pandemic. Nearly 70 years ago Kiwanis Club of Montgomery members came up with the idea for the first Alabama National Fair.
Act of Kindness Sparks Million Dollar Gift at Marion Military Institute
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A lost year book -- a twist of fate -- and a random act of kindness -- lead to a major donation at Marion Military Institute. MMI is surprised…
Pay It Forward: Hatwatha McGhee of Selma
In 2018, Hatwatha McGhee founded an organization to help clean up Selma.
Former Alabama district attorney, Brandon Hughes, seeks to avoid prison
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) - A former district attorney has asked a judge to keep him out of prison and allow him to serve his 10-month prison sentence on perjury and ethics charges in a community corrections program. Attorneys for former…
Norm Macdonald, former 'Saturday Night Live' comic, dies
NEW YORK (AP) - Former "Saturday Night Live" comic Norm…
Prattville Police Searching for Credit Card Fraud Suspect
Prattville police need your help finding a credit card fraud suspect.
Tractor Trailer Catches Fire on I-85 Causing Road Closures
A tractor-trailer crashed and caught fire causing road closures at the southbound lane of Interstate 85 near the weigh station at the 20-mile marker in Macon County. Macon County EMA says motorists traveling I-85 Southbound from Montgomery, should be careful…
Family: Man Turned Away by Dozens of COVID-Filled Hospitals
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — As hundreds of mostly unvaccinated COVID-19 patients filled Alabama intensive care units, hospital staff in north Alabama contacted 43 hospitals in three states to find a specialty cardiac ICU bed for Ray Martin DeMonia, his family…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Monday, Sept. 13
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19, which show some further improvement.
The Junior League of Montgomery Holds Its 37th Annual College and Career Night
The Junior League of Montgomery presented its 37th annual College and Career Night on Monday. River Region High School Juniors and Seniors were invited to the free event to learn about…
UPDATE: Man Identified Who Was Killed in Boat Wreck on Lake Harding in Lee County
Alabama Marine Police say a man has been killed in a boat wreck on Lake Harding in Lee County.
Alabama Sees Drop in Standardized Testing Scores Following School Year in the Pandemic
Last week, the Alabama Department of Education informed school board members on the results from standardized tests students took last spring, and Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey said the test showed a drop in proficiency, most dramatically in math.
