Wetumpka Man Arrested on Felony Warrants in Auburn
Auburn police say they have arrested a Wetumpka man on felony warrants, charging him with burglary and promoting prison contraband.
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Elmore County Schools Looking for Substitute Bus Drivers
The Elmore County school system is starting the school year in need of substitute bus drivers. It's a problem they say is common throughout the state.
Fort Deposit Awarded $2.9 Million Grant for Health Literacy Initiative
The town of Fort Deposit have received a large grant to help fight COVID-19 in their community. The grant was awarded to the town by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Minority Health. Fort…
Alabama's COVID-19 Hospitalizations Highest Since January
The number of COVD-19 patients in Alabama hospitals has risen above 2,000 for the first time since January.
Pentagon to require COVID vaccine for all troops by Sept. 15
The Pentagon will require members of the U.S. military to get the COVID-19 vaccine by Sept. 15, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press.
Opelika Police Seeking Suspect in Car Break-Ins at Hotels
Opelika police want to find the suspect in a series of car break-ins at hotels.
PHOTO GALLERY: Fire Leaves Montgomery Home with Extensive Damage
Montgomery firefighters battled a fire at a home in the 500 block of 5th Street that resulted in extensive damage.
Montgomery Police Searching for Credit Card Fraud Suspect
Montgomery police are searching for a woman who is suspected of making a purchase with a stolen credit card.
Lawsuit Filed in Fatal 12-Vehicle Interstate 65 Pileup in Butler County
A lawsuit has been filed against two trucking companies and a truck driver, which were involved in the fatal 12-vehicle pileup on Interstate 65 in Butler County in June.
Man is Shot and Killed Outside Birmingham Nightclub
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A man has been shot and killed outside a Birmingham nightclub, police said. The gunfire happened early Sunday morning outside Empire Gentleman’s Club. Birmingham police Officer Truman Fitzgerald said that the man was taken to UAB…
Alabama says it Has Built Method for Nitrogen Gas Execution
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama told a federal judge this week that it has finished construction of a “system” to use nitrogen gas to carry out death sentences, an execution method authorized by state law but never put into use.…
Authorities Search for Missing 3 Year Old in Autaugaville
Authorities have confirmed that a three year old boy was missing in Autaugaville on Sunday.
Mask Debates Rage As Local Schools Welcome Students Back
Many local school systems are requiring mask for students and faculty.
Lynching Victim Grant Will Help Preserve Lowndesboro School
A project named for a Black man who was lynched in Alabama is being awarded more than $235,000 to preserve a school that was important to the Black community in Lowndes County.
Coach Nick Saban Issues Statement on Death of Bobby Bowden
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has released a statement on the death of Hall of Fame coach Bobby Bowden, who died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 91.
Hall of Fame Football Coach Bobby Bowden Dies at 91
Hall of Fame college football coach Bobby Bowden has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 91.
Actress Markie Post Dies of Cancer at 70
Actress Markie Post, known for roles on "Night Court", "The Fall Guy" and "Scrubs" has died at 70.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Pulls Out of Pro Football Hall of Fame Concert after Positive COVID-19 Test
Lynyrd Skynyrd has pulled out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert after guitarist Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19.
Protest at the Alabama Association of Realtors to Defend the Federal Eviction Moratorium
A national housing rights organization, Cancel the Rents, held a protest rally in Downtown Montgomery to defend the federal eviction moratorium that was extended by the Biden administration last week.
Eight Shot Overnight in Montgomery in Separate Shootings
The Montgomery Police Department says eight people have been shot in a string of shootings from late Friday night through early Saturday morning.
On Your Side Consumer Alert: About Two Million Dehumidifiers Recalled over Fire Risk
The dehumidifiers were sold at Lowe’s, Costco, Walmart and other retailers from February 2009 through August 2017 for between $120 and $430.
Alabama Dept. of Corrections Says It Can Now Use Nitrogen for Executions
Alabama says it has finished construction of a system to use nitrogen gas to carry out death sentences.
Montgomery District 4 Council Member Offering Incentive to Help Clean The Streets
District 4 Montgomery City Council member Audrey Graham says her idea to keep her district clean will pay off in more ways than one for the people she represents.
Dallas Co. All-Stars Head to Dixie Youth Baseball World Series
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County baseball team is representing the state of Alabama -- at this year's Dixie Majors World Series. The Dallas County All-Stars won the state championship last month…
Two Local Non-profits Host 'Summer Fun Day' for Montgomery Youth with School Supply Giveaways
This summer is coming to a close and the school year is just around the corner. Two local non-profits held a 'Summer Fun Day' filled with giveaways and behavioral information. Montgomery kids were given a 'Summer Fun Day' event at…
