U.S. health officials have announced plans to dispense COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and evidence that the vaccines’ effectiveness is falling.
Montgomery police say they have charged a man with capital murder, first degree assault and two counts of second degree assault.
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) — Alabama prosecutors say a longtime sheriff removed from office after being convicted of theft and ethics violations should spend three years in jail. The state attorney general's office says Former Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely also…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A major Alabama employer says it will require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System announced that both employees and others working in its hospitals and clinics must be…
In an announcement on social media, Pike County Schools will be closed on Friday due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
Millbrook police say a Montgomery man tried to run away from a traffic stop on Main Street.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One man is behind bars tonight -- and two women are hurt -- in a shooting at a Pine Hill apartment complex. Twenty-four year old Courtney Anderson of Pine…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell announced the introduction of HR 4 -- the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act -- Tuesday in Selma. Sewell hosted a press conference at the…
Alabama schools are starting a new school year while the battle against COVID continues. Geneva County Schools have already had to send home 400 students who came into contact with individual(s) that tested positive for COVID. As Tallassee City Schools…
Several years ago, Brenda Peacock started painting angels to sell. "We had a local child that had cancer that I did a little fundraising for. After that, I thought that…
Troy police have now identified two men from Selma who were shot late Saturday night. One of the men died of his injuries.
Troy police say a Montgomery man has been charged in a shooting death that happened Saturday.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System announced that both employees and others working in its hospitals and clinics must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 12.
Prattville police say they have now charged a man with murder after the victim in an assault investigation died.
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Police in Mobile say child abuse by a mother and her boyfriend killed a three-year-old boy. Tatanya Edwards turned herself in on Friday and Abraham Hatch turned himself in on Sunday, Mobile police charge Edwards with…
Parents at Floyd Magnet School say their kids were anxious to go back to school. This is the first time some students will even step inside of a classroom.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students in the Selma City school district went back-to-school for in-person learning Monday. Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams says the first day of school -- went off without a hitch.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Marion man is behind bars -- accused of killing his estranged wife. Jimmy Woods is charged with murder -- and domestic violence. Fire fighters responded to a fire…
The surge in COVID-19 cases in Alabama is causing a shortage of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds statewide. It is also leading to many local events being cancelled.
Mt. Zion A.M.E. Zion church boasts of being the backdrop to pivotal moments in the civil rights movement, though the original building itself has struggled to survive. As they celebrated 155 years Sunday, leaders seem more confident now than ever that brighter days are on the horizon.
The City of Montgomery has announced that due to the spike in COVID-19 cases, all events and festivities at city facilities for the HBCU Classic Weekend will be canceled. This will not affect the football games.
Some preachers are praying for more inoculations and hosting vaccination clinics. Others are skirting the topic of vaccines or openly preaching against them in a region that's both deeply religious and reeling from a spike in cases.
This is an On Your Side Consumer Alert -- T-Mobile says it is investigating a leak of its data after someone took to an online forum offering to sell the personal information of cellphone users.
Biden says he faced a choice between following an agreement to withdraw or sending thousands more U.S. troops for a “third decade” of war.
The city of Prattville has announced that it is canceling the Prattville Pops’ Welcome Back concert scheduled for Sunday, August 22. City leaders say the reason is out of an abundance of caution and the desire to keep the band…
