Alabama National Guard Soldier from Montgomery Dies on Active Duty
The Alabama National Guard has announced that a soldier from Montgomery died while on active duty in support of the Southwest Border mission.
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REACTION: Montgomery City Council Votes Down Mayor's Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
We are getting reaction to the Montgomery City Council vote against Mayor Steven Reed's Anti-Discrimination Ordinance proposal.
U.S. Health Officials Recommend COVID-19 Booster Shots for Everyone
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 Man Charged with Capital Murder, Assaults
Montgomery police say they have charged a man with capital murder, first degree assault and two counts of second degree assault.
State Wants 3 Years in Jail for Ousted Alabama Sheriff
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…
UAB Health Mandates Shots as Events Canceled, Masks Ordered
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…
Pike County Schools to Close Friday Due to COVID-19 Cases; Deep Cleaning Scheduled
In an announcement on social media, Pike County Schools will be closed on Friday due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
Montgomery Man Charged with Fleeing Traffic Stop in Millbrook
Millbrook police say a Montgomery man tried to run away from a traffic stop on Main Street.
Pine Hill Police: Boyfriend Shoots Girlfriend and Her Cousin
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…
U.S. Rep. Sewell Announces John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in Selma
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…
Tallassee City Schools Talk Close Contact Plan as School Year Gets Underway
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…
Pay It Forward: Brenda Peacock of Troy
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…
UPDATE: Police Identify Two Selma Men Shot in Troy; One Man Was Killed
Troy police have now identified two men from Selma who were shot late Saturday night. One of the men died of his injuries.
Montgomery Man Charged in Troy Murder Investigation
Troy police say a Montgomery man has been charged in a shooting death that happened Saturday.
UAB Health System to Require Employees to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
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.
UPDATE: Prattville Police Charge Man with Murder after Assault Victim Dies
Prattville police say they have now charged a man with murder after the victim in an assault investigation died.
Mother and Boyfriend Charged in Death of Toddler
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…
How do MPS Parents Feel After the First Day of School?
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.
Selma City School Students Head Back to School
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.…
Marion Man Charged in Death of His Estranged Wife
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…
COVID-19 in Alabama: ICU Beds Scarce, Local Events Cancelled
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.
Mount Zion A.M.E Zion Church Celebrates 155 Years and the Restoration of their Historical Building
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.
Special Events for HBCU Classic Weekend in Montgomery Canceled; Football Games Will Go On
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.
Many Church Pastors Silent on COVID-19 Vaccinations
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.
On Your Side Consumer Alert: T-Mobile Confirms Data Breach
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.
