The pandemic has put a halt to many businesses around the River Region, even decades long businesses. For two local business owners, their businesses have thrived in the pandemic. For Keiauna White, owner of…
U.S. Rep Barry Moore (R-Alabama) has announced that he and his wife Heather have both tested positive for COVID-19.
Football season is here, but what does that mean with COVID still around? There are concerns about high school and college football games becoming potential super spreaders. With the COVID vaccine being available for the public, there are still concerns…
Auburn head football coach Bryan Harsin has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Elmore County School Supt. Richard Dennis says schools may be forced to switch to virtual learning if the case numbers continue to rise.
The Transportation Security Administration is extending the face mask requirement for people traveling across all transportation networks through the United States. The new mask extension now runs through January 18, 2022 and will require individuals to wear a mask at…
It's one of the biggest events of the year in Montgomery. The annual Buckmasters Expo runs from Friday through Sunday at the Montgomery Convention Center at the Renaissance downtown.
Tuesday, August 17, Opelika Police began investigating burglaries that happened at the Sunco Service Station at 300 Columbus Parkway and the Marathon Gas Station at 1001 Columbus Parkway. 3 Suspects have been seen on camera forcing their way into…
Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington have announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally-adjusted July 2021 unemployment rate is 3.2%.
Montgomery's Jackson Hospital and Clinic has updated its visitor policies in response to the continued recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has reported a large increase in cases of COVID-19 in children at this time of year compared to 2020. ADPH says statewide at least 50 children have been hospitalized and 9 children have…
Producer Mike Richards stepped down as the upcoming permanent host of “Jeopardy!” after a report about past misogynistic comments surfaced this week.
Two swimmers have died after being pulled from the ocean in Gulf Shores, authorities said. Fire officials on Thursday announced the deaths of the swimmers, who died Tuesday afternoon. They were swimming in a section of beach without lifeguards when…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden has endorsed Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin for reelection. Biden called Woodfin one of the great young leaders of the country. Biden praised Woodfin's record on virus response, job creation, and fighting for…
Montgomery police say two men were shot near Lee High School Thursday night.
Pike Road High School band like others are gearing up for the football season, with recent band camps and after school rehearsals. One of the most important things for the band is to make sure that all members are healthy and ready to march. Having long practices marching outdoors in the heat can sometimes be a bit overwhelming.
Scooter and Chelsea Kellum have been fostering children with the Alabama Baptist Children's Home, since 2018. With four children of their own, the Kellum's have foster 12 children throughout the last three years. "When…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Wallace Community College Selma unveils a new tool -- to help train student truck drivers -- in its CDL program. The eight week program is designed to help students…
Lee Sentell's book, titled "The Official United States Civil Rights Trail," captures 120 landmarks in 15 states where travelers can learn the story of the Civil Rights Movement.
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. MPD spokesperson Capt. Saba Coleman said it happened just before noon on Thursday in the 3700 block of Audubon Road. Once officers…
Montgomery police need your help in finding a robbery suspect.
Two students were injured in a fight that happened at Lee High School in Montgomery. Montgomery Public Schools spokesperson Jade Jones said the fight occurred Thursday during morning arrival. Eight students and two adults were involved in the incident near…
Alabama State University is moving ahead with events to celebrate the 2021 Labor Day Classic, which is part of the HBCU Classic Weekend. Earlier this week, the City of Montgomery canceled HBCU Classic Weekend events that were to be held at city facilities.
The father of the first America service member killed in Afghanistan says the abrupt U.S. withdrawal from the country is shameful.
A Montgomery man has been left in critical condition after he was cut. According to Capt. Saba Coleman, MPD and Fire Medics were called to the 3200 block of Virginia Downs after receiving a call of a person cut. After…
