Montgomery Fire/Rescue is investigating a fire that occurred in the 1500 block of Federal Drive. The fire happened at a motel located across the street from Garrett Coliseum. Upon arrival to the scene, fire units located flames and smoke coming…
William "Bill" Smith, A Baldwin County Sheriff Deputy died after rescuing swimmers in distress Sunday night. Smith and another deputy were responding to a distress call around 6 pm on Fort Morgan which is located 22 miles west of Gulf…
As the second school year disrupted by the pandemic winds down, summer school plans are taking shape around the country. An influx of federal funding included in COVID-19 rescue legislation is letting districts broaden programming and offer spots to more…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The city of Birmingham has filed suit asking the owners of an apartment development to accomplish what local authorities haven’t been able to do: Stop violence in the complex. A lawsuit announced Friday by the city…
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Tourism officials say Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches are seeing a surge of tourists that for some businesses could turn into their busiest June ever. They’re asking visitors to bring along a little extra patience, as businesses…
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Federal investigators are offering $2,500 rewards for tips leading to people who set fires inside Walmart stores in Alabama and Mississippi. The FBI posted Saturday security camera photos of masked people inside stores in Mobile, Alabama,…
Loved ones of Mineola Smith celebrated her 100th birthday and the impact she has made on their lives. Smith was born on June 6, 1921. Her friends and family honored her with a…
Tourism officials say Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches are seeing a surge of tourists that for some businesses could turn into their busiest June ever.
As much as $10 million in federal grant money is available to help Alabama land owners who lost trees during Hurricane Michael in 2018 and tornadoes that hit east Alabama in 2019.
Alabama State Troopers say a pedestrian has been struck and killed in Coosa County. They are seeking the driver of the SUV which hit him.
The Alabama Air National Guard's 187th Fighter Wing promoted their first female brigadier general. General Tara D. McKennie first enlisted in the Air Force in 1989 as an airman basic and…
Former Alabama Gov. John Patterson has died at the age of 99. His daughter says he died Friday.
Fisher-Price says it is recalling a model of its baby soothers after the deaths of four infants who were placed on their backs unrestrained in the devices and later found on their stomachs.
The Prattville Farmers Market is now open through the summer, featuring fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables along with many other items for sale.
Summer School is normally held for those select few kids that need a bit more help catching up on their education. Since the pandemic had many students sitting at home. This year's summer program has been opened up to all MPS students who would like to attend.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City Marina is in need of dredging. So, some area boaters have raised thousands of dollars to help the city get it done. They say right now,…
Groups representing landlords are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to end the federal moratorium on evicting tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic. The Alabama Association of Realtors is leading the petition that argues the Centers for Disease…
US Ignite and Smart Cities Connect this week named the City of Montgomery, Alabama, a winner in the 2021 Smart 50 Awards. The honor further cements Montgomery’s status as a global leader in technology and innovation. It marks the City’s second consecutive year to win the award.
The Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) has improved an existing portal to allow unemployment compensation claimants to digitally upload various types of information related to their unemployment claim.
Food waste in the United States is on the rise, with Americans tossing out about 150,000 tons every day. That’s about a pound of food per person. It’s a global problem, and lawmakers in South Korea decided to solve it…
On Friday the NAACP, Moms Demand Action, and various other organizations gathered at the Capitol steps for the Stop the Gun Violence Rally. June 4th is National Gun Violence Awareness day. Participants wore orange shirts in a show of solidarity…
The Internal Revenue Service is sending more than 2.8 million refunds this week to taxpayers who paid taxes on unemployment compensation that new legislation now excludes as income. IRS efforts to correct unemployment compensation overpayments will help most affected taxpayers…
The Salvation Army kicked off National Donut Day with a tasty treat at three area VA hospitals in the Montgomery area. Over 100 dozen donuts were available for veterans and staffers at the…
Along with decreases in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) will be updating its dashboard less frequently. This is the new schedule effective June 7: · The Data and Surveillance Dashboard…
According to a public relations representative with Huey Magoo's, the Florida-based Chicken Tenders chain is opening locations in the River Region. The representative announced two of the four locations. The two locations are: Festival Plaza, 8001 Vaughn Road, Montgomery and between Outback and Panera on Cobbs Ford Road, Prattville.
