Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Re-Election Campaign
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced that he will seek re-election to a second term as the state's top prosecutor.
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North Atlantic Right Whales' Smaller Sizes Making It Hard for Them to Reproduce
A new study says the hulking giants of the deep, North Atlantic right whales, are on average about three feet shorter than just 20 years ago.
AG Steve Marshall Calls on Supreme Court to Protect Churches from Being Forced to Pay for Abortions
Attorney General Steve Marshall is calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the First Amendment rights of churches and other religious organizations from laws that force them to pay for abortions, in direct conflict with these institutions’ religious beliefs.
Wetumpka Worker Shortage - Chamber of Commerce Hosts Job Fair
The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce hosted a job fair to combat the reported worker shortage in their area. Business is booming in Wetumpka following the exposure they have had on HGTV's Hometown Takeover.…
Stolen Confederate Chair Monument Back in Place
SELMA, Ala. (AP) - A Confederate monument that was stolen and became the object of an odd ransom scheme is back in an Alabama cemetery where…
Coaches and Mentors Meet to Discuss Details For The Montgomery Basketball League Youth Program
City Councillor, Oronde Mitchell is bringing a new type of basketball league to the city of Montgomery. He says the purpose of this league is to allow students to have something to do outside of school that can help the youth in the community.
Gov. Ivey Looking at Other Options for Prison Construction
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says she's looking at other options for prison construction after a plan to lease prisons was set back by financing troubles. Ivey made the statement Wednesday, a day after the June 1 deadline passed for companies…
Montgomery Police Searching for Suspects in Off-Road Vehicle Theft
The Montgomery Police Department is seeking the identity of of suspects wanted in a Theft of Property 1st Degree and Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree investigation.
Montgomery Woman Arrested, Charged with Murder in Faro Court Shooting
Montgomery police have arrested a person in connection the shooting death of 19-year-old Keiana Johnson, of Montgomery. MPD charged Jef'Daysha Woods, 20, of Montgomery with Murder and took her into custody on June 1.
Main Street Wetumpka New Executive Director Starting July 1st
Main Street Wetumpka recently announced the hire of its new executive director Wednesday. The board of directors announced Haley Greene will join Main Street Wetumpka on July 1 to take over the role after longtime executive director Jenny Stubbs recently stepped down due to familial obligations.
Foster Kids Transitioning into Adulthood Can Stay in Foster Care Longer Due to Pandemic
Some young adults who left foster care during the COVID-19 pandemic now have the opportunity to return temporarily and receive additional support from the Alabama Department of Human Resources.
Montgomery Cold Case Unit Releases New Information in 2018 Homicide Investigation
The Montgomery County Cold Case Task Force has released both video and pictures of multiple vehicle in the area where the murder of Steven White, Jr. happened.
Country Music Star Martina McBride to Perform at Riverwalk Stadium on August 14
Mayor Steven L. Reed and the City of Montgomery Department of Cultural Affairs present country music icon Martina McBride in concert at Montgomery’s Riverwalk Stadium on Saturday, August 14.
BREAKING: Gov. Kay Ivey Says She'll Seek Re-Election in 2022
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that she plans to seek a second full term next year.
Video Shows Officer Stomping Man During Arrest
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Video recorded by a bystander shows an Alabama police officer repeatedly stomping on the leg of a man who was struggling with another officer during an arrest. The video broadcast Sunday night through Facebook Live shows…
Police Shooting Leaves Man Dead in Central Alabama
JEMISON, Ala. (AP) - A confrontation between police and a person who was firing a gun in a rural community in central Alabama left a man dead. Jemison Police Chief Shane Fulmer says officers were sent to a home in…
The City of Wetumpka Is Having A Hospitality Job Fair
The city of Wetumpka has had a recent surge in popularity since the airing of HGTV's Hometown Takeover. A lot of the businesses are getting more recognition and customers as the series comes to an end.
City of Selma Cracking Down on Overgrown Lots and Run Down Buildings
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Overgrown lots and dilapidated buildings have become part of the landscape in Selma. But now city leaders -- are trying to crack down on negligent property owners. City leaders…
Pedestrian Dies from Injuries in Hit-and-Run Accident
On Saturday, May 29, around 10 pm, Montgomery police and fire medics responded to a call of a pedestrian struck. The collision between the vehicle and pedestrian occurred in the area of Eastern Boulevard and Interstate 85.Â
Hyundai Sponsors New Mobile Cancer Screening Unit
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) recognizes cancer as the second leading cause of death in the state. Early cancer detection is crucial, but accessibility to healthcare is one of the greatest challenges facing many Alabama residents.
Montgomery Texas Roadhouse Hosting Hiring Event on June 7
Monday, June 7, Montgomery’s Texas Roadhouse will host its first-ever hiring event for full and part-time positions.
Katie Boyd Britt Resigns as President & CEO of the Business Council of Alabama, Is U.S. Senate Bid Next?
The Business Council of Alabama has announced that President & CEO Katie Boyd Britt is resigning to pursue other opportunities.
Alabama State Child Nutrition Service Summer Food Service Program Providing Free Meals
On Tuesday, June 1, the Alabama State Child Nutrition Service kicked off its summer food service program at Wetumpka Middle School called "Break for a Plate Alabama". The purpose of the kickoff event was to inform Alabamians that there are…
City of Prattville Opening Farmers Market Starting June 5
The City of Prattville has announced the opening of the Prattville Farmers Market. The opening is Saturday, June 5, from 7am until Noon.
Family of Jaden Buschert Remembers 10-Year-Old On Memorial Day
The family of Jaden Buschert, a 10-year-old who was killed crossing Southern Boulevard in 2016, traveled to Montgomery to remember their son on Memorial Day. Five years ago, Jaden was attempting to cross…
