Wednesday the Alabama Senate voted unanimously 27-0 to pass a bill that will not tax COVID relief payments and benefits received. Sponsors of the bill say it will reduce taxes on businesses in Alabama. The bill now heads to the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An annual scholarship established in Lowndes County -- aims to honor the memory of the late Sheriff "Big John" Williams for years to come. The Sheriff John…
The Montgomery County Probate Court is Commemorating Black History Month. To commemorate Black History Month, the Montgomery County Probate Court throughout February will release four weekly videos showcasing historical records from…
Montgomery police needs the public's assistance identifying and locating suspects for their involvement in an Arson Investigation. On February 8, fire units observed the interior of the Walmart on Atlanta Highway on fire while being occupied. The sprinkler system inside…
The NBA says the national anthem will be played in arenas “in keeping with longstanding league policy” after Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban revealed he decided not to play it before his team’s home games this season. The league’s initial…
The state announced its plans to carry out the first execution of an inmate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Willie B. Smith is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection Thursday for the fatally…
Aunt Jemima is making her last batch of pancakes. Quaker…
Vaccines against COVID-19 will soon be available at more than 70 Walmart and Sam's Club stores across Alabama. Walmart and Alabama say people who meet the state's eligibility requirements can begin signing up now. The immunizations begin Friday. A statement…
A lottery and casino bill has cleared its first hurdle in the Alabama Legislature. The Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee unanimously approved the bill this morning. The bill by Sen.…
At the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker announced the appointment of Jeff Lynn as President of Central Alabama Community College (CACC). Lynn has served as Acting President at the college…
On February 5, during a special meeting, the Montgomery County Board of Education voted to approve a settlement for two Lee High School students wrongfully expelled in 2019. The settlement agreements resolved two lawsuits filed in 2020 on behalf of…
On Tuesday, February 9, authorities arrested a Chilton County teacher for violating Alabama Code §13A-6-81, School Employee Engaging in a Sex Act with a Student Under the Age of 19. The teacher identified is Ashlee Elizabeth Steinman. The Clanton Police…
George Wallace, Jr. has issued a statement regarding UAB's decision to remove his father's…
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says he decided before this season began not to play the national anthem before his team's home games. The Mavericks played their first…
ATLANTA (AP) — A historic Krispy Kreme Doughnuts store owned by Shaquille O’Neal was engulfed in flames early Wednesday, heavily damaging the structure. Atlanta fire crews responded to the iconic restaurant…
High blood pressure can lead to heart rhythm disorders according to a new study out of London. researchers found that elevated blood pressure was associated with an increased risk of atrial…
LAFAYETTE, Ala. (AP) - Alabama and CrimeStoppers have partnered up to offer a $15,000 reward for information in a 26-year-old cold case. The Chambers County Sheriff's Department said the money, $10,000 from the state and $5,000 from the crimefighting agency…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Three Alabama correctional officers are on leave as the FBI helps to investigate a prison altercation that hospitalized two officers…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it a felony for doctors to treat transgender youth with hormonal therapy, puberty blockers, and surgery to help their transition.…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama lawmaker has filed a proposal to start a lottery and allow casinos in the state. Republican Sen. Del Marsh of Anniston introduced the much-anticipated gambling bill Tuesday. Marsh says his bill proposes a state…
From the West Alabama newsroom-- A ring of professional car thieves -- steal several vehicles off of a car lot in Demopolis. Police Chief Rex Flowers says Windham Motors was hit hard by a…
After two days of operation at the Montgomery Drive-up Vaccine Clinic and administration of nearly 3,500 COVID-19 vaccines, organizers have made the decision to adjust the clinic’s hours of operation…
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue is investigating a fire at the Walmart on Atlanta Highway. The fired occurred on February 8, around 5:37 pm. Fire units responded to a call of a commercial structure fire in the 6400 block of Atlanta Highway.…
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday, February 7. The shooting happened at the Lowndesboro BP gas station at the intersection of State Hwy 97 & U.S. Hwy 80 East.…
Faced with challenges during a global pandemic, The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board continued to fulfill its 84-year mission to protect and support the public’s health, safety, and welfare by regulating the distribution, import, manufacture, delivery and sale of…
