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World War II veteran from Montgomery celebrates 100th birthday

A World War II veteran in Montgomery has celebrated his 100th birthday.

Faulkner University marks a first as three nursing students accept apprenticeships

Faulkner University celebrates a milestone as three nursing students sign on for apprenticeships.

Swiftwater rescue training program coming to Montgomery Whitewater

Montgomery County officials have announced an Innovate Alabama grant that will start a swiftwater rescue training program at Montgomery Whitewater.

Montgomery man convicted of federal drug trafficking

A Montgomery man has been convicted of federal drug trafficking.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Opp

A man who was the subject of a manhunt in Opp has been killed in an officer-involved shooting.

Girl injured in Montgomery shooting

Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a girl injured.

Officials: Man suspected in Brown University shooting and MIT professor’s killing found dead

The search for the suspect in last weekend’s mass shooting at Brown University ended at a New Hampshire storage facility where authorities discovered the man dead inside and then revealed he also was suspected of killing a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor.

Cleanup begins at site of demolished Montgomery hotel

The City of Montgomery has started cleaning up debris from the former Country Inn & Suites Hotel on Carmichael Road that leaders say was an eyesore and safety hazard.

What's Happening: December 19-21

We're getting closer to Christmas, which means there are holiday events happening all over the River Region!

North Carolina Plane Crash Biffle Auto Racing

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, family among seven killed in North Carolina plane crash

A business jet carrying seven people, including retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family, crashed at an airport in North Carolina, killing everyone aboard.

Buddhist monks travel through Uniontown on Walk for Peace

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of Buddhist monks are walking through Alabama on a cross-country pilgrimage to the nation's capital. The group is traveling along U.S. Highway 80 East -- stopping…

Pike Road student does her part to help Friendship Mission

A Pike Road Intermediate School student launched a campaign to help people at Friendship Mission.

Faulkner University's Jones School of Law celebrates achievements

Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones School of Law reports record enrollment and gains in student diversity.

Some Selma tornado victims still need help, nearly three years after the storm

Nearly three years after the tornado that hit Selma in 2023, some tornado victims still need help repairing their homes.

Autauga County Schools Superintendent lays out plan for schools

Autauga County Schools Superintendent Lyman Woodfin is sharing a report card on the school system with the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Wetumpka man killed in crash on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery

A Wetumpka man has been killed in a one-vehicle crash on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery.

Funeral arrangements announced for former WAKA sports reporter Christina Chambers

A GoFundMe has been created in Christina's honor to raise funds to help support her son's educational expenses.

Former Alabama QB AJ McCarron named head coach of the Birmingham Stallions

The Birmingham Stallions named McCarron Thursday as its new head coach.

What The Tech: Tech toys that get kids off their phones and video games

If you’re a parent trying to limit screen time without starting a daily negotiation, there are smart gift ideas that use technology to pull kids back into the real world.