The fate of an Alabama lottery and casino bill remains in limbo. The House of Representatives on Thursday delayed a vote amid a flurry of last-minute negotiations. House leaders met multiple times trying to work out a compromise that could…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A corrections officer at the Dallas County Jail is arrested. And a former Dallas County deputy pleads guilty to stealing -- and using his position fro personal gain. Forty-nine…
The Alabama House of Representatives has overcome years of resistance to approve a medical marijuana bill.
Today is the National Day of Prayer. Church leaders from across the state were in Montgomery to pray for the state and its leaders.
Montgomery City/County Emergency Management Agency said a stretch of Dozier Road in the county is currently closed. EMA Director Christina Thornton said the county engineering department made the decision to close a section of Dozier Road to the toll…
Troy police say they have arrested 27-year-old Tevin Devante Griffin of Brundidge.
Alabama's state primaries are still about a year away, but candidates are starting to jump into the big statewide races.
Most of the power has now been restored to Macon County, according to the county's Emergency Management Agency Director Frank Lee.
The Lambert Family home off of Old Farm Lane was in the direct path of the EF-1 tornado that hit Prattville on Tuesday. Mr. Lambert and his wife were safely in their home when the tornado passed, destroying trees in its path, some even hitting the home.Â
In what it calls a "heartbreaking" decision today, the Judson College Board of Trustees has voted to close the 183-year-old institution. The Christian college was founded in 1838 and had been the fifth-oldest women’s college in the country.Â
The process to rename three high schools in underway in Montgomery Public Schools. The schools are Jefferson Davis High School, Robert E. Lee High School and Sidney Lanier High School.
One man is dead and another man is injured after an overnight shooting in Montgomery. Police say that 21-year-old Joshua Pettiway was shot and killed on Kelly Circle around midnight. They say the second victim has been hospitalized with non-life-threatening…
Montgomery police have opened a death investigation after a woman's body was found on Bridlewood Drive Thursday night. They say 21-year-old Angel Goldsmith had been shot and was dead when police arrived. If you have any information on either of…
A man was shot on the 400 block of Maury Street in Montgomery Wednesday night around 9:30 p.m. MPD and fire medics found the victim when they arrived at the scene on a call of a person shot. The victim…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Lottery and casino legislation is headed to a key vote in the Alabama Legislature. The Alabama House of Representatives is scheduled to debate the gambling proposal Thursday. The bill would establish a state lottery and casino…
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Closing arguments are scheduled Thursday in the trial of an Alabama police officer accused in the fatal shooting of a suicidal man. Huntsville Officer William Darby testified on his own behalf Wednesday, telling jurors he opened…
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama doctor and her husband, who managed her practice, will serve federal prison sentences for providing opioids to people without a legitimate medical purpose. The U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday that Dr. Elizabeth Korcz…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A Southern deluge that dumped several inches of rain in a few hours and spawned at least three tornadoes has eased. But homeowners and workers are now cleaning up a wide area across the Southeast. With…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama state trooper arrested last week on charges he raped an 11-year-old girl had been kicked out of the FBI amid a string of sexual misconduct allegations but was hired anyway with the apparent help…
The national weather service says a tornado touched down in Prattville and Millbrook, near Cobbs Ford Road.
The Severe Weather that occurred Tuesday night took a major hit to parts of Alabama with strong winds, heavy rain, and lots of lightning. One of the areas that was hit was the First United Methodist Church in Alexander City.
A Montgomery community outreach program is getting a helping hand, thanks to some caring civic leaders.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a new space in Selma -- bringing community service organizations -- together under one roof making it easy for people to find the help they need. Arsenal Place…
The firing of the former Atlanta police officer who's charged with murder in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks has been reversed. Garrett Rolfe was fired in June, a day after he shot Brooks in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant.
The 187th Fighter Wing Change of Command Ceremony was held Wednesday, May 5 at Montgomery’s Dannelly Field. The purpose of the change of command is to allow its Sub-ordinance to witness the formal transfer of total responsibility, authority and accountability…
