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Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

Val Kilmer died from pneumonia. He had recovered after a 2014 throat cancer diagnosis that required two tracheotomies.

State lawmakers consider Community Pharmacy Relief Act

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- State lawmakers are considering a bill that could have a major impact on the quality of the healthcare available in rural areas of the state. The Community Pharmacy Relief…

Heatherton Apartment Residents given 30 days to Move

Residents living at Heatherton Apartments in Greenville have been given 30 days to move out of their homes by May 1st.

Man wanted in connection to shooting in Tallassee

The Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man involved in a shooting late last week.

1 killed, 1 injured in Autaugaville shooting

King is in the Autauga County Jail and charged with murder and attempted murder.

Pike Road Patriot Fund honors special members of the community

The Pike Road Patriot Fund held its Appreciation Day Saturday for members of the military, school staff and first responders at the Market at John Hall Store in Cecil.

Montgomery Krispy Kreme location temporarily closed

Krispy Kreme did not provide a date for its reopening.

D.A.T.S.M.O.M. founder sentenced for stealing from COVID-19 relief funds

Dantzler pleaded guilty in August 2024 to wire fraud and money laundering charges related to loans she got from the COVID-19 Era Relief Funds.

Pets of the Week: March 31

This week we have Mario and Nick.

Earthquake death toll passes 1,700 in Myanmar

At least 1,700 people are dead after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar (formerly Burma) on Friday.

Montgomery firefighters battle two-alarm fire at commercial building

Montgomery firefighters have battled a two-alarm fire at a commercial building.

CBS News Poll: Most support Trump's deportation program, less sure on tariffs

A new CBS News poll shows most of those asked support President Trump's efforts to deport illegal immigrants, but they say he's focusing too much on tariffs and not enough on lowering prices.

Selma Renaissance Faire Brings Medieval Times to West Alabama

Organizers said more than 1,000 people attended Saturday’s festivities.

Accident Destroys Oakwood Cemetery Sign, Damages Headstones

The granite sign, which featured the lyrics to Williams’ song I Saw the Light and his picture etched into it, was shattered and left lying in pieces.

TV and film actor Richard Chamberlain dies at 90

Richard Chamberlain, the handsome hero of the 1960s television series "Dr. Kildare" who found a second career as an award-winning "king of the miniseries," has died. He was 90.

Montgomery firefighters called to put out hotel fire

Montgomery firefighters were called to fight a fire at a hotel building.

Quilters Gather in Montgomery for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness Forum

Fidget quilts are quilts designed to provide sensory stimulation and engagement for people with dementia.

UPDATE: Suspect in deadly Dallas Co. rampage denied bond

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County Judge denied bond for the man accused of going on a shooting spree and beating an elderly woman to death. District Attorney Robert Turner, Jr. says…

Perry Co. Engineer voices opposition to Log Truck Weight Bill

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A controversial bill in the state legislature that would increase the allowable weight of log trucks on Alabama roadways -- has sparked a huge debate around the state. Supporters…