Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the Alabama Family Central website, a free, comprehensive, easy-to-use website with mobile access that offers parents and caregivers, families, and teachers a one-stop connection to programs and services in Alabama. Programs, tools and information on child care, education, family services…
FULTONDALE, Ala. (AP) — A terrifying nighttime tornado that blasted through suburban Birmingham, trapping families in the remnants of shattered homes and killing a teenager sheltering in his basement, left a trail of destruction Tuesday that stunned even longtime…
On Tuesday, January 26, around 11:30am, the Macon County Sheriff’s Office assisted by Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force (Region D) and the US Marshals made a significant arrest. Macon County Depuites arrested Candie Harris and charged her with multiple drug…
On Monday, Jan. 26, the Montgomery Public School board held a press conference announcing all school will go to virtual learning beginning Feb. 1. Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore announced that…
North Carolina-based department store chain Belk says it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In our area, the company has stores in Montgomery, Prattville, Selma and Auburn. The Charlotte Observer reports that private equity firm Sycamore Partners made the announcement…
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that occurred at Arbor Station apartments. Police say that on Tuesday, January 26 around 2:19 pm officers responded to a call of a person shot. The shooting occurred in the 2400 block of Meadowridge…
A historic hotel in Selma is finally reopening its doors. The St. James Hotel located at 1200 Water Avenue in Selma had been closed for renovations since 2018. The hotel is the only full…
The Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees today voted to rename the university’s historic Bibb Graves Hall during its quarterly meeting. The 90-year-old structure and campus administration building will now be known as Angle Hall (pronounced “Angel”) in honor of…
A bill being considered in the Mississippi Legislature would allow for home delivery of beer, wine and hard liquor. Deliveries could only be made to people 21 or older, and in parts of the state where alcohol sales are legal.…
The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced that it is holding vaccine clinics in several counties across our viewing area. The clinics will be in Macon County, Lee County, Bullock County, Elmore County, Autuga County, Lowdnes County, Tallapoosa County…
It's been one year since NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a tragic helicopter crash. A day that shocked not just the sports world but the entire world in general. On January 26,…
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association report more than 200,000 children tested positive for COVID-19 the second week of January. That's the largest weekly increase yet. So far,…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Officials say a tornado left significant storm damage just north of Birmingham, leaving the area with crumpled buildings and downed trees. The National Weather Service in Birmingham says officials are evaluating the damage to determine…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Marion High School student is dead -- after an apparent family feud in Marion -- escalates into a shootout. Marion High senior Kendrell Foster…
While millions of fans of legendary TV interviewer Larry King are saddened to hear of his death this weekend, there is a special connection to King for one member of the…
Crimestoppers is raising a reward for information in a Murder investigation in hopes that someone comes forwards. They are raising their reward from $1,000 to $5,000. This brings the total reward amount to $15,000 with the Governor's Office and City…
February is Black history month. The Montgomery City-County Public Library is holding its annual Voices in Black History Speech Competition. The competition is for 3rd through 12th grade students to memorize…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A pair of suspected thieves are behind bars in Dallas County. They're accused of breaking into a Dollar General store -- and stealing hundreds of dollars in merchandise. Forty…
Monday, January 25, Alabama State University officials announced their role in the fight against COVID-19. ASU will be a sight where people can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Through a partnership that…
Montgomery Public Schools has announced they will return to a fully virtual format starting February 1. MPS Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore made the announcement Monday, January 25 at a press…
An online petition pushing for Montgomery Public Schools to return to a fully virtual format is now circulating around. The petition comes in wake of four MPS teacher's deaths in the Week of January 18-22 alone. Teachers call on MPS…
Lieutenant Jon Herbert passed away on January 25, According to Autauga County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, he suffered a medical emergency at home that he could not recover from. Lt. Herbert was…
A residential trailer went up in flames around 9:00 Saturday night. Montgomery/Fire Rescue responded to the 3200 block of Margaret Ann Drive. The fire was able to be extinguished quickly. The home was occupied with all occupants outside when the…
Tallassee City Board of Education staffers had the opportunity to receive COVID-19 vaccinations on January 20th, thanks to Tallassee’s Community Hospital. TCS is very appreciative for the vaccinations. Vaccinated staffers means the student's education will be able to thrive a…
U.S. hospital intensive care units in many parts of the country are straining to handle record numbers of COVID-19 patients. These hospital units take care of the sickest of the sick. Some are running out of space and supplies while…
