2 Cents Added to Alabama's Gas Tax
You have noticed the cost of fuel was a few cents higher on Thursday. That's because phase two of the Rebuild Alabama plan went into effect. It was 1992 last time Alabama made…
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How a Local Massage Therapy Business Stays Afloat During COVID
We're approaching month seven since Alabama saw its first COVID case. Peaceful Solutions Massage Therapy has been in business in Montgomery for years, but when the pandemic hit, it affects a business that operates…
EJI Founder Bryan Stevenson Wins 'Alternative Nobel' Award
An Alabama human rights attorney whose work fighting racial injustice was depicted in the Hollywood movie "Just Mercy" has won an honor sometimes referred to as the "alternative Nobel." Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson was named a recipient of…
Alabama's Beaches Reopening Friday Morning
Gov. Kay Ivey is reopening Alabama's beaches, effective at 6 a.m. Friday morning. They had been closed on September 14 when Ivey issued a State of Emergency just before Hurricane Sally hit the Alabama coast. Sally slammed into the coast…
Macon County Wins State Census Competition; Tallapoosa and Pike Counties Are Among Runners-Up
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs and Alabama Counts! have announced the winners of the 2020 Alabama Census Bowl competition. Among eight winning counties out of an original 32 county participants, Macon County was named overall state champion…
Federal Judge Loosens AL Absentee Rules for Vulnerable Voters
A federal judge says older Alabama voters at risk for contracting COVID-19 shouldn't have to comply with all the state's requirements for casting absentee ballots in November. U.S. District Judge Abdul K. Kallon ruled Wednesday that being forced to follow…
Two Law Enforcement Officers Indicted in Dallas County
Two law enforcement officers in Dallas County have been indicted on several charges. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson said the Grand Jury of Dallas County indicted former Selma Police Department Detective Matthew Blaine…
Montgomery County Courthouse Reserves Parking for Absentee Voters
With less than a month to request an absentee ballot, Montgomery County officials have prepared the courthouse for voting. The courthouse has been under several renovations in the last month and included parking for…
Montgomery Regional Airport Implements New Parking System
The Montgomery Regional Airport will be implementing its new automated parking system on Oct. 1st. The new system is designed to enhance the experience of travelers from the roadway to the runway. It's set…
The Wellness Coalition Receives Grant to Improve Cardiovascular Health
The Wellness Coalition in Montgomery has announced it has received a grant from the AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation's Connections for Cardiovascular Health Next Generation program. The $149,288 grant will fund a program called HeartLink - Improving Cardiovascular Health in the Alabama…
Truck Driver Indicted for Murder in October 2019 Fatal Crash
A Birmingham-area truck driver has been indicted for his involvement in an October 2019 fatal accident. Autauga County Grand Jury indicted 43-year-old Thaddeus Sumpter of Pleasant Grove on two counts of…
Commission on Presidential Debates Issues Statement after Last Night's Trump-Biden Debate
The Commission on Presidential Debates has issued a statement regarding last night's debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. The debate included many interruptions and on several occasions, both candidates were speaking at the same time. Debate…
University of Montevallo Renaming Two Buildings That Had Honored Former Governors
The University of Montevallo says it's renaming two buildings that honor former governors who supported white supremacy. News outlets report that trustees from the state liberal arts university voted to strip the names of Braxton Bragg Comer and Bibb Graves…
University of Alabama Cancels Spring Break, Extends Winter Break
The University of Alabama announced Wednesday morning that it will cancel Spring Break in 2021. University officials say it will continue in-person instruction and provide on-campus residence for the 2021 Spring Semester, but classes will start Wednesday, January 13, a…
Ford Recalls More Than 700,000 Vehicles Due to Backup Camera
Ford Motor Company is issuing a recall of more than 700,000 vehicles in North America because of an issue with the backup camera. The recall affects several 2020 model year vehicles. The issue is the camera may intermittently display a…
Alabama's Face Mask Mandate Extended; Visitors Now Allowed in Health Care Facilities
Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris held a news conference this morning to update the state on Alabama's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The news conference was carried live…
Troy University Names New Police Chief
Troy University has named former Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Capt. George Beaudry as chief of the Troy University Police Department. In June, Troy University fired its former campus police chief,  John McCall, after ‘inflammatory’ Facebook comments about George Floyd. McCall…
Election 2020 The Latest: Trump Casts Election Doubts, Biden Urges Voting
President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden are painting a very different picture of the reliability of the upcoming election. Biden urged voters to cast their ballots and not be intimidated by Trump's suggestions he might not accept a loss.…
Dallas Co. Schools Provides Mobile Hot Spots for Students
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County Schools is outfitting 30 buses in it's fleet -- with Wi-Fi technology. "It's our plan to eventually have all 72 of our buses outfitted, but this first…
At Least 1 Million Rapid Result Coronavirus Test Expected in Alabama
On Monday President Trump announced that 150 million rapid result coronavirus test would be distributed to states. State health officials say the test will be sent to states on a per capital…
Elmore County Schools Confirm Third COVID-19 Case Among Athletic Teams
Elmore County High School suspended its football season for a week after three players tested positive for Coronavirus. This is the third COVID-19 case Elmore County Schools involving athletic teams has seen in the last…
Alabama Authorities Searching for Regional Shoplifting Suspects
Retailers from the Coalition Against Retail Theft program has requested the assistance of the public in identifying three females who has targeted multiple retail clothing stores throughout the State of Alabama. The Trussville Police Department is currently seeking the identity…
Disney to lay off 28,000 at its parks in California, Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The Walt Disney Co. is planning to lay off 28,000 workers in its theme parks division in California and Florida. The company has been squeezed by limits on attendance at its parks and other restrictions due…
Alabama Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions on Bars and Restaurants
Alcohol regulators in Alabama have lifted restrictions imposed on bars and restaurants over the summer. The restrictions put in place were to stem the spread of COVID-19. Members of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board voted Tuesday afternoon to eliminate an…
Former Barbour County Sheriff Arrested on Ethics Violations
On Tuesday, September 29, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of Leroy Davie Upshaw. Upshaw is the former sheriff of Barbour County. Upshaw, 49, of Eufaula, served as sheriff of Barbour County until his term ended in early January…
