WATCH: Governor Kay Ivey delivers final State of the State Address as legislative session begins
Governor Kay Ivey has delivered her final State of the State Address as she wraps up her time in office next January.
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Piggly Wiggly Food For Less opens first of three local stores
A new grocery chain has opened the first of three stores in our area. Piggly Wiggly Food for Less is now open in Wetumpka.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Hampton Harris enters District 2 Congressional race
Montgomery native Hampton Harris has qualified to seek the Republican nomination for the U.S. House District 2 seat.
Fort Deposit voters head back to the polls for municipal election
From the West Alabama Newsroom... Voters in the town of Fort Deposit went back to the polls Tuesday to chose a mayor and a member of the town council. A judge threw out…
7Brew Coffee coming to Wetumpka
7Brew Coffee is coming to Wetumpka, according to an announcement by the city.
Civil Rights pioneer Claudette Colvin dies at 86
Montgomery Civil Rights pioneer Claudette Colvin has died at 86.
"Dilbert" comic strip creator Scott Adams dies of cancer at 68
Scott Adams, whose popular comic strip “Dilbert” captured the frustration of beleaguered, white-collar cubicle workers and satirized the ridiculousness of modern office culture has died at 68.
Auburn Police Chief Cedric Anderson retiring
Cedric Anderson, Auburn’s chief of police since 2020, has announced that he will retire at the end of January after 34 years in local policing.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women's sports
While lower courts ruled for transgender athletes who challenged state bans, the U.S. Supreme Court has given no indication after more than three hours of arguments that it would follow suit.
Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein probe as Republicans threaten contempt proceedings
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said they will refuse to comply with a congressional subpoena to testify in a House committee's investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
Montgomery man charged with trying to choke victim
According to court records, the victim is under the age of 18.
City of Greenville taking steps to put hospital under new ownership
The City of Greenville has announced it is taking steps to put the Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama under new ownership.
What The Tech: What happens after the Consumer Electronics Show ends?
While CES is best known for flashy gadgets, big announcements, and viral demos, many companies come to Las Vegas for reasons viewers never see on TV.
Opening date set for Big Mike's Steakhouse in Millbrook
The City of Millbrook says Big Mike's Steakhouse will open its doors to the public on Wednesday, January 14.
Work to repair tornado damage at Dallas Co. Jail at a standstill
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Three years after sustaining major damage from an EF-2 tornado. The Dallas County Jail remains closed -- and very little progress to repair the facility is being made.…
Upcoming Hoop With Heart showcase combines high-stakes high school basketball with a vital health message
The Hoop With Heart Basketball showcase will take place Saturday, January 17 at The Montgomery Academy.
Three people arrested on animal cruelty charges in Lee County
Three people are under arrest in Lee County on charges of animal cruelty in the Beauregard community.
Man arrested in Montgomery double shooting
It happened around 9:00 p.m. Friday in the 4100 block of Rosa L. Parks Avenue.
Alabama lawmakers prepare for the start of the 2026 legislative session
The 2026 session of the Alabama Legislature is about to start, with Governor Kay Ivey preparing to present her annual State of the State Address.
Demopolis woman one of two people killed in Greene County crash
A Demopolis woman was one of two people killed in a two-vehicle crash in Greene County.
19 Alabama counties declared federal disaster areas due to drought
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has declared 19 Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas due to recent drought, allowing those affected to get help.
ICE protest and vigil held in Montgomery
Protests and vigils have popped up across the nation after video was released of a federal ICE agent shooting and killing a woman protester inside her car in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
CAMPAIGN 2026: State Rep. Phillip Ensler kicks off campaign for lieutenant governor
State Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery) has kicked off his campaign for lieutenant governor.
Kappa Alpha Psi alumni hold career fair to help young men plan their future
Dozens of young men from across the River Region have learned how to provide a better future for themselves.
Ft. Deposit preparing for city election "re-do" following problems in 2025
Voters in Fort Deposit will be going to the polls once again after a judge threw out some results of the city's August 2025 municipal election.
