The first day of President Trump's impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate is underway. The proceedings began with debate over the rules of the trial. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), an ally of the president, unveiled a resolution laying…
The Montgomery Police Department says it's conducting three homicide investigations following the weekend shooting deaths of 25-year-old Tametrius Richards, 30-year-old Brandon Zeigler and 52-year-old Lamar Bailey. All three victims were from Montgomery. Police say on Friday at about 9:15 p.m.,…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed wants to remind the public that parks and recreation community centers, city fire stations and public libraries are open for residents in need of protection from the cold weather. "EMA Director Christy Thornton and her team…
A company plans to create as many as 400 jobs as it reopens a closed latex factory in Eufaula. The state Commerce Department said in a statement that Medical Industries of the Americas intends to reopen a shuttered factory in…
Second grade students from Montgomery Public Schools took time this morning to honor their citizen heroes at a special program at the Davis Theatre downtown. Students from Brewbaker Primary, Dannelly, Davis, Highland Gardens, Carver, Morningview, Wilson and Dozier elementary schools…
Coats and jackets for the less fortunate are important with the cold snap in our area for the next few days. One Montgomery organization is helping make sure the homeless and less fortunate…
With the frigid temperatures expected in our area over the next few days, officials with the Montgomery Humane Society are reminding you to protect pets from freezing temperature. Here are a few tips…
Former US Attorney General Jeff Sessions made a stop in Montgomery Monday where eight Alabama sheriffs and police groups endorsed Sessions for the US senate seat. The group made the announcement at the Renaissance Hotel in Downtown Montgomery. They say…
Monday, the city of Montgomery hosted its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade. The parade started in front of the Rosa Parks Museum led by a police escort  through downtown up Dexter. Hundreds lined the side walks to watch…
A local church is getting ready for an event this weekend that will benefit the homeless. River City United Methodist Church will host its Fourth Saturday Community-Wide Outreach Sunday morning. The event…
City offices and schools were closed Monday for Martin Luther King, Jr Day. But volunteers used their day off to serve others in the Capital City, in honor of King. HandsOn River…
Hundreds packed the sanctuary at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist church, celebrating what would have been Dr. King's 91st birthday. The event included praise music, dancing, and of course--birthday cake.…
Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. holiday finds leaders still wrestling over his contested legacy against the backdrop of a presidential election year. In Atlanta, Monday's commemorations saw newly appointed Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler testify that King's call to service had…
A single-vehicle crash at 2:27 p.m. Saturday, January 19, has claimed the life of a bicyclist. Scot Guy Angus, 61, of Wetumpka was struck by a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer while he was cycling in the roadway and was pronounced dead…
A two-vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Crenshaw County woman. According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Sgt. Drew Brooks, Lula Mitchell Burnett, 81, of Dozier, was killed when the 1999 Toyota 4-Runner she was operating collided with a…
Sunday officially marked the one year anniversary since an EF-2 tornado damaged homes, businesses, and churches in Wetumpka. On Sunday, the community held a praise service to remember that day, and to reflect on the progress made in the rebuilding…
The nation's first memorial to lynching victims is expanding in Montgomery. The Equal Justice Initiative on Saturday opened a new welcome center and exhibition space that will add to the existing lynching…
UPDATE: The Montgomery Police Department has captured Marcus Roberson. ORIGINAL: The United States Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force is searching for the location of Marcus Roberson who is wanted in connection with an attempted murder and kidnapping investigation that began…
This weekend marks the one year anniversary since an EF-2 tornado damaged homes, businesses and churches in Wetumpka. Today, you can still reminders of that January 2019 day. "It was very very…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Months of headaches for motorists are coming to an end as Interstate 59/20 reopens through Alabama's largest city. Officials say the rebuilt Interstate 59/20 will be completely open by Sunday night in downtown Birmingham. A Texas-based…
 A two-vehicle has claimed the life of a Salem woman. Brenda Robinson Barfield, 68, was killed when the 2001 Toyota Camry she was driving was struck by a tractor-trailer then left the roadway. The crash occurred at 4:10 p.m. on…
A Montgomery police officer has found himself on the other side of the bars after being charged with  third-degree domestic violence (menacing) and first-degree unlawful imprisonment. According to Montgomery Police Department Capt. Regina Duckett, Neal Flournoy, 31, was into custody…
The Georgiana Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a man wanted in connection to several burglaries and thefts. Antoine McCoy is described as being 5'2", weighing approximately 100 pounds. McCoy was last seen in the area…
REELTOWN, Ala. (AP) - The baptism of high school football players on the 50-yard line in their football stadium has drawn complaints from a group that pushes for separation of church and state. After more than a dozen Reeltown High…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students from R. B. Hudson STEAM Academy in Selma -- are painting their very own mural. Students were told to envision Selma's future -- without forgetting it's past --…
