Labor Day Classic Brings Fans Together
Football fans from all around were at ASU Stadium Saturday for the third annual Labor Day Classic football game. The stands were full, grills had been fired up, and excitement…
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Alabama Crews Recover Small Plane From Lake
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Marine Patrol has recovered a small plane that has crashed into Lake Guntersville. The Marshall County Sheriff's office tells WHNT-TV that the pilot was attempting to land in the water Saturday and the aircraft's skids…
Woman Dies After High Speed Chase in Covington County
A Pensacola, Fla. woman is dead after a high speed chase ended in Covington County on Friday night just before 10 p.m. According to Covington County Sheriff Blake Turman, 39-year old Tammy…
Montgomery School Considering Property Sale
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Montgomery's struggling school system is looking to sell some of its vacant and unused property. The Montgomery Advertiser reports that Montgomery public school officials have identified a dozen unneeded schools and lots. They are considering selling…
NOAA Assailed for Defending Trump's Hurricane Dorian Claim
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former top officials of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are assailing the agency for undermining its weather forecasters as it defends President Donald Trump's claim that Hurricane Dorian had threatened Alabama. They say NOAA's action risks…
Historic Building in Montgomery Transforms into SpringHill Suites
An iconic 100-year-old building has gone under a $14 million transformation to become a new SpringHill Suites Hotel. After nearly three years of renovations, the hotel officially opened it's doors for business on Friday however, this is not your typical…
Adams Drugs Receives Statewide Recognition as a Retailer of the Year
For decades Adams Drugs has been making it easier for people to fill prescriptions. "We find that the closer we get to the big box stores, because we can…
MPD Investigating Fatal Day Street Hit-and-Run Involving Pedestrian
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian. MPD and Fire Medics responded to Day Street and Hugh Street at about 10:46 p.m. Thursday, September 5, in reference to a crash involving a vehicle and a…
Black University of Alabama Dean Resigns Over Old Tweets Linking American Flag with Racism
A black dean at the University of Alabama has resigned after a conservative website highlighted old tweets he sent linking the U.S. flag with racism. A university statement says dean of students and assistant vice president Jamie R. Riley resigned…
Crenshaw County Man Killed in ATV Crash
A single-vehicle crash on Thursday has claimed the life of a Crenshaw County man. According to ALEA Sgt. Michael Simmons, 20-year-old Jacob Henry Money of Luverne was killed when the 4-wheeler he was driving left the roadway and overturned. Money…
UPDATE: Victim Identified in Fatal Madison Avenue McDonald's Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the Thursday evening shooting death of Ty’Riq Moon, 20, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the McDonald's on Madison Avenue…
Major Economic Impacts Coming to Greenville
The City of Greenville is helping pave the way for a multi-million dollar project that will have major economic impacts on the area. Greenville is welcoming a new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram dealership…
State Monitors to Observe Runoff in Montgomery
Earlier Thursday, Secretary of State John Merrill, held a press conference at his executive office, addressing problems that happened in Montgomery's mayoral race last week. You may remember: It took at least…
Tuskegee Event Aims to Bring Tourism to Macon County
An all new cultural and heritage event is coming to Tuskegee and Macon County. It's called the National Conference of African-American Culture, Heritage and Tourism. Officials hope the event will genereate…
New Parole Board Director Places Officials on Leave
The new director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles has placed his predecessor and two others on leave, citing job performance. The Parole Board said Thursday that Director Charlie Graddick placed three members of the agency's previous leadership…
Survey Suggests Older Adults Not Prepared for Emergency Evacuation Situations
A new poll suggests more older adults need to be ready all the time for an emergency such as a natural disaster. The survey of more than 2,200 adults over 50 finds less than half signed up for emergency alerts.…
President Trump Plans to Divert Money from the Military to Build Border Wall
The Pentagon will cut funding from military projects to pay to build 175 miles of fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border, according to defense officials. In all, $3.6 billion will be diverted from the military to border wall projects. In Alabama,…
Walker County Sheriff: Father Kills Son, Post It on Social Media Before Killing Himself
Walker County sheriff's say a man killed his son, sent a picture of it on social media and then killed himself when a deputy arrived. Walker County Sheriff's spokesman T.J. Armstrong says it happened on Tuesday. Sheriff Nick Smith said…
Missing Uniontown Man, Truck Found in Wooded Area on County Road 12
Missing Uniontown man, Archie Evans' pickup truck was found in the 8100 block of County Road 12. A driver spotted something in the woods and called 911. When Uniontown police arrived, Evans' pickup was found in between two trees in…
Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-85
Montgomery Police say traffic is moving slowly due to a multi-vehicle crash with minor injuries on I-85 South near the Chantilly Exit. Two lanes are closed. Drivers are encouraged use caution in the area and should consider taking an alternate…
Southern League Playoffs Begin for the Montgomery Biscuits
Will the Montgomery Biscuits bring the Southern League Championship home? Many fans spent Wednesday night cheering for a major win, while also having a night of fun. "We bought one…
Winn Dixie Raising Money for Hurricane Dorian Victims
You can help those affected by Hurricane Dorian by doing something as simple as going to the grocery store. Winn Dixie's parent company Southeastern Grocers has announced that it's raising money to help those in the Bahamas and those along…
Residents React to Walmart Gun Crackdown
Walmart is taking steps to try and combat gun violence. The retail giant announced Tuesday that it would stop the sale of handgun ammunition and short-barrel rifle ammunition that can be used with military-style…
Lawmakers Tour Staton Correctional Facility
Today some lawmakers got a first hand look at some of the problems facing Alabama's prison system. The governors study group on criminal justice policy was at Staton Prison Wednesday morning. When the Department…
Money, 2 IPhones Stolen from Montgomery Phone Store at Gunpoint
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for the identity and location of a suspect wanted for the robbery of a business. On Thursday, July 25, an male entered the Metro PCS in the 2900 block of Lower Wetumpka Road and…
