Troy University released a statement Tuesday, saying the Sigma Chi fraternity will remain suspended through the fall semester following its investigation into reports of hazing. On Wednesday, university officials held a presser,…
A PBS documentary that's shining the spotlight on country music has been getting a lot of buzz, & it's now drawing a lot of people to downtown Montgomery. Parts of 'Country Music'…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on President Donald Trump and the House impeachment inquiry (all times local): 3:30 p.m. House Democrats are weighing the next steps in their impeachment inquiry against…
The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed former football coach Tommy Tuberville in the Republican primary in the U.S. Senate race. The group's political action committee, FarmPAC, on Tuesday announced endorsements for the March 2020 primary elections. The agriculture powerhouse gave…
A Montgomery man convicted of reckless murder in August was sentenced Wednesday morning in a Montgomery County courtroom. Judge Greg Griffin sentenced Ladarius Laffitte to 139 years in prison following his conviction last month in the 2017 reckless murder case…
The debate on charter schools continues. MPS board member Aricka Watkins-Smith abstained from Tuesday's vote to convert E.D Nixon Elementary, Davis Elementary and Bellingrath Middle School. "I did want the public to…
At a press conference today, Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey announced members of the new task force. "They are the best of the best", said Bailey, Â "I don't think that…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students at a Demopolis elementary school are growing food in their very own garden -- and giving what they grow to people in need. About 120 students at…
On Tuesday, law enforcement agents with the Alabama Department of Corrections Investigations and Intelligence Division arrested a corrections officer at Limestone Correctional Facility in Harvest for being in possession of illegal contraband. The officer attempted to smuggle the contraband into…
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made it official, telling fellow Democrats she supports a formal impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Her remarks at a closed-door meeting was described by two people familiar with the remarks who were not authorized…
Former Alabama Senate Majority Leader Zeb Little has pleaded guilty to theft charges. Attorney General Steve Marshall's office announced Tuesday that Little entered the guilty plea last week. According to court records, Little, who was a lawyer, admitted to stealing…
Troy University’s chapter of Sigma Chi fraternity will remain on suspension through the end of the fall semester following an investigation into reports of hazing. Additionally, seven members will face individual disciplinary action through the student judicial process. Details regarding…
Hurricane season is in full throttle, but thankfully, Alabama hasn't seen much impact since the season began. However, one Pike County community is preparing for the worst with a storm shelter to take…
WASHINGTON (AP) - A public health official says the number of vaping-related illnesses in the U.S. could soon climb much higher. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official said Tuesday she believes "hundreds more" cases have been reported to…
Andalusia Police say a pedestrian was hit and killed last night on Stanley Avenue between Guardian Angel Day Care and the Andalusia Memorial Cemetery. Police haven't shared the victim's name or the cause of the wreck. Andalusia Police have asked…
3 Montgomery public schools are on the table to possibly be converted into charter schools. They are E.D Nixon Elementary, Davis Elementary and Bellingrath Middle School. "I'm still not fully…
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that she is appointing Leigh Gwathney to serve as chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. The governor signed Gwathney’s appointment letter this afternoon. During the 2019 Regular Session, Governor Ivey and…
It is the first day of Fall and not a drop of rain, or heat relief in sight; unfortunately the perfect conditions for wildfires. Last week, the Alabama Forestry Commission issued a fire…
A DNC committee has set an October 19th deadline for the Alabama Democratic Party to hold new internal elections. The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee handed down the directive Friday. The panel also approved proposed bylaws submitted by…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says she is "doing fine" after announcing last week that she has been diagnosed with cancer. Ivey said on Monday that she feels fine and has…
Tuskegee University is mourning the loss of head cross country and softball coach Anthony Edward Colvin. According to the Tuskegee Department of Athletics, Colvin passed away on Saturday, Sept. 21. He was 65 years old. Colvin, a Tuscaloosa native, joined…
A local sailor made his way home Friday for a surpise visit at Peter Crump Elementary School. Aljvontez Butler, 20, serves in the U.S. Navy and has been stationed in San Diego. He has…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Nearly $700,000 in federal grant money will go to a nonprofit group that works with Hispanic immigrants in central Alabama. An announcement from the governor's office says the Birmingham-based Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama is receiving…
If Auburn Tiger fans weren't all in before the season started, they are now. The Tigers went on the road to College Station, Texas and came out on top…
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (AP) - There's a plan afoot to trap scores of stray cats that moved into a city park in east Alabama after the felines drew complaints from park-goers. City officials tell WTVM-TV that they've received complaints about…
