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…
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.…
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'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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A major milestone for Troy University-- the school is celebrating its Chancellor’s 30th anniversary. Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr, is one of the longest serving heads of any public university in the country. Hawkins joined the Trojans family when he was 44 years…
As we've reported in August, a U.S. National White Water Center is coming to the Capital City soon. Construction is set to begin on the multi-million dollar project in Fall 2020. As city…
Officials say a car crashed into a vacant building on Madison Avenue and North Union Street Wednesday morning. They say a school bus was also involved in the accident. Luckily, no children were…
Alabama State University and Tuskegee University are preparing to face each other in the Labor Day Classic Football game Saturday. Tuesday afternoon, the special week kicked off with a community block party.…
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested Carlos Jerido, 26, of Montgomery for Burglary 1st Degree and Sodomy 1st Degree. On Monday, September 2, at about 1:34 p.m., MPD responded to the 500 block of Festival Place after receiving a report…
It's been six months since a EF-4 tornado shook the Beauregard community in Lee County to its core. 23 people lost their lives, the youngest of them was six years…
Hearing from Alabama's younger generation-- United States Senator Doug Jones made a stop in Pike County Tuesday to talk with students about current issues they're concerned with. It's all  part of…
A recent study found a growing number of children don’t read any books at all during the summer. Now a new book is out to help parents instill a love of reading in their kids. More and more children are…
Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles are staging in Montgomery as Hurricane Dorian makes its way to the east coast. Today we got an inside look at how the volunteers are…
Gov. Kay Ivey says she should not have worn blackface in a college skit decades ago, but she does not plan to resign over something that happened so long in the past. Ivey said on Tuesday that "she should not…
A judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by man against the abortion clinic where his ex-girlfriend obtained an abortion. Madison County Circuit Judge Chris Comer ruled Friday that Ryan Magers could not bring a wrongful death claim over…
ELKMONT, Ala. (AP) - Limestone County authorities say a teenager called 911 about hearing gunshots. They then say he admitted to killing five members of his family. Limestone County Sheriff's spokesman Stephen…
Our traffic reporter Jerry Howell reports that a vehicle has crashed into a building and caught fire in Marbury. The accident happened at the intersection of Highway 143 and Highway 111 at what…
Rivals, Alabama State University and Tuskegee University meet again Saturday in the Labor Day Classic. This year's events leading to the game are bigger than ever before, starting with a day of…
