Alabama Man Arrested in Terrorism Probe
ATLANTA (AP) - An Alabama man has been apprehended as part of a yearslong terrorism probe in which the FBI says he told agents he would execute a U.S. soldier if ordered to do so by the Islamic State group.…
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State Board of Parole Chair Submits Resignation After Less than One Year in Position
The chair of Alabama's Board of Pardons and Paroles is resigning from her governor-appointed station effective Oct. 1 after less than a year in the role. According to reports, Lyn Head said she made the decision after fervent prayer. The…
12-Year-Old Montgomery Twins Distribute Feminine Hygiene Products to Girls
It's not everyday that 12-year-old girls use their own birthday money to buy feminine products for girls in need. "I've always liked the thought of just helping others, helping…
Tuscaloosa Officers Death Resonates with Greenville Police Department
Tuscaloosa may be nearly 150 miles from Greenville, but Officer Dornell Cousette's death in the line of duty Monday sends waves through the law enforcement community. "Anytime something this tragic happens…
DISTRACTED- Program Teaches Students Driving Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Association estimates that there are 1.6 million crashes each year from cell phone use. That's why some Bullock County officials are teaching students some valuable lessons about…
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 Declassifies Hemp as Schedule 1 Drug
The Alabama Hemp program launched in the beginning of 2019, after the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (i.e. Farm Bill) declassified hemp as a schedule 1 drug and deemed hemp as an agriculture commodity. This legislation defines hemp as all…
Coosa River Boosts Wetumpka Tourism
The World's Longest Annual Paddle Race is making its way through Wetumpka this week, and city leaders hope the event can help turn Wetumpka into a water sport destination. The…
Comedian Asks Judge to Dismiss Lawsuit Filed Against Him by Roy Moore
Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen is asking a federal judge to dismiss Roy Moore's defamation lawsuit over a 2018 television segment of "Who is America?" Lawyers for Baron Cohen, Showtime Networks and CBS wrote last week in a court filing that…
UPDATE: Suspect Identified in Fatal Shooting of Tuscaloosa Police Officer
Authorities say a Tuscaloosa police officer has died and the wanted felon he was pursuing is in custody after a shootout. According to reports, 40-year-old officer Dornell Cousette had come to arrest a man who failed to appear in…
Alabama State University Hosts Mayoral Forum
The run-off candidates in Montgomery's mayoral election were invited to participate in a forum on the campus to discuss the issues. But only one was able to attend. Both candidates David Woods…
Suspects Sought in Early Morning Prattville House Fire
Investigators say that someone intentionally set fire to a home in Prattville early Monday morning. Fire crews were called to scene at about 3 a.m. in the 200 block of Gardenia Court. No one was injured as result of the fire.…
Terminal Road at Airbase Boulevard and Mobile Highway Intersections to be Closed Tuesday
Two Montgomery intersections will be closed to traffic as CSX Railroad crews perform maintenance work on tracks at Terminal Road. Street closures will begin on Airbase Boulevard at Terminal Road and Mobile Highway at Terminal Road at 5:30 a.m.. and…
Pike County Farmers Prepare for Harvest Season
Drought conditions continue to affect parts of the state -especially in Pike County, where farmers are getting ready to pick their crops. “You have your scattered rain and this is just one of…
Hurricane Ivan: 15 Years Later
On September 16, 2004 Hurricane Ivan made landfall as a category 3 hurricane near Gulf Shores, Alabama. The storm maintained hurricane strength until it was over central Alabama, leaving miles…
Tallassee Woman Strikes Tree, Killed in Crash on Redland Road
A single-vehicle crash at 8:30 a.m. Monday, September 16, has claimed the life of a Tallassee woman. Pamela Hitson, 50, was killed when the 2012 Nissan Maxima she was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Hitson was pronounced…
Ramer Man Killed in Sunday Evening Motorcycle Crash
A two-vehicle crash Sunday, September 15, claimed the life of a Ramer man. Christopher Daniel Sullins, 32, was killed when the 2006 Suzuki motorcycle he was driving collided with a 2008 Nissan Rogue. Sullins was pronounced dead at the scene.…
Fire Danger Advisory Issued for Alabama
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for all 67 Alabama counties effective immediately until rainfall is received. Current drought conditions and persistent high temperatures have combined to create a high probability…
Early Morning House Fire in Prattville
Early Monday morning, Prattville fire crews responded to a house fire in the 200 block of Gardenia Court. No one was hurt and the Fire Marshall's office is investigating the cause of the fire.
1 Dead, 1 Critically Injured in South Montgomery County Crash
One person is dead and another has sustained life threatening injuries from a traffic accident involving an SUV and a motorcycle. According to Col. Jon Briggs, the accident occurred around 6:50 p.m. on Sunday on Gardner Road off of Highway…
Firefighters Climb Stairs to Honor 9/11 Fallen
It's been 18 years since 9/11 occurred in New York. Sunday, firefighters and communities across the state took time to honor the victims in downtown Montgomery. It was part of the 8th Annual…
The Youngest Freedom Rider Visits Montgomery
Hezekiah Watkins was on summer break between 8th and 9th grade when he was pushed into history, becoming the youngest person arrested during the 1961 Freedom Rides. Five days inside a Mississippi death row cell transformed him from young man…
3 Juveniles in Custody After Stealing Golf Cart in Montgomery
Three juveniles are in custody after stealing a golf cart Saturday night. According to Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Col. John Briggs, deputies responded to a residence on the 9100 Block of Vaughan Road for an attempted burglary. Briggs said the…
Pike Road Fire Department Host 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride
Dozens of motorcycle riders were at Harley-Davidson Montgomery Saturday morning to pay tribute to fallen firefighters and their families. The motorcycle ride was organized by the Pike Road Fire Department. All of the…
Parents Injured After Son Reportedly Hits Them with Car
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama city council member and his wife are recovering after being hit by a car allegedly driven by their son. WAFF-TV reports Athens Police say Councilman Frank Travis called 911 about midnight Thursday. When officers…
4 House Trailers Catch Fire at Willow Bend Trailer Park
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says four house trailers caught fire at the Willow Bend trailer park on Saturday. According to Col. John Briggs, four unoccupied house trailers caught fire on the 9500 Block of Highway 31. The fire is…
