A new chair and vice chair were elected to the Alabama Democratic Party on Saturday. Representative Chris England was elected to the position of Chair of the Alabama Democratic Party by a majority of the State Democratic Executive Committee in…
A single-vehicle crash in Barbour County has claimed the life of a Florida man. ALEA Sgt. Michael Simmons says Geraldo Jean Paul, 25, of Miami, was killed in a crash Friday when the vehicle he was operating left the roadway…
Butler County is celebrating its 200th birthday this year- along with the state of Alabama’s 200th Bicentennial. A special celebration was held Saturday in downtown Greenville. ‘Its a once in a lifetime event,…
A body has been recovered during a search in Hurricane Creek by the Tuscaloosa Swift Water Rescue Team. According to the Tuscaloosa Police Department, a male body was recovered near Holt-Peterson Cutoff Road while searching for 97-year-old Cecil McAllister. The…
MONROEVILLE, Ala. (AP) - The south Alabama courthouse linked to Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" is receiving a preservation grant. The program Partners in Preservation says the old Monroe County Courthouse in Monroeville is receiving $125,000 to repair…
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) - An event that bills itself as the world's largest celebration of the peanut is under way in Alabama. The National Peanut Festival opened Friday in Dothan and continues through next Saturday with rides, exhibits, music and…
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) - Schools in one Alabama school district say they're no longer serving alternative meals to students who can't pay. Officials said schools in Dothan will now serve regular meals to all students - even if they don't…
On Friday, Alabama State University hosted Congresswoman Terri Sewell, (D) Alabama, and members of the Congressional Black Caucus for a town hall meeting. Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Representative Karen Bass, (D)…
The reward for Missing Person Aniah Blanchard has increased. CrimeStoppers has confirmed that Ali Abdelaziz, Chief Executive Officer of Dominance MMA has pledged an additional $25,000 bringing the total amount of rewards offered to $105,000. All rewards offered is for…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The fundraising effort to help prevent a shutdown at Selma University continues with a big "Day of Unity" celebration on campus Saturday. University officials said Unity Day…
A new poll finds that most people across the country want to stop the twice-a-year ritual of clock changes. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll comes as this weekend marks the end of daylight saving time. It…
The chairman of the Democratic National Committee is backing a plan to elect new leadership for Alabama's troubled Democratic Party. A statement filed in court by the head of the national party, Tom Perez, says a party meeting planned for…
The Alabama State Department of Education has released its list of failing schools. It is required by state law under the Alabama Accountability Act. In our area, 11 schools in Montgomery Public Schools made the list. The only other…
Nearly a dozen Montgomery Public Schools have been named in this year's legislature-mandated list of the lowest performing schools in Alabama. Compared to the list released last January, the total number of schools has risen from 10 to 11. That…
The Alabama Department of Corrections says it is investigating the death of a state prison inmate. The department announced in a statement Thursday that Marcus Green, 34, of Birmingham died at Bullock County Correctional Facility in Union Springs on October…
A decorated Air Force Veteran is asking for help today, after he says some of his military medals, and various sensitive federal documents were stolen from his car at his North Montgomery apartment.…
Montgomery native Henry Tellis recognizes the potential for greatness in Montgomery's youth. He is on a mission to help them carve out a path that leads a successful future. "Growing up I rarely…
The Auburn Police Department is searching for missing Southern Union Community College student, Aniah Blanchard. Blanchard is described as light in complexion, 5’6”, 125 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black dress, tan…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new tourism app is available for people who visit Selma -- to help them get around in the historic city -- and see the sights. Tour…
Patients at Baptist Medical Center East traded in their hospital gowns for sparkly princess crowns, superhero costumes and more for a fun event. The hospital holds Halloween festivities every year but this…
As the investigation continues into a national outbreak of lung disease associated with e-cigarettes and vaping products, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that persons stop using products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Based on data collected as of…
Thanks to nurses at Montgomery's Baptist Medical East and Baptist South Hospital, tiny babies are taking part in the Halloween fun during 'Boo in NICU!' Each costume was handmade by the nurses who provide round-the-clock care for them. The costumes…
Apple TV Plus is jumping into the streaming wars with big names including Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg. The service will compete with other newcomers that include Disney Plus and HBO Max, as well as existing heavyweights such as Netflix.…
Authorities say a teenager accused of threatening to shoot up schools as a Halloween prank has escaped from custody. According to reports, police were looking for the 17-year-old in Mobile on Thursday. Details on the youth's escape weren't immediately available.…
Police say evidence shows missing Southern Union Community College student, Aniah Blanchard, was harmed. She is now considered a victim of foul play. Authorities in Auburn issued the statement Thursday about the…
