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Trump signs executive order to bar transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports

President Trump has signed an executive order intended to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women’s sports.

Police: 1,866 guns taken off the streets of Montgomery in 2024

Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed are providing an update on public safety efforts in the city.

Millbrook to get Big Mike's Steakhouse location

Alabama-based Big Mike's Steakhouse has announced plans to bring a location to Millbrook.

Burst pipes at Pike County Judicial Complex force sheriff's office to move temporarily

The Pike County Sheriff's Office has moved temporarily after water pipes burst at the county's judicial complex due to the recent bitterly cold temperatures.

Pets of the Week: February 3

This week we have Titania and Cobalt.

Lawmakers React To Governor Ivey's State Of The State Speech

Lawmakers react to Governor Ivey's State of the State address

Some democratic lawmakers are concerned about the "enhanced legal protections" for law enforcement officers that Governor Ivey said would be part of a package of bills she supports.

Gov. Kay Ivey wants to ban the use of smartphones in public schools

Gov. Kay Ivey, in her State of the State Address, announced her support for a ban on the use of smartphones and other wireless communication devices in Alabama's public schools.

Gov. Kay Ivey delivers annual State of the State Address

Gov. Kay Ivey has delivered her annual State of the State Address inside the Alabama Capitol.

Alabama Legislature 2025: Issues to watch in this year's session

The 2025 regular session of the Alabama Legislature is underway. Here are issues to watch.

Rescheduling of Montgomery MLK Day events announced

Dangerously cold temperatures prompted last month's events to remember Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to be postponed. A new schedule of events has now been announced.

Crenshaw County Jail inmates get job training while behind bars

Inmates at the Crenshaw County Jail are receiving hands-on job training thanks to LBW Community College.

Montgomery man shot and killed on East South Boulevard

Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was shot on East South Boulevard.

Wetumpka man killed in Elmore County crash

A Wetumpka man has been killed in a single-car crash in Elmore County.

Jackson Hospital files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Montgomery's Jackson Hospital has announced that it has filed voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it tries to restructure its finances.

Sewell to try again to establish federal holiday in memory of Rosa Parks

Alabama U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-7th District) is planning to try once again to establish a federal holiday in memory of Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks.

Small Group Of Ministers And Interfaith Based Community Leaders Gather For Superintendent Focus Group Search Forum

Small group of Montgomery ministers gather at Superintendent Focus Group Search Forum

There were only six pastors at this forum. They asked for an additional meeting to be scheduled so that hundreds of faith-based leaders in Montgomery can join the discussion.

UPDATE: Police search for two Walmart shooting suspects

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are searching for two men wanted on charges of capital murder -- and shooting into an unoccupied vehicle. Chief Kenta Fulford says 20 year old Willie James…

Drugs seized, two people arrested at Elmore Correctional Facility

The Alabama Department of Corrections says drugs have been seized and two people have been arrested at Elmore Correctional Facility in the town of Elmore.

Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, Canada after they promise to boost border enforcement

President Donald Trump is holding off on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada for 30 days after the two U.S. neighbors agreed to boost border security efforts.

Will Alabama Legislature ban Glock gun switches and pass new public safety bills?

After a violent year with multiple mass shootings, Gov. Kay Ivey and many lawmakers in both parties are supporting a ban on so-called Glock switches and other conversion devices that make semi-automatic weapons fire like machine guns.