MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama health officials are urging people to stop using e-cigarette or vaping products, at least until more is known about possible illnesses. The Alabama Department of Public Health issued the warning Friday. The department says two…
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) - The Tuskegee Airmen's legacy will take flight once again with the launch of a new Air Force jet. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that the Air Force is honoring the famed group of airmen with the naming…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- High school students in Dallas County get schooled about the potential dangers and consequences of under age drinking. Dallas County Career Tech Center hosted a pair…
They are dubbed "The Godzilla Class" and for good reason. Friday's Air University Officer Training School class is the largest since 1967. 650 cadets graduated, and were commissioned as U.S. Air Force…
A cleaning service in Auburn is doing its part to help cancer patients. Two Maids and a Mop of Auburn are now offering free cleaning services to women with cancer. "A…
Montgomery Fire/Rescue Fire Investigators have charged a juvenile female in connection with a fire at Carver High School, that occurred on September 25. On September 25, the Bureau of Investigations responded to Carver High School on a possible structure fire.…
Montgomery Police Department charged Harold Ivey, 56, with second-degree domestic violence in connection to an assault that occurred on Sept. 27 at about 12:45 a.m. in the 3700 block of Woodley Road. An adult female victim sustained a non-life threatening…
Former U.S. Rep. Jack Edwards of Alabama has died at age 91. His family said through a spokesman that Edwards died Friday morning at his south Alabama home after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Edwards was a member of Congress…
Two local schools are receiving national recognition. They are being honored as Blue Ribbon Schools, based on their overall academic performance. Baldwin Arts and Academics Magnet Middle School and Prattville Christian Academy…
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama says he will not rush to judgment about allegations that President Donald Trump pressed a foreign leader for a political favor. The Alabama Democrat told reporters Thursday that, "We are nowhere close to having…
The Alabama Committee on Self Driving Vehicles held its first official meeting Thursday at the State House. In the committees initial meeting, organization of the committee was the priority. The committee has bi-partisan…
The state of Alabama has 90 new basic correctional officers, one of the largest the program has seen since it's beginning. A graduation was held Thursday at the Alabama Criminal Justice Academy Training Center…
The state of Alabama is asking the court to reconsider the change of venue in the murder of trial of Montgomery police officer, Aaron Smith. The trial was moved from Montgomery County to Dale County, but a motion has been…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The mother and son accused in the beating death of a Selma man -- make a first appearance in court. Murder suspects -- Shakeem Butler…
A federal grant is giving the Goshen Volunteer Fire Department a chance to improve its service to residents. The department received word this week that it is receiving a $285,000 FEMA grant…
Rodriguez Reed, who was found guilty of shooting and killing Ladarion Thompson after a verbal argument in the parking lot of a Montgomery gas station, has been sentenced by Judge Jimmy Pool to 99 years in prison, District Attorney Daryl…
Uber will begin cramming more services into its ride-hailing app as it explores ways to generate more revenue and finally turn a profit. The makeover announced Thursday will include force-feeding its food delivery service, "Eats," into the Uber app that…
Faulkner University's Speech Language Pathology Clinic is bringing medical services to families who otherwise wouldn't be able to afford them. The clinic has been open for about a year now and plans to expand…
Montgomery police have charged Tawaine McCullough, 19, with one count of first-degree robbery and one count of first-degree theft of property in reference to a robbery that occurred on Sept. 24. The robbery occurred at about 7 p.m. in the…
Parole hearings will resume in November after being halted for two months. Charlie Graddick, director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, announced Thursday that the hearings will resume November 5. More than 600 hearings had been postponed when…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A mother and son are behind bars for the death of a Selma man. Shakeem Butler, 24, and Shana Muldrow, 56, are both charged with murder. Interim Police Chief Robert Green says 58-year-old Joseph Minniefield's…
For months, vaping has raised concerns across the country. 9 deaths have been linked to vaping products. Now, a local law firm is taking action against JUUL Labs, one of the companies that offers the…
The Montgomery County Board of Education has approved a proposal to convert three Montgomery public schools into charter schools. The board approved an application from the Montgomery Education Foundation Tuesday night with a 4-1…
The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide fire alert . The fire alert is effective immediately and means that permits for outdoor burning will be restricted and issued only at the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A community art project in Camden -- is using mosaic art to share and preserve some of the area's rich history. Local artists -- and volunteers of…
