Former Alabama House Speaker files appeal ethics convictions
Attorneys for former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard have appealed his 2016 ethics convictions with…
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City To Fix Drainage and Flooding Issues At Dog Park
If you've been to the dog park in Montgomery's Blount Cultural Park lately, you've probably noticed a few messy changes taking place. Tuesday, several pet owners that stopped by were…
State Representative Dimitri Polizos Passes Away
The Alabama House of Representatives has confirmed that Montgomery's state representative Dimitri Polizos (R) passed away Wednesday morning. Polizos was most known as the owner of several restaurants in…
One Baseball Fan Gets Unexpected Chance to Attend the Capital City Classic
Many of those fans braved the cooler than normal weather to be here including one fan who despite the odds did not want to miss the game. Fans covered in…
Coosada Residents Give Input on Possible Shooting Ordinance
Gun fire within the city limits of Coosada in Elmore County is causing concern for residents. On Tuesday, they'll have opportunity to give input on a possible shooting ordinance at a town…
Downtown Businesses Ready for Max Capital City Classic
The Max Capital City Classic is back in Montgomery. Downtown businesses are gearing up for thousands of War Eagle and Roll Tide Fans. "we've heard a lot…
All Charges Against "Empire" Star Jussie Smollett Dropped
Attorneys for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett say charges alleging he lied to police about an attack have been dropped. Smollett attorneys Tina Glandian and Patricia Brown Holmes said in a Tuesday morning statement that Smollett's record "has been wiped clean."…
Man Charged with Scamming City of Opelika Receives 63-Month Sentence
A federal judge has sentenced a man who pleaded guilty to scamming the city of Opelika to more than 5 years in prison and ordered him to return $1.9 million to investors. U.S. District Judge W. Keith Watkins handed down…
Strong Storms Bring Damage in Clanton
Some buildings in Clanton have been damaged as storms moved across the state. Chilton County Emergency Management Director Derrick Wright said the damage in downtown Clanton on Monday afternoon appears to…
March 9th Shooting Victim Dies from Injuries, MPD Launches Homicide Investigation
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the death of an adult male wounded in a March 9 shooting on McGehee Road. Xavier Smith, 35, of Montgomery was pronounced dead March 22 at Baptist Medical Center South…
2 More Charter School Applications Approved, 1 Denied
Two new Alabama charter schools are a step closer to opening in the Fall of 2020. Monday morning , the Alabama Public Charter Commission voted on 3 applications for charter…
Democratic Representative Juandalynn Givan Apologizes for House Floor Outburst
A state lawmaker is apologizing for an outburst on the floor of the Alabama House of Representatives in which she repeatedly shouted at the House speaker. Rep. Juandalynn Givan issued a statement over the weekend that saying she "responded in…
Retired Gen. Ed Crowell Running for Montgomery Mayor
Retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Ed Crowell has announced that he is running for Montgomery mayor in this year's city elections. Crowell hopes to replace ten-year incumbent Mayor Todd Strange, who decided not to seek re-election. Crowell was recently…
A Bloody Weekend in Montgomery.
The third occurred this afternoon when two women showed up at a Montgomery hospital with non-life threatening gunshot wounds. Police say they don't know where the women were shot...and they're still investigating the circumstances. The other shootings happened Saturday, one…
Rep. Mo Brooks and Rep. Terri Sewell React to Mueller Report Summary
Republican 5th District Congressman Mo Brooks:  “The Mueller Report completely vindicates President Trump and his entire campaign. Neither President Trump nor the Trump campaign engaged in collusion with the Russians to illegally interfere with America’s presidential election! Since President Trump’s…
Mueller Report: no Trump conspiracy
WASHINGTON (AP) - Justice Department: Mueller did not find that Trump campaign or its associates 'conspired or coordinated' with Russia. ADDED: WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on President Donald Trump and the special counsel's Russia investigation. (all times…
Southern Gay History Conference
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - An event this week will highlight the history of LGBTQ people in the American South. What organizers are calling the inaugural Queer History South…
Motorcycle Fatal Accident
Alabama State Troopers report a 57 year old Clayton man died when the motorcycle he was on ran off a road. It happened 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 24. The victim is identified as 57 year old Mitchell Dulkiewicz.The crash occurred…
Avery Johnson Out as Alabama Men's Basketball Coach
 The Avery Johnson era at Alabama is over. The University of Alabama announced this morning that he will no longer serve as the men's basketball coach. University Statement "After meeting with Coach Johnson, we made the decision to mutually…
Four Shot in Two Montgomery Shootings on Saturday
The first shooting came about 1:00 pm, with police locating two men who had been shot, one of them with life threatening injuries. It happened in the 46-hundred block of mobile highway. Both victims were hospitalized. Later in the afternoon…
Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo
The Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo is happening this weekend. There is great food, including fried rattle snake. Vendors of all kinds are site with one of a kind arts and crafts. There is plenty for the kids to do and live…
Tuskegee Airman Buried With Honor at Arlington
Dickson was buried at Arlington on Friday , March 22, 2019. In December 1944, Dickson was a pilot with the 100th Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group, in the European Theater. On Dec.23, 1944, Dickson departed Ramitelli Air Base, Italy on…
Go-cart Operator Killed in Collision with a Motorhome
Alabama State Troopers say a 24 year old Honoraville man died when the go-cart he was operating in a roadway was struck by a motor-home. They identify him as 24 year old Randall Blain Bell. The motor-home was being driven…
SPLC President Richard Cohen Stepping Down
The head of the Southern Poverty Law Center is stepping down, the latest high-profile departure from the watchdog organization. Southern Poverty Law Center President Richard Cohen on Friday announced his resignation to staff. A spokesman for the organization said he…
Students Take Part in Kick Butts Day in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students at Francis Marion School joined with students across the country -- to take part in Kick Butts Day 2019. The nationwide initiative raises awareness about the dangers of tobacco -- and smoking. Seniors in…
