Gloria Vanderbilt, heiress, dies at 95
FILE - In this April 4, 2016 file photo, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt attend the premiere of "Nothing Left Unsaid" at the Time Warner Center in New York. Vanderbilt, the "poor little rich…
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Fathers Enjoy Special Day with Family
It's Father's Day. For many dads, that means spending some well-deserved time with their children and families. "I woke up and got the best Father's Day present I ever have gotten," father of five kids…
Alabama Orders 'Chemical Castration' of Some Child Molesters
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama will require some sex offenders whose crimes involve children to take chemical castration medication during parole, a requirement that has prompted some legal concerns and appears to be rarely used in some states that allow…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to Attend Paris Air Show
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is taking a state delegation to the upcoming Paris Air Show. The Alabama delegation includes economic development specialists, elected officials, university representatives and others attending the aerospace industry event. Ivey's office said…
Tuscaloosa Mayor Takes Steps to Stop Spate of Gun Violence
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Tuscaloosa's mayor is taking steps to curb a recent wave of gun violence. Among the steps announced recently: An emergency measure that allows the police chief to make staffing changes to address the problem. The Tuscaloosa…
Police: 2 People Killed in House Fire in East Alabama City
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (AP) - Police say two people have died in a house fire in the east Alabama community of Phenix City. Phenix City police Capt. Darryl Williams says the blaze was reported around 11:45 p.m. Saturday. He says…
Auburn Man Killed in Early Morning Crash
A two-vehicle crash has claimed the life of an Auburn man. According to ALEA Cpl. Jess Thornton, James Wilson Nunn, 56, was killed when the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee he was driving was struck by a 2000 Sterling tractor-trailer. Nunn was…
UPDATE: 1 Person Shot, Another Stabbed in Highland Home
UPDATE: According to Public Information Officer, Josh Wasden, the shooting occurred during a cook out on Simon Road. The victim in the shooting reportedly slashed a woman several times with a bladed instrument, then turned on the woman’s boyfriend. The attacker…
MPD: 1 Man Arrested , Charged With Killing Grandmother
One man was arrested after allegedly killing his 79-year-old grandmother on Saturday. According to Sergeant Jarrett Williams with the Montgomery Police department, officers responded to the 3900 Block of Gateway Court for a welfare check around 11:30 am. Once on…
'Backwoods Bandit' Arrested in Relation to A String of South AL Burglaries
One man in South Alabama dubbed the "Backwoods Bandit" was arrested on Thursday. According to the Covington County Sheriff's Office, Mathew Cobb was wanted for questioning in relation to a string of burglaries that occurred in Covington, Conecuh, and Escambia counties.…
Inaugural Hispanic Community Fair
Hispanic Outreach Leadership and Action is the first organization in the river region focused on serving the Hispanic community. Today the organization sponsored a Hispanic Community Fair. There were food vendors,music, and dancing. More importantly there were non-profits on hand…
Alabama is Getting 3 New License Plates, Redesigning Others
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Three new Alabama license plates are coming online next month. The Alabama Department of Revenue says plates for Colon Cancer Awareness, Prostate Cancer Research and Thank a Lineman have exceeded the minimum number of pre-commitments and…
Alabama Governor Approves Anti-Voyeurism Bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed an anti-voyeurism bill. The legislation signed Tuesday outlaws "upskirting." That's when a photo is taken up a women's skirt or blouse without her consent. The bill sponsored by Republican state…
Alabama Man Accused in Hit-and-Run at Country Music Fest
CULLMAN, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama man is in custody for the hit-and-run crash at this year's Rock The South event that left a pedestrian seriously injured. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency late Friday announced the arrest of 40-year-old Kevin…
4 Arrested in Lee County Drug Raid
Four people have been arrested after an early-morning drug bust in Lee County. The Lee County SWAT team executed a search warrant in the 4000 block of Lee Road 175 in Salem as a result of a multijurisdictional state and federal investigation…
CDC Director Visits Montgomery to Address HIV Epidemic
Doctor Robert Redfield, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Alabama officials say, 1 out of 6 people in Alabama who do not know they are infected with HIV. "If we could actually get everybody in the state…
Staying Safe on the Coosa River
Spanning 7 miles through the town of Wetumpka, the Coosa river is a go to destination for swimmers, kayakers, and fishermen. There are precautions to take when enjoying this natural beauty. The river can have strong currents at times and…
Man Faces Life in Prison for 2016 Attempted Murder, Kidnapping
District Attorney Daryl Bailey announced today that a Montgomery County man has been convicted of Attempted Murder, Robbery First Degree, Kidnapping First Degree, and Criminal Mischief First Degree for the 2016 kidnapping, robbery, and attempted murder of a Montgomery woman.…
Andalusia Man Leads Police on Chase Around City
An Andalusia man was arrested today after leading police on a chase around the east side of Andalusia. Christopher Terry Clinton, 42, of Andalusia, was taken into custody just after 4:30 PM this afternoon after Officer Lucas Maddox attempted a…
Report: Retiring Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier Arrested in Daphne
According to a Mobile TV station, retiring Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier was arrested in Baldwin County today for allegedly making a false report. WKRG-TV reports Collier, who…
Nearly 50 New Jobs Coming to Elmore County
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $150,000 grant to help improve medical services in Elmore County while also creating 49 new jobs. The Community Development Block Grant funds awarded by Ivey will be used to provide infrastructure for River Region…
East Alabama Woman Arrested and Charged with Husband's Murder
On Thursday, June 13, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call in reference to a gunshot victim that had been discovered outside of a home in the 500 block of Lee Road 436 in Phenix City Responding deputies…
Brothers Arrested in Early Morning Troy Shooting
The Troy Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred just after 2am Sunday morning at a restaurant in the 100 block of U.S. 231 North. One victim, a 22-year-old male, was struck multiple times in the lower leg…
Grandmother Sues Alabama DHR after Baby Girl's Death
A woman is suing the Alabama Department of Human Resources, saying social workers never should have allowed her daughter to continue caring for her 11-month-old granddaughter. The lawsuit was filed in Monroe County. News outlets report Michaela Cunningham says state…
Update: Three People Killed in Covington County Crash Identified
Alabama State Troopers have identified a mother and son from Georgia who were killed in a head-on collision in Covington County while traveling to the beach. State troopers say 8-year-old Larenz Graham and his mother, 35-year-old Landie Romulus, were killed…
