Auburn Police Officer Shot; Two Suspects Dead in Fire
An Auburn police officer was shot Friday afternoon after police say he pulled over a man accused of armed robbery. The suspected shooter has been identified as…
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2-Night Wetumpka Benefit Concert to Help Tornado Victims
While people in Wetumpka continue to rebuild after last month's tornado, one group of people is stepping in to help.. A 2-night benefit concert kicked off Friday night to help tornado victims. The concert was at Range 231 in Wetumpka.…
Potholes and Raggedy Roads Pose Problem in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Potholes have become a major problem in the city of Selma. It's a problem residents say has mostly been ignored by city leaders. Selma residents say the city has too many raggedy roads and a…
Flu Cases Still on the Rise in Alabama
Flu cases are still on the rise in Alabama. A new report from state health officials says the illness is widespread in most of the state. Al.com reports that Mobile County is the only area in the where numbers aren't…
Montgomery Born Nat King Cole
The Nat King Cole Society will hold a celebration and scholarship fundraiser on March 17....the day he would have turned 100. The house in which Cole was born is being preserved on the ASU campus, and work on exhibits telling…
Tuskegee PD Gets Grant for New Equipment
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $24,000 grant to provide equipment for the Tuskegee Police Department. The city will use the funds to purchase Tasers, digital fingerprinting machines, digital cameras and laptops. “I am pleased to award this grant to…
Plan to Honor Former Birmingham Mayor Convicted of Bribery Sparking Controversy
A plan to honor a former Birmingham mayor who went to prison for bribery is sparking disagreement in the city. Birmingham's current mayor, Randall Woodfin, has proposed renaming a city recreational facility for Larry Langford, an ex-mayor convicted in a…
Top Congress Democrats Plans to Oppose Trump's National Emergency Declaration
Congress' two top Democrats say they'll use "every remedy available" to oppose President Donald Trump's declaration of an emergency to shift billions of federal dollars into building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (puh-LOH'-see) and Senate…
Could the Alabama Democratic Party See a Change in Leadership Soon?
A change in leadership could be coming to Alabama's Democratic Party. That's because the Democratic National Committee is asking the party to hold a new election and soon.…
Sweet Water Schools Rank Among the Top 30 in State
From the West Alabama newsroom-- Sweetwater High School and Sweetwater Middle School have each been recognized -- as one of the Top 30 high schools -- and one of the…
Hillary Clinton to Participate in Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee
The former Secretary of State, U.S. Senator, and First Lady will be in Selma for the bridge crossing jubilee. She will participate in jubilee activities, but more importantly she…
Troy University Receives Recognition as 2019 Green Ribbon School
Troy University is receiving love for its efforts to improve the environment and reduce utility costs. The University's construction of Janice Hawkins Cultural Park, and other initiatives, lead the Alabama State…
Changes in Alabama Since Parkland?
The only real change in Alabama since that school shooting one year ago was an executive order allowing administrators to have guns in certain schools. Governor Ivey sidestepped the legislature by signing an executive order that allows administrators at schools…
Alabama Democratic Party Upheaval
The National Democratic Party has overruled the state party and recommended it to hold a new election for chair within 90 days. The national group also wants the state party to change its election rules. The decision came in…
Could Governor Kay Ivey's Prison Plan Put Some Existing Prisons in Danger of Closing?
Governor Kay Ivey wants to build 3 mega prisons. But some fear her plan could mean closing existing facilities. It is not known where those 3 new prisons could…
Montgomery Regional Airport has Major Growth in Air Travelers
Officials have gone the extra mile to make Montgomery Regional Airport a viable option for travelers. Now they are seeing the results of their labor as the airport has reported and…
ALProHealth Program Targets Obesity in Lowndes County
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A program aimed at preventing and reducing obesity gets underway in Lowndes County. ALProHealth is a 5-year initiative to fight the obesity epidemic. It's being implemented…
Food Regulators Unable to Identify Source of Romaine Lettuce Contamination
U.S. food regulators say they weren't able to identify a contamination source for a food poisoning outbreak that prompted them to warn people to avoid romaine lettuce this fall . The Food and Drug Administration says it wasn't able to…
Head of FEMA Announces Resignation
The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is resigning, months after an investigation found he misused government vehicles to travel to his home in North Carolina. Brock Long said in a letter Wednesday to agency employees that he was…
Fire Destroys Iconic Panhandle Restaurant
GRAYTON BEACH, Fla. - Red Bar, an iconic restaurant and bar, in Grayton Beach, was destroyed after a fire early Wednesday morning. South Walton Fire District firefighters responded shortly before 6 a.m. According to South Walton Fire Rescue, Garfield Street, Hotz Street,…
Pike County Probate Office Making Life Easier for Goshen Residents
The hassle of travel just got a little bit easier for Goshen residents after the Pike County Probate Office opened a satellite office Wednesday morning in Goshen City Hall.…
Passenger Traffic Up 11% at Montgomery Regional Airport
The Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) has announced that 338,920 passengers traveled through the airport in 2018, an 11.3% increase from traffic during the previous year. The rise in passenger count, more than 34,000 travelers, marks important progress in ongoing efforts…
Wetumpka Church Members Vote to Return Donation to Casino
The First Baptist Church of Wetumpka is returning a $25,000 donation from a casino because it doesn't support gambling. The church was damaged by a tornado last month. The…
Political Analyst Steve Flowers Weighs In on Alabama Senator Richard Shelby's Role in Border Security Deal
Alabama Senator Richard Shelby is in the spotlight for his role in negotiating a deal to fund some sort of border barrier and avert another government shutdown. "He's getting a lot…
Ala. Department of Public Health Still Working to Find Out How Many People Could Be Impacted By Hepatitis A Scare at Carter Hill Road Panera Bread
The Alabama Department of Public Health is still working to find out how many people could be impacted the Hepatitis A scare at the Montgomery Panera Bread on Carter Hill Road. Officials say that between January 26th and February 5th,…
