Abortion Bill Passes in the House of Representatives
UPDATE: The House passes an abortion bill that now will head to the senate. The Alabama House of Representatives is set to debate what many are calling the most aggressive abortion bill…
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Roy Moore's Lawsuit Against Comedian Heads to New York
A lawsuit that former U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore filed against comedian Sacha Baron Cohen will be heard in New York. A federal judge on Monday ordered the case transferred from Washington, D.C., in accordance with a waiver Moore signed…
Montgomery's First Charter School Hires Principal
The LEAD Academy Board voted unanimously on Monday night to hire Dr. Nicole Ivey to serve as the first Principal at LEAD Academy. "From the moment we met Dr. Ivey, we knew she would be a perfect fit," said Charlotte…
Man Found with Fatal Gunshot Wound Inside Home on Woodbridge Road
Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after an adult male was found dead. The man was found dead in a residence in the 1200 block of Woodbridge Drive. Further investigation…
New Equal Justice Initiative Monument Honors Victims of Racial Terror Lynchings and Violence
Monday, the Equal Justice Initiative celebrated 30 years and the 1 year anniversary of the opening of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice. A new monument was revealed part of the anniversary. The monument is located at the Peace…
Selma Fire Chief Resigns, Search for New Chief Begins
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is looking for a new chief to take over the reigns at the fire department after the Fire Chief Toney Stephens suddenly resigns. Council President Corey Bowie says Stephens cited "a…
The Investigation Continues After Weekend Shooting at Highland Village Apartments
The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a weekend shoot out during a reunion celebration. The shooting happened at the Highland Village Apartments on Day Street in Montgomery. Residents of the complex…
Kamala Harris to Address Alabama Democratic Conference
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris will serve as the keynote speaker for a meeting of the black caucus of the Alabama Democratic Party. The Alabama Democratic Conference says the black Democratic senator from California will address a luncheon during its…
Film Director John Singleton, Maker of 'Boyz N the Hood,' Dies at 51
Filmmaker John Singleton, who debuted with the Oscar-nominated "Boyz N the Hood" and continued making movies that probed the lives of black communities in his native Los Angeles and beyond, has died. He was 51. Singleton's family said Monday that…
Tuskegee University Offers New Partnership To Promote Diversity In Medical Field
African-American physicians make up just six percent of U.S. Doctors and surgeons, but a new partnership at Tuskegee university is hoping to change that one student at a time. Monday, the historically black university announced a collaboration with Ross University…
ALEA Investigating Deadly Crash During Chase
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a deadly crash in Autauga County Sunday evening. State Troopers say 29-year-old Justin Sims died when his motorcycle hit an SUV on Autauga County Road 65 near Autauga County Road 20. Troopers say Sims…
Missing Person Alert
The Alabama Department of Public Safety has issued Alert Status: Active Date Issued: 4/28/2019 The Chilton County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating Richey Lawind McCaskill. Mr. McCaskill is a 47-year-old black male and may be…
Man Arrested in Day Street Shooting
UPDATE: Montgomery Police confirm an officer discharged his weapon during exchange of gunfire. Early investigation shows the officer’s gunfire did not cause any injury or property damage. SBI asked to investigate incident, which is standard protocol. Montgomery police have arrested…
On CBS Sunday Morning: A Non-Fiction Harper Lee/Alexander City/Murder Mystery.
The late Tom Radney, an Alexander City lawyer who figures in the CBS story about a preacher charged with several murder who is himself murdered. Radney represented both the preacher and then the man charged with…
Alabama Surrounded by Cases in E-Coli Outbreak
All of the states that surround Alabama have had e-coli cases reported from an outbreak apparently caused by infected chopped beef. The CDC is tracking the reported cases: From the CDC: A total of 177 people infected with…
Joy to Life Foundation 19th Annual Walk of Life
Thousands of people were in Downtown Montgomery today for the Walk of Life. The event is hosted by Joy to Life Foundation and is the organizations main fund raiser. Joy to Life has…
A Century After She was Launched, The SS Selma continues to (NOT) Sail on....
Historic SS Selma turns 100, may fully sink within 15 years GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - Fans of a near-century-old concrete ship that has been…
Pike Road Community Yard Sale
The town of Pike Road held their 9th Annual Community Yard Sale Saturday morning. Vender booths sold out at the event. 80 venders sold various items from clothing to artwork to ATV parts and golf carts. The yard sale was…
Seafood and Arts Festival Benefits Non Profit Organization Child Protect
Downtown Montgomery was filled with plenty of seafood and art Friday night. It was all for a good cause to benefit the non-profit Child Protect. Several local vendors attended the festival. Some of them showed off their seafood, handmade art,…
National Memorial for Peace and Justice One Year Anniversary
It has been one year to date that the National Memorial for Peace and Justice opened its doors. The memorial has drawn thousands of people to Montgomery and that has had a significant economic impact on the city. The non-profit…
2019 Walk of Life Happening Saturday
The 2019 Walk of Life 5k is happening Saturday, April 26th through Downtown Montgomery. The walk/run honors people who have battled breast cancer and also those who have survived the disease.…
Art Walk in Wetumpka on Saturday 4-27-19
On April 27th, Several artists will be in downtown Wetumpka, 11:000 am - 6:00 pm. The Tulotoma Art Trail The first official event of the Tulotoma Snail Trail, this annual…
TroyFest Brings Artists from Around the Country to Downtown Troy
Preparations are underway for the annual Troyfest Arts Festival in downtown Troy. The event begins this weekend. “TroyFest is the premier fine art and craft festival held in the central Alabama region,”…
Montgomery Fire Investigating Hotel Fire
Montgomery Fire officials are investigating a fire at the Governor's House Hotel. The vacant hotel went up in flames just after 1:00 a.m. Friday morning. Firefighters were able to control the fire, but the building was heavily damaged. So far,…
Alabama Wildlife Federation's Wild Game Cook Off Serves Up Plenty of Unique Dishes
The Alabama Wildlife Federation's Wild Game Cook off is pretty wild with plenty of meat. "We've had venison sliders, we've had venison tacos, we've had banana foster," says Jessica Summerlain. The…
