Retailers Capitalize on Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday is the final day of the busiest holiday shopping weekend, and while the day used to hurt brick and mortar stores, some retail experts now say it could help drive…
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Troy Man Dead of Multiple Gunshot Wounds
Troy Police are investigating an apparent murder just before 10:00 PM last night. It happened in the 600 block of Pike County Road 7749. They identify the victim as 33 year old Sequoia Terrell Harris who died in the emergency…
Shooting near Ft. Rucker
DALEVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say an argument between two brothers has left one of them shot dead. Dale County Chief Deputy Mason Bynum said the brothers were arguing in a Daleville home when the shooting happened Saturday evening. Authorities…
Judge Sets Trial Date for Suit Against Former Governor Bentley
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A lawsuit filed against former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley by his one-time law enforcement secretary will go to trial in March. Court records show that Montgomery Circuit Judge Greg Griffin set a March 4 trial date…
Children of The Storm on The Gulf Coast
By KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press Experts say Hurricane Michael and its aftermath have been especially troubling for the children of the storm, many too young to understand the Category 4 monster that smashed across the Florida Panhandle in October. Sometimes…
Montgomery Murder
From MPD: MONTGOMERY — The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the Nov. 25 death of Steven White Jr., 28, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 5900 block of Monticello Drive at about 12:06…
Developments in the Galleria Mall Thanksgiving Day Shooting Incident
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on the fatal shooting at an Alabama mall : About 200 people marched through an Alabama shopping mall to protest the shooting death of a man whom police erroneously believed was the gunman who…
A Broadway Production of TKAM Opens Next Month...
Read about the production of Alabamian Harper Lee's Masterpiece.
GM Under Investigation for Faulty Brake Vacuum Pumps
The U.S. government is investigating more than 100 complaints of poor brake performance on 2.7 million General Motors big pickups and SUVs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says a brake vacuum pump can deteriorate, causing increased braking effort and…
Election Results to be Certified Next Week
Alabama's state elections results will be certified next week. The secretary of state's office said the canvassing board will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Montgomery. The governor, attorney general and secretary of state will canvass and certify election results…
Treasurer Sues as Selma Government Power Struggle continues
The treasurer of a city in Alabama's Black Belt is suing to be reinstated to her position, even as city officials continue to wrangle with a budget crisis that sparked 68 layoffs. Local news outlets report Selma Treasurer Ronita Wade,…
Shopping for Black Friday Deals
While many stores opened on Thanksgiving night for shoppers searching for deals, we still found plenty of people out in stores Friday. Shoppers we're looking for all types of deals from purses, to shoes and other accessories. One shopper visiting…
One Dead, Two Hurt in Shooting at Riverchase Galleria in Hoover
A man was shot and killed by a police after a fight at the Riverchase Galleria mall in Hoover, which resulted in gunfire that injured a teen and a 12-year-old girl. A police statement said the shooting occurred shortly before…
Early Bird Sales Bring In Shoppers
Stores opened early Thursday afternoon, offering Black Friday sales and Thanksgiving Day specials. After eating their turkey and dressing, customers lined up outside stores at Eastdale Mall, ready to take on the…
Turkey Day Classic Kicks Off With Turkey Day Parade
A sea of people lined Dexter Avenue, bright an early Thanksgiving morning, carving out a little time for the annual Turkey Day Classic Parade, before heading home to carve the…
Government Seeks to Dismiss Alabama Lawsuit Over Census
The federal government is asking a judge to dismiss Alabama's lawsuit seeking to exclude people living in the country illegally from 2020 U.S. Census counts. A federal judge on Wednesday gave Alabama until Jan. 25 to respond to the request.…
Prepping for Black Friday
Deals are everywhere for Black Friday. In Montgomery, retailers are already preparing for shoppers as early as tomorrow night. In several shops in Eastdale Mall and the Shoppes at Eastchase, retailers are advertising deals to get shoppers to return for Black…
Small Businesses Encouraging Shoppers to Stay Local This Weekend
After hustle and bustle of Black Friday, shoppers are encouraged to support their local businesses on Small Business Saturday this weekend. the National Federation of Independent Business estimated that 108 million shoppers spent $12.9 billion on last year’s Small Business…
St. James Hotel Prospective Buyer Hilton Hotel Affiliated
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma city leaders are moving forward with plans to sell the historic St. James Hotel. City Council President Corey Bowie says the city has a prospective buyer for the hotel. He says the negotiations for…
Students Help Salvation Army Prep For Thanksgiving Day Crowd
The Salvation Army in Montgomery is preparing to serve one of its largest crowds of the year, on Thanksgiving. Wednesday, the organization got a little bit of help from nearly a dozen Lee High School rolled up their sleeves to…
What's Open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday
If you're planning your shopping trips on Thanksgiving or on Black Friday, here's a list of what's open in our area: If you need last-minute items for your Thanksgiving meal, Winn-Dixie stores will be open on Thanksgiving until 4 p.m.…
City of Montgomery Ranks in Top Ten Digital Cities
When it comes to digital cities, the City of Montgomery ranks in the top ten in the U.S. The Digital City Survey award was given out at Tuesday night's council meeting. The survey examines the overall technology programs and plans…
Sewage Problems Could Soon Be Over in Uniontown
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Uniontown residents are cautiously optimistic about the effort to replace the city's old sewage system. A $23 million dollar USDA grant was recently awarded to the city to rehabilitate the city's entire wastewater collection system.…
Doctors Warn of Flu Dangers in Children
Last year hundreds of children died from the flu. This year, doctors are warning parents on why they should get children vaccinated. In a recent report done by C.S Mott Children's Hospital, 34 percent of parents say their child probably…
