Georgiana 8-Year-Old Boy Battling Disease, Mother Pleads for Help
This holiday season can be stressful time for many families across the state. Buying presents while supplying for the needs of the family can take the joy…
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Concordia College to Hold Liquidation Sale of Assets and Operational Items
Eaton Hudson, Inc. announced today that they have begun the disposition sale process of assets and operational items at historic Concordia College in Selma. A private college of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod in Selma, Concordia College Alabama was the only…
Spongebob Squarepants Creator Dead at 57
"SpongeBob SquarePants" creator Stephen Hillenburg has died at age 57. Nickelodeon says Hillenburg died Monday of Lou Gehrig's disease, also known as ALS. Hillenburg conceived, wrote, produced and directed the animated series that began in 1999 and went on to…
White House Expresses "Great Disappointment" in General Motors for Cutting Jobs
The White House is expressing "great disappointment" in General Motors after the automobile giant announced it would be cutting thousands of jobs. National Economic Council director Larry Kudlow said Tuesday the White House's reaction was "a tremendous amount of disappointment…
Community Support for Montgomery Public Schools
The lack of community support for Montgomery Public Schools has been a hot topic for school leaders, school board members, and candidates, but recent school donations have some incoming board members…
Avoid Legal Hangover This Holiday Season
The NFIB Small Business Legal Center says employers should keep celebrations safe this holiday season by watching out for two problem areas – drunk driving and harassment. Drunk Driving An increasing number of states require employers to exercise reasonable care…
New Lumber Mill Bringing More Jobs to Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey joined The Westervelt Company and other elected officials on Tuesday in announcing a major expansion in Clarke County. A new lumber mill will be constructed in Thomasville, the second sawmill for the 134-year old company based in Tuscaloosa.…
Carnival Cruise Ship to Continue Docking in Mobile
Alabama's only cruise ship will continue docking at the port of Mobile. Mayor Sandy Stimpson says the city has extended its contract with Carnival Cruise Line for the company to keep offering trips aboard the Carnival Fantasy from Mobile. Stimpson…
Shooting Protesters Block Major Road in Hoover
Demonstrators upset with the police shooting of a black man at an Alabama shopping mall are blocking one of the busiest roads in the state. Several dozen protesters holding signs and chanting blocked heavily traveled U.S. 31 at Interstate 459…
Police Investigate Violent & Deadly Thanksgiving Holiday in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are looking for suspects -- and answers -- after a violent and deadly Thanksgiving holiday in Selma. Two people were killed -- and two…
Cancer Treatment Center Opens at Troy Regional Medical Center
Cancer is a word everyone hates to hear. Every day, someone is affected by the disease in some way. Now, cancer patients can now get the treatments they need in Pike…
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…
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…
