Federal employees who have been furloughed due to the partial government shutdown can apply for unemployment compensation benefits. Employees who are not working due to the shutdown should apply online at www.labor.alabama.gov or by calling 1-866-234-5382. Furloughed employees must meet state…
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public's assistance to help solve an Unlawful Breaking/Entering of a Vehicle that occurred in the 100 block of Smothers Road on December 21, 2018 in Montgomery County. Several firearms were taken…
Former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford has died a week after being released from prison because of his failing health. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced Langford's passing Tuesday evening. He was 72. Woodfin said that Langford had an "unmatched love for…
Montgomery's Mayor's race may be month's away. But one person who has their sights set on city hall. Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton Dean has thrown his name into the…
President Donald Trump says in an Oval Office address that there is a "growing humanitarian and security crisis" at the U.S.-Mexico border, though crossings have fallen in recent years. The president said Tuesday night that all Americans are hurt by…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's first murder of 2019 -- after a man is gunned down in a housing project. Police say officers responded…
Most fans were shocked and surprise at the outcome of Monday nights championship game. The Clemson Tigers pulled away to a 44-16 victory in convincing fashion to become the…
Democrats in the House of Representatives are objecting to changes they contend further limit their ability to have influence in the GOP-dominated chamber. Democratic House members on Tuesday voiced opposition to Republicans' proposed operating rules for the next four years.…
Charles Henderson senior Maori Davenport loves basketball. Her career is highlighted by winning a state championship her junior year and winning the gold medal while playing for Team USA U-18 last…
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is investigating the fatal stabbing of a state inmate that was reported at Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore on Monday. At approximately 3:30 a.m., correctional officers conducting a security check found inmate John…
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the murder conviction of Clarence Morris Lamar. Lamar, 35, of Montgomery, was convicted in Montgomery County Circuit Court in August 2017, for the murder of Cordarryl Foxhall.…
James Spedding spends most of his days painting homes for families to move into, but not too long ago, his home was a group of tents along the banks of the…
Alabama legislators have re-elected Rep. Mac McCutcheon as speaker of the House of Representatives and Sen. Del Marsh as Senate president pro tempore. Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday elected the two Republicans as their leaders at the start of an organizational…
Tuesday afternoon, Montgomery County Commission President Elton Dean announced his candidacy for the office of Mayor of Montgomery. Dean made his candidacy official through a video that was released on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The full text of Dean’s announcement…
Today the Alabama Senate re-elected Senator Del Marsh (R-Anniston) as President Pro Tempore by a vote of 32-0 gaining support from both Republican and Democrat Senators. Senator Marsh will serve as Pro Tem for a third consecutive term and is…
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A two-vehicle crash at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7, has claimed the life of a Milton, Fla., man. Carl Evans, 54, was killed when the tractor-trailer he was driving struck a 2004 Kenworth, before leaving the road and striking a…
Alabamians who received unemployment compensation benefits in 2018 can now view and download their form 1099-G online at www.labor.alabama.gov. The Form 1099-G details how much unemployment compensation claimants received during the calendar year as well as information about taxes withheld from…
This year's National Championship game had many fans in Montgomery pumped Monday night. "I wanted to come out to get a new feel of the championship game. We always watch the…
Authorities in Tallapoosa County are investigating a deadly hunting accident. They say 48-year-old Donna Duran was killed when a rifle that was being taken out of a car, went off. The incident happened Sunday on Centerpoint Road near Dadeville. The…
Republicans in the Alabama Legislature have proposed rules that would curtail the ability of Democrats to temporarily slow down debate on bills pushed by the GOP majority. Proposed House rules end a longstanding practice of allowing two hours of debate…
President of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control Johnny Hardin has released a statement regarding the suspension of Charles Henderson Girls' Basketball player, Maori Davenport: "As President of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board…
When Troy football returns later this year, there will be one familiar face missing from the sidelines. Fans are reacting after former Troy University football head coach Neal Brown announced he was accepting the head coaching job at West Virginia…
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) announced today the appointment of Charles Daniels as Deputy Commissioner of Operations. Daniels, who comes to the ADOC with more than 28 years of service with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, will oversee the…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the late-night shooting death of Dana Martin, 31, of Hope Hull. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3900 block of Brewer Road on Sunday, Jan. 6, in reference to a…
