Virginia is #1, and Louisiana is dead last in this ranking by the Wallet Hub group. How did they reach their ranking? "In order to find the states with the best financial literacy, WalletHub analyzed financial-education programs and consumer…
A Perry County man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for sexually abusing teen girls. "He would sexually abuse them and then tell them he loved them, but if they told anyone he would kill them," said…
Alabama State University will soon be accepting new students, but much younger than you might think. Wednesday morning the university, announced a new head start program thanks to a partnership with the Montgomery Community Action Agency. The university already has…
“The United States Constitution bans ‘cruel and unusual punishments’ but the conditions found in our investigation of Alabama prisons provide reasonable cause to believe there is a flagrant disregard of that injunction,” said…
Montgomery police say they're investigating the fatal shooting of a man and the wounding of another man. Police and fire medics responded to Court Street and West South Boulevard Tuesday afternoon to a traffic stop. They say they found a…
An Elmore County parent is outraged after her 10-year-old son claims a teacher struck him. The alleged incident is one of two incidents reported Tuesday to the Elmore County Sheriff's Office. Just like…
Republican State Representative Terri Collins of Decatur authored the bill. The bill is an attempt to overturn the 1973 Roe-v-Wade decision that made abortion legal in the United States. The Bill as written would ban all abortion in the state…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The long-awaited sale of historic St. James Hotel in Selma – is now a done deal. The city sold the hotel to Rhaglan Hospitality for about $300,000 dollars. The company plans to invest more than…
Montgomery City Councilman Richard Bollinger has announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for the District 74 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. That seat, which represents part of Montgomery, became open with the death of Rep. Dimitri Polizos…
The non-profit group Leadership Montgomery has helped Capitol Heights Middle School with a much-needed facelift. Group members have completely refurbished the teachers workroom. Fresh paint replaced peeling paint on walls and wood floors…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is calling a special election to fill the Montgomery legislative seat of a lawmaker who recently died. Ivey on Monday said the House District 74…
The Alabama State University family mourns the loss of one of its beloved faculty members, Mr. Kavin Grant, an associate professor of dance in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Mr. Grant was killed in a car accident over…
The Southern Poverty Law Center has named an interim president after its founder was fired and its president resigned. The Alabama-based civil rights group announced Tuesday that Karen Baynes-Dunning is interim president. Baynes-Dunning, a former judge, served on the SPLC…
Auburn Tigers' defeat against the Kentucky Wildcats Sunday is not only making history… but bringing Auburn fans together to celebrate their first-ever Final Four appearance. News Anchor Samantha…
Law enforcement officers are searching for information after a series of arson and burglaries in Lowndes County. The Lowndes County Sheriff's department and the Alabama Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating three recent…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Children and expectant mothers in West Alabama have better access to healthcare – thanks to a one of a kind Alabama non-profit. Kid One Transport…
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and the State of Alabama Fire Marshall’s Office are seeking any information regarding multiple Burglaries and Arsons that have occurred in the Braggs and Farmersville communities. Investigators say the crimes began occurring on Sunday, March…
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a Montgomery man in connection to the March shooting death of Xavier Smith, 35, of Montgomery. MPD has arrested and charged Quartese Wright, 31, with murder. Following his arrest, Wright was transported to the…
Grammy-nominated and widely respected West Coast rapper Nipsey Hussle was killed outside his Los Angeles clothing store, Mayor Eric Garcetti tweeted Sunday. Police confirmed three men were shot Sunday and one of them killed outside Marathon Clothing, the store Hussle…
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl celebrates with his team after the Midwest Regional final game against Kentucky in the NCAA men's College basketball tournament Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. Auburn won 77-71 in…
From the City of Montgomery: 2019 Youth Summer Employment Program The City of Montgomery’s 2019 Youth Summer Employment Program will provide meaningful work experience for Montgomery teens and young adults. Most of the positions will be placed in the…
A benefit was held today for a woman who suffered life-threatening burns in her home in February. Rosemary Dabney-Grey is currently being treated at UAB. Churches in the Montgomery community joined in the benefit to raise money for Dabney-Grey's hospital…
Automotive News says the entire company is changing, and that change will impact Hyundai from top to bottom: Technology plays a big role in the transformation.…
State troopers Say one 16 year old girl was killed and another injured when they car they were in ran off Bama Rock Creek Road in Tuscaloosa and struck a tree. One of the girls was the driver, and…
