Alabama has the highest rate of opioid prescriptions in the country. And Thursday some state lawmakers announced what they are doing to combat that. State Senators Gerald Dial, Jim McClendon, and Steve…
People in Prattville are safer after the city's fire department is awarded a top ISO rating. Chief Terry Brown says the upgrade reflects the effort and commitment of the men and women…
Well-known Montgomery historian Mary Ann Neeley died earlier this week. For many people in Montgomery, Neeley was the go-to historian for decades. Those who worked alongside her tell me that she leaves behind…
Alabama State University is celebrating an official change of leadership. Thursday morning Dr. Quinton Ross was inaugurated as the university's 15th president. Dr. Ross took his oath in front of close family and…
The Montgomery Police Department and fire medics responded to the 700 block of East South Boulevard on the service road, late Wednesday night, in reference to a crash involving a 2010 Nissan Altima and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, Floyd Pickett, 60,…
Gov. Kay Ivey has reported a string of large campaign contributions as she looks to reclaim fundraising dominance in the gubernatorial race. Campaign finance reports show the incumbent Republican has received $95,000 in large contributions over the last three weeks.…
A man in Montgomery has been killed after being hit by a car. Montgomery police say they and fire medics responded to the 700 block of East South Boulevard on the service road at about 11:20 p.m. last night in reference…
From the South Alabama Newsroom -- Andalusia Police Chief Paul Hudson has announced that 18-year-old Santonio Davis of Moss Point, Mississippi, is being held on three counts of attempted murder. Hudson says Davis is also charged with three counts of…
It's a story that shook the community. A father opened fire on his wife and children before burning down their house and turning the gun on himself. Now three of…
You may have played games like Dodge Ball,'Red Rover'Â or the classic game of "Tag" in P.E. growing up. According to a guide that has been drumming up debate…
Well-known Montgomery historian Mary Ann Neeley has died. She was 85 years old. Neeley had served as executive director of Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery, a non-profit organization dedicated to historic…
A preliminary hearing for a Butler County teen charged in the murder of his ex-girlfriend was held Wednesday. 18-year-old Harrison Cole English was arrested in June. During the hearing, the judge…
Its time to get a little nutty. The 48th annual World’s Largest Peanut Boil began Wednesday in Crenshaw County, just in time for Labor Day Weekend. Crenshaw County Shrine Club President Andy…
A Montgomery man has been found guilty of shooting and killing his father during an argument over a set of van keys. Christopher Myhand was convicted of murder this week by a Montgomery County jury. On March 11, 2016, Myhand…
The 187th Fighter Wing will host the Red Tails Over Montgomery Air Show September 8, in Montgomery. The air show will feature aerial demonstrations to include the Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team and Heritage Flight, the Air Force Wings…
The Alabama Department of Transportation urges motorists to drive safely as the Labor Day holiday and college football games are expected to bring an increase in vehicles to Alabama’s highways this weekend. As an added precaution during the heavily traveled holiday, ALDOT is…
At approximately 8:55 p.m. Tuesday night, the Montgomery Public Schools Communication Office staff observed a social media post threatening to send bombs to various schools. The MPS security office was informed and they contacted Montgomery police with the information. At approximately 8:55 p.m. Tuesday,…
The results are in for the special election to fill Senator David Burkette's city council seat. Seven candidates were vying for the seat. Audrey Billups- Graham and Quartez Dan Harris are…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Linden City School officials are working to improve security and increase student safety around the district. Superintendent Dr. Timothy Thurman says Linden Elementary now has a…
Safer schools were once again up for discussion at the state capitol Tuesday, but this time federal officials were involved. Governor Kay Ivey hosted a listening session for the Federal…
Hackers are a growing threat in the changing world. Technology companies are always looking for ways to prevent hackers from obtaining personal information. One company may have found the answer. Secure…
Jason Malcolm McDonald, 29, of Troy, was arrested Monday by the Troy Police Department on 17 counts of Transmitting Obscene Material to a Child. On August 25, Troy police received a complaint of a subject sending inappropriate images to a…
A Jefferson County Democrat has filed a complaint with national party officials arguing rules and diversity requirements were broken when the Alabama Democratic Party elected leaders. Ralph Young said Tuesday that he filed the complaint with the Democratic National Committee,…
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) says the relationship between President Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions is "dysfunctional" and "beyond repair." Graham told NBC that the Justice Department needs a leader who…
Students from a private school in the Capital City got a surprise visit from actor Michael B. Jordan, who dropped in when he spotted them exercising in the midday heat. Reports say that Jordan was in Montgomery on Monday to…
