An organizer of protests following the shooting of a black man by an Alabama police officer last month has been arrested on protest-related charges. Carlos Chaverst Jr., 25, was arrested Tuesday night when he and about three dozen other people…
A federal judge is considering whether to hold Alabama prisons in contempt of court for failing to provide inmates with adequate mental health care. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson is hearing testimony on a request by inmate attorneys to sanction…
President Donald Trump's former lawyer has been sentenced to three years in prison. U.S. District Judge William H. Pauley III says that Michael Cohen deserved a harsh punishment for crimes including tax evasion, lying to Congress and arranging illicit payments…
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Sen. Doug Jones says President Donald Trump's talk of tariffs is sparking questions and anxiety back home in Alabama, including from soybean farmers who are "scared to death." Jones said Wednesday in an Associated Press interview…
Music filled the sanctuary of Frazer United Methodist Church in Montgomery Tuesday evening. It was the 18th annual Christmas choral concert with area high schools. "This will be my first year…
Authorities say a Selma man who was reported missing over the weekend has been found safe. 21-year-old Ja'Terrious Peasant had last been seen last week, when he left his home in the 800 block of 2nd Avenue. Police did not…
A man has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting that led to a teen's hit-and-run death earlier this month in Montgomery. 19-year-old Terrance Webster is charged with reckless murder. Police say Webster shot a gun during an…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The largest auto retailer in the state of Alabama is investing in the Selma area. Long-Lewis Automotive Group is expanding into the city --…
TIME Magazine has announced its 2018 Person of the Year. They're group of journalists who have been killed, imprisoned, or sued for their "war on truth." Journalism teachers have…
Our Magical Christmas Toy Drive, is just days away from wrapping up. Special helpers from Vance Law Firm spent the afternoon racking up more gifts for the toy vault. It's up…
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions is praising what he calls President Donald Trump policy accomplishments while adding that he doesn't "follow tweets as closely" as he used to. Sessions spoke to a business organization Tuesday, telling a crowd in Montgomery…
On Tuesday, Dec. 11, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges publicly reaffirmed Tuskegee University’s accreditation status for an additional 10 years. The announcement is the successful outcome of a process that began three years ago, and…
SOS youth leaders, other youth leaders from across the state and other leaders held a news conference at the Alabama State House today calling for continued protests and a boycott of…
Montgomery fire officials are looking into the cause of a late night house fire. The fire happened just before midnight in the 600 block of North Maryland Street. Montgomery fire officials say there…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Officials at Selma City Schools are looking into shutting down two schools. Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams is recommending -- that Byrd First Class Early Learning Center…
It is now two weeks to go until Christmas and nonprofit organizations, like the Salvation Army are still needing help from volunteers before their campaign goals come to an end.…
As the leaves continue to fall all across Montgomery city leaders are asking for your help to keep drains and roadways as clear as possible. This is a big issue every…
Two women are charged with taking drugs into Staton Correctional Facility while visiting inmates. The Department of Corrections says Delicia Sweet, 46, of Enterprise was arrested Sunday after an officer at Staton prison in Elmore found her with a…
A new report suggests that Alabama has the deadliest prisons in the country. The Montgomery-based nonprofit organization Equal Justice Initiative says Alabama prisons are the nation's most lethal. Prison system statistics show 18 inmates have been killed in state prisons…
A Florida man has been charged in Alabama with traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex act. Reports say that Robert Henry Ruffner, 31, of Orlando was also charged with electronic solicitation of a child for an unlawful…
Long-Lewis Automotive Group has announced that it is taking over the Moore-Stewart Ford and Honda dealerships in Selma, effective immediately. The dealerships will now be known as Long-Lewis of Selma, with the change in signage expected to take place tomorrow.…
A hearing has been set for an Alabama man seeking a new trial over his death sentence for kidnapping and killing an Auburn University student. Reports say U.S. Army veteran Courtney Lockhart has a Dec. 17 hearing in Opelika, prompted…
The theme for Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey inauguration will be "Keep Alabama Growing." Ivey and other constitutional office holders will be sworn into office on Jan. 14. Ivey's inaugural committee announced the theme for the ceremony. Ivey inaugural committee co-chairs…
Christmas Eve is two weeks away, and that makes the early part of December the time people will be putting up Christmas trees and answering the question: live or fake? We went to a local Christmas tree farm to see…
A lawsuit by the estate of Alabama native Harper Lee and a counter-suit by producer Aaron Sorkin were settled earlier this year, clearing the way for the production, which opens on Thursday. From the 60 Minutes interview with Daniels: Jeff…
