Alabama Extension service officials have calculated the cost of Hurricane Michael on Alabama Agriculture.....and it includes some large numbers. “Direct agricultural losses total $204 million alone,” said Paul Brown, Extension’s storm response leader. “But when you consider associated impacts on…
If you're uninsured or under-insured, The Wellness Coalition in Montgomery wants to help. It's offering a new free service to help you get the coverage you can afford. The organization can…
On Monday, October 29, a federal jury convicted nurse practitioner Lilian Ifeoma Akwuba, 39, of Montgomery, on 17 counts of unlawfully distributing controlled substances, 4 counts of health care fraud, 1 count of conspiring to distribute controlled substances, and 1…
Alabama State University has received a three-year grant award from the U. S. Department of Defense (DOD) in the amount of $600,000 to support research on “Lightweight Multifunctional Advanced Materials.” The goal of this science and technology grant research is to develop…
Montgomery police arrested Johnathan Wiley, 21, on multiple charges in connection with an early morning incident Oct. 29 involving four victims. Officers charged Wiley with two counts of second-degree assault, one count of first-degree burglary, one count of second-degree criminal…
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $300,000 grant to the Perry County Commission to continue its recovery from torrential rains that damaged roads and continues to be a health and safety concern. The Community Development Block Grant will assist the…
As the nation remains divided along party lines, it's a battle that will play out in voting booths across the country. "In midterm elections, this has never failed in almost…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Dallas County are searching for the person responsible for ramming two convenience stores with a stolen pick up truck causing thousands of dollars in…
The race for Alabama state auditor is a rematch from 2014. Republican Auditor Jim Zeigler faces a challenge from Democratic nominee Miranda Joseph in the Nov. 6 election. The primary duty of the office to inventory and keep up with…
Some parents may be concerned when it comes to what neighborhoods their children should be in while trick or treating. That is why Montgomery County Sheriff officials are reminding people to check…
If students in Alissa Jordan’s science class at Pike Liberal Arts in Troy were scared of science before, that has now changed. On Wednesday, students were getting into the Halloween spirit through…
Alabama will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review the state's effort to ban the most commonly used second trimester abortion procedure. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall's office on Tuesday asked the court for additional time to file its petition…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The wife of Alabama's Republican nominee for lieutenant governor has been hurt in an accident while shooting skeet. A statement issued Wednesday by state Rep. Will Ainsworth of Guntersville says wife Kendall Ainsworth suffered a cut…
It was an overflow crowd with standing room only as the Montgomery community came together at the Agudath Israel Etz Ahayem Synagogue Tuesday. Speakers from different faiths and…
The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, Will Ainsworth, says his wife was injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon. He released as statement saying "while skeet shooting with our family on Tuesday evening, my wife, Kendall, was involved in a minor…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is shot and killed -- and the night club where it happened -- is burned to the ground. Capt. Mike Granthum says…
At anytime disaster could strike schools, prompting teachers and emergency officials to act fast for evacuation. Montgomery Public Schools Emergency Response Team is making sure they are ready in the event…
The Red Kettle Campaign is a way to help the less fortunate during the holiday season. On Tuesday, the first donations were made in what the Salvation Army is hoping will…
With Halloween just one day away, one local mom wants people to remember that not all kids can have candy. Ashley Mobley speaks from experience as her 4-year-old daughter Avery has severe food allergies. She has a life-threatening peanut allergy…
Alabama voters will choose between Republican incumbent Steve Marshall and Democratic challenger Joe Siegelman in the race for attorney general. Marshall is seeking the office after being appointed last year. Marshall said his record includes emphasizing public safety, legislation to…
A man convicted of capital murder last week in the triple slaying of 9-year-old twins and their babysitter in 2012 found out his sentence today. After hours of deliberation in…
Montgomery Police have charged another person in the shooting death of 27-year-old Terry Tallie. 25-year-old Markieth Manora has been charged with one count of Capital Murder. Manora is the fourth person charged in the case. Manora is being held in…
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in a toddler's death. The shooting happened Monday afternoon in the 3700 block of South Court Street. The toddler was rushed to a local hospital where the child was pronounced…
Data collected by the Alabama Department of Education reveals that Montgomery Public Schools is shrinking, and we know that enrollment numbers have been dropping for many years now. MPS Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore says the biggest factor in this…
DETROIT (AP) - The U.S. government is investigating Mercedes-Benz, alleging that the German automaker has been slow to mail safety recall notices and file required reports involving recalls of over 1.4 million vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said…
