The Questionable Future of High School Football
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Could the future of high school football be in jeopardy at small rural schools in the Black Belt? One school official in Dallas County…
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FDA OKs First Drug Made to Reduce Excessive Sweating
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug developed specifically to reduce excessive sweating, a common condition that can cause anxiety. Dermira Inc. said Friday its Qbrexza was approved for excessive underarm sweating. The drug is inside…
Automakers, Manufacturers Oppose Trump Call for Auto Tariffs
Foreign automakers, American manufacturers and classic-car enthusiasts are coming out against President Donald Trump's plan to consider taxing imported cars, trucks and auto parts. The National Association of Manufacturers says in a filing with the U.S. Commerce Department that the…
TSA Expects Record Crowds as July 4 Holiday Period Starts
If you're traveling this weekend, leave extra time for getting through the airport security line. The TSA projected that Friday would be its busiest day ever, with agents screening more than 2.7 million people. A spokesman cautions, however, that the…
Thousands Still Without Power after Thursday Storms
The numbers from Alabama Power as of 9:00 AM Friday Montgomery County (1,650 customers) Tallapoosa County (1,500 customers) Lowndes County (1,400 customers) Elmore County (1,300 customers) Dallas County (1,270 customers) Wilcox County (1,220 customers) Butler County (860 customers) Perry…
Body of Rantavious Love Recovered from Coosa River
Elmore County officials have recovered the body of a 15-year-old boy who went missing earlier this week. Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis confirms the body of Rantavious Love was recovered at 6:45 this morning…
Selma Murder Suspects Indicted, Arrested & Wanted
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A 16 year old Selma teen is now charged with capital murder and police are now looking for another suspect in a recent murder and three people are indicted for murder by a Dallas County…
Search Continues on the Coosa River for 15-Year-Old Rantavious Love
The search continues for a 15-year-old boy who went missing on the Coosa River Wednesday afternoon. The search for Rantavious Love has family members confident in a recovery. "It couldn't be a better turnout than what we've got today, to…
Former House Majority Leader Released after Serving Sentence for Mail Fraud
Former Alabama House Majority Leader Micky Hammon has been released from federal prison. The Federal Bureau of Prisons lists that Hammon was released Wednesday after serving a 90-day sentence for mail fraud. Hammon, a Republican from Decatur, pleaded guilty last…
Montgomery Fire and Rescue Top Official Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the department’s chief of operations after the Montgomery Police Department charged him in connection with an incident of domestic violence. MPD has charged Kenneth Bolling, 55, of Montgomery with third-degree assault,…
Journalists from India Visit Montgomery to Learn About Civil Rights
Ten journalists from India are visiting Montgomery....and they had an opportunity to meet with Jeannie Graetz, who along with her pastor husband were in the center of the Montgomery bus boycott. Rev. Graetz's health did not allow him to be…
Move Over UPS Truck: Amazon Delivery Vans to Hit the Street
Your Amazon packages, which usually show up in a brown UPS truck, an unmarked vehicle or in the hands of a mail carrier, may soon be delivered from an Amazon van. The online retailer, wanting more control over how its…
U.S. Long-Term Mortgage Rates Fall; 30-Year at 4.55 Percent
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates were flat to lower this week. The benchmark 30-year rate marked its fourth decline in the past five weeks. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages was 4.55 percent, down from…
City of Montgomery Announces 4th of July Activities
Whether vacationing in Alabama's River Region for the first time or staycationing at home for this year’s midweek patriotic celebration, Independence Day in Montgomery will offer something for everyone! “This Independence Day offers a variety of exciting events throughout the…
Multiple People Shot at Maryland Newspaper Building
Multiple people have been shot at The Capital newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland. The Baltimore Sun, which owns the Annapolis newspaper, says a reporter told them of the shooting Thursday afternoon. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says it…
Third Man Pleads Guilty to 2015 Burger King Robbery Homicide
Another Montgomery County man has pleaded guilty to helping plan and carry out a robbery in 2015 that resulted in the death of 20-year old Dundrell Young. Jordan Graham entered a guilty plea today before Fifteenth Circuit Judge James Anderson…
ADPH offers recommendations to prevent infectious disease outbreaks at summer camp
Summer camps provide a great opportunity for children and teens alike to make lasting friendships, while being physically active and developing life-long skills. Although the goal of summer camp is to keep your children healthy and safe, it is not…
LG Electronics to build solar panel factory in Huntsville, Bringing 160 New Jobs
LG Electronics is building a solar panel assembly plant in Huntsville. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that LG Electronics will establish the new factory at the company's existing site in Huntsville. Ivey's office said the project will add 160…
Alabama AG Opens Up About Wife's Death, Confirms Suicide
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall fought back tears Wednesday at a press conference he called to openly discuss the death of his wife, this past weekend. Marshall's wife…
Wetumpka Fire Chief: Search Called Off for Teen Swimming in Coosa River
Wetumpka officials say the search for a 15-year-old boy who was swept under by swift water in the Coosa River Wednesday has been called off for the night and will…
Tuskegee Police Investigate Deadly Shooting
Tuskegee Police are investigating a man's murder. 21-year-old Quadarius Long was shot and killed in the 600 block of Judkins Circle Tuesday evening. No arrests have been made in the case and police are still working to determine the motive…
History Teachers Get Schooled in History in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Thirty history teachers from across Alabama are in Selma this week getting a lesson about history. The Alabama History Institute for Teachers is one of twelve…
Mental Health Crisis Training Offered to First Responders
There is a growing number of mental health crisis situations, and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office wants to make sure first responders know what signs to watch for. It wrapped up…
Trump Expected to Name Fox News Executive Producer as Director of White House Press and Communications
President Donald Trump is expected to name former Fox News executive Bill Shine as director of White House press and communications. That's according to a person familiar with Trump's thinking, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the president's…
