Energy Institute of Alabama Honors Linemen for Hard Work, Sacrifice
When power needs to be restored after a storm, it is up to linemen to get the electricity up and running again. Those workers were honored for their hard work and sacrifice on…
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Campaign 2018: Election Guide
The Alabama Primaries are Tuesday, June 5. Here is everything you need to know before you head to the polls. When Are Polls Open? Polls are open 7AM-7PM statewide Remember, this is a primary. You will have to request either…
Governor Ivey Makes Final Push for Votes
We are less than 24 hours from the primary elections for multiple local and statewide offices. We've been following the campaigns closely for months now, especially the race for governor. Governor…
Governor Ivey Seeks to Avoid Runoff in Republican Primaries
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is seeking to avoid a runoff in Tuesday's Republican primary as she tries to beat back a trio of challengers who have criticized her refusal to meet them on the debate stage. Ivey, looking to win…
New Dollar General Opens in Montgomery
Dollar General’s newest store at 304 W. Fairview Ave. in Montgomery is now open! In its new location, Dollar General will offer area residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices. Dollar General will celebrate…
Death Row Inmate Found Dead from Apparent Suicide.
The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating an apparent suicide of a death row inmate reported Sunday at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore. Prison officials found Jeffery Lynn Borden, 57, hanging by a bed sheet in his…
Dallas Co. Voters Ready to Head to the Polls
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The primary elections are only hours away and voters in Dallas County are gearing up to head to the polls and cast their ballots. Election season is in the air in the Selma and Dallas…
Tuesday Election Night Coverage
We hope you'll join us on CBS 8 or ABC 32 election night for coverage of the Democratic and Republican Primary elections! We'll begin full-time coverage when the polls close at 7:00 p.m. Remember to take a photo I.D. with…
Candidate Appealing GOP Pledge Not to Count Votes for Him, Predicts Backlash
Candidate appealing Alabama GOP move to disregard votes .By JAY REEVES Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A Republican candidate for Alabama's utility-regulating Public Service Commission says he's appealing the state GOP's decision to disregard votes he receives in…
2 Dead in climbing accident
Two climbers didn't survive a fall in Yosemite National Park, according to the National Park Service. They fell while climbing the Freeblast Route on El Capitan inside the park Saturday morning. Yosemite Park Rangers and Search and Rescue staff…
Romain Lettuce E-Coli Cases Surround Alabama, but Not a Single Case in State.
This CDC map shows reports of illness in each of the states surrounding Alabama...but not a single case in the state. Five new cases were reported by the CDC on Friday. 5 dead, nearly 200 sickened in romaine lettuce…
Montgomery County NAACP Hosts Candidate Forum Ahead of Primary Election
Alabama Republican and Democratic voters will choose candidates for November on Tuesday, but if attendance at an NAACP event Saturday is any indication, turnout may be very low. The purpose was for people meet with candidates. But there were few…
Town of Shorter Unveils Banner In Remembrance of "Native Son"
A banner unveiled on Friday pays tribute to a man who left a lasting impact in Macon County. That banner, located off Exit 22 of I-85 in Shorter, Alabama, is in memory of Harold T. Powell, who died while on…
Student Gun Tip Line Leads To Nearly 2 Dozen Arrests
Keeping guns away from the classroom is the focus of a Crime Stoppers initiative that rewards students who provide information on another student with a gun. The Scholastic Tip Line pays out $50 for students that provide information on another…
More Jobs Coming to Pike County
A $500,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will help bring more than 100 new jobs to Pike County while creating additional job opportunities throughout Alabama’s Wiregrass area. The Community Development Block Grant will assist Graceville, Fla.-based Rex Lumber Co.…
Gov. Ivey Awards Grant to Bring New Jobs to Brantley
A $250,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will help provide new jobs in Brantley while revitalizing the downtown area and encouraging new commerce. The Community Development Block Grant funds will provide infrastructure necessary for Four Byrds Building and Industrial…
Alabama NAACP Members Speak on Mass Shootings and Gun Violence
Just like many people across the U. S, Alabama NAACP members are tired of hearing of deadly school shootings. "We are here today to make a declaration that we will oppose anyone, any organization that is not for peace, tranquility,…
AL National Guard Soldier Killed in Humvee Crash Named
An Alabama National Guard Humvee carrying two Soldiers crashed at Thursday, May 31, on Interstate 65 North near mile marker 64, north of Atmore. One Soldier was killed, and one Soldier was evaluated at a local hospital and released. Staff…
Alfa Insurance Awards $1,000 Scholarships to Seven Montgomery Co. Students
The tuition bill for seven local college students will be a little lower in August thanks to scholarships awarded through the Alfa Foundation. Montgomery County recipients are: Catherine Cowden of Montgomery is an Eastwood Christian School graduate and…
Alabama EMA Encourage Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season
Alabama residents are encouraged to be aware and prepared for the 2018 hurricane season. Days before the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, Alabama experienced subtropical storm Alberto resulting in heavy rainfall across the state. Preparing for tropical weather…
GOP Refusing to Certify Votes for PSC Candidate
ALGOP CANDIDATE COMMITTEE VOTES TO NOT CERTIFY REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS FOR PSC PLACE 1 CANDIDATE May 31, 2018 Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan made the following statement: “On Thursday, May 31, 2018, the Alabama Republican Party Candidate Committee…
First MPS Rezoning Meeting gets Heated
Parents came to the rezoning meeting at Park Crossing High School Thursday with lots of questions and concerns. Keisha Harris wanted to know why her child is now zoned for a failing school. "I even called MPS today. The lady…
Expect Delays at Major Montgomery Intersection Friday Morning
Montgomery police say the traffic lights at the Vaughn Road and Eastern Boulevard intersection will be turned off at 9:00 a.m. Friday for repairs. Officers will be directing traffic, but they advise drivers to expect delays, and consider an alternate route.
Trudeau: Trump tariffs "Totally Unacceptable"
President Donald Trump says the days of the U.S. being taken advantage of in trade deals "are over" in a harshly worded statement responding to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's criticism of new steel and aluminum tariffs. Trump is levying…
Woman Sought in Connection with Uniontown Murder
Uniontown Police are searching for Latarsha Denise Shepherd for criminal solicitation to commit murder. Police say an unidentified man was killed following an altercation that involved four men. The physical altercation happened on Buck Ave. in Uniontown last Saturday morning.…
