From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell was in Wilcox County talking over issues with people there Thursday. It was part of her continuing 'Congress in Your Community' town hall meeting series. Sewell hosts the meetings to share what's…
Montgomery students will be the first participants in a new summer achievement program to promote literacy. Governor Kay Ivey, in conjunction with Montgomery Public Schools, the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education, the Alabama State Department of Education, and the…
An Alabama National Guard Humvee carrying two soldiers crashed at approximately 10 a.m. today, 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. We do…
More than 173 arrests were made during Operation Triple Beam-Project Violent Crime Reduction, a three-month operation that concluded this week. The operation was conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service-led Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Montgomery Police Department…
As she seeks a fifth term in Congress, U.S. Rep. Martha Roby could face a political price for her 2016 criticisms of President Donald Trump during his campaign. Roby's challengers in the Republican primary have all criticized her 2016 suggestion…
The No. 7 Washington Huskies will face the No. 8 Auburn Tigers to open the 2018 college football season Sept. 1 at the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta. Kick time has been set for 3:30 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the game will…
AP-AL--Supreme Court-Parker Settlement State to pay justice's attorney fees in free-speech dispute MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama agency that investigates judicial ethics complaints has agreed to pay $100,000 in legal fees for lawyers representing Associate Justice Tom Parker in…
Governor Kay Ivey, in conjunction with Montgomery Public Schools, the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education, the Alabama State Department of Education, and the Alabama Reading Initiative is pleased to announce the pilot “Alabama Summer Achievement Program” (ASAP) at four…
A 90 year old Titus man was killed Wednesday afternoon about 4:33 p.m. in a two car accident. Alabama State Troopers say Bernard Harbin died when his vehicle collided with another vehicle on U.S. 231 north of Wetumpka. Troopers say…
It was a night to celebrate American air power as the community heard the inspiring stories of aviation pioneers Wednesday evening at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. It's part of the "Gathering of Eagles" program at Maxwell Air Force Base. Each…
Officials with the accrediting board-AdvancED met with the Montgomery Public School Board Wednesday, for an update in the school systems' accreditation status. AdvancED State Director Andre Harrison, announced the change from 'accredited' to 'under review' point, he says not to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The wet weather wreaks havoc in Perry County and one of the hardest hit areas was in the Marion area. EMA Deputy Director Davie Heard says the storm dropped about six to eight inches of…
The Wetumpka Police Department is searching for an unidentified male wanted in connection to multiple robbery investigations. Two of the robberies occurred Sunday morning between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. One happened at the Chevron located at the corner of Highway 231 and Red Eagle…
Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on rape and criminal sex act charges in New York City. Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. announced the indictment Wednesday. He says it brings the former movie mogul "another step closer to accountability." The…
From local to state-wide races, some voters already have their minds made up on whether or not they will be heading to the polls next week. "I do plan on voting. I'm not exactly sure who is in the running…
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a suspect in the shooting deaths of Shanika King, 25, and Nicholas Lewis, 23, both of Montgomery. The victims were fatally wounded Monday, May 28. MPD charged Tommie McCall, 31, of Montgomery with Murder…
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Alabama Sentry Program which provides for an additional security measure in schools that do not have a School Resource Officer (SRO). The Alabama Sentry Program is a voluntary program which will permit administrators in schools,…
We are now just two days away from Hurricane Season and now is the time to get prepared. From emergency kits for your family to flood insurance, it can be a lot to think about. The Governor's Office of Volunteer…
The Board of Directors of Alabama Arise has chosen Robyn Hyden as the organization’s next executive director. Hyden will begin her tenure in July. She will take over for Arise’s current executive director, Kimble Forrister, who will retire in June…
The Alabama Republican Party is warning voters away from one of its statewide candidates who has come under scrutiny for offensive comments. A statement issued Wednesday by GOP chair Terry Lathan says the party's candidate committee unanimously censured Public Service…
The National Weather Service office in Birmingham is reporting widespread flash flooding in Perry County. As of late morning, numerous state and county roads are flooded. The National Weather Service says State Highway 219 is under water, Highway 14 is…
Hurricane season is three days away, and the winds and rains of those storms can result in costly damages. According to the Attorney General's Office, there is something else to keep…
The Alabama Poor People's Campaign held the third in an on-going series of rallies and demonstrations this afternoon at the State Capitol. Organizers say the Poor People's Campaign is a national…
Many people across the Montgomery area spent some of the day without power after Alberto knocked down trees in many neighborhoods, and now cleanup is underway and many people are thankful no…
Gov. Kay Ivey, Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange, Montgomery Co. Commission Chairman Elton Dean and other officials joined Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC President and CEO Dong Ryeol Choi this afternoon to announce…
