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President Trump signs order designating English as the official language of the U.S.

President Trump has signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States.

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone dies in car crash near Montgomery

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence and known for the hit song “Wish I Didn't Miss You,” was killed early Saturday in a car crash near Montgomery.

Action 8's Lifesaver Radar systems bring new protection from severe weather

Action 8 now has two Lifesaver Radar systems to bring a new layer of protection from severe weather in Alabama.

Marion post office building renamed in honor of late civil rights leader

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The post office in the city of Marion is renamed in honor of the late civil rights leader Albert Turner, Sr. A dedication ceremony was held Friday morning. "From…

Gov. Kay Ivey commutes death row inmate Rocky Myers' sentence to life in prison

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday commuted the death sentence of Robin “Rocky” Myers to life in prison, saying there were enough questions about his guilt that she couldn’t move forward with his execution.

Pickup truck crash in Montgomery County leaves one person dead, another injured

A pickup truck crash has killed an Elmore County man.

What the Tech: Beware of a new text scam

This new scam is targeting iPhone users through a loophole in Apple's security measures.

AUM welcomes Black Hawk helicopters

Students and staff at Auburn University Montgomery got to witness some impressive military gear landing on their campus.

Peppertree YMCA holds ribbon-cutting ceremony

The YMCA of Greater Montgomery is celebrating the ribbon cutting for its new Peppertree YMCA location.

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Vacant Prattville restaurant to become city's second Taco Bell

Prattville is about to get a second Taco Bell with the transformation of a vacant restaurant on Cobbs Ford Road.

Faulkner University dedicates College of Health Sciences building

Faulkner University is celebrating the completion of construction on its new College of Health Sciences building.

Auburn head football coach Hugh Freeze announces that he has cancer

Auburn head football coach Hugh Freeze has announced that he has an early form of prostate cancer.

Ukraine President Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office blowup

President Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy he was for being “disrespectful” in an Oval Office meeting, then abruptly called off the signing of a minerals deal with the U.S. that Trump said would have moved Ukraine closer to ending its war with Russia.

Six finalists announced for Montgomery school superintendent position

Montgomery Public Schools has announced the names of six finalists for the vacant school superintendent position.

What's Happening: February 28-March 2

If you're looking to celebrate Mardi Gras this weekend, there are plenty of places to go in the River Region!

Federal judge finds mass firings of federal probationary workers were likely unlawful

A federal judge in San Francisco has found that the mass firings of probationary employees were likely unlawful.

Greenville Cafe Celebrates 30 Years in Butler County

The Court Square Cafe has served the people in Butler County for thirty years.

Bridge Crossing Jubilee organizers announce major time change

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Bridge Crossing Jubilee organizers announce a scheduling change for the biggest event of the entire celebration. The bridge crossing reenactment over the Edmund Pettus Bridge will start at 12…