Van Hits at Least 8 People in Toronto
Canadian police say a van in Toronto has struck at least 8 people, but that the cause of the incident and the extent of the injuries are not yet known. Authorities say the white van hit the crowd of pedestrians…
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Waffle House Shooting Suspect Arrested
Authorities say they have arrested a man suspected of storming a Waffle House restaurant in Nashville and fatally shooting four people with an assault rifle. Authorities announced that 29-year-old Travis Reinking, was taken into custody Monday. Police in Nashville, Tennessee,…
Tornadoes Confirmed from Alabama Storms
The National Weather Service confirms at least three tornadoes in Alabama from Sunday storms, and is surveying other parts of southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. A storm with estimated winds of 80 mph (130 kph) overturned five recreational vehicles…
Huntsville City Councilman Charged with DUI
A city councilman in Alabama has been accused of driving under the influence. News outlets report Madison County Jail records show 57-year-old Will Culver was booked into the jail early Sunday morning on a DUI charge. Culver represents Huntsville's District…
YMCA of Greater Montgomery Getting Kids Active in National Healthy Kids Day Initiative
Several YMCA locations took part in the national initiative designed to improve kids health. It's an afternoon of letting loose some energy with zumba and scoring on the basketball court. "The kids are enjoying it. I can see that they're…
French and Indian War Encampment Takes Visitors at Fort Toulouse Back in Time
An annual event remembering the French and Indian War took place at Fort Toulouse in Wetumpka Saturday. Visitors could see a replica encampment showing what life was like during the war in 1756. The event included mock battles and displays…
Children's Author Debuts Book Celebrating Alabama's Bicentennial at the Alabama Book Festival
The Alabama Book Festival was the place to be for book lovers Saturday. The festival invites book lovers to meet authors and discover new books. Authors signed books and took part in open mic performances This year's festival features children's author…
New State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey Ready to Tackle the Future of Education in Alabama
The state school board of education has chosen Dr. Eric Mackey as the new state superintendent. "I was especially pleased with Dr. Mackey's response with the specifics that he embraced-my education initiative, strong start, strong finish. Especially as he mentioned…
Teens To Face Trial as Adults
Two Montgomery teens will go on trail as adults for a murder in Prattville. Autauga County authorities say Roderick Demar Williams was 14 and Devonte Raymon Hill was 15 in 2016 when they killed 56 year old john Michael Taylor…
New Alabama State Superintendent of Schools Selected
The state school board has selected Dr. Eric Mackey as the new superintendent of schools. Mackey currently serves as the executive director of School Superintendents of Alabama. Board members voted five to four to…
Top International Military Officers Make 'International Honor Roll'
Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base honored some of their top international officer graduates Friday. Military officials from several different countries, made the trip back to Montgomery to see their names added to a wall of International Honor Roll…
Grand Jury Considers Woman's Stabbing of Husband with Sword
A grand jury in Alabama will hear the case of a woman accused of fatally stabbing her husband with a sword. Authorities say 50-year-old Jeannette Hale stabbed her husband, Mark, in the chest while he played a guitar in their…
Alabama State School Board to Choose Next Superintendent
Alabama State Board of Education members will choose the state's next superintendent of education Friday. Board members will interview the four finalists Friday in Montgomery to pick the next head of Alabama's education system. The finalists are Jefferson County Superintendent…
Former Clanton Police Chief Pleads Guilty
The former chief of an Alabama police department has pleaded guilty to criminal charges. State Attorney General Steve Marshall told Alabama media that Brian Allan Stilwell pleaded guilty Thursday to violation of ethics law and the fraudulent use of a…
Library Renovations Unveiled at Inaugural Gala
It was a night to celebrate as the city and county came together to unveil the library's latest renovations. The city and county invested 3 million dollars along with…
Alabama Executes 83-year-old Inmate: Walter Leroy Moody, Jr.
Alabama has executed the oldest U.S. inmate to be put to death in modern times, an 83-year-old man convicted of a federal judge's mail-bomb slaying. Authorities say Walter Leroy Moody…
Hayneville Town Council Votes to Fire Three Top Officials
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a controversy brewing in Hayneville after the town council votes to terminate three top town officials. The council voted to fire the police…
Safe Driving Campaigns Sends Eye-Opening Messages to Drivers
Several messages are popping up in Elmore County, getting drivers to think twice about taking their eyes off the road. "Tragedy and split second decisions-they can effect a community and…
Abortion Facility Under Investigation After Failing to Report 13-Year-Old Patient
Reproductive Health Services near downtown Montgomery is under investigation for failing to report an under-aged patient after she got an abortion there not once, but twice. State law requires abortion…
Montgomery Fire Department Launches Investigation into Pallet Company Fire
Montgomery Fire/Rescue is conducting an investigation after responding to a fire in the 1500 block of Furnace Street on Wednesday afternoon. The fire resulted in injuries to an adult male who was…
Lawyers for Inmate to be Executed Tonight Ask SCOTUS for Delay
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on the scheduled execution of (all times local): 12:45 p.m. An Alabama inmate is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to halt his upcoming execution. Attorneys for Walter Leroy Moody, Jr. on Thursday asked justices…
Talk Of The Air National Guard
A screengrab from a video posted on Facebook that shows a Tennessee Air National Guard colonel and a senior noncommissioned officer during a re-enlistment ceremony. …
Alabama’s First Class Pre-K Named Nation’s Highest Quality Program for 12th Year in a Row
Governor Kay Ivey is applauding the announcement that for the 12th year in a row, Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program is being hailed as one of the nation’s highest quality state-funded pre-kindergarten programs for four-year-olds. This report released today by…
GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Debate, Minus Gov. Ivey
Three Republican candidates running for Governor participated in a debate Wednesday evening in Birmingham. However, Gov. Kay Ivey was not there. Topics ranged from ethics laws, a lottery, Roy Moore and…
