Gas Prices Up as Holiday Weekend Approaches
As many people prepare to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, AAA says this is the highest gas prices have been going into the holiday since 2014. The state…
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Host of Lawmakers Across the State Endorse Kay Ivey for Governor
Forty-five Alabama lawmakers from across the state today endorsed Kay Ivey for Governor, citing her leadership in creating jobs, putting more money back in Alabamians pockets and prioritizing conservative values. A complete list is available below. “From my experience as…
Faulkner University Strengthens Relationship with Chinese Partners
An international friendship that has remained strong for nearly a decade was made evident again as Faulkner University hosted three professors from Xiangyang, China, last week. The visit was a part of a cultural exchange program between Faulkner University and…
Deatsville Man Killed in Crash with Unoccupied Vehicle
A two-vehicle crash on Wednesday, May 23, has claimed the life of a Deatsville man. Carl Wade Nelson, 44, was killed when the 1997 GMC Suburban he was driving left the roadway and struck an unoccupied 2016 Toyota 4Runner. Nelson was…
Valiant Cross Academy in Need of Assistance for Fire Prevention System
Valiant Cross Academy, an all male private school for at-risk youth in Montgomery, is in need of the community's help. Valiant Cross Academy is expanding to high school next year. They…
Taking a Look at School Bus Safety
Following last week's deadly school bus crash in New Jersey that involved the bus driver having 14 suspensions and several tickets some school systems may look a little closer when hiring those…
NFL to Require All Players and Personnel to Stand for National Anthem; Will Face Fines if Not in Compliance
The Latest on the NFL's new policy requiring players to stand if they are on the field during the national anthem but permitting them to stay in the locker room if they prefer (all times EDT): ___ 6 p.m. Arizona…
Man Arrested for Assault on Montgomery Police Officer
On Tuesday, May 22, Montgomery Police Department patrol observed an adult male walking down the middle of Zelda Road. The male refused the officer's request to leave the roadway and continued to block traffic. The male was identified as Demetrius Jones.…
Gubernatorial Candidate Scott Dawson Announces "The Time is Now" Bus Tour
Early Wednesday morning, Scott Dawson announced "The Time is Now" bus tour which will rally grassroots conservative voters by sweeping every corner of the state ahead of the June 5th primary.  Beginning on May 29th, the tour will will involve six days of stops canvassing thirty-seven…
Tuscaloosa Substitute Teacher Charged with Having Sexual Relationship with Student
Tuscaloosa police say a substitute teacher is jailed on a charge of having a sexual relationship with a student. A statement from police says 54-year-old Meta Lovely of Duncanville surrendered Wednesday. She is being held on $30,000 bond on a…
Neighbors React to Deadly House Fire
Broken glass and crime scene tape litter the front yard of a home on Elm Avenue in Montgomery. A fire broke out Sunday night, at the home that originally firefighters…
$750,000 Grant to Pave the Way for New Industry Providing Over to 200 Jobs to Prattville
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded a $750,000 grant to improve infrastructure in Prattville and pave the way for a new industry that will employ more than 200 people. James Hardie Building Products Inc., a world-wide manufacturer of fiber-cement building materials,…
Woman Convicted of Killing 13-Year Old Girl Denied Parole
Alabama's parole board is refusing to free a woman convicted of killing a 13-year old girl who was abducted from a north Georgia shopping mall. The board refused parole for 53-year old Judith Ann Neelley on Wednesday following emotional testimony…
Memorial Day Travel Up 6% from Last Year
Memorial Day travel is up by 6% according to TripAdvisor’s Annual Memorial Day Travel Survey. Nearly one-third will be traveling this weekend up from 24% last year. Of those traveling, 74% will be driving and 32% will be flying to…
Governor's Race Heats Up 2 Weeks before Primaries
While the gubernatorial race is in full swing, political analyst Steve Flowers says it's been a fairly quiet race since it started. "With two weeks to go, the polling is about…
Selma City Councilman Makes First Court Appearance
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma city councilman arrested for allegedly urinating on a city street made a first appearance in court Tuesday morning. Councilman Sam Randolph enter a…
State Education Superintendent Discuses School Safety
The conversation continues: What more can be done to make Alabama's schools safer? State Superintendent Eric Mackey is weighing in on some of the safety protocols already used throughout the state…
Governor Ivey Announces Alabama Tourism Growth of $1 Billion
Governor Kay Ivey announced on Tuesday that the Alabama travel industry grew by $1 billion in 2017, to a record of $14.3 billion in expenditures, and increased jobs by 7,399 to some 186,906 employees. The industry grew by 7 percent and attracted…
Marine Patrol Troopers Prepare for Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend is just a few days away, and for many people that means the unofficial kickoff for summer. It also means the Marine Patrol is gearing up for…
Governor Ivey Opposes Parole for Woman Convicted of Murdering Teen Girl
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is opposing parole for a woman convicted of killing a Georgia teenager more than 35 years ago. Ivey is urging the state's parole board to reject an early release for Judith Ann Neelley. Members are scheduled…
AG Marshall, Rep. Brooks Files Lawsuit Against Federal Government Over Inclusion of Illegal Aliens in 2020 Census
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and U.S. Representative Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, have jointly filed a lawsuit against the federal government over the Census Bureau’s unlawful decision to include illegal aliens in census data used to determine the apportionment of the…
Golden Apple: Teacher of the Year
It's the end of the school year and time to announce our Golden Apple Educator of the Year, and you the viewers have selected Cicely Curtis from the School…
"Gathering of Eagles" Events Celebrating USAF Heroes Coming to Montgomery
It's a time to celebrate American airpower, stories of courage, innovation and resiliency. This year, the Gathering of Eagles Foundation selected 10 eagles to share their stories. Lt. Col. Sarah Brehm…
Dallas Co. Man Lives in a Castle and It's For Sale
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- You've probably heard it said that a man's home is his castle. Well, it's true. And the man lives in Dallas County. When Kenneth…
Local Officials Revisit School Safety Discussion
In the wake of a deadly shooting at a Santa Fe, Texas High School, once again gun violence and school safety are top of mind for local authorities. Montgomery County Sheriff…
