Alabama State Troopers investigated 23 traffic deaths during the Christmas and New Year’s Day holiday travel period, which was from 12:01 a.m. Saturday, December 16, 2017, to midnight Monday, January 1, 2018. The total is significantly lower than the total…
Rich Hobson had been at Roy Moore's side almost from the beginning, and he says he has Moore's complete backing in his bid to unseat Republican Congresswoman Martha Roby.…
Vice President Mike Pence has sworn into office the two newest members of the Senate, Democrats Doug Jones of Alabama and Tina Smith of Minnesota. Jones is the first Alabama Democrat elected to the Senate in a quarter-century. His victory…
The Wetumpka Police Department is investigating a Theft of Property case. Theft of Property, which exceeds two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) in value, or property of any value taken from the person of another, constitutes theft of property in the first degree.…
Alabama fans are basking in the afterglow of the Crimson Tide's win over Clemson in the college football playoff. And high hopes are building for another Crimson Tide national championship. The Bama defense stood up and powered the team to…
If you are a pet owner, it is important that you follow a few simple tips to keep you pets warm. "Make sure they have a blanket, make sure they have…
There are hidden dangers when trying to fight the cold. Chief among them, fire officials say, is carbon monoxide poisoning. Greenville Fire Chief Tim Warrick says all fuel-burning equipment creates…
Alabama officials are investigating two cases of mumps that have been confirmed at a high school in the eastern part of the state. The Alabama Department of Public Health says the cases of the contagious disease were confirmed at Central…
Alabama record producer Rick Hall, who recorded some of the biggest musical acts of the 1960s and '70s and helped develop the fabled "Muscle Shoals sound," has died. Longtime friend Judy Hood says Hall died at his home Tuesday following…
Gov. Kay Ivey is adding some fuel in the form of a $580,000 grant to a program that helps entrepreneurs and upstart companies get off the ground with their business ideas. The grant will support the Alabama Launchpad, a program…
Alabama record producer Rick Hall, who recorded some of the biggest musical acts of the 1960s and '70s and helped develop the fabled "Muscle Shoals sound," has died. Longtime friend Judy Hood says Hall died at his home Tuesday following…
The Trump administration is calling on Iran's government to stop blocking Instagram and other popular social media sites as Iranians are demonstrating in the streets. U.S. Undersecretary of State Steve Goldstein says the United States wants Iran to "open these…
Alabama Senator-Elect Doug Jones' office announced some key positions. Jones is set to be sworn into office tomorrow. The following is a press release from his office. Washington D.C. - Senator-elect Doug Jones today announced the hiring of key senior staff positions including…
A 7-year-old boy was killed in what authorities say was likely an accidental shooting in Alabama. Sgt. Jack Self with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded Monday evening to a home in Concord. A preliminary investigation shows the…
Battle lines were drawn, as fans geared up early at Baumhowers restaurant in Montgomery to root their team to a Sugar Bowl victory. Jim and Gail Moon, Alabama alums, say they made a special stop in Montgomery on their way…
Several places in Elmore County will open as warming stations for those needing a place to stay out of the cold. In Millbrook, the Millbrook Baptist Church will open Monday through Wednesday. In Deatsville, you can visit the Deatsville fire…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Dallas County spent part of New Year's Day celebrating the signing of the historic document that freed the slaves. Its the 155th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln.…
New Year's Day is prime time for watching college football. Despite the chilly weather, some Auburn faithful ventured out to Montgomery's Baumhower's Restaurant to cheer on their Tigers in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. For Pike Road resident Clyde Allison watching…
The City of Montgomery welcomed in the New Year with a bang at Riverwalk Stadium. Despite temperatures hovering in the twenties, hundreds packed the park to ring in 2018. The band Federal Expression entertained the crowd with rock-n-roll tunes from…
Is it a case of police brutality? Protesters believe 17-teen year-old Ulysses Wilkerson's encounter with Troy Police is exactly that. "What you just witnessed-what the world just witnessed this past weekend was discrimination at it's finest," says Travis Jackson. Supporters…
The family of 17-year-old Ulysses Wilkerson says this week has been anything but peaceful. "We haven't been sleeping at night," says Angela Williams. Wilkerson's mother, Angela Williams wants answers. Officers say the teen ran when…
Demopolis Police are investigating a homicide after they say a small child claimed someone killed his mother. Demopolis Public Chief Tommie Reese said that a police officer was attempting to serve papers to someone at 1514 Queensbury Lane, when a…
Whole Foods Market Montgomery announced the store will give away a $50 gift card and a selection “Whole Foods Diet Approved” products every day during the month of January. The Whole Foods Diet by Whole Foods Market co-founder John Mackey was…
On January 1, thousands of workers in California will receive a pay raise. But not everyone is happy about it. California is one of 18 states that will increase minimum wage for the new year. The increases start on December 31, when New…
A new ranking has a Montgomery school ranked as the best public school in Alabama. A review by 24/7 WalStreet names Loveless Academic Magnet School the best in the state. The review looked at data including diversity, teacher to student…
