Seven suspected cocaine and marijuana traffickers were arrested early Thursday morning, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. These arrests follow an indictment by a federal grand jury charging the seven defendants with conspiracy to distribute narcotics, primarily in…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's primary challengers took aim at her decision to skip a televised debate. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, state Sen. Bill Hightower and evangelist Scott Dawson criticized Ivey's decision to not attend the Thursday debate hosted by WVTM-13…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed an executive order prohibiting administration members from having their salaries paid by outside entities and sources. Ivey's office announced Wednesday she had signed an executive order banning so-called "executive loan" arrangements. The move comes…
The Family Sunshine Center has been serving victims and survivors of family violence for over 35 years. Thursday evening they held the fifth annual Ranch Roundup at the Bartlett Ranch in…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma remember the life and legacy of voting rights leader, minister and educator, Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglas Reese. Reese died a week ago in Atlanta.…
For many, the historic Kress on Dexter has a painful past of segregation on the Monroe Street entrance of the building. Now, two marble stones inside of the Kress building, tell…
Republican gubernatorial challengers will face off in a televised debate without Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, state Sen. Bill Hightower and evangelist Scott Dawson will meet in the Thursday night debate hosted by WVTM-13 in Birmingham. Ivey,…
The search for a new state superintendent is almost complete, and state board members say their expectations are high. "Moving forward we really need someone who can just set a vision as well as manage" said board member Mary Scott…
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a letter formally requesting disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Calhoun, Cullman, Etowah and St. Clair counties due to the March 19, storms. This request for assistance covers two areas: all categories…
The Prattville Fire Marshal's Office has determined the cause of the fire that damaged the Kaiser North America building. They have determined that Arson is the cause. On March 31, the Prattville…
The leading three Democratic contenders for governor spent much of a televised debate agreeing with each other. Former Alabama Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox and former state legislator James Fields appeared in the Wednesday debate hosted…
Four Mississippi State University students are accused of breaking into the University of Alabama's athletic facility and stealing memorabilia. Authorities say the break-in happened during the pre-dawn hours of April 4, six days before Alabama's national championship football team met…
Michael McCallister, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, was found dead over the weekend. Pike County sheriff Russell Thomas says McCallister was found Sunday in his home when deputies did a welfare check. Thomas…
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange and Interim state superintendent Ed Richardson held a joint press conference Wednesday to discuss the many issues facing the Montgomery Public Schools System. Much like…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police say they need your help to try and solve a 2015 murder case. Police say Jimmy Griffin Jr. of Selma was shot and killed…
Delay after delay has caused for more drastic measures for Montgomery public schools. Interim superintendent Ed Richardson's plans do not sit well with some board members. "In…
From The Alabama Department of Corrections: "ATMORE, Ala –  Agents with the Alabama Department of Corrections Investigations and Intelligence Division arrested two suspects on Monday for attempting to smuggle contraband into a state prison…
The federal government recorded a budget deficit of $208.7 billion in March, an increase of more than $32 billion from a year ago as revenues slipped and expenditures climbed. The Treasury Department reports that the February deficit was 18.4 percent…
The Trump administration is considering a plan that would allow states to require mandatory drug testing for some food stamp recipients. If adopted, the plan would give a win to conservatives seeking to cut the safety net program. An administration…
The PEW Charitable Trusts is out with a state-by-state comparison of spending by The U.S. Department of Defense. Average Alabamian benefits from Pentagon spending more than people in most other states. PEW specifically reports the per capita amount…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Uniontown will have to travel a lot farther to buy fresh food after the only grocery store in town closes up shop. The Piggly…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan's decision not run for re-election (all times local): 10:39 a.m. House Speaker Paul Ryan's leadership lieutenants say it's not yet time to jockey to succeed him. Both Majority Leader…
By JONATHAN DREW Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - A new study says Southern states should spend more on education to develop homegrown talent for high-paying jobs. Otherwise, new jobs in those growing states will go to people with college…
Montgomery mayor Todd Strange talks community issues. He addressed several neighborhood concerns at a special meeting Tuesday night. Neighborhood associations came together for the Mayor's State of the City Address. The mayor…
It was exactly one year ago Tuesday, that former Governor Robert Bentley resigned from office following months of scandal and alleged corruption. After weeks of denying that he would resign, Bentley ultimately stepped down after a slew of ethics complaints…
