Gubernatorial candidates Sue Bell Cobb, Christopher Countryman, James Fields, Walt Maddox, and Doug Smith took the stage in Birmingham Tuesday night. All candidates say they are for a lottery, for medical marijuana,…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The cities of Selma and Montgomery are bound together by civil rights history. Now some people in Selma are hoping the new Memorial for Peace…
We are one week from the deadline for a program allowing parents to transfer their students out of failing public schools. Â Transfer applications through the Alabama Accountability Act are due…
For the past year and a half, residents say they have watched the Memorial for Peace and Justice rise from the ground up. Â The memorial spans 6 acres and is located…
Pennsylvania's highest court has ordered a judge to free rapper Meek Mill on bail while he appeals decade-old gun and drug convictions. The Supreme Court directed a Philadelphia judge who had jailed him to immediately issue an order releasing him…
The list of 16 finalists for Alabama Teacher of the Year has been narrowed down to four of Alabama’s most outstanding educators who are described as ambassadors in the classroom. The finalists are: Elementary Meghan Allen, Minor Community School, Jefferson County…
Where can $10 get you a movie, popcorn and drink? At AMC Theaters, every Tuesday! AMC is excited to offer moviegoers with a deal difficult to refuse. Every Tuesday, AMC Stubs members can get a $5 ticket to any movie…
A central Alabama man is pleading not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect in a triple homicide. Reports say that Marty Morgan, 35, entered the plea Tuesday in Autauga County Circuit Court. He and Keon Dashon Cain, 19,…
Alabama State University's commencement will now be divided into two ceremonies beginning with the spring commencement on May 12. The first ceremony will be held at 9:45 a.m. and the second ceremony at 2:45 p.m. in the ASU Dunn-Oliver Acadome. "This is all about meeting the needs of ASU's graduating…
Governor Kay Ivey this week is leading a small team of Alabama economic development specialists on a business development mission to Japan for high-level meetings with executives of global automakers Toyota, Mazda and Honda. The Alabama delegation is departing for…
It was a night to mingle with the candidates and get to know them a little better. Wetumpka Tea Party president Becky Gerritson says it's an important election year. "Not only for…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office needs your help to find a man suspected of shooting three people. Capt. Mike Granthum says 25 year old LaBerry Aaron…
Steps from the First White House of the Confederacy, Faith in Action Alabama gathered Monday to share why they say Confederate Memorial day should be no more. "Commemorating people, institution that was meant…
The first national museum dedicated to victims of lynching and racial terror will open to the public Thursday. For the first time Monday, local media outlets were invited inside of the…
A man suspected in a series of robberies across Alabama has been taken into custody. Authorities say 31-year-old Jarius Davis of Opelika was captured Thursday after being stopped by Auburn police. He is charged with 4 counts of robbery 1 st…
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…
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,…
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…
 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
