From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Its a busy time of year for some area charities as taxpayers who are looking to save money on their taxes rush to make donations. Tax professionals say giving to charity is a good way…
Butler County is of course the birthplace of Hank Williams, so you know music plays an important role in South Alabama. And if you've ever thought of learning to play the guitar, the local library may just be your ticket.…
A mysterious super PAC that spent millions of dollars backing Democrat Doug Jones in Alabama's Senate race was heavily supported by the Democratic Senate Majority PAC. Chris Hayden, spokesman for the Senate Majority PAC, said Tuesday that the group "predominantly…
The Tallassee Police Department seized over 12 lbs of marijuana on Friday, December 22, 2017. According to the TPD's Facebook page, the police department along with an investigator from the U.S. Postal Service executed a search warrant on Herd Street.…
A shooting in the town of Camp Hill in Tallapoosa County has left one person dead and four others injured. According to  Capt. Joe Herman with the Alabama SBI, the agency has was asked to assist with the homicide investigation by…
Feral swine do more than $1.5 billion a year in damage around the country, and scientists are taking what could be a big step toward controlling them. They are field-testing poison baits made from a preservative that's used to cure…
A man and woman were found shot to death inside their home in Alabama. Birmingham Police Sgt. Bryan Shelton told Al.com that 53-year-old Anthony Shuford and 54-year-old Stella Truitt were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds early Tuesday. Police saw…
The Alabama State Bureau of Investigation is looking into whether Troy Police officers used excessive force while taking a teenager into custody over the weekend. According to SBI, the 17-year-old male was injured while being arrested Sunday night in the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The start of a brand new year is only days away. And with 2018 rapidly approaching we wanted to know what people would remember most about 2017. "We…
Now that Christmas is over, you may be wondering what to do with your leftover live Christmas tree. There are several cities that will take your tree to recycle it. In Montgomery, you can take your tree to one of…
Montgomery's broadcasting community is mourning the loss of well-known radio personality Ben Hagler, who died Christmas evening. Hagler worked for the Bluewater Broadcasting radio station group and was 47 years old. Friends and…
The aftermath of Christmas sits on the curbs of many homes across Montgomery. Turns out, the boxes from your pricey presents can make you a target, and your trash could become a treasure…
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling nearly two million heavy duty Ram Pickups due to a mechanical problem. The problem could make it possible for a driver to inadvertently shift the truck out of park. Fiat-chrysler said in a press release…
A Troy man has been charged with one count of murder and four counts of attempted murder in a shooting that happened on Christmas Eve morning, according to police. Troy police…
The countdown is on to find the perfect last minute gift for family and friends. Jerome Mitchell says last minute shopping is worth it as he shops for his grandson. "He just came from Tallahassee so we decided to come…
A day of firing up the grill, to prepare and deliver meals, is what volunteers call "The Reason for the Season." "There's families that may not be distressed that could use some help. There are families that are in deep…
Apple iPhone owners from several states are suing the tech giant for not disclosing sooner that it had issued software updates deliberately slowing older-model phones so aging batteries lasted longer. Lawyers filed a class-action lawsuit Thursday in Chicago federal court…
'Tis the season for frantic gift buying. With just three days until Christmas, the foot traffic at The Shoppes at EastChase is steadily flowing. "It's been great," said Meredith Sparks, Owner, Eleven Eleven - Holiday Pop Up Shop. "We've been…
Alabama election officials say they will certify Democratic candidate Doug Jones' upset victory over Republican rival Roy Moore next week. The Alabama Secretary of State announced in a statement Friday that the election results would be finalized next Thursday. Jones…
The 2018 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between No. 12 UCF and No. 7 Auburn will ring in the New Year in front of a sold-out crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With this year’s sellout, the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl has now sold out…
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $2.6 million in grants to help homeless Alabamians find immediate housing and to assist others who are in danger of becoming homeless. The funds from the Emergency Solutions Grant program will support organizations…
Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate set a new record low of 3.5%, down from October’s previous record setting rate of 3.6%, and…
God, Bugs Bunny and Chuck Norris were among the write-in votes that played a role in electing a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in Alabama for the first time in a quarter-century. Reports say "Any other Republican" also appeared as…
Christmas came early for Montgomery with a big announcement Thursday afternoon. The home of the F-35 fighter jet will be in the Capital City. This is a project that local and state leaders have been working on for about three…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is facing multiple charges after a domestic situation leads to gunshots at a Selma hospital. Police say Lareico Small of Selma is behind bars for Theft of Property 1st degree and he's…
