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There's no other football rivalry quite like it. "It's Auburn and Alabama," said tailgater Andrea Hanson. Hanson and her family have been camping out all week. She says the Iron Bowl has a…
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There's no other football rivalry quite like it. "It's Auburn and Alabama," said tailgater Andrea Hanson. Hanson and her family have been camping out all week. She says the Iron Bowl has a…
Shoppers were out in full force around the Capital City Friday looking for Black Friday deals to kick off the holiday shopping season. Black Friday deals and discounts attracted bargain shoppers looking to get more bang for their bucks. Shoppers…
Shoppers were ushered out of Alabama's largest shopping mall, which closed about 40 minutes early after a brawl broke out the night before Black Friday. AL.com reports that police and firefighters responded to reports of fighting in the Riverchase Galleria…
She ran out of gas and was scared to death. A homeless former U.S Marine came to her assistance. Now she has repaid the favor, helping to raise $250,000 and change his life. See the story HERE on at CBS.…
Alabama has the cheapest gasoline in the country right now----just as many people are driving home after Thanksgiving. AAA has posted a map showing the average price in each state and a breakdown by county---Alaska has the highest price per…
On November 22, Eric Eugene Thrasher, a 40-year old Millbrook resident, was placed under arrest. Thrasher is being charged with one count of Rape 1st Degree. Officers with the Millbrook Police Department’s Criminal Investigative Unit and the Patrol Division attempted…
People across the country are enjoying a meal with friends and family, but some people are left in the cold, luckily the Salvation Army is there to help. The Salvation Army…
Thousands have driven to the Plains of Auburn University to celebrate Thanksgiving --- tailgate style. "Heart touching friends, just amazing," said tailgater Cindy Terry. Terry has been tailgating in the hay…
Alabama State University ended their week of festivities before the big game against Edward Waters College, but not without a bang. Hundreds lined Dexter Avenue to experience the sights and…
The kitchen at Friendship Mission is busy this day before Thanksgiving. They are busy slicing potatoes, cooking up a broth, and prepping for the big meal. "We're gonna get some…
A nearly century old tradition at Alabama State University will continue this Thanksgiving. The hornets will be taking on the tigers from Edward Waters in the 94th annual Turkey Day Classic ;…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There are new developments in the investigation into a double murder that happened earlier this year in Lowndes County. Authorities announced that the reward being…
The Alabama Democrat who was disparaged by President Donald Trump as "soft on crime" is a former U.S. attorney who prosecuted church bombers and domestic terrorist Eric Rudolph. Trump has given Republican Roy Moore a near endorsement in Alabama's Senate…
BestBlackFriday.com Website Says These Stores are Open on Thanksgiving Day 2017 Bass Pro Shops – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m Bealls Florida – 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Belk – Thanksgiving 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Black Friday Bergner’s –…
Black Friday is not the only day after Thanksgiving to find big deals. Small Business Saturday is also getting people inside their favorite local shops. "By supporting all of our neighbors,…
Montgomery Fire/Rescue is conducting an investigation after responding to a fire in the 2300 block of Lower Wetumpka Road. The fire resulted in the first fire-related fatality of 2017. Units were…
A $24,750 grant awarded by Governor Kay Ivey will help a Selma-based organization reduce absenteeism in Selma and Dallas County schools and curtail juvenile crime. The grant will enable the Children’s Policy Council of Dallas County to provide resources and…
The Alabama Supreme Court has set another execution date for an inmate whose execution was previously blocked because of his declining health. Justices on Wednesday said Vernon Madison will be put to death on Jan. 25. Madison was convicted in…
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information that will lead to the person responsible for the death of a 27-year-old Clanton woman. Al.com reports the Shelby County Sheriff's Office says its investigators have chase down every lead since Melissa…
One group in Montgomery says many students in our area don't have something that many people take for granted, rain gear. They say not having rain gear is impacting their education…
Downtown Greenville is beginning to look at lot like… Black Friday. Mandy Little manages The Pineapple on Commerce Street. She's one of many local retailers preparing for the busiest shopping day…
Nick Carter says he's "shocked and saddened" by accusations made by a singer who said he raped her about 15 years ago. Melissa Schuman of the girl group Dream wrote in a blog post that she was "forced to engage…
Authorities say a fugitive has been captured near Atlanta after escaping from the same county jail in Alabama twice within a three-week span. The Coosa County Sheriff's office in Alabama said…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell hosted town hall meeting in Marengo and Perry counties. Dozens of Perry County residents turned out for the town hall meeting Tuesday afternoon…
"The battle is here and we're gonna fight to the death!" Moore Chief Political Strategist, Dean Young, told reporters on the Capitol steps Tuesday. It's a strategy they are…



