Are You a Happy Worker?
As you can see, Alabama is toward the bottom, but not in the lowest tier: The sokanu report shows Hawaii at the top, and The least happy? Washington D.C. "Looking at employees in 599 career paths across the U.S. in…
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Students Across Montgomery Prepare to Head Back to Class after Winter Storm
As last week's wintry mix gripped the Capital City, students across Montgomery were treated to a rare five-day weekend thanks to old man winter. "I went outside and played in the…
Jail Records: UA SGA President Charged with DUI
Tuscaloosa County Jail records show Jarod Zakiya Hunter was arrested today and was released on a $1,000 bond. Last year, Hunter became the first African-American SGA candidate to run with…
Hundreds Participate in Montgomery's Women's March
The march is on the Anniversary of President Donald Trumps' inauguration and a common theme across the country was female empowerment and denouncing Trump's views. "This is the one year after the…
Sen. Doug Jones Votes With Republicans to Stop Government Shutdown
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Doug Jones released the following statement after voting to end debate on a short-term government funding bill. Sixty votes were needed to advance the bill to a final vote in the Senate. The vote tally…
On 1st Significant Vote, Sen. Jones sides with GOP
Senator Jones was one of a handful of Democratic U.S. Senators to support a Republican measure to continue funding the Federal Government. It was opposed by most Democrats because the resolution did not support the immigration measure called DACA. The…
Mt Vernon Theatre Opens in Tallassee 50 years Later
It was like a step back in time for Tallassee residents. The Mt. Vernon Theatre is back open. "I can't even...I can't even say it. We are just all so excited. Its been a huge effort. Takes a long time…
Troy University Officials Break Ground on $25 Million Student Recreation Center
It's a another step for Troy University as university officials break ground on a $25 million student recreation center. "I think it will be the most heavily used buildings on our campus.…
State Still Can't Find Remedy to Fix Mental Health Care and Staffing Woes of ADOC
The state has not yet come up with an acceptable remedy to address the “horrendously inadequate” and unconstitutional mental health care and staffing needs of the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC), the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) will argue today…
Online Exhibitionist Found Dead Outside of Calera Home
Alabama police are investigating the killing of an online exhibitionist who was found dead outside her home in suburban Birmingham. Authorities have classified the death of 42-year old Kathleen Dawn…
Gov. Ivey Appoints Dothan Judge to Fill Alabama Supreme Court Vacancy
Today, Governor Kay Ivey appointed Circuit Judge Brad Mendheim to fill a vacancy on the Alabama Supreme Court created by the resignation of Justice Glenn Murdock. “In appointing someone to serve on the Alabama Supreme Court, it is imperative…
Alabama's Unemployment Rate is Holding Steady at a Record Low Level
Gov. Kay Ivey's office says the state's jobless rate was 3.5 percent in December. That's the same as November, when the state matched its all-time low for unemployment. Ivey's office says the December rate means nearly 2.1 million people were…
Troy Man Charged with First Degree Robbery
The Troy Police Department arrested Patrick Bernard Fuller Jr, 22 of Troy, January 15, 2018. Fuller turned himself into the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department in Georgia for the charge of first degree robbery. The Troy Police Department obtained a warrant…
Volunteers Feed Hundreds of Students with Feeding Hands Backpack Program
Volunteers came together Thursday night to make sure no child goes hungry. It's a part of a back pack feeding program where students on free and reduced lunch can…
Dallas Co. Community Thaws After Deep Freeze
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma and Dallas County area is starting to thaw out from the two-day deep freeze, but authorities say some roads remain in hazardous condition. Temperatures…
Montgomery Mayor Evaluates City's Emergency Response To Inclement Weather
The worst of the winter blast exited the Capitol City Wednesday night. City offices were back open in Montgomery Thursday afternoon, after much of the road conditions in the…
Friday School Closings and Delays
Several school systems have canceled classes Friday due to continued issues with icy roads: - Auburn University Montgomery - Alexander City Schools - Autauga Co. Schools - Bethany Christian Academy - opening at 10 AM - Bullock Co. Schools -…
Historic Mount Vernon Theatre Reopening
Just a few last minute touches and Mount Vernon Theatre will welcome people for its first show in decades. Everything's ready. We're running around today like crazy to get things…
First Pediatric Flu Death in Alabama: Pike Road Girl
An elementary school-aged girl in Alabama has died from the flu. Pike Road Schools Superintendent Charles Ledbetter, who's been in contact with the girl's parents, tells news…
Demo. Ala. Rep. Co-Sponsors Censure of President
U.S. House Democrats have introduced a measure to censure President Donald Trump over language he is said to have used referring to African Countries and Hati. The resolution has…
Montgomery County Roads and Bridges Impassable Advisory Lifted
Montgomery, AL- Effective at 2 pm on Thursday, January 18, 2018, conditions have improved and the previous IMPASSABLE TRAVEL ADVISORY for Montgomery County roads and bridges has been lifted. Because county officials cannot guarantee the conditions everywhere, drivers are reminded…
Brewton woman dies in single-vehicle crash
A single-vehicle crash at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, has claimed the life of a Brewton woman. Tressa Mechell Richards, 42, was killed when the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM, in which she was a passenger, lost control driving over a patch of…
Parents of 13 children charged with torture
The parents of 13 malnourished children found in alleged captivity in Southern California have been charged with committing years of torture and abuse and could face up to life in prison. Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin announced the charges…
Freezing Bama: Snow Day 2018 Pics
We've compiled a collage of snow day pictures viewers have sent in. These picture are from viewers across the viewing area.
Alabama Starting to Thaw Out
Parts of Alabama are reopening following a two-day shutdown prompted by snow and ice, but much of the state remains in weather-related limbo. The governor's office says state offices will resume operations at noon Thursday, and some school systems in…
