On the heels of interim State Superintendent Dr. Ed Richardson’s address in December outlining the dire state of Montgomery Public Schools, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce conducted a public opinion poll that reveals 7 out of 10 people believe…
Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $136,000 in grants to assist six law enforcement agencies in Alabama’s Black Belt region to purchase equipment and improve public safety in their jurisdictions. Sheriff’s departments in Hale County, Marengo County and Sumter County were awarded $24,000 each. Other awards include…
When it comes to high performance, unfortunately, there's a high risk of injuries. That's where the Alabama athletic training staff comes in with cutting edge technology to get the players back…
As we've seen recently, getting out of your vehicle on the side of the road to inspect your car can be deadly. According to Montgomery Police, a woman was struck by a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some good economic news coming out of Dallas County Thursday involving two of the county's major employers. International Paper is adding another quarter billion dollars on…
School choice supporters packed the state capitol grounds calling for more choices where it comes to how Alabama's students learn. The rally was one of many around the state during National School…
Workers at the Alabama State Archives have very carefully packed three of Alabama's most important documents in boxes for some very careful shipping. The documents include the 1861 "Ordinance of Secession"…
It is one of the most eye-catching attractions these days in downtown Greenville. "I get a lot of honks, you know, people saying hello," said Sweet Heart Alabama owner Danan Whiddon. Whiddon's…
Tax season is here and working families can get help in preparing their taxes. For some, filing taxes can be overwhelming, that is where Impact Alabama's Save First initiative comes in, providing free…
The Alabama State Senate passed SB143 today, a bill that would provide a consistent regulatory framework across the state for ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft, and eliminate the haphazard, confusing patchwork of differing municipal laws and regulations. The bill,…
The Alabama Senate has voted to reduce the number of weeks that a person can receive jobless benefits, linking the time to the county unemployment rate. Senators on Thursday voted 21-8 for the bill. It now moves to the Alabama…
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a Louisiana man with murder in an October 31, 2017, motor vehicle crash that resulted in the death of Leo Fournier, 62, of Montgomery. MPD charged James Overstreet, 46, after receiving forensics test results…
Failed Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore is raising money to pay legal bills stemming from a lawsuit by a woman who accused him of sexual misconduct. The Moore campaign sent a fundraising email to supporters Wednesday asking for donations to…
An Alabama teacher who was put on leave for using a racial slur in a classroom has resigned. The Birmingham news reports former Hoover High school teacher Teddie Butcher's resignation Thursday follows a Jan. 19 incident where she used the…
The Alabama Senate has approved a modest state income tax cut for low-income earners that will save families an average of $21 each year. Senators voted 28-0 for the proposal to allow more taxpayers to take the maximum standard deduction.…
An Alabama man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after attacking two people. Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger says Preston Howard, 40, was charged Wednesday for stabbing one person and trying to shoot another. He says Howard…
On Wednesday, January 24, a joint narcotics investigation conducted by the United States Postal Service, ALEA State Bureau of Investigation, and the Covington County Drug Task Force culminated in the arrest of three individuals. During the course of this investigation,…
Regulators say a New Jersey company has recalled more than 3,400 pounds of beef meatballs that may be tainted with a bacteria known to cause listeriosis. The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday announced the recall involving Rich Products Corporation…
The Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless took to the streets over the last two days to count the number of homeless residents in Montgomery. Every year volunteers break out into teams and…
Troy Police have a charged Summer Ann Griffin, 24, of Banks with three counts of Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle and one count of Burglary 3rd degree. All are class C felonies. Police say Griffin stole fuel from…
Steletia Weathersbe, 24, of Stone Mountain, Georgia has been arrested by the Troy Police Department and charged with first degree theft of property. Weathersbe turned herself in to the Troy Police Department on January 22, 2018 at approximately 2:50 pm.…
Alabama inched closer to abolishing judge-signed marriage licenses, a change that would let conservative probate judges avoid issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. A few Alabama probate judges for years have refused to issue marriage licenses to anyone so they…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies break up a drug ring in Selma and put eleven suspected drug dealers behind bars. Attorney General Steve…
Three families. Three unsolved murders. Family members now renewing a call for answers five years later. "It's so hard for us to sleep at night knowing that the…
While Congresswoman Martha Roby visited with kids at Charles Henderson Middle School, she took time out to address some of the major issues that federal lawmakers are dealing with…
