The Lambert Family home off of Old Farm Lane was in the direct path of the EF-1 tornado that hit Prattville on Tuesday. Mr. Lambert and his wife were safely in their home when the tornado passed, destroying trees in its path, some even hitting the home.
In what it calls a "heartbreaking" decision today, the Judson College Board of Trustees has voted to close the 183-year-old institution. The Christian college was founded in 1838 and had been the fifth-oldest women’s college in the country.
The process to rename three high schools in underway in Montgomery Public Schools. The schools are Jefferson Davis High School, Robert E. Lee High School and Sidney Lanier High School.
One man is dead and another man is injured after an overnight shooting in Montgomery. Police say that 21-year-old Joshua Pettiway was shot and killed on Kelly Circle around midnight. They say the second victim has been hospitalized with non-life-threatening…
Montgomery police have opened a death investigation after a woman's body was found on Bridlewood Drive Thursday night. They say 21-year-old Angel Goldsmith had been shot and was dead when police arrived. If you have any information on either of…
A man was shot on the 400 block of Maury Street in Montgomery Wednesday night around 9:30 p.m. MPD and fire medics found the victim when they arrived at the scene on a call of a person shot. The victim…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Lottery and casino legislation is headed to a key vote in the Alabama Legislature. The Alabama House of Representatives is scheduled to debate the gambling proposal Thursday. The bill would establish a state lottery and casino…
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Closing arguments are scheduled Thursday in the trial of an Alabama police officer accused in the fatal shooting of a suicidal man. Huntsville Officer William Darby testified on his own behalf Wednesday, telling jurors he opened…
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama doctor and her husband, who managed her practice, will serve federal prison sentences for providing opioids to people without a legitimate medical purpose. The U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday that Dr. Elizabeth Korcz…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A Southern deluge that dumped several inches of rain in a few hours and spawned at least three tornadoes has eased. But homeowners and workers are now cleaning up a wide area across the Southeast. With…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama state trooper arrested last week on charges he raped an 11-year-old girl had been kicked out of the FBI amid a string of sexual misconduct allegations but was hired anyway with the apparent help…
The national weather service says a tornado touched down in Prattville and Millbrook, near Cobbs Ford Road.
The Severe Weather that occurred Tuesday night took a major hit to parts of Alabama with strong winds, heavy rain, and lots of lightning. One of the areas that was hit was the First United Methodist Church in Alexander City.
A Montgomery community outreach program is getting a helping hand, thanks to some caring civic leaders.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a new space in Selma -- bringing community service organizations -- together under one roof making it easy for people to find the help they need. Arsenal Place…
The firing of the former Atlanta police officer who's charged with murder in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks has been reversed. Garrett Rolfe was fired in June, a day after he shot Brooks in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant.
The 187th Fighter Wing Change of Command Ceremony was held Wednesday, May 5 at Montgomery’s Dannelly Field. The purpose of the change of command is to allow its Sub-ordinance to witness the formal transfer of total responsibility, authority and accountability…
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the theft of a Ford 350 truck, a Circle W cow trailer and a Polaris Ranger. On April 29, around 4:30 a.m., unknown persons illegally trespassed onto the property of a farm…
On April 13, City Pawn FFL, located at 4501 Atlanta Highway in Montgomery, was robbed. Approximately four firearms were reported stolen. Five individuals went into the pawn shop where one attempted to purchase a firearm but could not produce an identification card. The individual then asked if one of the other individuals could purchase the firearm, which the owner denied the transaction. All of the individuals would leave the pawn shop but returned armed with a firearm and stole four firearms.
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for the identity of a male suspect wanted for Unlawful Breaking and Entering of a Vehicle and Theft of Property. On April 30, around 2:50…
MONTGOMERY, AL - The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) along with affiliates Autauga Area Community Foundation (AACF) and Elmore County Community Foundation (ECCF) on Thursday, May 6th announced Family Wellness grants for 29 nonprofits totaling $146,003.10. Funds from these grants…
A new study shows the emotional toll covid lockdowns had on children. A survey of Chicago public school students found a quarter of them were stressed, anxious, or agitated after remote learning began.…
Needle-free vaccines may offer broad protection against the flu. A study at Georgia State University finds vaccines sprayed into the nose enhance the immune response in respiratory tracts, where viruses enter the body.…
A new study finds planned cesarian deliveries are safe for low-risk pregnancies and may even be safer than planned traditional deliveries. Canadian researchers found planned c-sections were associated with a lower risk of…
The Montgomery Zoo is closed Wednesday after the heavy storms that blew through the River Region Tuesday night. The zoo says although the animals are safe, many trees have fallen and there is debris throughout the zoo. The staff is…
