Montgomery AL

Zachary Lee, a Tallassee man charged with murder in the death of Bethany Lee, was ordered back to the Elmore County Jail Wednesday following a bond hearing before Circuit Judge Amanda Baxley. According to testimony from Lee’s mother, she secured his release on a $1.5 million bond by paying $15,000,...

CBS 42 Weather Livestream Channel: A cold front will move into Alabama this evening, triggering showers and a few storms. Overnight, lingering showers and muggy lows in the 60s are expected. On Thursday, the front will stall across Central Alabama due to southwest flow aloft. Upper-level disturbances will move along th

A major blockage along the lower section of the Autauga Creek Canoe Trail is raising safety concerns for local floaters and paddlers ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Local creek advocate Skip Lobmiller shared a public warning this week after discovering a dangerous blockage located roughly a quarter mile below Mile Marke

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Here is a list of the races that are heading to a June 16 runoff after the May 19 primaries. The runoffs are needed because no candidate got more than 50% of the vote in their race. The top two finishers are the ones who advance to the runoff. The other candidates have been eliminated from mov

ELMORE COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man died Tuesday after an incident involving Prattville police, and the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. Police said officers responded around 6:30 p.m. to a disturbance on Fairview Avenue after reports of a man who appeared intoxicated walking in and out of traffic while

Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday she has awarded five grants totaling $577,607 to assist victims, pursue offenders, train court officials and prosecute cases of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. “The victims of these crimes are especially vulnerable and require compassionate assistance. In add

Alabama's death row inmates often wait over 20 years for justice, causing heartache for victims' families. Attorney General Steve Marshall supports a federal push to speed up this lengthy process.

A Change.org petition was created urging Alabama lawmakers to enhance security measures to protect nurses.

ALABAMA — Most schools across Alabama will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day, the federal holiday honoring U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. Public school systems throughout Alabama traditionally cancel classes for the holiday each year. Many districts are a

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Ahead of what is expected to be a crowded Memorial Day weekend on North Alabama waterways, state law enforcement and safety officials are issuing an urgent plea for boater responsibility following two recent tragedies in the region. The safety warnings coincide with National Safe Boating Week,...