Program helps young adults without diploma or GED
Montgomery is now accepting applications for a new workforce program aimed at helping young adults who left school early get back on track.
Two arrested in Montgomery for making a false report involving a child
Montgomery police say two people are now in custody after making a false report involving a child. Lt. Tina McGriff says around 1:39 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the 2600 block of Zelda Road after receiving a report of a stolen vehicle and a missing child. Lt. McGriff says the...
Alabama Singer Jazz McKenzie Advances to ‘The Voice’ Finals
A. Alabama A&M alum Jazz McKenzie is headed to the finale of NBC’s ‘The Voice,’ earning high praise from coach Michael Bublé as she competes for America’s vote.
Gov. Ivey announces awards of more than $3.8M in weatherization assistance
Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Wednesday that more than $3.8 million has been awarded to help low-income residents reduce their home energy bills through the Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program.
Chinese national charged with possessing counterfeit gift cards in Alabama
A federal grand jury in Birmingham has charged Xiebin Xue, a 40-year-old Chinese national, with possessing counterfeit gift cards, U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced. The one-count indictment, filed in U.S. District Court, accuses Xue of possessing 15 or more counterfeit or unauthorized access devices....
One person dead following multi-vehicle crash in Alabama
ALABAMA — A Columbus, Georgia, woman was killed Monday evening in a three-vehicle crash in Bullock County, according to Alabama State Troopers. Troopers said 61-year-old Maria Perez died when the small SUV she was driving collided head-on with a car driven by 64-year-old Eric Ousley of Union Springs. After the...
Alabama State Grad Fairell Merritt II leads with HBCU pride
At Alabama State University, Fairell E.B. Merritt II learned lessons that would shape not only his leadership style but his deeper purpose as an entrepreneur. Preparation, authenticity, and learning from the experiences of others became core pillars during his time at BIG BAMA STATE—principles that would later define...
Pharm giant Eli Lilly to spend $6 Billion on Alabama plant
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (NBC 15) — For the past few months, our "Spotlight on America" segments have been revealing an alarming issue that could be lurking in your pill case or medicine cabinet right now. For years, consumers have been put at risk because of inferior prescription drugs that have...
Troopers Bust Multi-State Retail Theft Ring in Troy
TROY, Ala. (WDNews) — A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of three Montgomery residents Wednesday afternoon, after Alabama State Troopers uncovered what officials say is a multi-state retail theft operation responsible for more than $100,000 in stolen merchandise. The incident happened around 1:10 p.m. on Dec....
Alabama’s Chances for a White Christmas
Here’s the latest on your chances for a White Christmas and what the forecast is saying.

















