Montgomery AL

A bill awaiting Alabama lawmakers in their 2026 legislative session would broaden the state’s capital murder law to more easily include fatal shootings like the one in Montgomery over the weekend. Rep. Matt Simpson’s House Bill 20 would add to the current capital offense statute “murder when the defendant...

Fin Rittenberry shows off the bass he caught during a July fishing trip to a family friend’s pond in the Tallahatta Springs community in Clarke County. Lauren Ault | Photo submitted to the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association’s 2025 Best Fish Photo Contest. Fin Rittenberry, a 9-year-old student...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Those with recent felony convictions in Alabama can no longer legally carry firearms under a new state law that took effect on Oct. 1. The legislation prohibits individuals from possessing guns if they have been convicted of any felony in the past five years, regardless of whether the conviction...

ALABAMA — Authorities are seeking Torrence Nicholas Williams, 25, in Jefferson County on a felony warrant for failure to appear in court on a robbery charge, according to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama. Williams is described as a Black male, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with short black hair and brown...

Winn-Dixie is closing another Alabama store - this time in the Birmingham metro area. The grocery chain’s location in Fultondale, at 1721 U.S. 31 N., will close in early November, a spokesperson for Southeastern Grocers said Wednesday. “As we work through this process, details are still being finalized, and...

Community leaders in Montgomery are rallying to transform tragedy into action amid ongoing investigations by local police. Torian Hamilton, founder of Positive Parents Have Power, is leading the charge with a message of unity and determination. "Positive parents have power. We have the power to turn this thing...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — The Montgomery City Council voted Tuesday night to approve $15 million in funding to help keep Jackson Hospital open amid growing financial troubles. The city’s contribution is part of a larger $50 million rescue package. Montgomery County is expected to contribute $10 million, while the...

If you have suffered an injury in Montgomery, AL, understanding the state’s legal framework is important before pursuing compensation. Alabama follows a strict pure contributory negligence rule, and this means even a small share of fault on your part could stop you from recovering damages. Victims in areas like...

Hottie Hive! We’re kicking off our HBCU Homecoming tour with Alabama State University (go Hornets!) known for its pretty girls, dazzling dance squads (Sensational Stingettes and world-famous Honey Beez), and stadium-rocking school pride in the heart of Montgomery, Alabama. Nestled in the birthplace of the modern...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A life was taken due to a car crash that occurred Friday night, according to the Montgomery Police Department. On Oct. 3, MPD responded to the area of Adrian Lane and Audubon Road at around 7:45 p.m. about a two-vehicle collision. At the scene, officers found the driver, identified as James...