A federal judge has ordered the state of Alabama to pay $315,000 in attorney fees and costs to the civil rights lawyers who fought to secure marriage equality in the state. U.S. District Judge Callie V. Granade issued the order…
A convicted sex offender who kidnapped several women in Selma has been sentenced to 51 years in prison. 54-year-old Daniel Emerson, of Selma, was convicted in December on two counts of second-degree kidnapping and one of unlawful imprisonment. Dallas County…
After a lawsuit, a push for impeachment and many legal fees regarding his alleged affair, Governor Bentley's campaign funds account is almost empty. Bentley’s campaign finance report filed Tuesday shows the…
The 2017 Battle of Selma Re-enactment has been cancelled. Organizers say it's because of new city fees. Organizers say after meeting with mayor Darrio Melton, they received a letter from the mayor's chief of staff stating the city wouldn't pay for…
Montgomery police say they've arrested a suspect in the shooting death of 18-year-old Jaylen Henderson on Monday. Police have charged 17-year-old Markeefé Hill of Montgomery with one count of murder in connection with Henderson’s death. Officers say Hill turned himself…
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) to be attorney general after angry exchanges between Republicans and Democrats. The 11-9 vote was along party lines. All the panel's Democrats voted against the…
Embattled Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley emptied his leftover campaign funds to pay legal bills as his faced an impeachment push and fallout from a scandal. Bentley's campaign finance report filed Tuesday shows the governor's campaign paid more than $320,000 in…
Interstate 85 is shut down in both directions following two separate crashes Tuesday evening near Chantilly Pkwy. Montgomery Police say one of the crashes is fatal. One accident involved an overturned 18-wheeler carry logs on the southbound side. One person…
President Trump made good on his campaign promise to nominate a conservative to the Supreme Court. Judge Neil Gorsuch was selected to fill the seat on the Supreme Court left vacated by the late Antonin Scalia. Political analyst Steve Flowers says…
Attorney General Luther Strange today announced a settlement with Colorado-based The Western Union Company to bring approximately $7,865,024 in refunds for Alabama consumers. The settlement resolves a multistate investigation which focused on complaints of consumers who used Western Union’s wire…
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the Monday morning shooting death of Jaylen Henderson, 18, of Montgomery. On Monday, Jan. 30, at about 8:20 a.m. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1800 block of Cairnbrook…
MPD has charged a 17-year-old suspect in two robberies and also charged a 16-year-old in connection with one of the robberies. On Monday, Jan. 30, at about 9:30 a.m., MPD Â responded to a call at the 4000 block of Carmichael…
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect in the homicide of 64-year-old Broderick Shields, who died from injuries he received in a Jan. 15 physical assault. Shields was pronounced dead Jan. 30 at Jackson Hospital, where he had been…
Becoming a U.S. citizen requires a lot of work, and a lot of learning. State Senator Arthur Orr doesn't want those who already call the U.S. home to take any of that…
On Monday, January 30 at 10:00 a.m., the Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) awarded $53,848 to nonprofits providing services in the areas of arts and community building in Elmore, Montgomery, and Macon counties. The presentation took place at the Capri…
Medicaid Commissioner Stephanie Azar says the state is at a "crossroads" over whether to continue a proposed switch to managed care. Azar told lawmakers Monday during budget hearings that the state was nearing its last chance to implement the program.…
Alabama lawmakers are beginning budget hearings ahead of the legislative session that begins next week. Medicaid Commissioner Stephanie Azar will brief lawmakers Monday afternoon on her agency's budget situation. She will be followed by State Health Officer Tom Miller. Medicaid…
This marks the seventh year of a Republican Super Majority in the State House. Political Analyst Steve…
One group is helping local entrepreneurs get their start up projects off the ground. Ignite MGM held its first Pitch Competition at The Sanctuary in Montgomery. The competition brought together contestants and…
What did you want to be when you grew up? We here at Alabama News Network wanted to help the next generation answer that question. We held open auditions for any…
It's hard to miss the yellow scarves advertising school choice week, especially at the School Choice Week Rally. About 2,000Â students, parents, and supporters came out for the event. Ibrahim Lee, an…
Gov. Robert Bentley took several guests to the presidential inauguration, including the former staffer he was accused of having a relationship with before his divorce. Bentley on Friday told reporters his five guests included Jon Mason, the director of the…
Huntingdon College announced today the formation of a summer Huntingdon Health Sciences Academy (HHSA) for rising high school seniors, to be held June 7-9, 2017. Huntingdon College professor of chemistry and HHSA director Dr. Maureen Kendrick Murphy said, "The Huntingdon…
Montgomery FD assisted North Montgomery Volunteer FD on a house fire on Sanders Lane. Structure was fully involved in flames when units arrived. Officials say the home is a total loss. Firefighters worked to keep fire from spreading to wooded…
A suspended municipal judge is now working for the city of Montgomery. Mayor Todd Strange confirmed Judge Lester Hayes is assisting the Office of City Investigations in legal matters. In November, the Court of the Judiciary suspended Hayes for 11…
