An Alabama legislator wants to decriminalize the possession of medicinal marijuana oil in a bid to help families dealing with serious epilepsy and other medical conditions. The House Judiciary Committee heard public testimony last week on a bill put forward…
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks in Brussels, saying its extremists opened fire in the airport and "several of them" detonated suicide belts. The posting in the group's Amaq news agency said another suicide attacker detonated in…
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in conjunction with the Montgomery Police Department and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, have announced a reward for information leading to the arrest…
Deaths from heart disease have declined in the U.S. overall in recent years, but certain areas have seen less progress than others. That's according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation. Prior research from the…
[gtxvideo vid="1z30sSkm" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1z30sSkm-120.jpg?cachebust=1458662289657" vtitle="booze ban"] In a recent special session, Gulf Shores voted to ban alcohol on beaches. The ban is effective immediately and lasts until April 17th. Many are worried the ban will stop Spring Breakers from…
MONROEVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Robert Bentley is meeting with rural educators to highlight his plan to expand high-speed internet service across Alabama. Bentley visited the southwest Alabama town of Monroeville on Monday, saying an area can't have a top…
[gtxvideo vid="B4DWbwrN" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/B4DWbwrN-120.jpg?cachebust=1458663319699" vtitle="hank williams movie"] A new movie sheds light on the short life of legendary country singer and Alabama native. "I Saw The Light," created by Sony Pictures Classic tells the tale of the country music…
The death of "To Kill a Mockingbird" author Harper Lee hasn't hurt ticket sales for a dramatic version of her novel staged each year in her Alabama hometown. A statement issued by play organizers Monday says only a few hundred…
Alabama lawmakers could give final approval to the General Fund budget on Tuesday, setting up an expected veto by Gov. Robert Bentley over Medicaid funding. Bentley said Monday that the spending plan is unacceptable and he will veto it. The…
[gtxvideo vid="Cav1ZmTl" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Cav1ZmTl-120.jpg?cachebust=1458598804404" vtitle="montgomery co sheriff training"] Montgomery County Sheriff's office is honoring former Sheriff D.T. Marshall. Officials say his service to the county changed the way deputies protect and serve in the county. The Sheriff's Department asked the…
European aircraft maker Airbus says the inaugural test flight of its first airplane made in the United States was a success. The A321 passenger jet took off Monday from the company's new plant in Mobile, Alabama. The three-hour flight over…
Saturday March 19, around 10:00 p.m., officers responded to the 100 Block of College Drive in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers made entry into an apartment where the shooting took place and apprehended the suspect. The suspect was…
A shooting in Wetumpka left two dead and two critically injured. According to the Montgomery Advertiser, Daryl Hunt and Deosha Jackson were killed in the shooting. Roderick Jones and Jacoreian Jennings were critically injured. Marcus Edwards of Wetumpka was taken into…
A CDC related health group lists Montgomery as having a moderate risk this summer for the mosquito that carries the Zika virus. The city of Mobile is listed as having a high risk. The study was reported in the "Plos…
[gtxvideo vid="BFLbBZMo" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BFLbBZMo-120.jpg?cachebust=1458575682691" vtitle="rodeo wrap up"] Sunday was the last day of the Southeastern Livestock Exhibition Rodeo in Montgomery. Though the week was full of family fun, the riders ended the rodeo with a serious, technical competition. Team roping…
A two-vehicle crash Saturday, March 19, claimed five lives. Curtis Jay McCurdy, 31, of Opelika was killed when the 2002 Mazda Tribute he was driving collided with a Ford Edge. Two passengers in the Mazda were killed: Kyla Yarbrough, 26, and Michele Smith, 36,…
It's no longer winter in Alabama. With the official start of the spring season, more people are spending time outside to enjoy the weather. Dozens of people are stopping by the Jasmine Hill Gardens in Wetumpka to see what's blooming.…
Hundreds of walkers and organizers came together today to help fight Multiple Sclerosis. The walk took place at river walk stadium. It's an opportunity for people living with M-S and those who care about them to connect, join together, and raise…
Most people know about Selma's civil rights history, but today many learned about the rest of the city's past. The city held its forty-first historic pilgrimage today. It's a way to showcase Selma and help people to appreciate the historic homes…
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[gtxvideo vid="EnIBWKad" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EnIBWKad-120.jpg?cachebust=1458580362933" vtitle="march madeness"] It was a packed night at Baumhower's Friday night, many people with one eye on the basketball games. "Yes, been watching the games the last couple of days there have been a lot…
[gtxvideo vid="0W3a6RFj" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0W3a6RFj-120.jpg?cachebust=1458580589109" vtitle="rodeo special seats"] It's night two of the SLE Rodeo. Every year thousands of people enjoy the 59 year tradition. But for one man, this is a 44-year long tradition that's not just about the…
Thousands of infants die every year from sleep related infant death. Now one first responder is trying to decrease those numbers. First responders from across the state attended direct on scene training. A program that teaches them everything they need…
A federal judge says he wants more information before signing off on a proposed settlement between the Alabama prison system and inmates with disabilities. The state agreed to change how inmates with disabilities are treated and housed. U.S. District Judge…
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