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Alabama Attorney General’s Office to Prosecute Hoover Mall Shootings Cases

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Thursday that his office will assume the prosecution of the November 22, shootings of E.J. Bradford, Brian Wilson and Molly Davis at Hoover’s Riverchase Galleria Mall. Attorney General Steve Marshall made the announcement today after Jefferson County District Attorney, Danny Car, said that there could be a conflict of interest in the case. Marshall further…

Midday Update: Widespread Rain on the Way

THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Today will start off dry, but our next storm system will approach the state from the west. A tightening pressure gradient will mean a breezy day with gusty south winds and we rise into the low 60s this afternoon with the sky becoming mostly cloudy, and rain should arrive late this afternoon and overnight. A few strong storms are…

Crime Stoppers Needs Your Help in locating Suspects using Counterfeit Bills

Authorities need your help identifying and locating several individuals who may be part of an organized group trying to pass counterfeit bills. The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers and Pascagoula Police Department have requested assistance from the Central Alabama Crime Stoppers in locating this group. Pascagoula Investigators say over the last two weeks these six subjects have passed more than $4,000…

Two More Teens Charged in Keiauna William’s Death

The Montgomery Police Department has charged two more teenagers in connection with Keiauna Williams death. The 15-year-old was killed after being struck by an SUV while running across West South Boulevard to flee shots fired nearby in a parking lot on Dec 1. J’tari Bass, 17, and Henry Wallace, 19, are each charged with one count each of reckless felony…

Sen. Doug Jones Says Farmers Scared by Trump’s Tariffs

Democratic Sen. Doug Jones says President Donald Trump’s talk of tariffs is sparking questions and anxiety back home in Alabama, including from soybean farmers who are “scared to death.” Jones said Wednesday in an Associated Press interview that even in deep-red Alabama people are starting to question whether Trump’s “nationalistic approach” on tariffs is a threat to their financial well-being….

Farm Bill Passes Through U.S. House and Senate

The 2018 Agriculture and Nutrition Act, better known as the Farm Bill, passed the U.S. House and Senate. The bill covers agriculture subsidies, conservation, rural development and nutrition. The Farm Bill reauthorizes farm programs and directs the nation’s agricultural policy for the next five years. The bill originally introduced in May 2018, had failed to pass. The current legislation has been…

Alabama Career Center System to Host Emergency Meetings for Virginia College Students and Employees

The Alabama Career Center System, in cooperation with the Alabama Community College System, AIDT, the Southwest Alabama Partnership for Training and Employment (SWAPTE), and the Rapid Response Team (part of the Dislocated Worker Unit at the Alabama Department of Commerce) is hosting emergency information sessions for students and employees who have been impacted by the sudden closings of four Virginia…

Governor Ivey Announces Changes to Her Staff

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced changes to her staff, as she transitions to a full term. Adam Thompson is being promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy. He joins Liz Filmore, who is serving as Deputy Chief of Staff for Administration. Thompson currently serves as the governor’s Appointments Director. Both deputies will report to the Chief of Staff,…