Alabama has turned over more documents to the Department of Justice as it continues its investigation of the state prison system. Justice Department lawyers wrote in a Thursday court filing that Alabama turned over requested documents in an ongoing investigation related to allegations of use excessive force and abuse by prison staff. The department had gone to court to enforce…
TO START THE WEEK: Our Monday and Tuesday will feature tons of sunshine and hot temperatures. Highs these two days will be in the lower and mid 90s, and rain chances are pretty much near zero, and we could certainly use the rain, to help beat the heat and improve the recent dry conditions. IN THE TROPICS: We may be…
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) – A judge has denied bail for a man charged with killing two Dothan teens in 1999. Dale County District Judge Stan Garner, Jr. on Friday denied bail for Coley McCraney. McCraney was arrested in March for the shooting deaths of J.B. Beasley and Tracie Hawlett. The bodies of the two 17-year-olds were found in the trunk…
Alabama State Troopers say a three-vehicle crash has claimed the life of an Auburn man. State troopers say Akiethain Jamal Dennison, 29, was killed when his car collided with another car on Interstate 85 near the Pike Road exit (Exit 15) in Montgomery County. Investigators say Dennison, who was not using a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene….
Some of the members of Alabama News Network who were present to receive awards from the Alabama Associated Press. The Alabama Associated Press has honored Alabama News Network with several awards for journalism excellence. The awards were presented at a luncheon at the Birmingham Marriott on Saturday. In the “Best Sports Program” category, our sports team won second prize…
Alumni from Alex City and Central-Coosa High Schools were at the ASU Acadome today for the third annual Charity Basketball Game. Fans were able to get autographs, take pictures, and see some explosive basketball from a few ex NFL and NBA stars. Men and Women from both schools participated. The two are only a few miles apart, they know one…
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) – An 8-year-old south Alabama girl is being honored for her role in helping save the life of her grandmother. Sheriff’s officials in Escambia County say second-grader Kenleigh Madison was with her grandmother in Atmore when the woman’s breathing machine stopped working. She has emphysema. WPMI-TV reports the girl called 911 to get emergency crews to the…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – A Montgomery, Alabama-based electric authority has completed a deal to develop what it says will be one of the largest solar power arrays in the state. The Alabama Municipal Electric Authority announced the agreement with Lightsource BP on Wednesday. Lightsource will finance, build and own the $125 million solar facility and deliver energy to AMEA under…
Alabama lawmakers have voted to create a medical marijuana commission to draft legislation that they might consider next year. Lawmakers approved the study commission Friday after an original medical marijuana bill hit opposition. The study commission bill now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey. Republican Sen. Tim Melson of Florence has said it would be a step forward toward the goal…
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to an education trust fund budget that includes a 4% pay increase for K-12 teachers and other public school employees. Lawmakers gave final approval to the spending plan for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1. The bill now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk. Ivey released the following statement, following the Legislature’s action:…
