What is being called the most aggressive abortion bill in the country is being heard before a Senate Judiciary Committee today. The bill, authored by Representative Terri Collins (R) Decatur, would make all abortions illegal. The bill passed through the House of Representatives last week. If the bill makes it out of committee it could be on the Senate floor…
MAINLY DRY WEDNESDAY: The high pressure slides off to the east and we will see more clouds as moisture levels begin to rise. There is the chance of a few isolated showers and storms this afternoon and evening, but most locations will be staying dry and it looks like the best chance for these will come over southern and eastern…
At a special called meeting of the Montgomery County school board this afternoon, board members approved making cuts to the number of teachers and to various services. The school system is faced with a $10 million deficit. It must maintain $19.7 million in reserves. As a result, board members approved cutting 140 teacher positions for next school year. About half…
On Wednesday, May 8, representatives from the Alabama Department of Transportation, the Emergency Management Agency and local agencies will conduct a hurricane preparation lane-reversal simulation on I-65 from Mobile to Montgomery. There will be no traffic impacts but drivers may see activity from these agencies along the I-65 corridor. Interstate lane reversal, or “contraflow,” requires extensive communication from all agencies…
A House of Representatives committee has advanced legislation that seeks to end Alabama’s status as one of two states without an equal pay for equal work law. The House Commerce and Small Business Committee on Tuesday approved the bill by Rep. Adeline Clarke of Mobile. It would prohibit businesses from paying workers less than employees of another race or gender…
An Alabama man facing execution for his role in the 1997 slayings of four people has asked the U.S. Supreme Court for a stay, arguing it should weigh the fact that he was 19 then. Attorneys for Michael Brandon recently filed the request to stay the scheduled May 16 execution. The court has barred executing anyone under 18 at the…
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Davis’ 5th grade class at Catoma Elementary School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
For today and tomorrow, high pressure remains in control of our weather and it will remain dry and be warmer as highs make their way into the upper 80s, with a few spots flirting with the 90 degree mark. Today will be sunny, but clouds will be on the increase Wednesday as moisture levels rise. RAIN/STORMS RETURN: The high slides…
Montgomery Police Department are searching for 18-year-old Thearthis House in connection to a shooting that occurred in the 3200 block of Suwanee Drive on Tuesday, April 23. One man suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Anyone who knows House’s current location is asked to call the Police or CrimeStoppers at 215-STOP (7867) Tips could lead to a Cash Reward. Categories: Crime, Montgomery…
State Rep. Arnold Mooney is joining the 2020 race for U.S. Senate. The Shelby County Republican announced Monday that he is running for the seat currently held by Democratic U.S. Sen. Doug Jones. Congressman Bradley Byrne and former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville are already running in the GOP primary. Mooney wrote on social media that “Alabamians want a…
