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Lawyers of Alabama Inmate Ask for Execution to Halt

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Lawyers for the state of Alabama are asking an appellate court to allow the execution of a death row inmate this week. Vernon Madison is scheduled to receive a lethal injection Thursday night for the 1985 murder of Mobile police office Julius Schulte. The state attorney general’s office told the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday that a…

Suspension or Removal may Help Chief Justice Roy Moore

The latest suspension comes after the Judicial Inquiry Commission filed ethics charges against Moore this past Friday, accusing him of abusing his authority and failing to respect the judiciary.
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The controversial conservative Chief Justice Roy Moore makes waves throughout the judicial system once again. The complaints this time say Moore told state probate judges to enforce the state’s ban on same-sex marriage despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling legalizing it. Alabama residents have their own opinions about him. “If he’s gonna be a politician and that is what he…

Summer-Like Weather Pattern

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there today. Hope you have an incredible day! FOR TOMORROW: Most of Monday will be dry, but our winds will have more of a southerly component to them and that will allow moisture levels to increase. We will notice that by increasing clouds across the area as well. It will be another…

Marvelous Mother’s Day Weekend Weather

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TONIGHT: The sky will remain clear and temperatures will not be as cool. After 40s for many of us this morning, we are going to add about ten degrees to tonight’s lows, meaning mid and upper 50s, but still very nice! ELSEWHERE ON THE MAPS: Several areas of active weather today, with the threat of severe weather in the Western…

ASU Grads Optimistic about Life after Graduation

ASU's graduation will be held this Saturday at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome. Graduates we talked to say they are looking forward to what's next for them.
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Seniors rehearse graduation at Alabama State University’s Acadome Friday evening. For some, it’s hard to believe the big day is almost here. “Tomorrow at graduation it might hit me that it’s time. It’s time for me to grow up and do what I need to do,” said Kayla Matthews. Several of them tell us they plan to go on to…

ASU to Hold Candlelight Vigil for Fatal Crash Victim

ASU student Demetrius Bell of Gteenville was set to graduate this weekend, but a car crash claimed his life earlier this week.
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Thursday, ASU students will remember the life of fellow student, Demetrius Bell. The ASU Student Government Association will host a candlelight vigil in honor of Bell. SGA President Shane Parks will preside over the tent, which will include remarks by students, University officials and a moment of prayer. The public is encouraged to come out and show solidarity and respect…

Elmore Correctional Inmate Talks about Prison Conditions

Two correctional facilities remain on lockdown as inmates refuse to go to their assigned jobs. We got a call from an inmate at Elmore Correctional Facility.
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The inmate, who did not want to be identified, sent pictures of inmates crowding around trying to get sack lunches. He also said they ran out of food.               Here are pictures that were sent to WHNT in Huntsville of some photos of the food they are receiving at the Elmore facility. Two sandwiches, a small…

MANE Needs Your Help in Getting a New Horse

MANE stands for Montgomery Area Nontraditional Equestrians. It's a place where some special students at Flowers Elementary get to go every week. And they could use your help in getting another horse to add to the stable.
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It’s time to saddle up! For these students in Ms. Jones’ class, it’s their favorite time of the week. “We were early because they were telling me it’s time to go, we’ve got to go! So we got up and left,” said Jones. The students are part of the PALs program. “Most of my children are children with Downs. I…

Showers and Storms Remain in Forecast

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UNSETTLED WEATHER: We have been sort of locked into this weather pattern this past few days, and it looks to continue through Monday. For tomorrow, expect more in the way of scattered showers and storms, with temperatures in the lower 80s.  Once again, much of Central Alabama has been highlighted for much of Central Alabama. Gusty winds, lightning, and hail…

Warm, Muggy, Scattered Showers and Storms

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HELLO MAY: Sunday will be a rather warm and muggy with showers and storms once again a possibility. Tomorrow will be very similar today, with most of the day expected to be dry, but showers and storms will occur. Due to the unstable air mass, specific start and stop times are nearly impossible to pin point, but have the rain…

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