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Gov. Bentley Files Federal Lawsuit over Refugees Coming to AL

Governor Bentley says he is filing the lawsuit because the federal government is not following the Refugee Act of 1980. This Act specifically requires the federal government to consult with the state before refugees are placed within its borders.
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Governor Robert Bentley announces he is suing the federal government. He says he wrote letters to The White House on three separate occasions asking about the Refugee Reception Program and never got a response. Now he’s calling on the courts to help fix the system. “Their process needs to be revamped. That’s what we are trying to get done. We are…

Prattville Zoning Board Sued Over Mobile Home Decision

A Prattville zoning board member is suing the very board he sits on.
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A Prattville zoning board member is suing the very board he sits on. Dr. Gerald Cimis is on the zoning adjustments board. That board denied a property owner’s request to update his mobile home, even though the switch was already made. Cimis said the request violated city ordinance and board rules. According to Cimis, The board later approved the measure…

Chief Justice Moore Issues Order to Halt Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

The Chief Justice of Alabama's highest court is once again saying no to same-sex marriage.
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The Chief Justice of Alabama’s highest court is once again saying no to same-sex marriage. The order from Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore is once again calling on probate judges in the state to not issue same sex marriage licenses. The order issued Wednesday is a response to the United States Supreme Court ruling paving the way for…

Chilton County Welcomes Cold Temps to Save Peach Crop

The warm weather lately has threatened this year's peach crop in Chilton County.
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It’s an industry that keeps Alabama growing. And Chilton county is in the heart of it. “We’re probably still around 3,000 acres of peaches. That’s a lot of money that comes in and out of Chilton County as far as peaches are concerned,” said Matthew Price with the Chilton Research and Extension Center. At Durbin Farms, they may be shelling…

National Championship Keeps Travel Agents Busy

If you haven't already booked your flight or hotel for Glendale, you may want to do so. Travel agents say they are filling up fast.
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The Alabama Crimson Tide will once again play for a National Championship title. Things are busy at travel agencies like Alabama World Travel in Montgomery. They are helping to book package deals to Glendale. “We can accommodate clients who already have their tickets. We have a package that we can help combine that with. So they can have accommodations to…

Alabama Presidential Primary 2 Months Away

We are two months away from the primary election in Alabama. Political analyst Steve Flowers says to expect Alabama to receive a lot of attention.
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2016 is here… And a new President will be elected before it ends. Alabama voters will get their first chance at voting March 1st. While the state will join Texas and Georgia along with a long list of other states for the primary, Alabama will see it’s share of candidates. “We aren’t the biggest state, but we will probably see…

Sunshine Returns But Turning Colder!

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WEEKEND WEATHER:  Finally, we are looking at plenty of sunshine to take over our skies.  This will give us a chance to start drying things out around here.  High pressure will be the dominate weather feature and that will lead to clear skies and colder temperatures.  Highs both Saturday and Sunday will be in the lower to mid 50s.  The…

Wetumpka New Year Tradition Not Dampened by Rain

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The city of Wetumpka is not letting any bad weather stop them from celebrating their New Year’s Eve. Flooding from heavy rain caused a lot of problems for the city, but officials are doing what they can to make sure their meteor drops at midnight. The celebration in the city is a little different than others. Not many cities have…

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