Bill on Jobs and Welfare Approved
The Alabama Legislature has passed a bill requiring people to apply for three jobs before seeking welfare benefits.
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Bill Regarding Spay and Neuter Clinics Stalls
A bill aimed at protecting nonprofit spay-neuter clinics operating in Alabama stalled in the state Senate on the last day of the legislative session.
Alabama Poised to Put New Rules on Abortions
The Alabama Legislature is poised to tighten regulations for girls under 18 seeking abortions, but a bill that would ban most abortions in the state appears dead.
Bed Arson-Dothan
A 54-year-old Dothan women accused of lighting her boyfriend’s bed on fire while he slept is being held on $2 million bond.
Insurance Fraud Conviction
A Montgomery women has been convicted of stealing more than $13,200 from an Elba insurance Company.
Sen Keahey Withdrawal
Democratic state Sen. Marc Keahey of Grove Hill has dropped his re-election campaign.
Democratic Sen. Keahey Drops Re-Election Campaign
Democratic state Sen. Marc Keahey of Grove Hill has dropped his re-election campaign.
Selma Couple Arrested After Allegedly Burning Twins With Iron
Selma Police have arrested two people on child abuse charges.
Alabama Legislature Approves Longer Wait for Abortion
The Alabama Legislature wants to double the waiting time for an abortion to 48 hours.
Todd Upset by Anti-Gay Marriage Resolution Vote
Rep. Patricia Todd accused other lawmakers of using deception to pass a resolution urging an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to ban gay marriage.
