Alabama Man Appeals Manslaughter Conviction
An Alabama man sentenced to serve 15 years in prison for manslaughter in a 2008 shooting death at a Mississippi bar has appealed his conviction to the Mississippi Court of Appeals.
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Luther Strange and 21 AG’s from other States Oppose NY Gun Law
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange and attorneys general from 21 other states have filed a friend of the court brief in opposition to a New York law banning certain kinds of semi-automatic weapons.
Tallapoosa River Added to Alabama River Trail
The Alabama Scenic River Trail has added 200 miles of waterway.
Ala Man Gets Sentenced to Life in Sex Abuse Case from ’90s
A judge in northwest Alabama has sentenced a man to life imprisonment in a sexual abuse case dating to the 1990s.
Man Charged in Alleged Assault Near Talladega Race Track
Authorities say a Gadsden man is charged in an alleged sexual assault at a campground outside the Talladega Superspeedway.
Crowd Gathers to Watch Jess Meuse at Wetumpka Watch Party
Slapout native and American Idol finalist Jess Meuse has a big fan base in Elmore County. On Wednesday, about 200 people gathered in downtown Wetumpka for a watch party as Meuse tried to sing her way into the final three.
New Program Helps High School Students Find Jobs
A new statewide initiative could help pave the way for good paying high tech jobs for thousands of Alabama high school students.
St. Jude Closing, Parents and Staff Frustrated
St. Jude Education Institute, a private school that’s been in Montgomery for almost 80 years is closing for good at the end of the school year.
Butler Co. Parents Want Change In Board Of Education Elections
In Butler County, 10 candidates are running in the democratic primary for the school board. We talked to parents and community members about what they want to see happen for the school system.
Maxwell Invites Civilians To National Security Forum
Maxwell Air Force Base is the home to the Air War College, where the top airmen from across the globe learn strategy.
Once a year the base allows civilians in for a behind the scenes look at that strategy, as well as to hear about the biggest concerns of the Air Force.
