Abortion Bill Passes in the House of Representatives
UPDATE: The House passes an abortion bill that now will head to the senate. The Alabama House of Representatives is set to debate what many are calling the most aggressive abortion bill…
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New Equal Justice Initiative Monument Honors Victims of Racial Terror Lynchings and Violence
Monday, the Equal Justice Initiative celebrated 30 years and the 1 year anniversary of the opening of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice. A new monument was revealed part of the anniversary. The monument is located at the Peace…
The Investigation Continues After Weekend Shooting at Highland Village Apartments
The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a weekend shoot out during a reunion celebration. The shooting happened at the Highland Village Apartments on Day Street in Montgomery. Residents of the complex…
Missing Person Alert
The Alabama Department of Public Safety has issued Alert Status: Active Date Issued: 4/28/2019 The Chilton County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating Richey Lawind McCaskill. Mr. McCaskill is a 47-year-old black male and may be…
Man Arrested in Day Street Shooting
UPDATE: Montgomery Police confirm an officer discharged his weapon during exchange of gunfire. Early investigation shows the officer’s gunfire did not cause any injury or property damage. SBI asked to investigate incident, which is standard protocol. Montgomery police have arrested…
Joy to Life Foundation 19th Annual Walk of Life
Thousands of people were in Downtown Montgomery today for the Walk of Life. The event is hosted by Joy to Life Foundation and is the organizations main fund raiser. Joy to Life has…
Pike Road Community Yard Sale
The town of Pike Road held their 9th Annual Community Yard Sale Saturday morning. Vender booths sold out at the event. Â 80 venders sold various items from clothing to artwork to ATV parts and golf carts. The yard sale was…
2019 Walk of Life Happening Saturday
The 2019 Walk of Life 5k is happening Saturday, April 26th through Downtown Montgomery. The walk/run honors people who have battled breast cancer and also those who have survived the disease.…
Montgomery Fire Investigating Hotel Fire
Montgomery Fire officials are investigating a fire at the Governor's House Hotel. The vacant hotel went up in flames just after 1:00 a.m. Friday morning. Firefighters were able to control the fire, but the building was heavily damaged. So far,…
Alabama Wildlife Federation's Wild Game Cook Off Serves Up Plenty of Unique Dishes
The Alabama Wildlife Federation's Wild Game Cook off is pretty wild with plenty of meat. "We've had venison sliders, we've had venison tacos, we've had banana foster," says Jessica Summerlain. The…
Autauga County Artist Has Work on Display at High Museum in Atlanta
Brenda Davis lives in Autauga County and can't stop painting. She paints framed works of art, but also art on ceilings, floors, even shoes. She is self-trained. She says her inspiration comes from…
Second Man Charged in Deadly Ann St. Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a second suspect in a deadly shooting earlier this month in 1100 block of Ann st. That shooting happened the night of April 12. 27-year-old James Bibb was killed in the parking lot of…
Alabama Senate Narrowly Approves Lottery Bill
The Alabama Senate has narrowly approved a lottery bill. Senators on Thursday voted 21-12 for the bill. It now moves to the Alabama House of Representatives. The bill passed with the minimum 21 votes required to pass a constitutional amendment.…
Bill Wants to Restore Bingo to Dog Tracks
As lawmakers debate a proposed state lottery, separate bills seek to restore electronic bingo operations to state dog tracks. Democratic Rep. Pebblin Warren on Wednesday urged a House committee to approve the proposal…
Former Vice President Joe Biden Enters 2020 Presidential Race
Joe Biden has formally entered the 2020 race for president. The vice president under President Barack Obama made the announcement in a video released this morning. The move marks what will likely be the 76-year-old's final opportunity to seek a job…
Roy Moore Defends Confederate Monument Preservation Law
    Roy Moore's Foundation For Moral Law has filed a brief in support of the Alabama law protecting confederate monuments. The lawyer who filed the brief is quoted as saying: "...the mouthpiece for Alabama citizens to speak for the preservation…
Auburn Men's Basketball Team Honored at Governor's Mansion
Governor Kay Ivey invited the team to the governor's mansion to recognize their amazing run this season which catapulted Auburn Basketball in the national spotlight. The Auburn Men's Basketball team may have…
Human Trafficking Awareness Day at State House
State legislators along with various agencies teamed up for Human Trafficking Awareness Day at the State House. Four bills were introduced in House Committee's to help fight back against human trafficking. Officials with…
Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh Won't Run for U.S. Senate
Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh will not run for U.S. Senate next year. Marsh had considered joining what is expected to be a crowded Republican field vying to recapture the seat held by Sen. Doug Jones. Marsh said…
ASU Symposium Highlights Work of Civil Rights Activists
The Civil Rights movement was at the forefront today during an annual symposium at Alabama State University. The 13th Annual Rev. Robert S. Graetz and Jean E. Graetz Symposium honors the…
Lethal Injection Slated for Alabama Man Convicted of 4 deaths in 1997
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama has scheduled a lethal injection for a man convicted in the 1997 deaths of four people, including two young girls. The Alabama Supreme Court set a May 16 execution date for Michael Brandon Samra. Samra…
Efforts Continue to Save Old Presbyterian Church from Demolition
Concerns of demolition continue to linger for a old First Presbyterian Church in Montgomery. "It's just too much of an important building to lose. Once it's gone, it's gone," says Michael…
ASU Professors Discuss Confederate Memorial Holiday
The Confederate Memorial Day holiday honors the soldiers who died fighting in the Civil War. But it is also known for impact the war had on slavery. On Monday, the holiday…
Man injured in shooting incident
It happened about 2:00 Easter Sunday afternoon on Bragg Street when someone fired at a vehicle in which the victim was sitting. Police were initially unsure if the man was hit by a bullet, or by glass from the shooting.…
First Presbyterian Church of Wetumpka Celebrates Easter Amid Tornado Cleanup
Easter Sunday church services were held across the state today, including at First Presbyterian Church in Wetumpka. That church was heavily damaged during a January tornado. "Today is the day when…
