Breakdown of the State of Alabama Politics
The resignation of Governor Robert Bentley ends a huge political shakeup for the state of Alabama. Former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard was the first to go. Hubbard was the head…
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Valiant Cross Academy Needs Your Votes
One school in downtown Montgomery is a finalist in a nationwide competition aiming to make a difference in your community. The grand prize is 100,000, but first the school needs your votes.…
Alabama Senate Shakeup Now That Ivey Is Governor
President Pro Tem Del Marsh now takes over for Kay Ivey presiding over the senate. He's not taking over the office of Lieutenant Governor however. The position will remain vacant…
Alabama Senate Approves Church Police Bill
The Alabama Senate has voted to allow a church to form its own police force. Lawmakers on Tuesday voted 24-4 to allow Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham to establish a law enforcement department. The church says it needs its own…
Husband of Rebekah Mason Dismissed from State Job
Alabama's new governor has fired the husband of the woman alleged to have had a romantic affair with former Gov. Robert Bentley. A spokeswoman says Gov. Kay Ivey dismissed Jon Mason…
When Will Former Gov. Robert Bentley Move Out?
There is unfinished business involving former Gov. Robert Bentley. Â He has to move his belongings out of the Governor's office, the Governor's Mansion and the Governor's beach house in Fort Morgan. State Auditor Jim Zeigler says his office will do…
COSA Launches Underage Drinking Campaign at ASU
The Council on Substance Abuse- NCADD has launched "It's My Time" Underage Drinking Campaign at Alabama State University. According to NIAAA, in 2013, 59.4 percent of full-time college students ages 18–22 drank alcohol in the past month compared with 50.6…
What Can We Expect from Gov. Kay Ivey?
When Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey took the oath of office to become Alabama's 54th governor, most Alabamians hoped that would bring the end to years of scandals involving state…
Montgomery Teen Charged with Attempted Murder of Police Officer
On Friday, April 7 around 2 p.m., MPD patrol conducted a traffic stop in the area of Rexford Road at Vaughn Road in reference to identifying the suspect in an incident of criminal mischief that had just occurred. While MPD was…
Key Facts to the Possible Impeachment of Gov. Bentley
Alabama lawmakers are starting hearings that could lead to the impeachment of Republican Gov. Robert Bentley. A legislative report accuses Bentley of stonewalling investigators in a bid to hide details of…
Spokesperson: Gov. Bentley "Not Personally Involved" in Negotiations to Resign
This morning, a spokeswoman for Gov. Robert Bentley says he is "not personally involved" in any negotiations to resign. Yasamie August made the statement as the House Judiciary Committee was set to begin impeachment hearings at 10 a.m. Asked if…
Alabama GOP Latest To Call For Governor's Resignation
The Alabama GOP joins other Republican leadership across the state in calling for Gov. Robert Bentley to resign ahead of impeachment hearings this week. They join Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, Sen. President Pro Tem Del Marsh, and many…
US Gas Prices Rise 9 Cents Over 2 Weeks, to $2.43 a Gallon
The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline rose 9 cents nationally over the past two weeks, to $2.43. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday that increased oil prices and the U.S. missile strike on a Syrian air base…
To Some, Aggressive Justice Dept Stance Looks Like Step Back
Attorney General Jeff Sessions favors decades-old drug and crime-fighting strategies - even as some involved in criminal justice during that time have come to believe those approaches went too far, and for too long. Sessions was a federal prosecutor in…
Court Rules Alabama Impeachment Can Move Forward
The Alabama Supreme Court says impeachment hearings can proceed against Gov. Robert Bentley, who is fighting to stay in office amid fallout from an affair with a top aide. The justices issued their ruling Saturday. A circuit judge had blocked…
Maxwell Air Show Draws Thousands
It's been 7 years since this show has been in Montgomery. For some it's their first time seeing the performers in action at Maxwell Air Force Base, that features teams like, The Wings of Blue, The French Demonstration Team and…
Montgomery Resident Killed in Ozark Highway Crash
Police say two people are dead following a crash involving a tractor-trailer and three other vehicles in Ozark. The Dothan Eagle reports (http://bit.ly/2ojomsm ) the crash happened late Friday morning near the intersection of U.S. Highway 231 and Alabama Highway…
Impeachment Report Gives Look Into Alabama Governor Scandal
Even as Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley's impeachment was put on hold, a legislative report was released saying he directed a state law enforcement officer to "advance his personal interests" to try…
Maxwell Air Show Acts Prepare For Big Weekend
We are less than 24 hours away from air show weekend at Maxwell Air Force Base and performers have already started warming up. Friday they invited us to their pre-show…
Air Show Brings Economic Boost to Capitol City
A weekend of thrills in the sky is on the way at the Maxwell Air Show. It's bringing in people from across the country. People like these folks who came…
Governor Robert Bentley's 131-Page Impeachment Report Released
A special counsel's impeachment report says Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley directed a state law enforcement officer to "advance his personal interests" and "encouraged an atmosphere of intimidation" to try to keep…
Lawyers Back in Court on Impeachment Report
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley's lawyers headed back to court after a new judge was assigned to hear his request to block impeachment proceedings. Montgomery Circuit Judge Roman Shaul stepped aside from the case Friday. Lawyers for Bentley and the Alabama…
MPD Investigating Fatal Crash
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic crash after Jamari Timmons, 19, of Montgomery died from injuries he received in an April 2 single-vehicle crash. Timmons was pronounced dead on April 6 at Baptist Medical Center South, where…
Alabama Board Plans Vote on Medical, Dental Tuition
Tuition costs could be going up for University of Alabama medical, dentistry and optometry students. The Tuscaloosa News (http://bit.ly/2nRQH62 ) reports that the University of Alabama System's board of trustees meets Friday. If board members approve the changes, they will…
