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Two Suspects Sought for Credit Card Fraud

Two suspects are wanted in Prattville for using a stolen credit card to make purchases at a local business. While trying to use the card, the victim received an alert from the card provider and called the police. The transaction…

Small Businesses Endorse Roby for Reelection

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading representative of small business owners, is endorsing Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) for reelection. Roby has a strong record of standing up for small business in the U.S. House and should…

Law School Students React To Death of Justice Scalia

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AG Luther Strange Disappointed with U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Attorney General Luther Strange voiced disappointment over an 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling, Thursday, against the Birmingham-based Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) in their religious liberty lawsuit against Obamacare’s contraceptive coverage mandate. “The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in…

Plans for Historic Gin Shop Moving Forward

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Senate Votes To Remove Montgomery Speed Cars

  [gtxvideo vid="pD1XMJwy" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pD1XMJwy-120.jpg?cachebust=1455837245859" vtitle="speed car"] Lawmakers are taking a tough look at Montgomery's speed cars, and they don't like what they see. The senate voted Thursday to repeal the law that lets the city operate the cars. This…

New Tornado Siren in Autauga Co.

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Police Think Apple Encryption is Gift to Criminals

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AUM Earns 2015 Tree Campus USA Designation

Auburn University at Montgomery was honored with 2015 Tree Campus USA recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. “Students are eager to volunteer in their communities and become better stewards of the environment,”…

Montgomery Unveils Mural Dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement

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Photo I.D. Still a Requirement in Upcoming Elections

A federal judge will not suspend Alabama's photo voter identification requirement in the upcoming elections. U.S. District Court Judge L. Scott Coogler Wednesday denied Wednesday a preliminary injunction sought by groups that challenged the law requiring voters to present photo…

SPLC: Three Montgomery Area Hate Groups

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Many consider the Southern Poverty Law Center's annual list of U.S. extremist groups an authoritative glimpse into racist and anti-government activity. Some of its targets, however, contend the civil rights advocacy group is focused on silencing…

8th Anniversary of Prattville Tornado

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Judge Allows Harrison to Run as Independent In Superintendent Race

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Right-to-Work Amendment Approved in Alabama House

The Alabama House of Representatives has approved legislation reiterating Alabama's stance as a so-called "right-to-work" state. Representatives approved the proposed constitutional amendment Wednesday on a 69-33 vote. The bill now moves to the Alabama Senate. Right-to-work states prohibit companies from…

Budget Talks Start, Lawmakers Predict Difficult Road

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Bill Approved to Make Sell of Fetal Tissue a Felony

[gtxvideo vid="h1A0QLdu" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/h1A0QLdu-120.jpg?cachebust=1455812897770" vtitle="fetal tissue"] The Alabama House has approved a bill that would make it a state felony to sell fetal tissue to researchers. The House voted 76-24 for the bill Wednesday. The bill by Republican Rep.…

Suspect in Custody After Carmichael Road Shooting

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Toyota to Recall Over a Million Small SUVs

Toyota is recalling more than 1.1 million small SUVs in the U.S. because the seat belts might fail in a crash. The recall covers RAV4 SUVS from the 2006 through 2012 model years, as well as the RAV4 electric vehicle…

New Teen Club Coming to Montgomery

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