Alabama Lawmakers Approve $3 Billion General Fund Budget
State lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to general fund spending bills after sometimes tense disagreements over local projects and budget projections.
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Montgomery Man Killed in Car Wreck
A Montgomery man has been killed in a single-car wreck.
Montgomery County Correctional Officer Charged with Promoting Prison Contraband
Montgomery Sheriff Derrick Cunningham said Darrell Alvin Coleman, Jr., was responsible for bring synthetic drugs into the building.Â
Legislature Approves Tax Rebates of $150 per Person; Bill Goes to Governor
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to a one-time tax rebate that will give $150 to single people and $300 to married couples.
UPDATE: State Prison Escapee Recaptured in Montgomery
The Alabama Department of Corrections says a state prison escapee has been recaptured in Montgomery.
What's Happening: May 26-29
The long Memorial Day weekend gives us time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, but also provides time for some other activities.
UPDATE: Lawmakers Advance Bill to Cut Alabama's Grocery Sales Tax in Half
Alabama lawmakers on Thursday advanced legislation to remove half of the state’s 4% sale tax on groceries.
Alabama House Advances Tax Rebates of $210 Per Taxpayer
The Alabama House of Representatives has unanimously approved a one-time tax rebate that would give $210 to single filers and $420 to married filers.
Prattville Police Searching for Business Burglary Suspect
Prattville police need your help finding the person who burglarized a business.
Juvenile Found Shot on Eastdale Road South in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a juvenile male was found shot in the 500 block of Eastdale Road South.
Alabama Lawmakers Attempt to Define "What Is a Woman"
Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday advanced legislation that would define who is recognized as female and male under state law.
Alabama House Committee Advances Bill to Cut Half of State's 4% Sales Tax on Groceries
Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation to remove half of the state's 4% sale tax on food, a proposal that has received bipartisan support.
ADPH Aims to Help Prevent Drownings This Summer with National Healthy and Safe Swimming Week
May 22-28th is national Healthy and Safe Swimming Week an initiative to help keep everyone safe by promoting healthy and safe water activities this summer.
UPDATE: Prattville missing man found safe
43-year-old Brandon Davis Harris was last seen on May 19, 2023, at approximately 5:00 p.m. in the area of Pratt Street.Â
Prattville Police Seeking Suspects in Theft of ATM Parts
Prattville police want to find four people suspected of stealing parts to a gas station ATM.
State Lawmakers Advance Expansion of Private School Scholarship Program
Alabama senators have advanced an expansion of a state program that provides scholarships that uses state tax credits for students to attend private K-12 schools.
Two Former Alabama Governors Express Doubts over Executions
Former Gov. Don Siegelman and former Gov. Robert Bentley say they are troubled by the state's death penalty system
Two arrested for criminally trespassing while promoting prison contraband
ADOC officials say a trespassing vehicle was reported on the property at Elmore Correctional Facility early Saturday morning.
Ribbon cutting held for new dog park in Prattville
The new dog park is located at Overlook Park on Jay Street.
Woman charged with assault in incident on Ann Street
25-year-old Shantea Peterson is charged with first degree assault and second degree assault.
Suspect arrested in July 2022 homicide
Police say 27-year-old Travontaye Rudolph is charged with murder in the July 12, 2022 shooting death of 19-year-old David Werking.
Alabama Bill Would Make It a Crime to Help People Vote Absentee
Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a bill that would make it a crime to help a non-family member request, fill out or return an absentee ballot.
Alabama State Representative to Plead Guilty to Federal Charges, Resign from Office
An Alabama lawmaker has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy and obstruction of justice charges and resign from the state House of Representatives, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
Family Seeks Help to Find Murderer in February Shooting
The shooting death of Yvette Carter shook the community to its core. Now, the city of Montgomery along with Crimestoppers is offering a combined $2,000 reward for information leading to an arrest of those responsible for her death.
Man charged with arson related to a Montgomery house fire
The fire happened around 6:00 a.m. on May 15 in the 200 block of Georgia Street.
