In this Feb. 8, 2017, photo, President Donald Trump speaks to the Major County Sheriffs' Association and Major Cities Chiefs Association, in Washington.Trump says it doesn’t take a lawyer to see that his order banning visitors…
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange is now a senator after Governor Robert Bentley appointed him to fill the seat left vacant by Jeff Session. Sessions was confirmed by the senate…
After failing to prevent Attorney General Jeff Sessions' confirmation, civil rights groups are now shifting their attention to monitoring his actions at the Justice Department. Sessions was sworn in at the White House Thursday despite furious opposition from civil rights…
The Alabama Department of Education has unanimously voted to intervene and take over Montgomery Public Schools. This comes one day after MPS delivered a 200-plus page letter to the superintendent, saying they…
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he will conduct interviews before naming a new state attorney general. Bentley will name a new state attorney general after appointing Luther Strange Thursday to the U.S. Senate. The governor said he will begin interviews…
The Elmore County Sheriff’s Department has identified Robert Wainright as a suspect that was wanted in reference to a Burglary Investigation. On Wednesday, February 8, Robert Wainright was taken into custody following a Police pursuit in Montgomery, Alabama that ended…
The head of Alabama's two-year college system is retiring. Mark Heinrich will step down as chancellor of the Alabama Community College System on April 1. System trustees accepted his notice at a meeting in Montgomery on Wednesday. Heinrich has been…
Governor Robert Bentley has announced the appointment of Luther Strange to Alabama U.S. Senator. Strange will fill the Senate seat vacated by U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions who was confirmed…
In a 52 to 47 vote, it was confirmed-- Alabama's U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions will be the next Attorney General. But he's leaving behind his longtime Senate seat. Political analyst Steve Flowers says the governor will soon appoint someone else…
Shortly after 6 o'clock tonight CST, the U.S. Senate confirmed Alabama U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions to become the nation's next Attorney General. The vote was 52-47. The vote came after a bitter debate. Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell said Sessions is…
This is the first time in years that the state hasn't had to bail the general fund budget out of a crisis. In fact, State Finance Director Clinton Carter says revenues are up significantly. "It's a very good year and…
February 7, 1967 will forever be remembered as one of the most tragic days in Montgomery history. It was the day that 26 people were killed in a massive fire inside the upscale…
MPS officials say they are consenting to the intervention and will work with the State Dept. of Education in the takeover of Montgomery County Public School. MPS released a response letter sent to Alabama Superintendent Michael Sentance: MPS Response ATT00001
In recognition of Black History Month, the Auburn Alumni Association will host Freedom Riders Bill Harbour and Charles Person in a free public event Feb. 22, from 4-6 p.m., at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. Harbour…
In his state of the state address, the Governor Robert Bentley said he wants to get rid of the state food tax. That's been something that democrats have pushed for…
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley used his State of the State address to push for his $800 million prison construction plan, saying overcrowding and understaffing had proven a "deadly combination" within prison walls. The governor is proposing an $800 million bond…
Members of Moral Movement Alabama, formally known as Moral Monday, gathered outside of the Alabama State House Tuesday afternoon to voice their opinions on several bills up for vote this legislative…
Montgomery police say they have arrested Latasia Taylor-Hunter on Monday, Feb. 6. Police say Hunter has been charged with School Employee Engaging in Sex with a Student Under 19 Years of Age. Following her arrest, Hunter was placed in the…
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is using the first day of the legislative session to propose a 4-percent pay raise for state employees, a figure that immediately drew skepticism from some lawmakers over whether the state could afford it. Finance Director…
This year the Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) is celebrating 30 years since its founding in 1987, by a group of civic leaders who had a vision to provide long-term financial support for nonprofit agencies in our community. To commemorate…
The Alabama State University Board of Trustees (BOT) elected Trustee Alfreda Green of Huntsville, Ala. as its new chairwoman. Green succeeds Trustee Ralph Ruggs. Trustee Angela McKenzie is the BOT's vice chairwoman. Green joined the Board in May, 2010 and is a 1980 graduate of Alabama State…
Gov. Robert Bentley is expected to push his prison construction plan in his State of the State speech on the opening day of the legislative session. The governor will address lawmakers Tuesday night in the annual televised address. The administration…
The 2017 Legislative Session is about to begin Tuesday, February 7th. Lt. Governor Kay Ivey says prison reform will be a top issue. "The average citizen needs to know that…
Former Gov. Don Siegelman has been told that he will be released from a federal prison in Louisiana on Wednesday, according to an email provided to Alabama News Network from his friend and former aide Chip Hill. Hill says Siegelman will…
On February 2, 2017, the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs announced that Prattville Fire Chief Terry Brown had been selected as their Fire Chief of the Year. Chief Brown started…
