New Restaurants Coming to Downtown Montgomery
If you've seen the countdown clock in downtown Montgomery, time is up. We now know what the big announcement is.
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Ala. Agency Closes Abuse Complaint Regarding Harper Lee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama official says a state agency closed an inquiry into whether the deal to publish Harper Lee's upcoming novel involved financial fraud. Some in Lee's hometown of Monroeville questioned whether the 88-year-old "To Kill A…
MPD Closes Roads Downtown for Reenactment
The following roads wil be closed on March 13th starting at 9:00 a.m. do to the Selma to Montgomery March Marchers. The March from St Jude to the State CapitolSection 11.   Fairview Avenue at Oak Street2.   …
Clock Ticks Down to Old Belk Building Announcement
Time is counting down as we get closer to the big announcement.
Changes Could Come To Accountability Act
For the first time since it passed two years ago, lawmakers are looking at changing the Alabama Accountability Act. The law gives parents a tax credit for transferring their kids from failing to non-failing public and private schools.
Funding Shortage Threatens Bullock Co. Ambulance Service
It's a service many people count on when there's an emergency, but Bullock County could lose its only ambulance service.
Prosecutors: Hubbard's complaints 'should fall on deaf ears'
State prosecutors say indicted House Speaker Mike Hubbard shouldn't complain about emails and other evidence being made public in his ongoing ethics case.
Montgomery Learns Lessons from Selma's 50th Anniversary
About 80 thousand people poured into Selma over the weekend to commemorate 'Bloody Sunday.'
Alabama Senate Approves Charter School Bill
The Alabama Senate has approved a charter school bill that Republicans named a top priority for the session.
Wetumpka Pushes For Draft Beer, Sunday Sales Again
The city of Wetumpka is hoping the third time is the charm. There's a bill going through the state house to bring Sunday sales and draft beer to the town, but it's failed twice before.
Montgomery Close To First Full Marathon
We are less than a week away from Montgomery's first ever full marathon. But there's still a lot of work to be done to get ready.
Congressional Members hold 50th Anniversary Ceremony at Capitol Steps
One hundred and one Members of Congress started out the 15th annual Civil Rights Pilgrimage and came to Montgomery Sunday, which played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement.
Packed Service for Bloody Sunday at Selma's Brown Chapel AME Church
Today's events got started with a packed house at Brown Chapel AME Church. That's where the Selma to Montgomery marches started, where foot soldiers met to plan key moments in the voting rights movement.
Patti LaBelle and Luke Wade in Concert for 50th Anniversary Events
World renowned singer Patti LaBelle took the stage Saturday night at ASU's acadome along with the Voice's Luke Wade.
Hyundai Honors 50th Anniversary of Voting Rights March
The red carpet was rolled out for dignitaries as they arrived at the Rosa Parks Library and Museum Friday night.
Alabama Conference of Black Mayors Visits Lowndes County School
On Friday, the Alabama Conference of Black Mayors stopped in Lowndes County. Students at Central Elementary School in Mosses performed for them, then took a tour of the school.
NAACP Gala Commemorates 50th Anniversary Voting Rights March
Thursday night many people gathered for a special gala hosted by the Alabama NAACP.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Wants More Than Just Commemoration Of Selma Anniversary
Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson joined state house democrats today to reflect on what this weekend really means. It's a big weekend, but Jackson and house democrats want to keep the events in Selma more than just a memory.
Will Crowds, Traffic Keep You From Selma?
Record-breaking crowds are expected to pour into Selma this weekend for the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Could the crowds and extra security measures keep some local residents from going?
New Dates for AL National Fair
Changes are coming to the Alabama National Fair this year. Usually, the fair is in the first few weeks of October, but that will be changing.
Non-Profit Group Re-Enacts Selma to Montgomery March
The 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery march may not be until this weekend but some visitors have already re-enacted the 54 mile walk.
Confusion Created by AL Supreme Court Gay Marriage Ruling
The legal confusion over gay marriage in Alabama continues to grow murkier after a ruling yesterday by the Alabama Supreme Court.
Charter School Bill Heading To Senate
Charter schools have already become one of the biggest issues so far this legislative session. Republicans have fast tracked the bill, which is almost ready to hit the senate floor.
Governor Delivers State Of The State Address
Today was the first day of the legislative session and the governor addressed Alabamians in the state of the state. He is promising bold changes this year.
