16th Annual Walk of Life Draws Thousands to Montgomery
The Joy to Life Foundation held its annual fundraiser, the "Walk…
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Strawberry Crop is Ripe for Picking at Verbena Farm
Spring is in full bloom all around us, and it's especially true up the interstate in Verbena where this year's strawberry crop is coming in strong. Sugar Hill Farms in Verbena has…
Bake Sale For Student Hit By Car
A community is rallying behind the family of a girl that was struck by a car earlier this week and they're doing so in a very sweet way. Friday…
Montgomery Humane Society holds 19th Dog-U-Tante Ball
Lots of dogs put their best paw forward Thursday night as the Montgomery Humane Society celebrated its 19th annual Dog-U-tante Ball. Guests enjoyed a cowboy themed buffet dinner and a silent auction. Twenty…
House Votes for Autism Therapy Coverage Mandate
The House of Representatives has unanimously voted to mandate insurance coverage for autism therapy. Representatives voted 100-0 for the bill Thursday. It now moves to the Alabama Senate. The bill mandates coverage of applied behavioral analysis therapy. The Autism Society…
Lawmaker Proposes Resolution Condemning Mason
An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a resolution criticizing the staffer at the center of a scandal that led to Gov. Robert Bentley's resignation and apologizing to the state's former first lady and others. Gov. Robert Bentley resigned from office amid…
Lawmakers Vote to Declare Alabama 'Right to Life' State
Lawmakers have passed a proposal to declare Alabama a "right to life" state in the state constitution. The Alabama Senate passed the motion 25-7 on Thursday as part of what the Republican leadership dubbed "pro-life day" in the chamber. The…
The Latest: Father of Tennessee Girl Says He is Overjoyed
The Latest on a 15-year-old Tennessee girl who disappeared with her teacher more than a month ago and has been found safe in California (all times local): 2:30 p.m. The father of a 15-year-old Tennessee girl who disappeared with her…
County Sheriff Searching For Info Leading to the Arrest of Robert Smith
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department is requesting the public’s assistance in obtaining information leading to the arrest of Robert Smith. Smith is wanted for active burglary and theft warrants. On September 19, 2016, Robert Smith unlawfully entered a dwelling and…
Big Brother Season 19 Casting Call at Eastdale Mall
Think you've got what it takes to be a contestant on Big Brother? Those who were at the casting call for the upcoming season sure do. Applicants traveled from near and…
House to Vote on Day Care Regulation
The Alabama House of Representatives will vote on a watered-down day care regulation bill after pushback from some churches to ending an exemption for faith-based facilities. Representatives will debate the bill Thursday. According to VOICES for Alabama's Children, Alabama is…
National Walk At Lunch Day In Montgmery
The city of Montgomery and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama hosted a free and fun way to get Montgomery moving on their lunch break On Tuesday, the city recognized National Walk at Lunch Day downtown. Hundreds took a break from…
Contractor Pleads to Federal Explosives Charges
A contractor has pleaded guilty to explosives storage and record-keeping charges after his failed 2015 implosion of a 100-year-old smokestack ended with the structure collapsing on the track hoe he was using to complete the job. Acting U.S. Attorney Robert…
House to Vote on Autism Therapy Coverage Mandate
The House of Representatives will vote on legislation mandating insurance coverage for autism therapy. The bill is at the top of the Thursday debate agenda in the House. The floor vote is…
Mixed Emotions on Moe's BBQ Replacing Sinclair's in Cloverdale
Times are changing in Cloverdale. The old Sinclair's filling station- turned restaurant is no longer in business. And signs are gone. What was open everyday at 11 am is now closed and Moe's Original BBQ is set to come in.…
SBI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting Near Tuskegee
Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) are investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Macon County Sheriff’s Office. One suspect was injured as a result of the shooting. The incident occurred today, April…
Bill O'Reilly Loses His Job at Fox News
Bill O'Reilly has lost his job at Fox News Channel following reports that five women had been paid millions of dollars to keep quiet about harassment allegations. 21st Century Fox issued a statement Wednesday that "after a thorough and careful…
Alabama Supreme Court Upholds Chief Roy Moore's suspension
A specially appointed Alabama Supreme Court has upheld the suspension of Chief Justice Roy Moore for his actions after landmark decision allowing gay marriage. The court issued the decision Wednesday. Judges upheld both the findings that Moore violated judicial ethics,…
Montgomery Woman Arrested for Arson after Fight with Fiance
On April 15, Montgomery Fire Department responded to 629 Doris Street in response to a call of a structural fire. There they located a heavy clouds of smoke coming from the residence. Fire Suppression units found that three separate fires…
Ex-President George H.W. Bush Remains in Houston Hospital
A spokesman for former President George H.W. Bush says the nation's 41st president remains under observation at a Houston hospital after recovering from "a mild case of pneumonia." Family spokesman Jim McGrath said Wednesday that the 92-year-old Bush "continues to…
US Navy Redesigning Its Submarines to Accommodate Women
Every submarine in the U.S. fleet was designed with the height, reach and strength of men in mind, from the way valves are placed to how display screens are angled. That's going to change. With women now serving aboard submarines,…
City Given Custody of Animals Recovered From Puppy Mill
The city of Dothan's animal shelter has been given custody of more than 70 animals recovered from an alleged puppy mill last month. The Dothan Eagle reports (http://bit.ly/2orKIEF) that District Judge Benjamin determined…
Arrests, Protests as Richard Spencer Speaks at Auburn
White nationalist Richard Spencer spoke to a crowded auditorium at Auburn University after a federal judge blocked the school from banning his appearance. For the most part, there were peaceful…
Senate Passes Bill Protecting Adoption Agencies Refusing Placements Over Religious Beliefs
Alabama might protect faith-based adoption organizations that refuse to place children with gay parents or in certain other households because of their religious beliefs. The Alabama Senate approved the bill Tuesday on a 22-9 vote. The legislation prohibits the state…
Arrests, Protests Ahead of White Nationalist Speech at Auburn University
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on white nationalist Richard Spencer speaking at Auburn University (all times local): 8: 30 p.m. Police are reporting arrests linked to an appearance at Auburn University by white nationalist Richard Spencer. Capt. Lorenza Dorsey,…
