https://youtu.be/BicRnlK56dI The term fake news has gained popularity in the past year. Â It's often the focus of political speeches, late-late night talk shows and now legislation in a few states. It's also a topic of discussion in journalism classes at…
State senators have approved an Alabama general fund budget after a debate where tempers flared multiple times. The budget passed Thursday, 23-4. Sen. Rodger Smitherman sharply criticized one senator's unsuccessful proposal to take $600,000 from Birmingham tourism projects. Senators also…
Dozens of people Montgomery's National Day of Prayer service at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, including Governor Kay Ivey. People attending say they are in prayer on several things that…
The Alabama Department of Public Health is investigating an outbreak associated with a college baseball tournament in Montgomery, Ala. At this time, reports estimate that 25 to 30 individuals have experienced gastrointestinal illness that includes the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting,…
Huntingdon College's Marching Scarlet and Grey, with plans for a 100-member roster this fall, will have a new practice facility as classes begin in August. Construction, which began last year, will continue in earnest this summer toward a completion date…
Larenzo Esther was just 19-years-old. Police say he was involved in a shooting late the night of April 22nd. And ended up dying of his injuries a few days later. Wednesday evening,…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation protecting faith-based adoption organizations that refuse to place children with gay parents or other households because of their religious beliefs. The legislation prohibits Alabama from refusing to license faith-based adoption groups that refuse…
Alabama lawmakers have advanced an effort to require yearly inspections of faith-based day cares that are currently exempt from state oversight. The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved a compromise plan passed by the House last month. The proposal would…
Alabama lawmakers have passed the state education budget. The House of Representatives unanimously approved the $6.4 billion budget proposal Wednesday. Tuscaloosa Republican Rep. Bill Poole says the budget will keep state schools mostly funded at the same levels as last…
A Senate committee has voted to cut 3.4 percent from the budgets of most state agencies in order to steer $63 million to the state highway department. The Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee on Wednesday approved the budget…
A triple murder suspect is found guilty, but it's for a different set of charges. You may remember Deandre Lee, the Lowndes county man charged in the 2012 shooting…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation protecting faith-based adoption organizations that refuse to place children with gay parents or other households because of their religious beliefs. The legislation prohibits Alabama from refusing to license faith-based adoption groups that refuse…
It was a night to honor those who give of themselves as the Title I office of Parent and Family Engagement presented awards for Parent and Partner of the Year. "We appreciate what you have done because often times we…
A prominent Alabama Republican says the Senate GOP campaign operation is discouraging challengers to Sen. Luther Strange in the August primary to fill the seat formerly held by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. State Senate leader Del Marsh said he…
Following the recent airing of our i-Team investigation; Where is the ASU audit?, the Alabama Attorney General's office has announced the investigation into alleged wrongdoing at alabama state university has been closed. Former Governor Robert Bentley called for the investigation…
We now know what charges two juveniles will face, after they were arrested Monday when Montgomery police say they tried to break into McKee Middle School, and then fired gunshots in the air. McKee Middle was immediately placed on lock down.…
School children who visit the First White House of the Confederacy in Alabama's capital get a view of history that some critics call distorted. Visitors are told that the former resident, Jefferson Davis, was leader of a "heroic resistance" who…
Two Prattville Alabama men have been arrested and charged with crimes related to sex trafficking of a minor, announced Acting U.S. Attorney A. Clark Morris of the Middle District of Alabama, and Acting Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Blanco of…
Monday, May 1, 14-year old Bellingrath Middle School student, Jaquerria Timmons, was pronounced dead after sustaining a fatal gunshot wound after school. The shooting occurred at about 3:15 p.m. off campus in front of St. James Missionary Baptist Church. There…
Greek immigrant Christopher Katechis, Opened the doors to Montgomery's oldest family owned and operated restaurant May, 1, 1917. Now, a century later, his son , Theo Katechis, and grandson Gus Katechis are keeping the family legacy alive as co-owners of…
Alabama's secretary of state says 92 political candidates and donation groups have broken campaign finance rules. Secretary John Merrill on Monday publicly released the names of all the candidates and political action committees that failed to disclose donations by this…
Congressman Bradley Byrne has announced he will not run in the special election for US Senate. Byrne issued a statement saying at this time he believes it is best for him to remain in the House of Representatives. He says…
As the legislative session winds down to it's last few weeks, a controversial gun bill is still making its way through the process. The bill would remove the requirements of conceal…
Montgomery Police Department reports there is one person of interest in custody in the shooting death of a Bellingrath student. Montgomery Police Department spokesperson, Capt. Regina Duckett, says the 14-year-old female…
Beginning Tuesday, May 2, traffic on Alabama Highway 14 will shift on to the new bridge west of Alabama Highway 143. Another part of this phase of the current project is the traffic signal at the intersection of Jackson Road…
