Montgomery Student Surprised With A "Magic Moment"
One Carver high school student was pleasantly surprised Friday morning as a local law firm partnered up with a non-profit organization to make sure that her physical disability doesn't stop…
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Gov. Bentley Interviews Sen. Phil Williams for Attorney General
 On Friday, Governor Robert Bentley interviewed State Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) for the Office of Alabama Attorney General. On Thursday, Governor Bentley appointed former Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Jeff Sessions,…
Montgomery Man Charged with Homicide in December Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect in the homicide of 30-year- old Matthew Jones, who died from injuries he received in a Dec. 8, 2016, shooting. Jones was pronounced dead Jan. 1, 2017, at Baptist Medical Center South,…
Alabama Court: Man can keep car son used to haul pot
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals is overturning a decision by a judge who let the state seize the car of a man whose adult son was accused of transporting marijuana. A decision released Friday says a Shelby County judge…
Macon County to Receive $1.1 Million in FEMA Funding
Governor Robert Bentley announced Friday that Macon County was awarded $1,131,052.06 in funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance Program in response to severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that entered Alabama on Thursday, December 25,…
State Surplus Auction to be Held in Montgomery
Vehicles, office furniture, kitchen equipment, TVs, computers and even hospital beds are just a few of the items that can be found at the State of Alabama surplus property auction on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The Surplus Property Division of the…
Alabama Woman Charged in Stabbing Death of Fiancé
A south Alabama woman is charged in the fatal stabbing of the man she was set to marry. 21-year-old Cedricka Jacole Thornton is charged with murder in the death of…
$1,000 Reward Offered for Adams Avenue Shooter; Victim Identified
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the homicide of Chavez Hamilton, 22, of Montgomery after he sustained a fatal gunshot wound late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 8. At about 4:45 p.m. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1100 block of…
Local Jewish Community Gathers Over Anti-Semitic Concerns
Students at Central Michigan University are taking a stand against hate-speech after offensive Valentine's Day cards circulated on campus. A swastika was found carved into a synagogue in Las Vegas Saturday.…
Civil Rights Groups Changing Tactics after Sessions Sworn-In as AG
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 Latest: US court refuses to reinstate Trump's travel ban
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…
Questions Surround Gov. Bentley's Senate Appointment
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…
Civil Rights Groups Changing Tactics Following Sessions Loss
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…
AL Dept. of Education Votes Unanimously to Intervene in MPS
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…
Bentley Will Do Interviews for New State Attorney General
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…
Wetumpka Burglary Suspect Arrested after Police Chase
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…
Chairman of Alabama 2-Year College System Retiring
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…
Gov. Bentley Appoints State AG Luther Strange to Fill Sen. Jeff Sessions Open Seat
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…
Filling Sessions' Senate Seat
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…
U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions Confirmed to Be U.S. Attorney General
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…
Governor Proposes 4% State Employee Raise In New Budget
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…
Remembering the Dale's Penthouse Restaurant Fire, 50 Years Later
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 Consents to an Intervention from the State Dept. of Education
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
Two Former Freedom Riders to be Featured at Public Event in Auburn
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…
Lawmakers React To Prisons, Grocery Tax In State Of The State Address
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…
