"That's My Child" Restoring Warehouse for Youth
After four years in the Chisholm Community Center, "That's My Child" is ready for a place all of their own. "This will be the rec center over here where we have…
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Bill Would Let People Carry Concealed Gun Without Permit
Alabama lawmakers are considering a controversial bill that would do away with the requirement of a conceal and carry permit. Anyone who owns a gun could travel with that gun in their car…
Alabama Seeks to Enforce Dismemberment Abortion Ban
Alabama is seeking to enforce a state law against a commonly used second-trimester abortion procedure. The state has appealed a federal judge's ruling that blocked enforcement of the state's 2016 law banning abortion through dilation and evacuation, in which the…
MPD Respond to Shots Fired at Bama Lanes Bowling Alley
Montgomery Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at Bama Lanes on March 16 at about 12:30 p.m.. Bama Lanes owner confirmed that two unoccupied vehicles were shot sustaining minor damage. The owner also stated that there were 25…
Correctional Officer and Two Inmates Stabbed at Draper Correctional Facility
A state inmate is a suspect in stabbing a correctional officer and two inmates early Friday at the Draper Correctional Facility in Elmore. An inmate was stabbed at approximately 1:40 a.m. during…
J.C. Penney Store Closings in Alabama
J.C. Penney has released a list of the 138 department stores it plans to close. The retailer first announced its plan to close 130 to 140 locations and offer buyouts to 6,000 workers last month. Most stores will begin liquidation sales April…
Construction Worker Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Construction Zone
Authorities say a construction worker has been killed after a driver ran through a barricade at a bridge replacement site. News outlets report that Alabama State Troopers say 55-year-old Larue Bandy of Haynesville died in the crash Thursday in Autauga…
"A Living Hope": The Legacy of Rhonda Adair
"I can feel the prayers....because I would not be able to go through this so calm and so peaceful had people not been praying for me," Rhonda Adair. We interviewed Rhonda…
60th Annual SLE Rodeo Kick-Off Parade
On opening day at the 60th annual SLE Rodeo the cowboys and cowgirls kicked things off with a bang. Thursday afternoon they paraded through the streets of downtown Montgomery. The kick-off parade was…
Local Lawmakers Grade Legislative Session Near Halfway Point
Lawmakers have met for 13 days, almost half of the 30 they're allowed each year. Depending on which party you're talking to, you'd get very different grades. Democratic Rep. John Knight isn't very satisfied with the session so far. "I'd…
Debt Limit Goes Back Into Effect at Level Near $20 Trillion
The national debt limit has come back into force at a level near $20 trillion, prompting the Trump administration to alert Congress about the measures it will take to stay under the new limit. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in…
Alabama Inmate Opposes Request for Expedited Execution Date
A condemned Alabama inmate who has outlived seven execution dates is opposing Alabama's request to quickly schedule another lethal injection for him. Lawyers for Tommy Arthur filed a motion with the Alabama Supreme Court on Thursday in which they argued…
Rhonda Adair Dies After Battle with Cancer
We've been following the story of Rhonda Adair, a Millbrook woman battling cancer, for months now. Family members say Adair passed away early this Thursday morning. Adair's husband announced her death on her Facebook page, "A Living Hope". Over the course…
UPDATE: House passes bill protecting religious adoption agencies
Lawmakers have voted to add Alabama to the list of states that protect faith-based adoption organizations that refuse to place children with gay parents or in certain other households. The House of Representatives passed the bill 60-14 Thursday. The legislation…
Local students Encourage Peers to 'Kick Butts' and Stop Smoking
Students across the country participated in projects Wednesday all in an effort to keep kids from smoking. March 15th was National Kick Butts Day. In Montgomery, a youth advisory board made up of…
State Education Budget Passes First Hurdle
When you see a committee room desk littered with a lot of paper, you know it's going to be a long day. Committee members debated the Education Trust Fund budget for almost 3…
UPDATE: Vote Delayed on Regulations for Faith-Based Day Cares
A lawmaker has delayed a vote of her day care licensing bill saying she was afraid the measure would get voted down. Rep. Pebblin Warren is seeking to require all day cares to be regulated by the state and end…
Child Struck by SUV While Getting off School Bus
Alabama State Troopers are on the scene of crash involving a child being struck by a vehicle while getting off the bus. Troopers say a child was hit by Chevy Tahoe while getting off the school bus. The has been…
Trump's First Budget Boosts Military, Cuts Domestic Programs
President Donald Trump has finalized his first budget for the federal government, a blueprint that would make deep cuts in the Environmental Protection Agency and other domestic programs while significantly increasing spending on the military. The budget is to be…
UPDATE: House votes 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 House of Representatives approved the measure 67-14 Thursday during what the leadership dubbed "pro-life day" in the chamber. The proposal would…
Conecuh County Commissioner John William Andrews Jr. Arrested for Drug Charges
Attorney General Steven T. Marshall announced the arrest today of Conecuh County Commissioner John William Andrews Jr. for six counts of unlawful distribution of marijuana, a controlled substance. Andrews was arrested by law enforcements agents from the Attorney General's Office…
Convicted Child Molester Denied Parole
A former Alabama Boy Scout leader convicted of molesting children has been denied parole. Al.com reports (http://bit.ly/2nsA3tY ) Wednesday that the state parole board said Charles Donald "Don" Corley must…
School Placed on Lockdown After Man Tries to Pose as Student
An Opelika man has been arrested after authorities say he walked into a high school and tried to pose as a new student. Al.com reports (http://bit.ly/2naB3FF) 23-year-old Samuel Blackwell faces burglary and interfering…
ACCS Board Appoints Longtime Educator Jimmy H. Baker as Chancellor
The Alabama Community College System board of trustees voted today to appoint acting chancellor Jimmy H. Baker as chancellor starting April 1. Baker,…
More Than 12 Million Signed Up for Obamacare
The government says more than 12 million people have signed up for coverage this year under former President Barack Obama's health care law, even as the Republican-led Congress debates its repeal. The 12.2 million figure nationwide does not include an…
