Senator Sets Up "Go Fund Me" Account to Help Budget Shortfall
While the legislature still hasn't been able to come up with a way to balance the budget, one senator is taking matters into his own hands.
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Gov. Bentley 'Frustrated' With No Budget At End of Session
It's the last day of the special session.
No General Fund Budget as Special Session Ends
Alabama lawmakers ended a special session without a budget solution as a political chasm widens between Republicans in the state House of Representatives and Senate.
"Stuff the Bus" a Big Success for School Students Needing Supplies
All of us at Alabama News Network would like to thank everyone who helped with our "Stuff the Bus" drive to collect school supplies for students in need.
Still No Budget as Special Session Comes to an End
Political Analyst Steve Flowers weighs in on the special session.
Prattville Police Release Name of Fatal Stabbing Victim
The Prattville Police Department has released the name of a fatal stabbing victim.
Inaugural Dance Battle Raises Awareness Against Violence
McKee Middle School helped raise awareness against violence in the inaugural Battle Against Violence.
ASU Hosts "Princess-in-Training" Camp
Some Montgomery girls got the royal treatment on the ASU campus.
Residents Help "Stuff the Bus" for Montgomery School Kids
Montgomery Public School students got a little help getting back to school the right way.
Explanation of How Troy Tornado Formed and How Rare It Was
Alabama News Network Meteorologist Elissia Wilson explains how the EF-1 tornado that hit the Walmart shopping center in Troy formed and why it is so rare to see this time of year.
Details of Troy Tornado Released by National Weather Service
The National Weather Service has released its report on the tornado that hit Troy late Thursday night.
Alabama State Sales Tax Holiday Underway Through Sunday
The annual state sales tax holiday weekend runs from Friday, August 7, through Sunday, August 9, on back-to-school and other items.
Tornado Damages Troy Shopping Center
Severe Weather Passes Through Pike County, Causing Significant Damage
Hyundai's Economic Impact Report: $2.4 billion for Montgomery
In a press conference Thursday afternoon, the Montgomery area Chamber of Commerce shared the economic impact report with the city and county officials.
Commemorating 50 Years Since Voting Rights Act Signed Into Law
In honor of the anniversary, separate events were held by Alabama State University and the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Time Running Out In Special Session
This is the first time lawmakers have needed a special session since Republicans took over Alabama government 5 years ago. Lawmakers have had a hard time agreeing all session, and that's carried over into August. House members narrowly passed a budget with a 156 million dollar cut to medicaid, which Governor Robert Bentley says won't work.
Gov. Bentley Cuts Off State Money to Planned Parenthood
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is cutting off state Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood in the face of undercover videos that implied the group was selling fetal tissue to research groups.
Gov. Bentley Releases Proposed Cuts If General Fund Plan Passes
Gov. Robert Bentley has released a list of cuts to government services that he says would happen if the current General Fund budget plan passes the Legislature.
Inmate Stabbed to Death at Prison in Bullock County
The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating a fatal stabbing of an inmate at the Bullock County Correctional Facility in Union Springs.
State Health Officer Leaving after 23 Years
Alabama's longtime health officer Dr. Don Williamson is leaving the state to become president of the Alabama Hospital Association.
TSA Officials Demonstrate How to Correctly Travel with Firearm
A passenger is stopped at a Birmingham airport today after a gun is found at a checkpoint. Meanwhile TSA officials were in Montgomery this morning giving a demonstration on how to properly travel with a firearm.
Prattville Police Investigating Robbery
Prattville police are investigating a robbery that happened at a gas station early this morning.
Alabama House Scheduled to Debate Medicaid Cut
The Alabama House of Representatives will debate a large cut to Medicaid after a plan for filling a budget hole unraveled in a tension-filled special session.
Neighborhoods Across the Area Get Together for National Night Out
Across the country... neighbors came out and joined with each other to help curb crime in their communities. It's called "National Night Out" and many participated across the River Region as well.
Proposed Tobacco Tax Increase Fails in Committee
Part of Governor Robert Bentley's push to fix the budget crisis- changes to the tobacco tax. Not only would it increase but also expand to include e-cigarettes and vapor products.
