The state of Alabama has received bad grades for a number of things in the past, but one failing grade, according to a 2014 study, really stands out. The study, compiled by a former U.S. department of education staffer Terry…
On Thursday, May 19, 2016, at approximately 7:16 AM, Millbrook Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the 200 block of Fraley Lane with regard to a subject shot. Officers located a white female, 77 years of age, who suffered from what…
It's not often you see Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and Air Force all in one room together. They all came together for the Governor's Annual Military Awards Luncheon. Governor Robert Bentley…
Sanctity of Marriage Alabama announced Thursday that Kayla Moore (wife of Chief Justice Roy Moore and President of the Foundation for Moral Law) and State Senator Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery)…
President Obama unveiled a long-awaited plan that will make millions of Americans eligible for overtime pay. So what do Alabama business owners think about the new measure? The new overtime measure will…
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - New Census data shows that Huntsville could be on track to become the state's largest city by around 2030. The data shows that more than 10,000 residents have been added to Huntsville since 2010. At that…
Almost every senior has a busy last year of school, but not many have last years like Eddie Strickland. Eddie is a senior at South Montgomery County Academy. He is graduating Valedictorian…
Gas prices are on the rise across the country. "Summertime is coming, gas is going up. Everybody might as well get ready," said Michelle Regan. Filling up at the Ann Street Entec, it…
A warning for drivers and homeowners-- it'll now cost you more if you park on someone's front yard. The city council unanimously approved increasing the fine for repeat offenders. It'll cost…
An Alabama corrections officer is facing a felony ethics charge after officials say he accepted money from undercover officers in exchange for promoting illegal contraband inside a state prison. Court records show 30-year-old Rayshawn Blackmon was arrested last week. Authorities…
The Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office, ATF and the Tallassee Police Department have identified a “vehicle of interest” in connection with the Mount Vernon Textile Mills fire in Tallassee on…
The Montgomery Police Department payed tribute to its 28 fallen officers and recognized the service of former and current police officers at the 2016 Police Memorial Day Service. Mayor Todd Strange joined Police Chief Earnest Finley in placing a memorial…
Overcrowded in prisons is an ongoing issue in Alabama. One non profit called Renascence is looking to do it's part by giving former non violent inmates a second chance at life. Renascence is…
There has been a Family Justice Center in Montgomery since 2010. It, and others like it. are based on the first such center, begun in 2001 in California. All of them are authorized by federal law. Now Birmingham is starting…
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[gtxvideo vid="KV96vYRK" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KV96vYRK-120.jpg?cachebust=1463583804811" vtitle="aea lawsuit"] The Alabama Education Association (AEA) is filing a lawsuit against the Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Program (PEEHIP). In the suit, the AEA claims PEEHIP held a "secret meeting" to increase the healthcare premiums…
Visitors to Blount Cultural Park will notice a lot of activity around the Alabama Shakespeare Festival this week, as workmen diligently work to repair and repave parking lots. “It’s been ten years since the parking lots and roads were last paved,”…
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MPD and fire medics responded to Old Selma Road and West South Blvd. on a call of a possible drowning. An adult male was pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the victim hasn't been released. We'll keep you…
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for an unknown subject wanted in reference to a Capital Murder Investigation. On Sunday, November 29, 2015 the victim, 75-year old James Chapman, was murdered at the intersection of Rosa L. Parks Avenue and Fleming Road. …
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This month's Second Saturday celebration in the capital city had a delicious addition, and it was all for a good cause. The 5th annual River Region Iron Chef competition kicked off today at the Riverwalk Amphitheater. Teams of two were given…
A tradition continued in Pike Road Saturday. The Waters community hosted their 5th annual Crawfish Boil. Close to 1,500 people showed up for the event with almost 3,000 pounds of crawfish. There were games for the kids, live music and…
