Coosa County Schools to Start at 10 A.M. Wednesday
Because of the threat for severe storms early Wednesday morning, Coosa County Schools will start at 10 a.m.
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Governor Pledges Teacher Pay Raise, Prison Overhaul in State of the State
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One Person Injured in Shooting on Virginia Pine Lane
Montgomery police say one person was injured Tuesday night in a shooting. Investigators say an adult male was shot in the Virginia Pines Apartment in the 3200 block of Virginia Pine Lane. He was transported to a local hospital with…
TSA Officials Remind Passengers of Approved Items at Montgomery Regional Airport
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Montgomery City Council Unanimously Approves Uber
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Indicted House Speaker Mike Hubbard asks for Dismissal of Ethics Charges
Indicted House Speaker Mike Hubbard is asking a judge to dismiss ethics charges against him after a political consultant said he discussed the grand jury with a state prosecutor. Hubbard's defense filed the accusation in a motion Tuesday. Political consultant…
State Urges Judge to Let Voter ID Law Stand
Alabama's secretary of state is urging a federal judge to let Alabama's voter ID law stand. Secretary of State John Merrill, in a court filing last week, argued that Alabama has one of the most inclusive photo ID laws in…
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Alabama to Close Soon
The U.S. Small Business Administration is closing the four Disaster Loan Outreach Centers that opened following major flooding last year around Alabama. Flooding victims have until 3 p.m. Thursday, February 4 to access the centers. Officials say the centers are…
Rewards Offered in Car Theft Cases
Central Alabama Crime Stoppers reports that two local car dealerships are each offering $1,000 rewards for information in two recent car thefts. On November 7th, a spokesman from Montgomery's Capitol Chevrolet says Adrian Lewis, 23, provided false documents and information to the…
Update on Suspicious Man in Wetumpka
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Debating the Dollars: Alabama Budget Woes
Alabama lawmakers are beginning the 2016 legislative session on Groundhog Day to familiar Alabama budget woes. The Legislative Fiscal Office on Tuesday told lawmakers that the general fund budget is expected to have at least $40 million fewer dollars. Acting…
Hillary Clinton Declared the Winner of the Iowa Democratic Caucus
Hillary Clinton has narrowly won the Democratic caucuses in Iowa, outpacing a surprisingly strong challenge from Bernie Sanders to claim the first victory in the 2016 race for president. The former secretary of state, senator from New York and first…
Bentley to Deliver State of the State Address as Legislative Session Starts
Alabama lawmakers are beginning the 2016 legislative session on Groundhog Day to familiar budget woes, but could see some new debates this session as well. Legislators will hear a budget briefing Tuesday morning that is expected to include bleak outlook…
Uber Montgomery City Council Vote is Tonight
The long debated proposal to allow Uber to operate its ride sharing program in the city of Montgomery is on the agenda for tonight's City Council meeting. Mayor Todd Strange told CBS 8 This Morning that he supports the ordinance…
SEC Primary Preps: Online Registration
The campaigning is in full effect as candidates spent the day vying for votes in Iowa. Back in Alabama, voters have mixed feelings when it comes to the candidates and the election. "I think we need to come together and…
2016 Legislative Session Begins Tuesday
The 2016 Alabama Legislative session begins Tuesday. Last week, House Speaker Mike Hubbard and other Republican leaders spoke out about their goals. They say the budget is their main priority, after an extended budget battle in the 2015 session. Other…
Suicide Awareness Community Meeting Held in Montgomery
It's a cause of death for more than 42,000 Americans every year. It's not a disease or cancer, but suicide. It doesn't discriminate and is often difficult to discuss. But, one group in Montgomery is hoping to change that. Therapists…
Teachers of the Year Named in Montgomery Public Schools
Peter Crump Elementary teacher Dawn Ellis and Booker T. Washington Magnet High teacher John Conway have been named Montgomery Public Schools’ 2016-2017 Teachers of the Year. The two will represent the district in the Alabama Teacher of the Year Program.…
Tallassee Police Looking for Suspected Purse Snatcher
Tallassee Police are investigating several thefts involving victims have purses stolen at local businesses. Police are reminding everyone to pay attention to their surroundings and to avoid leaving their belongings unattended while shopping. Investigators are searching for one suspect who…
Bentley Seeks Prison Bond Issue, Pre-kindergarten Boost
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley will use his State of the State address to lay out a plan for the state's aging prison system that has come under scrutiny for overcrowding and violence. Bentley will propose a bond issue for prison…
Gov. Robert Bentley Appoints Two to Alabama Ethics Commission
Gov. Robert Bentley has made two appointments to the Alabama Ethics Commission. AL.com reports Shelby County attorney Frank "Butch" Ellis Jr. and former Montgomery County Circuit Judge Charles Price were appointed to the five-member board last week. The appointments take effect…
Three Elmore Co. Residents Charged with Drug Possession, Child Endangerment
Three Elmore County residents are now facing numerous drug and child endangerment charges stemming from two different drug operations. On January 27th, the Central Alabama Drug Task Force arrested Holley Clearly at her home in Elmore. She was charged with…
Alabama Launches Electronic Voter Registration System
Alabama has launched an online voter registration system ahead of the state's March 1 primary. Secretary of State John Merrill said in a statement Monday that the electronic application is meant to improve the accuracy of voter rolls and offer…
Pedestrian Dies of Injuries after Being Struck in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man has died of injuries he suffered after being hit by a car a week earlier. Police say 44-year-old Michael Luster of Montgomery died Saturday, Jan. 30, a week after being hit. Police say he was…
Lawmakers Push For Stiffer Child Abuse Penalties
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