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Charter Bill Signed Into Law, Lawmakers Get Ready For Break
Republican lawmakers have been focused on pushing through their agenda before next week's break. That includes the charter school bill that passed both houses on Wednesday and signed by the governor Thursday.
58th Annual SLE Rodeo Kicks Off
It's time to get groomed up for the big show as the SLE Rodeo is about to begin.
Alabama House Approves Charter School Bill
The Alabama House of Representatives has voted to end Alabama's status as one of eight states without charter schools.
Accountability Act Changes Heading To Senate
After a lot of questions, the new version of the Accountability Act passed its first senate committee. Among the changes are changing failing schools from the bottom 6 to 10 percent, as well as adding an additional 10 million dollars for the program.
Alabama Facing "Critical" State Trooper Shortage
State Troopers say they are facing a critical shortage of manpower, but there's not enough money in the budget to hire more troopers.
Half Marathon Winner Helps Save Life of Runner
Half marathon runner Alan Ash crossed the finish line Saturday as the winner, not knowing that a true race against time wasn't too far away.
VA Town Hall Meeting Held in Montgomery
Long wait times and inadequate patient care were some of the reported problems in the veterans affairs facilities in Montgomery and Tuskegee.
Unemployment Rate Drops to 6 Percent
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's unemployment rate has dropped to 6 percent, but it remains above the national average. Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced that Alabama's rate declined from 6.1 percent in December to 6.0 percent in January. The…
Senate Committee to Vote on Prison Changes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Prison reform legislation has cleared its first legislative hurdle. The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bill Tuesday. Much of the proposal is aimed at diverting low-level property and drug offenders away from prison. The bill creates…
Anthony Grant Out, What's Next for Bama Basketball?
The search is on for the next Alabama head basketball coach after Anthony Grant was fired over the weekend.
New Partnership Tackles Voter Fraud
The state is taking extra steps to make sure elections are done right in Alabama. Secretary of State John Merrill announced a new initiative earlier today.
Stefanie Hicks, Josh Ninke Run the Half Marathon
You may have seen some familiar faces running in the half marathon, as two of our own here at Alabama News Network took on that challenge.
Paul Finebaum Speaks at Cancer Wellness Fundraiser
He's a familiar face to many. When sports analyst Paul Finebaum was asked to be the keynote speaker at the Cancer Wellness Foundation's fundraiser, he didn't hesitate
Check In Starts For First Montgomery Marathon
It takes a lot of work stuffing bags with shirts and setting out all the running gear anyone could need. The day before a race is all about making those last minute preps to get a new personal record.
Some Worried House Bill Targets Same Sex Couples
Some are worried that the state is continuing to target same sex couples. The house of Representatives passed a bill would keep ministers and judges from performing marriages that go against their moral and religious beliefs.
New Restaurants Coming to Downtown Montgomery
If you've seen the countdown clock in downtown Montgomery, time is up. We now know what the big announcement is.
Ala. Agency Closes Abuse Complaint Regarding Harper Lee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama official says a state agency closed an inquiry into whether the deal to publish Harper Lee's upcoming novel involved financial fraud. Some in Lee's hometown of Monroeville questioned whether the 88-year-old "To Kill A…
MPD Closes Roads Downtown for Reenactment
The following roads wil be closed on March 13th starting at 9:00 a.m. do to the Selma to Montgomery March Marchers. The March from St Jude to the State CapitolSection 11.   Fairview Avenue at Oak Street2.   …
Clock Ticks Down to Old Belk Building Announcement
Time is counting down as we get closer to the big announcement.
Changes Could Come To Accountability Act
For the first time since it passed two years ago, lawmakers are looking at changing the Alabama Accountability Act. The law gives parents a tax credit for transferring their kids from failing to non-failing public and private schools.
Funding Shortage Threatens Bullock Co. Ambulance Service
It's a service many people count on when there's an emergency, but Bullock County could lose its only ambulance service.
Prosecutors: Hubbard's complaints 'should fall on deaf ears'
State prosecutors say indicted House Speaker Mike Hubbard shouldn't complain about emails and other evidence being made public in his ongoing ethics case.
Montgomery Learns Lessons from Selma's 50th Anniversary
About 80 thousand people poured into Selma over the weekend to commemorate 'Bloody Sunday.'
Alabama Senate Approves Charter School Bill
The Alabama Senate has approved a charter school bill that Republicans named a top priority for the session.
