Inmate's Lawyers Argue Last Execution Went 'Horribly Wrong'
Lawyers for a condemned Alabama inmate are pointing to problems with the state's last lethal injection as they urge the state to hold off on setting his execution date. In a filing with…
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Britax Recalls Over 700,000 Strollers
Britax is recalling more than 700,000 strollers because the car seat component can unexpectedly disengage. The company is specifically recalling the Britax B-Agile and BOB Motion strollers. It received 33 reports of car seats disconnecting from the strollers and falling…
GOP Lawmakers Grope for Consensus on Remaking Health Law
House GOP lawmakers are leaving a policy meeting with the new health secretary unclear on exactly how or when they will replace President Barack Obama's health care law. But they're claiming consensus on some basic pillars of their plan. Republican…
Long-term Mortgage Rates Slipping
WASHINGTON (AP) - Long-term mortgage rates slipped again this week. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the rate on 30-year, fixed-rate loans eased to 4.15 percent from 4.17 percent last week. The benchmark rate stood at 3.65 percent a year ago…
Former Day Care Worker Sentenced for Attacking 2 Young Boys
A former Etowah County day care worker has been sentenced to two years behind bars after security cameras showed her hitting a child in the face with a folder and slamming another boy's head into a table. News outlets report…
Seatbelt Bill Named After Basketball Star Passes Senate
Montgomery Senator Quinton Ross has introduced a bill requiring back seat passengers to wear a seatbelt. It's called the Roderic Scott Seat Belt safety act - it's named after the Lee High School student and basketball star who was killed…
Suspect Sketch Deemed Not Credible in Shannon Paulk Case
It's been 16 years since Shannon Paulk disappeared from her Candlestick Park mobile home. Those in Prattville say they remember this case well. "I didn't think that something like that would…
Selma Man Claims City of Selma Violated His Right to Bear Arms
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man claims his civil rights were violated by the city after he was denied access to city hall while wearing a concealed weapon. David…
Flu Virus Spreading in Schools Across State, Nation
Peak flu season may be over, but doctors say the flu is still active through March and often well into May. School nurses report younger children being the most likely to contract…
Fraternity to Help Wounded Warriors in "Walk Hard 2017"
Dozens of Troy University student part of Alpha Tau Omega are preparing for a 6 day trek for wounded warriors. Participants walk from Troy University to Panama City which is a 128.3 mile walk. The annual walk is part of…
Puzder Withdraws Nomination for Labor Secretary
Andrew Puzder says he is withdrawing as President Donald Trump's nominee for labor secretary. The fast food executive says in a statement provided to The Associated Press that he was "honored to have been considered by President Donald Trump to…
House Committee Tweaks Death Penalty Rules
A legislative committee has approved a bill that would prevent judges from imposing a death sentence when a jury has recommended life imprisonment. The House Judiciary Committee passed the bill Wednesday afternoon that would give the final decision to a…
The Latest: Water levels at Lake Oroville continue to drop
Water gushes down the Oroville Dam's main spillway Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in Oroville, Calif. The Oroville Reservoir is continuing to drain Wednesday as state water officials scrambled to reduce the lake's level ahead of impending…
AG Steven Marshall Releases Statement Regarding Investigation of Gov. Bentley
Alabama Attorney General Steven T. Marshall released the following statement concerning the status of the Attorney General Office’s investigation of Governor Robert Bentley. “In his letter of November 3, 2016, Attorney General Strange requested that the House Judiciary Committee cease…
Alabama High School Civics Exam Requirement Passes Committee
A state senate committee has approved a bill that would require Alabama high school students to pass a basic civics test before graduating. Sen. Arthur Orr, a Decatur Republican who introduced the bill, said Wednesday that citizens don't know enough…
WANTED: Autauga Co. Sheriff Dept. Search for Nicky Gaines
On February 13, 2017, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Autauga County Sheriff Deputies, in the Pine Level Community, approached Nicky Gaines. At the time, Gaines was attempting to forcibly break into a residence on Highway 31 North. Gaines resisted arrest and…
Events Surrounding the 52nd Anniversary of Bloody Sunday
Leaders and organizers of Bloody Sunday and the Selma-to-Montgomery March Commemorations and the Bridge Crossing Jubilee held a news conference today at 10:30 a.m. at the Alabama State House to discuss the upcoming events in Selma being held March 2nd…
House Judiciary to Debate Death Penalty Bill
A legislative committee will debate a bill to prevent judges from imposing a death sentence when a jury has recommended life imprisonment. The House Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing…
Deficient Roadways Cost Montgomery Drivers Nearly $1,300 Annually
Roads and bridges that are deficient, congested or lack desirable safety features cost Alabama motorists a total of $4.2 billion statewide annually - $1,296 per driver in the Montgomery urban area - due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes…
Senate Votes to Block Rule on Guns and Mentally Impaired
The Republican-led Senate has voted to block an Obama-era regulation that would prevent an estimated 75,000 people with mental disorders from being able to purchase a firearm. The 57 to 43 vote to revoke the regulation now sends the measure…
Investigations into Russia to Continue After Flynn's Exit
U.S. intelligence agencies and Congress will continue to investigate Russia's involvement in the 2016 presidential election, even after President Donald Trump fired his national security adviser for providing inaccurate accounts of his contacts with the Russian ambassador last year. Democrats…
Human Skull Found in Wooded Area in Pine Hill
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A human skull is founded in a wooded area in Wilcox County and authorities think it could belong to an elderly man who went missing nearly…
Starbucks to Test Coffee and Ice Cream Concoction
Starbucks plans to start testing concoctions that mix coffee and ice cream. The Seattle chain said it will serve "affogato" varieties of hot or cold coffee over ice cream at 100 stores in Orange County, California, starting Wednesday, with pricier…
U.S. Says Canceled Flights Declining, Fewer Bags Getting Lost
The government says U.S. airlines canceled fewer flights in 2016 than any year on record, while also posting record-low numbers for lost bags and passengers getting bumped off oversold flights. And it says airlines had one of their best years…
State Education Leaders Visit MPACT
State Education leaders are taking tours of career centers and schools across the state in the annual Career and Technical Education State Tour. The group visited the Montgomery Preparatory Academy for Career Technology…
