Loophole in State Daycare Law causes Concern
A Mobile daycare operator is facing manslaughter charges and a lawsuit after a 5 year old was left in a hot van to die and then dumped on the side of the road. Montgomery Attorney Joe Hubbard says it is…
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Change.org Petition Calls for Removal of SBOE Member Ella Bell
Alabama State Board of Education Member Ella Bell has come under fire today following an al.com opinion article that says she wants to institutionalize Alabama's special needs students. In the piece, Bell is quoted asking whether it's "against the law to…
Pine Beetle Infestation Grows Rapidly in Central Alabama
In the last week, 120 spots  of pine beetle infestation has been detected in Butler county. It's one of several counties experiencing the problem.  In fact, forestry officials say Montgomery county has reached an epidemic level. "It's a lot of infestation…
College Colors Day 2017 in Alabama
On Thursday, August 24, the university mascots, student leaders and other supporters of from Alabama’s 14 public universities joined Governor Kay Ivey to proclaim September 1, 2017 as College Colors Day in Alabama. The…
Three Arrested in Tallapoosa County Drug Bust
On August 24, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, Chambers County Drug Task Force's K-9 Unit, Alexander City Housing Authority and the Alexander City Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence off Booger Hollow Road in Dadeville. Investigators…
State Board of Education Could Vote on Superintendent's Contract in September
An Alabama Board of Education member said the board could vote as soon as next month on whether to dismiss state Superintendent Michael Sentance. Board member Jeff Newman said Thursday that several members want to discuss Sentance's contract at the…
Bookies will take a Bath if McGregor Knocks Out Mayweather
If Conor McGregor manages to knock out Floyd Mayweather Jr., Las Vegas bookmakers will suffer the biggest single event loss in the history of sports betting. McGregor fans are flooding casinos with small bets on the longshot mixed martial artist.…
Amazon to close on Whole Foods buyout Monday
Amazon will close its $13.7 billion buyout of Whole Foods Market Inc. on Monday and plans to cut prices on grocery staples. Starting Monday, Whole Foods will offer lower prices on staples including bananas, eggs, salmon, beef, and other products.…
Fmr. AL Governor Says President Trump Should Pardon Him from 2006 Conviction
Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman says President Donald Trump should pardon him for his 2006 conviction in a political corruption case. Siegelman now says a presidential pardon would make clear that campaign contributions are not bribes. He made the argument…
Authorities Respond to Active Shooter Situation in Charleston, S.C
Authorities say they are investigating a possible "active shooter" situation in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Police spokesman Charles Francis said a shooting was reported just after noon on King Street, which is a row of restaurant and shops where tourists…
MPD Makes Felony Arrest Following Single-Vehicle Crash
MPD’s investigation following a single-vehicle crash early this morning has resulted in the felony arrest of one of the vehicle occupants and pending charges against the other two occupants. Police have charged Ardaisha Sanders, 17, with first-degree robbery following the…
Small Earthquakes Hits Alabama
The U.S. Geological Survey says a small earthquake occurred overnight in western Alabama near the Mississippi state line. An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.1 happened about 5 miles northwest of Livingston in Sumter County. A government reporting website says…
Speaking Out on Montgomery's Violence
The violence in the community is hitting home with one woman who is trying to help make her neighborhood a safer place. Shannon Ferrari heard the gunshots from her Forest Hills home Saturday night. There was a shooting on Perry…
Questions Surround State Superintendent Job
The State Board of Education did not discuss State Superintendent Michael Sentance's contract Wednesday as planned. Â Their special called meeting was cancelled after Governor Ivey's legal team questioned the legality of the meeting. The Board did still hold a work…
Tenants at Dallas Co. Trailer Park Being Forced Out
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More than a dozen low-income families in Selma are being thrown out of the trailer park they've been living in through no fault of their own. Tenants at Cahaba Park West trailer park say they…
U.S. New-Home Sales Fell in July, Yet Still Ahead of Last Year
Sales of new U.S. homes plummeted 9.4 percent in July, the sharpest one-month drop in nearly a year. But the decline follows strong sales in previous months, and sales so far this year are outpacing last year's. The Commerce Department…
Rep. Martha Roby Speaks On Trumps 'Afghanistan Strategy'
U.S. Representative Martha Roby was talking politics in the Capital City to members of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce as the featured speaker of their "Eggs and Issues" breakfast. Roby touched on a range of topics including President Trump's…
EPA Names Trey Glen New Administrator of Eight Southeastern States
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has named a business lobbyist and ex-environmental regulator as regional administrator for the office that oversees eight Southeastern states. Former Alabama Department of Environmental Management director Trey Glenn will oversee EPA's work in Alabama, Florida,…
MPS Custodians Protest Job Changes
Signs lined the entryway into Montgomery Public Schools Headquarters Tuesday night for a packed, standing-room only board meeting. A group of MPS custodians protested changes to their jobs. Â They will now report…
Lutzenkirchen Recieves 2017 Champion of Character
A special night in Prattville as the Prattville- Autauga Character Coalition honored this year's Champion of Character. This year's champion was Mike Lutzenkirchen. He is the father of the late Auburn football…
Bridge Crossing Jubilee to Honor the Late Dick Gregory
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The life and legacy of late comedian and activist Dick Gregory will be honored during the 2018 Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma. Jubilee co-founder…
Alabama Board of Education Special Meeting Cancelled
The Alabama Board of Education will not discuss the superintendent's contract in an upcoming meeting. The Department of Education announced Tuesday that a specially called meeting, which included a discussion of Superintendent Michael Sentance's contract, is cancelled. The board will…
How Much Sugar in that Cola? Panera to List it on its Cups
Panera Bread will start listing the amount of added sugar and calories on the cups for seven drinks, including cola and iced teas. The move is the latest by the company to appeal to Americans who are increasingly concerned about…
Verizon Tweaks Prices, Cuts Video Quality on Unlimited Plans
Verizon is raising the price of its unlimited plan while introducing a slightly cheaper, more limited version as wireless carriers battle each other for customers. All major carriers now offer unlimited plans after years of steering people toward paying extra…
Mayweather-McGregor Fight Could Be Most Watched Pay-Per-View Event in History
Combat sports and TV experts say the Connor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather fight should be the biggest pay-per-view event in history with more than 50 million watching in the U.S. Saturday night's fight threatens the pay-per-view revenue record set by Mayweather and…
