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AG Strange Announces Settlement with Western Union
Attorney General Luther Strange today announced a settlement with Colorado-based The Western Union Company to bring approximately $7,865,024 in refunds for Alabama consumers. The settlement resolves a multistate investigation which focused on complaints of consumers who used Western Union’s wire…
Chao sworn in as transportation secretary
Elaine Chao has been sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence as the next transportation secretary following her Senate confirmation. Chao served as labor secretary for eight years under President George W. Bush. She is the wife of Senate Majority…
Yates Firing Raises Questions About Tolerance of Dissent
President Donald Trump's abrupt, late-night firing of the acting attorney general sends a message to his future Cabinet about his tolerance for public dissent. Trump fired Sally Yates after she refused to let the Justice Department defend his immigration orders…
Dems use obscure rule to delay Sessions vote
Democrats are using an obscure Senate rule to delay the committee vote on attorney general nominee Jeff Sessions. After Democratic senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee gave lengthy speeches opposing Sessions for several hours Tuesday, chairman Charles Grassley said the…
Independent Senator Will Confirm Tillerson and Oppose Sessions
Maine's independent U.S. senator says he will support President Donald Trump's nomination for secretary of state, but oppose the president's attorney general pick. Sen. Angus King serves as one of two independent senators and caucuses with Democrats. He says he…
Victim in Cairnbrook Drive Shooting Identified
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the Monday morning shooting death of Jaylen Henderson, 18, of Montgomery. On Monday, Jan. 30, at about 8:20 a.m. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1800 block of Cairnbrook…
US says 872 'hardship' case refugees to come in
A senior U.S. official says 872 refugees will be allowed into the United States this week despite the Trump administration executive order suspending the U.S. refugees program. Kevin McAleenan, acting commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, said…
MPD Charge Teens in Carmichael Road Robbery
MPD has charged a 17-year-old suspect in two robberies and also charged a 16-year-old in connection with one of the robberies. On Monday, Jan. 30, at about 9:30 a.m., MPD Â responded to a call at the 4000 block of Carmichael…
Education Nomination Advances to Full Senate
A Senate committee has approved Republican donor and school choice advocate Betsy DeVos for education secretary, even as two GOP senators expressed some reservations. After a heated debate Tuesday morning, senators on the Health, Education, Pensions and Labor Committee have…
Oprah Winfrey to be 'special contributor' to '60 Minutes'
Oprah Winfrey has been named a "special contributor" to CBS News' "60 Minutes." Winfrey will bring occasional reports to the newsmagazine starting this fall, when it begins its 50th season on the air. Executive producer Jeff Fager called Winfrey "a…
MPD Charges Suspect in Homicide
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect in the homicide of 64-year-old Broderick Shields, who died from injuries he received in a Jan. 15 physical assault. Shields was pronounced dead Jan. 30 at Jackson Hospital, where he had been…
Dozens in Alabama Affected by Trump's Travel Order
Dozens of people at Alabama universities are affected by President Donald Trump's travel order. The University of Alabama says 32 students and two faculty members are from counties covered by the order. Auburn University says 49 of its students are…
Ex-Phenix City Doc Faces Prison in Opioid Pill Mill Case
A former Phenix City doctor has pleaded guilty to his role in operating a large-scale "pill mill." The operation was believed responsible for unlawfully distributing about 1,800 pounds of opioids in the past decade. Fifty-four-year-old Robert Ritchea pleaded guilty Monday. He…
Golden Apple: Cherea Crayton
Our Golden Apple Award winner this week comes from the Autauga County School System. Cherea Crayton, at the Autauga County Technology Center, has been teaching Cosmetology for over 17 years. During…
Former ALEA Secretary Appointed Selma Police Chief
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Secretary Spencer Collier is named the new chief of police in Selma. Mayor Darrio Melton announced Collier as his…
New Georgiana Police Chief Shares Plans for City
The city of Georgiana once again has a police chief. In October of 2016, former Georgiana Chief David…
Second Sit-in Leads to 11 Arrests at Sessions office
More than 100 people took part in a second NAACP sit-in at U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions' Mobile office. Eight men and three women were arrested at the scene Monday on charges of criminal trespassing.…
Trump Supporters Happy with Immigration Executive Order
Don't talk about airport protests in Trump Country. In the states that propelled Donald Trump to the White House, his fans couldn't be much happier with his executive order…
New Bill Would Require High School Citizenship Test Before Earning Diploma
Becoming a U.S. citizen requires a lot of work, and a lot of learning. State Senator Arthur Orr doesn't want those who already call the U.S. home to take any of that…
Former ALEA Secretary Spencer Collier Named Selma Police Chief
Selma ​Mayor Darrio Melton has announced that former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Secretary Spencer Collier has been hired as the city's new police chief. “We’re excited to welcome Chief Collier to Selma," Melton said in a statement. "I’m confident his…
Google Launches Fund That Could Donate $4M to ACLU, Others
Google has created a crisis fund that could raise up to $4 million for four immigrant rights organizations. Google has confirmed a USA Today report that it is funding an initial $2 million for the fund that can be matched…
Community Foundation Awards $53,000 in Arts & Community Building Grants
On Monday, January 30 at 10:00 a.m., the Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) awarded $53,848 to nonprofits providing services in the areas of arts and community building in Elmore, Montgomery, and Macon counties. The presentation took place at the Capri…
US Pending Home Sales Increased in December
More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in December. The increase possibly reflects more people scrambling to purchase homes as mortgage rates have been rising and increasing the costs of ownership. The National Association of Realtors says its seasonally adjusted…
Starbucks Launches Voice Ordering Via App, Amazon's Alexa
Amazon's Alexa is now able to order up a latte. Starbucks says it's partnering with Amazon's voice platform to offer what it calls "on command" ordering. Starting Monday, anyone who has an Amazon device with Alexa, like the Echo smart…
