Study Ranks Alabama Among the Least Educated States
A study released by WalletHub ranks the states from Most to Least Educated. Alabama was in the bottom ten, ranked number 44 out of 50. The study includes statistics like the number of…
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"Fake News" and Voter Fraud Reaction from Troy University Professor
President Donald Trump has made headlines lately as he continues to accuse some media organizations as fake news. Only a few days after taking his oath of office. Trump plans to…
The Latest: EPA data under scrutiny by Trump political staff
The Trump administration is mandating that any studies or data from scientists at the Environmental Protection Agency undergo review by political appointees before they can be released to the public. The communications director for President Donald Trump's transition team at…
President's Backers, Critics Power #ThankYouTrump Trend
A movement to thank President Donald Trump on Twitter for the action he has taken during his first week in the Oval Office hasn't worked out quite as originally planned. Several Twitter users urged Trump supporters to use #ThankYouTrump in…
McDonald's to Give Away 10,000 Bottles of Special Sauce
To get you to come into McDonald's and buy new versions of its Big Mac, the chain is giving away 10,000 bottles of its trademark special sauce for people to use at home. The move is to celebrate the introduction…
Trump Stopping Refugee Processing for Syrians
President Donald Trump intends to stop accepting Syrian refugees and will suspend the United States' broader refugee program for 120 days. The president also plans to suspend issuing visas for people from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Yemen…
Risk Growing in State Prisons
Alabama Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn told lawmakers the "risk" in Alabama's crowding prisons is growing each day. Dunn addressed the legislative judiciary committees Wednesday as the Bentley administration tries to build support for an $800 million prison construction bond issue.…
Trump: "The U.S. Will Get Back Control of Its Border"
President Donald Trump says in a speech at the Department of Homeland Security that his executive actions on immigration show that "beginning today," the U.S. will get back "control of its border." Trump says his administration will be working in…
Alabama's Youngest Black Female Judge Sworn In
Tuesday, January 17, the youngest black female judge was sworn-in in Wilcox County. Briana Westry-Robinson was sworn in Tuesday as the new district judge for Wilcox County. Westry-Robinson broke down in tears while being sworn in. At the age of…
Perry O Hooper Jr. Applauds Judge Bill Pryor
Alabama Co-Chairman for the Donald Trump Campaign and US Senate appointment candidate Perry O Hooper Jr. applauded Judge Bill Pryor for being a finalist for the open US Supreme Court seat once held by Antonin Scalia. Perry O Hooper Jr.…
Trial Begins for Third Man Accused of Killing His Uncle
The trial has begun for a third man accused of killing his uncle to avenge his grandmother's death. A trial began Tuesday for William Kyle Richards in the 2013 death of Thomas Bracknell. Authorities say Richards and his two cousins,…
7 Protesters Climb Crane at DC Construction Site
At least seven protesters are climbing a crane at a downtown Washington construction site that's just a few…
#YesWeCode Hackathon Finals Competition Coming to Montgomery
The theme of this hackathon is for all teams to find their “center of gravity” which leads to the invention of an extraordinary concept or prototype of an “education” or “economic development” solution. The center of gravity is defined for…
President Trump to Order Investigation into Voter Fraud
President Donald Trump says he will order an investigation into voter fraud. The president tweeted early Wednesday that the measures will affect those registered to vote in more than one state, "those who are illegal and even, those registered to…
McCain Pushes Back on Trump Interrogation Order
Republican Sen. John McCain is pushing back on any efforts by President Donald Trump to use an executive order to allow enhanced interrogation. In a statement on Wednesday, the chairman of the Armed Services Committee said the president can sign…
Annual Count of the Homeless Conducted Tuesday Night
Volunteers with the Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless canvassed streets across Montgomery Tuesday night in search of homeless residents. It was part of the annual homeless point-in-time count. Molly Stone says…
Dallas Co. DA Gets $300,000 Grant to Fight Gangs
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Governor Robert Bentley awards a $300,000 dollar grant to try and put a stop to gang violence in Dallas County. District Attorney Michael Jackson says the…
Crash Closes On-Ramp to Eastern Blvd from I-85 South
A two-vehicle crash closed the ramp from I-85 South onto Eastern Boulevard Tuesday night. Officials with the Montgomery Police Department say the wreck does involve possibly life threatening injuries. The ramp will be closed until the crash is cleared.…
Suspected Pelham Car Thief Caught in Greenville
Greenville Police say they arrested a suspected car thief after investigating a shop lifting call on Saturday. Police were called out to the Fred's Super Dollar store this weekend…
Third Fire Station Opens in Troy
Troy city officials celebrate the opening of a new fire station. The station located on elba highway is the third fire station for Troy. Troy Fire Chief Michael Stephens says it's expected to cut down response times in half, with…
Former Director of Central Alabama Aging Consortium Arrested
Attorney General Luther Strange announced the arrest yesterday of Catherine Stansell Rolison, a former director of the Central Alabama Aging Consortium in Montgomery, for felony theft and ethics charges. Rolison, 62, now a resident of Clayton, North Carolina, surrendered at…
Pike County EMA Pushes for Mass Alert System
After a tornado ripped through Pike County Saturday, the county's EMA officials want to install a a mass notification system. The county's sirens did not work properly Saturday morning. Officials say the sirens…
Alabama Man Awarded $25 Million Lawsuit
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey's top court has reinstated a $25 million jury award for an Alabama man who became seriously ill after taking an acne drug. Andrew McCarrell sued Hoffman LaRoche in 2003, claiming Accutane caused medical problems…
House Votes to Bar Funds for Abortion Coverage
The House has approved legislation that would permanently bar federal funds for any abortion coverage. The measure, which passed 238-183, would also block tax credits for some people and businesses buying abortion coverage under former President Barack Obama's health care…
Flint Water Has Fallen Below Federal Lead Limit
Michigan environmental officials say Flint's water system no longer has levels of lead exceeding the federal limit. The finding by the Department of Environmental Quality is good news for a city whose 100,000 residents have grappled with the man-made water…
