Elmore County businessman and timber farmer Mike Holmes (R) will seek a second full term in the State House of Representatives, his campaign announced today. “I’m looking forward to going back to Montgomery, to continue working for the people of…
Agriculture officials say a rarely seen form of mad cow disease has been found in Alabama. A statement from state Agriculture Commissioner John McMillan says atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy was confirmed in an 11-year-old beef cow. The U.S. Agriculture Department…
Gov. Kay Ivey is marking her 100th day in office this week. She took office April 10, after former Gov. Robert Bentley resigned during an investigation into his administration…
The Capri Theatre in Montgomery's Cloverdale neighborhood is standing by its decision to not show the film of former governor Don Siegelman, despite protests. Tuesday night, about one hundred members…
Some parents are taking matters into their own hands in an attempt to get their children out of failing schools and the Alabama Accountability Act is one solution they are finding.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A multi-million dollar sawmill project in Demopolis continues to make progress. The new state of the art sawmill is expected to bring more than new fifty…
Amazon has begun selling ready-to-cook meal packages for busy households in a bid to expand its groceries business. Amazon-branded meal kits come with raw ingredients needed to prepare such meals as chicken tikka masala and falafel patties. They are currently…
Alabama Sen. Luther Strange is far outspending his challengers in the Republican primary to fill Attorney General Jeff Sessions' old Senate seat. Fundraising reports released Tuesday show Strange raised $2.7 million so far in the Senate race. Strange has also…
Former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is giving himself stellar marks three months after pleading guilty to criminal charges and resigning. Bentley tells WVTM-TV in an interview that he was "by far" the best governor ever of Alabama. The 74-year-old Bentley…
Alabama has the 3rd lowest family and single annual premiums among employers nationwide, according to the federal government’s own 2016 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services. In 2015, MEPS reported Alabama having…
Alabama State University has reached a major milestone in its history. Its celebrating its Sesquicentennial birthday after turning 150 years old Monday. School officials say it makes Alabama State the oldest 'state sponsored'…
Alabama has shut down its system for issuing driver licenses for a second straight day. A statement from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a vendor is working to fix a problem caused by a computer software update over the…
Authorities are investigating after the body of a 23-year-old mother was found in a wooded area. The Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit tells local media that the body of Jennifer Raven Nevin was found Monday by a person checking a…
Republican Sens. Jerry Moran of Kansas and Mike Lee of Utah say they will oppose the Republican health care bill, dealing a blow to GOP leaders' hopes of repealing and replacing President Barack Obama's legislation. The two senators issued separate…
The newly released Montgomery Public Schools audits are revealing some chronic problems across schools, especially excessive teacher absences. The audit states that at Robert E. Lee High School there were 659…
Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday that she has appointed Major General Sheryl Gordon as Adjutant General of the Alabama National Guard, upon the retirement of Major General Perry Smith. “General Sheryl Gordon is a trailblazer and visionary leader,” Governor Ivey said.…
On Monday, July 17, the Criminal Investigations Division(CID) detectives of the Selma Police Department arrested Frederick Lee Simmons, 36 , of Selma. Simmons was arrested without incident, for Attempted Murder and Assault 2nd Degree. The charges stemmed from the investigation of a…
Netflix is pulling in new viewers and award nominations in droves. But the online video service has a long-term problem: its acclaimed programming line-up is costing far more money than what subscribers pay for it. That hasn't been a big…
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed Executive Order 3 disbanding 18 task forces, commissions and councils established by the previous administration. “I believe strongly that my role is to make decisions and lead, not kick the can down the road.…
Alabama’s next back-to-school sales tax holiday weekend is coming up. From Friday, July 21 until midnight Sunday, July 23, the state is waiving its 4% sales tax on eligible clothes, school supplies and electronics. In addition, many cities and counties…
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks has picked up the endorsement of a fellow Republican who is dropping out of the race to fill Jeff Sessions' former Senate seat. Hoover businessman Dom Gentile announced Monday that he is withdrawing from the U.S.…
Driver license offices are operating again after being shut down because of computer problems. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said in a press statement Monday that a computer problem that caused offices to close had been resolved. ALEA offices, probate…
The Millbrook and Montgomery Police Departments are requesting the public’s assistance in obtaining information regarding a Montgomery auto theft and multiple vehicle burglaries that occurred in a Millbrook residential community. The Montgomery Police Department report states that a 25 year-old…
Two environmental groups are suing the Trump administration for stretching the red snapper season in the Gulf of Mexico. The U.S. Commerce Department did not immediately comment. It has said the economic benefit from allowing weekend fishing this summer by…
O.J. Simpson could have a good chance at parole when he asks officials this week to let him out of a Nevada prison after serving more than eight years for an ill-fated bid to retrieve sports memorabilia. Now 70, Simpson…
