An appellate court has ruled that Alabama cannot execute a 66-year-old inmate, saying dementia has left him unable to understand his death sentence. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that Vernon Madison is incompetent to be executed.…
President Donald Trump has finalized his first budget for the federal government, a blueprint that would make deep cuts in the Environmental Protection Agency and other domestic programs while significantly increasing spending on the military. The budget is to be…
From roofing leaks to interior corrosion, county officials all agree it's time for a change. "It's at the point and time where it's time to act and quit talking about…
Gov. Robert Bentley returned to the hospital for a recurrence of an irregular heartbeat. Bentley spokesman Yasamie R. August said Tuesday evening's visit was short and the governor was treated with medication. August says Bentley arrived at the office Wednesday…
The Latest on legal challenges to the Trump administration's revised travel ban (all times Pacific unless noted): 2:15 p.m. A hearing on President Donald Trump's revised travel ban is underway in federal court in Seattle. Judge James Robart began the…
Lawmakers have passed a proposal to declare Alabama a "right to life" state in the state constitution. The Alabama House of Representatives approved the measure 67-14 Thursday during what the leadership dubbed "pro-life day" in the chamber. The proposal would…
Attorney General Steven T. Marshall announced the arrest today of Conecuh County Commissioner John William Andrews Jr. for six counts of unlawful distribution of marijuana, a controlled substance. Andrews was arrested by law enforcements agents from the Attorney General's Office…
A former Alabama Boy Scout leader convicted of molesting children has been denied parole. Al.com reports (http://bit.ly/2nsA3tY ) Wednesday that the state parole board said Charles Donald "Don" Corley must…
An Opelika man has been arrested after authorities say he walked into a high school and tried to pose as a new student. Al.com reports (http://bit.ly/2naB3FF) 23-year-old Samuel Blackwell faces burglary and interfering…
The Alabama Community College System board of trustees voted today to appoint acting chancellor Jimmy H. Baker as chancellor starting April 1. Baker,…
President Donald Trump is firing back at Snoop Dogg days after the release of a music video in which the rapper points a toy gun at a clown dressed like Trump and pulls the trigger. Trump tweeted Wednesday morning: "Can…
The United States has announced charges against two Russian security services officers and two hackers, accusing them of a mega data breach at Yahoo that affected at least a half billion user accounts. Officials say the hack targeted the email…
The Alabama House approved a general fund budget after hours of debate over the lack of a raise for state employees. Representatives voted 72-28 for the $1.8 billion budget late Tuesday. It now moves to the state Senate. Montgomery lawmakers…
The government says more than 12 million people have signed up for coverage this year under former President Barack Obama's health care law, even as the Republican-led Congress debates its repeal. The 12.2 million figure nationwide does not include an…
He's one lawmaker and he's waging a nearly two-decade battle to repeal Alabama's death penalty. Democratic state Sen. Hank Sanders has unsuccessfully introduced bills year after year to end capital punishment in his Southern state. The 74-year-old opponent of the…
The downtown business incubator in Montgomery will be closing this year after 6 years. Melanie Golson with the City Department of Development says it served its purpose to give businesses a start.…
The White House says President Donald Trump made more than $150 million in income in 2005 and paid $38 million in income taxes that year. The acknowledgement comes as MSNBC host Rachel Maddow says she has obtained part of Trump's…
The Alabama Senate has passed a bill requiring driver's license offices in the state to open at least one day a week. The measure passed 21-3 Tuesday. Sen. Hank Sanders of Selma sponsored the legislation. He says it will help…
The State of Alabama has issued a Child Abduction Emergency, Amber Alert on behalf of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI and the Alabama Law…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The mother of the victim in an unsolved murder in Selma is asking the public for information that could help police bring the person responsible for…
Students at a Montgomery high school are getting advice from people who sat in their seats not too long ago. Recent graduates of Brewbaker Technology Magnet High school shared life advice and tips to current students on how to be…
State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Frazier has issued a stop movement order on certain types of poultry in the state. This comes as officials announce there are three suspected bird flu cases…
A recent study says that within the next five to ten years more than half the jobs in Alabama will require education and skills beyond a high school diploma. Today, Governor Bentley…
Greenville Police are asking for help finding a burglary suspect. The man is suspected of breaking into and stealing a little less than $1,000 in tobacco products from a…
Broken windows, grafitti and books thrown throughout the building, is a headache for Midway leaders, as they continue trying to restore the old Merritt School. "At first it was upsetting but…
