Alabama National Guard Prepare for Hurricane Season
After disaster strikes, The Alabama National Guard can be seen taking action to help people across the state. But what happens before, is just as important. "Right now we're in the…
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Gov. Ivey Awards Butler Co. Grant for New Law Enforcement Equipment
Two law enforcement agencies in Butler County will obtain new equipment thanks to grants awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey. The City of Greenville will use two grants totaling $8,346 to purchase new ballistic vests to protect police officers from gunshots…
SBI Seeks Help in Lowndes Co. Death Investigation
The Alabama State Bureau of Investigation is requesting help from the public as it investigates a woman's death. Shmeko Shontae Sturdivant's body was found off County Rd. 40 in Lowndes County. The bureau has not released any other details. The…
Butler Co. Career Academy Offering Classes to Community
The Butler County Career Academy is a major player in the county's economic development. The Academy trains existing workers and the next wave of the workforce in numerous subjects like welding, nursing,…
Federal Court Rejects Inmate's Claims for Execution by Alternative Methods
A federal appeals court is rejecting the claims of an Alabama death row inmate who says he should be executed by hanging or firing squad rather than lethal injection. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Anthony Boyd…
ASU Wins $50K Home Depot "Retool Your School" Contest
Alabama State University will be awarded a first-place, top-prize of $50,000 today (in a LIVE-STREAM ceremony) to be used towards a campus improvement project from Home Depot's "Retool Your School" contest that is developed to benefit our nation’s treasured Historically Black Colleges and…
Lawmakers Move Closer to Decriminalizing Midwifery
Alabama lawmakers have moved closer to decriminalizing midwifery in the state. A Senate committee Wednesday passed a bill that would make it legal for a licensed midwife to assist a woman in childbirth. It's currently illegal in Alabama for anyone…
MPD Officer, Two Others Arrested on Drug Charges
Montgomery Police Department initiated a criminal investigation after receiving information alleging the involvement of an MPD officer with controlled and illegal drugs. The investigation identified Amanda Millwood, 38, employed as an MPD officer, as a suspect. Late Tuesday, May 9,…
45th Anniversary of AP Tuskegee Study Story.
The Associated Press is republishing a landmark story from 45 years ago about a national syphilis study in which some African-American residents of Tuskegee were treated for the disease and others were left untreated to compare the two group. As…
Junior League Awards $88,000 in Grants to Local Non-Profits
The Junior League of Montgomery is known for supporting non-profits throughout the region. Tuesday evening they presented grants to ten local non-profits. "I was telling someone the other day there is a…
Selma City Schools Superintendent Dr. Angela Mangum Placed on Leave
The Selma City School Board has placed Superintendent, Dr. Angela Mangum on administrative leave saying she breached her contract with the school system. Dr. Mangum was one of the possible finalists for Pike Road School Superintendent. Selma School Board officials say…
Autism Bill Faces Uncertain Future in Senate
A bill that would mandate coverage of autism behavioral analysis therapy could be running out of time to pass this session. Â It's one that passed overwhelmingly in the House last month. …
Several Montgomery Non-Profits Compete For $100,000 Grand Prize
Several Montgomery non-profits are in the running to win $100,000. The competition, sponsored by USA Today, aims to help fund organizations making a difference in their community. Montgomery YMCA serves meals to…
Troy University to Host Sunbelt Conference Softball Championship Tournament
Eight teams are gearing up for an eventful week ahead, as they compete for bragging rights at the Sun Belt Softball Championship Tournament. "I think that the favorite of the tournament…
Steve McQueen to Direct Tupac Documentary
Academy Award-winner Steve McQueen is set to direct a documentary about Tupac Shakur. Shakur Estate trustee Tom Whalley and Amaru Entertainment said Tuesday that the film is fully sanctioned by the late hip-hop artist's estate. McQueen is best known for…
President Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey
President Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey. In a statement, Trump says Comey's firing "will mark a new beginning" for the FBI. The White House says the search for a new FBI director will begin immediately. Comey's firing…
City of Greenville Taking Care of Mosquitoes Ahead of the Summer
The Greenville Police Department is once again starting…
ADPH Continues to Investigate "Stomach Bug" Outbreak At Baseball Tourney
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) continues investigating an outbreak associated with a multistate college baseball tournament last week in Montgomery. Norovirus has been detected in three individuals associated with the outbreak. “Based on the symptoms reported, norovirus is…
Prison Construction Bill Facing Tough Test in Session's Closing days
A prison construction proposal faces a closing window to win approval in the final days of the legislative session. The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday discussed, but didn't vote, on the bill to build up to four new prisons. The…
Birmingham Businessman Says He's Joining the U.S. Senate Race
A Birmingham businessman says he's joining the race for the U.S. Senate in Alabama. Dom Gentile said Tuesday he will run as a Republican for the seat now held by Luther Strange, who was appointed to the position after Jeff…
Gov. Ivey Continues Support of Baby Box Program
Governor Kay Ivey announces her support for the continuation of the Baby Box Program in Alabama. The program has transitioned to the Alabama Department of Human Resources, which will facilitate its expansion into Alabama. Previously, the program was under the…
The Late Kevin Turner Apart of 2017 Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Class
The former Alabama and NFL star, the late Kevin Turner, will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 13. Born on June 12, 1969 in Prattville, Alabama, Turner played collegiately…
House Committee Votes to Shorten Death Penalty Appeals
The House Judiciary Committee has approved a bill aimed at shortening the time of death penalty appeals. The committee approved the bill Tuesday sending it to the House floor. The legislation, which has already cleared the Senate, would require inmates…
Consumer Alert: Publix Recalling Deli Artichoke and Spinach Dip
Publix Super Markets has announced it's voluntarily recalling Publix Deli Artichoke and Spinach Dip due to the possibility of the product containing small glass fragments. In a statement, the company says the 16 oz. artichoke and spinach dip was sold…
Prison Trainee Pleads Guilty in Inmate Assault Case
A man who was once training to be a corrections officer in an Alabama prison has pleaded guilty to assaulting a handcuffed inmate. The Justice Department says former Corrections cadet Jeremy Walker pleaded guilty Monday to a federal civil rights…
