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…
A single-vehicle crash on Sunday, July 16, has claimed the life of a Letohatchee woman. Patricia Jo Samolsky, 50, was killed when the 2000 Jeep Cherokee she was driving left the roadway and overturned. Samolsky, who was not using a seat belt,…
On Sunday, July 16, a Montgomery police officer made contact with Dallas White, 50, in reference to White's trespassing on private property. After being asked to leave the property, White became combative, and a struggle ensued. During the struggle White gained…
Montgomery Police are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital Sunday night. Police responded to a shooting in the 3300 block of Broadview Street just before 8 p.m. Sunday. They say one man was taken to the…
Alabama State Troopers are investigating a crash in Covington County that left one person dead and two others injured. Troopers say 46-year-old Karen Ritchie died when the car she was riding in was hit head-on yesterday. The crash happened around…
Millbrook Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that happened Sunday afternoon. Police were called to Sandtown Road and Long Drive in regards to a robbery in progress around 2 p.m. Sunday. Police say the suspects met up with the…
For people in Alexander City, Sun Festival is a time to getaway on the lake, with 50 events happening at the festival, coordinators say there is something for everyone. "Some events are more well attended than others. Tomorrow night we'll…
The Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department issued a Emergency Missing Child Alert Sunday for 11-year-old Victoria Skye Smith. Smith was last seen in Dadeville around 4 a.m. Sunday morning. She was last seen wearing a purple shirt with yellow writing, black…
Montgomery Police are investigating an afternoon shooting that sent a 17-year-old to the hospital. Police responded to the 3100 block of Sheldon Lane around 3:20 Saturday afternoon. They say a 17-year-old male was taken to the hospital. The severity…
