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. …
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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…
ASU Students to Participate in Nuclear Forensics Summer School Study
Two students in Alabama State University's Forensics Sciences program are among a handful of first-ever students nationwide to be selected to participate in a highly competitive summer school program within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to study nuclear forensics. ASU students Vandrekia Kelly…
Full Moon Bar-B-Que Coming to Eastchase
Jim Wilson & Associates, LLC (JWA) announces the sale of a one acre parcel of land at Eastchase to Full Moon Bar-B-Que. The new restaurant location is a part of the Eastchase Central development on Eastchase Parkway directly across from…
New Baseball Roundabout in Downtown Montgomery
If you're traveling to a Biscuits' game or just driving through downtown Montgomery, you'll notice something new in the middle of the road. It's a new traffic roundabout,…
Selma Murder Investigation Continues, New Details Released
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- New details are released in a Selma murder investigation where a man was found shot to death in his front yard. Lt. Tory Neely says robbery may have been the motive behind the city's third…
Gov. Ivey Attends 2017 Hurricane Exercise
The Emergency Operation Center at the Alabama EMA Headquarters was packed Monday morning as officials participated in the 2017 Hurricane Exercise. Governor Kay Ivey briefed representatives from many different state organizations…
New Class of 'Super Citizens' Graduate
Montgomery Public School's has graduated a brand new batch of Super Citizens. Those new Super Citizens then honored some hometown heroes of their own. The purpose of the Super Citizen Program…
Funeral Arrangements Set for MPS Student Jaquerria Timmons
The funeral arrangements for 14-year-old Jaquerria Timmons have been announced. Services will be held at True Divine Baptist Church located at 4525 Virginia Loop Rd, Saturday, May 13 at 2:00 pm. Visitation is scheduled for all day Friday, May 12…
State Auditor Done With All Bentley Exit Audits
State Auditor Jim Zeigler has finished the required exit audits of four State gubernatorial properties following the resignation of former Gov. Robert Bentley. Zeigler and staff accounted for all items of state property in the historic Governor’s Mansion on Perry…
Lawmakers to Decide Redistricting, Prisons at Session's End
Alabama lawmakers are heading into the final days of the legislative session with some big ticket items still outstanding, including prison construction and redistricting. Legislators on Tuesday will begin the final six days of the session that will determine the…
Pike Road School Superintendent Finalists
The Pike Road Board of Education will meet behind closed doors this morning to consider the eight semi-finalists for the position of School Superintendent. Current…
When is the F-35 Coming to Montgomery?
The United States Air Force is looking for a home for two new units of F-35 Fighter Jets. Five cities are being considered for the F-35's: Boise, Idaho; Jacksonville, Florida; Detroit, Michigan;…
