Internet Safety Tips For Parents
As law enforcement is cracking down on internet predators they say they need parents to do more to keep their kids safe on the web. Tuesday afternoon, Lieutenant Brooke Walker with the…
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BET Awards Announce Lineup for 2017 Show
Chris Brown, DJ Khaled, Lil Wayne and New Edition have been added as performers at this month's BET Awards. The network announced Tuesday that Post Malone and Roman GianArthur would join previously announced performers Bruno Mars, Migos and Future on…
New Brief Says State's Move to Block City’s Minimum Wage is Hurting Blacks
Yesterday, Partnership for Working Families and the Southern Poverty Law Center joined a formidable collection of civil rights groups, local elected officials and academics in filing amici briefs urging the review of a lawsuit charging the state of Alabama violated…
Judge Denies Request to Move Aaron Smith's Murder Trial
A judge has refused to move the trial of a Montgomery police officer charged with murder over a man's shooting last year. Montgomery Circuit Judge Greg Griffin on Tuesday denied a change-of-venue request made by lawyers for Aaron Smith, who…
Black Lawmakers File Objection to New Districts
African-American lawmakers in Alabama urged federal judges to reject newly redrawn legislative districts, saying Republicans used racial gerrymandering to maintain white GOP control of the state's largest county. The Alabama Legislative Black Caucus on Tuesday filed its objections to the…
Verizon Completes $4.5B Deal Taking Over Yahoo
Verizon has taken over Yahoo, completing a $4.5 billion deal that will usher in a new management team to attempt to wring more advertising revenue from one of the internet's best-known brands. Tuesday's closure of the sale ends Yahoo's 21-year…
Former U.S. Attorney Running for AL Attorney Gerneral
Former U.S. attorney Alice Martin, who's best known for leading a series of public corruption prosecutions, is running for attorney general in Alabama. Martin confirmed to The Associated Press that she's seeking the Republican nomination for attorney general. Martin will…
Two Georgia Prison Guards Killed
Authorities say inmates killed two prison guards during a bus transport in Georgia and are now being sought by law enforcement. Putnam County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Teresa Slade says authorities are searching for two men after the incident, which occurred…
"Kid's Count" Report
A new report from the "Kid's Count" Data Book shows Alabama moving up two positions...to 44th nationally. The Annie E. Casey Foundation report says: "Alabama saw improvements in 11 of the 16 indicators and 6 of those were equal to…
Local Reaction to Sessions Before Testifying
Attorney General Jeff Sessions will be testifying Tuesday before the Senate panel investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Testimony last week from former FBI Director James Comey raised additional questions…
Employee Shot at Lowndes County Gas Station
Lowndes County Sheriff John Williams says one person was shot during a gas station robbery. It happened Monday evening at the Marathon gas station near Hwy 21 and U.S. Hwy 80. Sheriff Williams says the victim worked at that gas…
Demopolis Man Charged in Deadly Shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Demopolis man is behind bars after a deadly shooting in Gallion over the weekend. Police Chief Tommie Reese says 19 year old Dalton Jowers of…
Tips to Help You Stay Safe from Snakes this Summer
The summer heat brings out all kinds of creatures, some of the most dangerous being snakes. Alabama is home to 42 snake species, six of which are venomous. Five of…
Former AL EMA Director Nominated to Lead FEMA
A Senate panel has confirmed the nomination of President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs - on a voice vote Monday - backed approval of Brock Long. He previously ran…
New Push to Repair Roads and Bridges in Macon County
There's a new push by the Macon County EMA and the Macon County Commission to restore and repair bridges and roads left damaged after flooding in December of 2015. After almost…
Sean "Diddy" Combs Tops List of Highest Paid Entertainers
Sean "Diddy" Combs is the top earner on Forbes' list of the 100 highest-paid celebrities. The magazine says the artist formerly known as Puff Daddy brought in $130 million from June 1, 2016, to June 1, 2017. Forbes says Diddy's…
Prattville Police Release Details on Shooting that Injured Sergeant
The Prattville Police Dept. has released more information about a domestic violence shooting that left a police sergeant injured. At a news conference this afternoon, police officials said Sgt.…
Rainbow Flags Paint Roy Moore's Facebook Page
U.S. Senate candidate and outspoken same-sex marriage opponent Roy Moore is getting trolled on Facebook with hundreds of rainbow flag emojis. Critics of the suspended Alabama Supreme Court justice flooded his campaign's Facebook page with the symbol for gay pride.…
Solution to Shortened Red Snapper Season?
Louisiana officials have voted to accept a federal offer that would reopen a red snapper season for recreational anglers in the Gulf of Mexico's federal waters. The federal season will reopen for the next 12 weekends if Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi,…
MPD Investigating Fatal Fountain Lane Shooting
On Sunday, June 11 MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3300 block of Fountain Lane in reference to a subject shot. Upon arrival, an adult male was located suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. Initial investigation into the shooting…
Correctional Officer Charged with Promoting Prison Contraband at Union Springs Prison
Alabama Department of Corrections officials arrested a correctional officer at the Bullock Correctional Facility in Union Springs on Sunday for attempting to smuggle contraband into the prison. Vintarius Cardel Tarver, 24, of Union Springs was arrested for multiple charges. Officials…
New Jobs Coming to Autaugaville
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $166,500 to help the town of Autaugaville turn the tap on for a new water bottling plant, resulting in 25 new jobs for the community. The Community Development Block Grant will provide infrastructure required for…
Research on Snakes Could Help Treat Diabetes
Could the answer to treating digestive ailments like diabetes and Crohn's disease be slithering around in a laboratory at the University of Alabama? Stephen Secor, a professor of biological sciences at UA, hopes so. "This all kind of started as,…
Rocks are Taking Over Prattville
Caroline LaMothe is using rocks to get people active this summer. LaMothe heard about the idea of painting small rocks and hiding them for others to find through some of her friends. She looked into…
Kayakers Compete at Coosa River's Whitewater Festival
Riding the waves of the Coosa River isn't something everyone is up to doing. But for these kayakers it's a way of life. "It's a family environment, everyone loves water so everyone…
