Strawberry Crop is Ripe for Picking at Verbena Farm
Spring is in full bloom all around us, and it's especially true up the interstate in Verbena where this year's strawberry crop is coming in strong. Sugar Hill Farms in Verbena has…
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Wells Fargo Ups Sales Practices Settlement to $142 million
Wells Fargo is agreeing to expand a recently settled class-action lawsuit by an additional $32 million as well as extend claims for fraudulent accounts that may have been opened going back to 2002. Wells Fargo will now pay $142 million…
Volkswagen to Pay $2.8 Billion in U.S. Diesel Emission Scandal
Volkswagen has been ordered to pay a $2.8 billion criminal penalty in the United States for cheating on diesel emissions tests. Federal Judge Sean Cox in Detroit followed the deal negotiated by VW and the U.S. Justice Department. The sentence…
Bake Sale For Student Hit By Car
A community is rallying behind the family of a girl that was struck by a car earlier this week and they're doing so in a very sweet way. Friday…
New Alabama Amber Alert Criteria in Effect
On Wednesday, April 19, one hour and forty minutes after an incident in which a vehicle was stolen with a child inside, Bessemer police requested the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to issue an AMBER Alert for the child. Based on…
Gov. Ivey Receives Congratulatory Call from President Trump
President Donald Trump is congratulating Alabama's new governor. Trump called Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday night to congratulate her on becoming the state's governor. Ivey became governor after the sudden resignation of Gov. Robert Bentley. He resigned amid an effort…
AL Unemployment Rates Falls to 5.8%
Alabama's unemployment rate has taken a big dip. The state Department of Labor says Alabama's jobless rate for March was 5.8 percent. The rate is down four-tenths of a percent from the February rate of 6.2 percent. The unemployment rate…
Juvenile Arrested in Connection with Andalusia School Closure
A juvenile has been arrested after concerns led Andalusia City Schools officials to cancel classes Friday. State Trooper Kevin Cook says the State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a situation that…
Andalusia Schools Closed Today
Here is the statement by Andalusia officials: IMMEDIATE NEWS ALERT for FRIDAY, APRIL 21ST, 2017 ANDALUSIA CITY SCHOOLS IMMEDIATE NEWS ALERT for FRIDAY, APRIL 21ST, 2017 Andalusia City School officials have been alerted to information throughout the evening and…
Alabama Company Named Among The Best Workplaces
Gallup includes Birmingham-headquartered Regions Bank on the list. From the Gallup News Release: We've found that regardless of company size, location, culture or industry, the very best organizations all share one undeniable trait: They have an intense and intentional focus…
Constituents Frustrated with Congressional Representatives
For the second time since February, the organization Together Montgomery has invited Montgomery County Congressional Representatives Mike Rogers, Terri Sewell and Martha Roby to a town hall meeting. Both times the…
Montgomery Humane Society holds 19th Dog-U-Tante Ball
Lots of dogs put their best paw forward Thursday night as the Montgomery Humane Society celebrated its 19th annual Dog-U-tante Ball. Guests enjoyed a cowboy themed buffet dinner and a silent auction. Twenty…
Mother of Deceased Shooting Victim Speaks Out
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman is mourning the loss of her son and condemning the senseless gun violence that continues to claim lives in Dallas County. Thirty-two…
Pike County Salvation Army's Empty Bowls Luncheon to Fight Hunger
The handmade clay bowls that will be on display Friday in Troy, may be eye-catching. "Every bowl is unique. they're all different. you won't find any one bowl that's the same…
House Votes for Autism Therapy Coverage Mandate
The House of Representatives has unanimously voted to mandate insurance coverage for autism therapy. Representatives voted 100-0 for the bill Thursday. It now moves to the Alabama Senate. The bill mandates coverage of applied behavioral analysis therapy. The Autism Society…
Lawmaker Proposes Resolution Condemning Mason
An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a resolution criticizing the staffer at the center of a scandal that led to Gov. Robert Bentley's resignation and apologizing to the state's former first lady and others. Gov. Robert Bentley resigned from office amid…
Lawmakers Vote to Declare Alabama 'Right to Life' State
Lawmakers have passed a proposal to declare Alabama a "right to life" state in the state constitution. The Alabama Senate passed the motion 25-7 on Thursday as part of what the Republican leadership dubbed "pro-life day" in the chamber. The…
The Latest: Father of Tennessee Girl Says He is Overjoyed
The Latest on a 15-year-old Tennessee girl who disappeared with her teacher more than a month ago and has been found safe in California (all times local): 2:30 p.m. The father of a 15-year-old Tennessee girl who disappeared with her…
County Sheriff Searching For Info Leading to the Arrest of Robert Smith
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department is requesting the public’s assistance in obtaining information leading to the arrest of Robert Smith. Smith is wanted for active burglary and theft warrants. On September 19, 2016, Robert Smith unlawfully entered a dwelling and…
Big Brother Season 19 Casting Call at Eastdale Mall
Think you've got what it takes to be a contestant on Big Brother? Those who were at the casting call for the upcoming season sure do. Applicants traveled from near and…
House to Vote on Day Care Regulation
The Alabama House of Representatives will vote on a watered-down day care regulation bill after pushback from some churches to ending an exemption for faith-based facilities. Representatives will debate the bill Thursday. According to VOICES for Alabama's Children, Alabama is…
National Walk At Lunch Day In Montgmery
The city of Montgomery and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama hosted a free and fun way to get Montgomery moving on their lunch break On Tuesday, the city recognized National Walk at Lunch Day downtown. Hundreds took a break from…
AG Marshall Presents Pike Co. High with Safe School Initiative Award
Attorney General Steven T. Marshall today presented Pike County High School with the 2016 Attorney General’s Safe School Initiative Award of Excellence for Alabama State Board of Education District 5. Schools were selected as winners from seven* Alabama State School…
Contractor Pleads to Federal Explosives Charges
A contractor has pleaded guilty to explosives storage and record-keeping charges after his failed 2015 implosion of a 100-year-old smokestack ended with the structure collapsing on the track hoe he was using to complete the job. Acting U.S. Attorney Robert…
House to Vote on Autism Therapy Coverage Mandate
The House of Representatives will vote on legislation mandating insurance coverage for autism therapy. The bill is at the top of the Thursday debate agenda in the House. The floor vote is…
