Raising Awareness for Child Abuse
To some the blue pinwheels placed throughout Troy are just that, pinwheels. But this month they represent something that effects millions-child abuse. "It doesn't matter what your socio-economic status you're in.…
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Gov. Ivey: Priority is to Restore State's Image
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says her priority as governor will be to steady the ship of state and restore the state's image. Ivey addressed reporters Thursday on her third full day in office. Ivey was sworn in Monday evening after…
Man Dies Following Wednesday Morning Montgomery Shooting
Montgomery Police are asking for the public's help to find a man's killer. They say Chandler Blue, 19, of montgomery, was shot in the 3300 block of Fountain Lane at about 12:14 a.m. Wednesday. Blue was taken to a local…
Rebekah Mason Cleared by Alabama Ethics Commission
The Alabama Ethics Commission has cleared former Governor Robert Bentley's political adviser, Rebekah Mason, of any wrong doing. Bentley and Mason are accused of having an affair. State Auditor Jim Zeigler filed a complaint against Mason in March of 2016.…
House Delays Vote on Gasoline Tax Increase
Alabama lawmakers delayed a vote on a proposed gas tax increase to pay for road and bridge construction after the bill ran into heavy opposition. House Speaker Mac McCutcheon said Thursday that the bill is likely dead for the session.…
Uber May Face Fine Over Handling of Drunk-Driving Complaints
California regulators have recommended that Uber be fined $1.13 million for failing to investigate and/or suspend drivers who are reported by a passenger to be intoxicated. The state requires ride-hailing companies to have a zero-tolerance policy for driving under the…
Government Raises $19.8 Billion in Airwaves Auction
The U.S. government raised $19.8 billion in an auction transferring airwave rights from TV broadcasters to companies interested in wireless networks. The Federal Communications Commission, which regulates the nation's airwaves, ran the auction to help wireless networks keep up as…
Country's First Female Muslim Judge Found Dead
Police say there are no signs of criminality in the death of the first black woman appointed to New York state's highest court whose body was found on the bank of the Hudson River. An autopsy will be conducted on…
Pentagon: US Dropped Largest Non-Nuclear Bomb in Afghanistan
The Pentagon says U.S. forces in Afghanistan dropped the military's largest non-nuclear bomb on an Islamic State target in Afghanistan. Adam Stump is a Pentagon spokesman. Stump says it was the first-ever combat use of the bomb, known as the…
Good News, Procrastinators: Tax Deadline Pushed to Tuesday
Don't freak out if you haven't finished your taxes. The IRS is giving last-minute filers a reprieve until Tuesday. The usual April 15 deadline falls on Saturday this year. That would normally push the deadline to Monday. But Monday is…
US Jobless Aid Applications Fell to 234,000 Last Week
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, which is evidence of a stable job market and greater security for workers. The Labor Department says weekly applications for jobless aid dipped 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 234,000. The four-week average, a…
Gov. Ivey Announces First Staff Member Appointments
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the appointment of Steve Pelham as Chief of Staff and Eileen Jones as Press Secretary for the Office of the Governor. The appointments were effective on Tuesday. “Government transparency and efficiency start with a…
Donaldson Prison Inmate Stabs Correctional Officer
A correctional officer assigned to the William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer was stabbed by an inmate while responding to an emergency call at the facility on Wednesday. The stabbing happened at approximately 5:30 p.m. when the officer confronted…
Bill to Abolish ALEA Passes House Committee
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency was formed in 2015. It brought twelve state agencies together under one umbrella. Â It was a way for the state to save millions of dollars, but somewhere…
Prison Guard Found Not Guilty, Seeking Reimbursement
It's been almost one year. Cornelius Simpson has not had a job ... just mounting attorney fees. The father of four says it hasn't been easy. "Rough. A lot of…
Community Plans to Honor Fallen Lowndes Co. Deputy
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Lowndes County are making plans to honor the memory of long-time deputy, Levi Pettway. Pettway died in a car crash Monday when the vehicle…
Alabama Ranked as One of the Worst States for Millennials
Thousands of Troy University students, call Troy home. But how do their post-graduation plans compare with making it or another Alabama city a future home? "I do see myself staying in Alabama…
Gov. Ivey Supports Infrastructure Improvement, Gas Tax Adjustment
Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement in support of the legislature’s effort to better fund roads and bridges:  “I support the legislature’s bold move to invest in infrastructure upgrades and public safety. Road and bridges are an essential service…
Ron Sparks Calls Out Gov. Kay Ivey Over His Firing
The former Director of Alabama Rural Development Office, Ron Sparks is speaking out over his firing by new Alabama Governor Kay Ivey.  Sparks says his dismissal was purely political.  Sparks…
School Superintendents Signing Waivers to Make Up Missed Days
School Superintendents have a tough decision during severe weather: stay open at the risk of the students or close schools and miss out on a day of learning? If superintendents do…
Montgomery County Sheriff's Dept. Offers Tuition
Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham says he'll help pay for your college education if you join his department. "When you look at us in law enforcement times have really…
Lawmakers Vote to Allow Subpoena Power in Impeachments Cases
An Alabama Senate committee has passed a bill allowing the legislature to issue subpoenas during impeachment proceedings. The measure passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. It also installs legal penalties for failing to comply with the written requests for…
Auburn: "White Student Union" NOT Associated with University
Auburn University officials are disavowing hate fliers found around campus and say they're unfamiliar with a group claiming responsibility. A university statement says a group calling itself the Auburn White Student Union isn't affiliated with the school. It calls the…
AL House Committee Votes to Mandate Autism Therapy Coverage
A House committee has approved legislation mandating insurance coverage for autism therapy. The approval was a victory for parents who have been fighting for coverage for the intensive therapy called applied behavioral analysis therapy. But the bill faces an uncertain…
Secretary of Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Is Leaving
In another change under new Governor Kay Ivey, Stan Stabler, the head of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, will be stepping down. He made that announcement in an emailed letter to ALEA employees this morning. In that letter, which has…
