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Alabama GOP Latest To Call For Governor's Resignation
The Alabama GOP joins other Republican leadership across the state in calling for Gov. Robert Bentley to resign ahead of impeachment hearings this week. They join Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, Sen. President Pro Tem Del Marsh, and many…
US Gas Prices Rise 9 Cents Over 2 Weeks, to $2.43 a Gallon
The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline rose 9 cents nationally over the past two weeks, to $2.43. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday that increased oil prices and the U.S. missile strike on a Syrian air base…
To Some, Aggressive Justice Dept Stance Looks Like Step Back
Attorney General Jeff Sessions favors decades-old drug and crime-fighting strategies - even as some involved in criminal justice during that time have come to believe those approaches went too far, and for too long. Sessions was a federal prosecutor in…
Court Rules Alabama Impeachment Can Move Forward
The Alabama Supreme Court says impeachment hearings can proceed against Gov. Robert Bentley, who is fighting to stay in office amid fallout from an affair with a top aide. The justices issued their ruling Saturday. A circuit judge had blocked…
Maxwell Air Show Draws Thousands
It's been 7 years since this show has been in Montgomery. For some it's their first time seeing the performers in action at Maxwell Air Force Base, that features teams like, The Wings of Blue, The French Demonstration Team and…
Montgomery Resident Killed in Ozark Highway Crash
Police say two people are dead following a crash involving a tractor-trailer and three other vehicles in Ozark. The Dothan Eagle reports (http://bit.ly/2ojomsm ) the crash happened late Friday morning near the intersection of U.S. Highway 231 and Alabama Highway…
Impeachment Report Gives Look Into Alabama Governor Scandal
Even as Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley's impeachment was put on hold, a legislative report was released saying he directed a state law enforcement officer to "advance his personal interests" to try…
House Judiciary Committee to Meet Monday Morning after Temporary Restraining Order is Granted
Alabama lawmakers are filing an emergency appeal to the state Supreme Court in an effort to move forward with impeachment hearings against Gov. Robert Bentley. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Mike Jones…
Annual Calico Fort Arts & Crafts Fair This Weekend in Ft. Deposit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 46th Annual Calico Fort Arts and Crafts Fair is this weekend in Fort Deposit. Stained glass artisan Charles Adams of Troy never misses the annual…
Maxwell Air Show Acts Prepare For Big Weekend
We are less than 24 hours away from air show weekend at Maxwell Air Force Base and performers have already started warming up. Friday they invited us to their pre-show…
Air Show Brings Economic Boost to Capitol City
A weekend of thrills in the sky is on the way at the Maxwell Air Show. It's bringing in people from across the country. People like these folks who came…
Governor Robert Bentley's 131-Page Impeachment Report Released
A special counsel's impeachment report says Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley directed a state law enforcement officer to "advance his personal interests" and "encouraged an atmosphere of intimidation" to try to keep…
Lawyers Back in Court on Impeachment Report
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley's lawyers headed back to court after a new judge was assigned to hear his request to block impeachment proceedings. Montgomery Circuit Judge Roman Shaul stepped aside from the case Friday. Lawyers for Bentley and the Alabama…
Alabama House Speaker Calls for Resignation of Gov. Bentley
Another high-ranking Alabama Republican is urging Gov. Robert Bentley to step down before lawmakers begin impeachment hearings next week. Republican House Speaker Mac McCutcheon on Friday said that the spectacle has…
MPD Investigating Fatal Crash
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic crash after Jamari Timmons, 19, of Montgomery died from injuries he received in an April 2 single-vehicle crash. Timmons was pronounced dead on April 6 at Baptist Medical Center South, where…
Alabama Board Plans Vote on Medical, Dental Tuition
Tuition costs could be going up for University of Alabama medical, dentistry and optometry students. The Tuscaloosa News (http://bit.ly/2nRQH62 ) reports that the University of Alabama System's board of trustees meets Friday. If board members approve the changes, they will…
The Lastest on the Impeachment of Gov. Bentley
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on the scandal involving Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley (all times local): 12:30 p.m. The special counsel in an impeachment probe of Alabama Gov. Robert…
MPD Launches Homicide Investigation After Man Dies from Gunshot Wound
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the death of Leeandre Lockley, 27, who was pronounced dead Thursday, April 6, after sustaining a gunshot wound April 5. At about 5:00 a.m. April 5, MPD and Fire Medics…
Neil Gorsuch Named to the U.S. Supreme Court
Divided Senate confirms conservative jurist Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, win for President Trump, Republicans. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued the following statement regarding Judge Neil Gorsuch's confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court: "During his campaign,…
Gov. Robert Bentley Says He Won't Resign
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Governor's Lawyers Speak After Calls for Impeachment
Governor Robert Bentley's lawyers say the governor has no intentions of resigning after Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh said it was something he should consider. This comes after the ethics commission announced there is probable cause that the governor violated…
Fans Cheer on Biscuits in Season Opener
Baseball is back with the Biscuits season opener Thursday night at Riverwalk Stadium. Fans braved the cool, windy evening to see the Montgomery Biscuits take on the Biloxi Shuckers. They also got another treat. The Thunderbirds did a flyover. The team will…
U.S. Attacks Syrian Air Base with Cruise Missiles
The United States has attacked a Syrian air base with roughly 60 cruise missiles in response to a chemical weapons attack it blames on President Bashar Assad. U.S. officials say the Tomahawk missiles were fired from two warships in the…
Members Of NAACP Speak Out Against Judge Gorsuch
NAACP members across the river region are not too happy about the possible confirmation of Neil Gorsuch to The US supreme court. The president of the Montgomery chapter, Rayford Mack, says whether Republican…
