Bullock County Residents Petition to Save Historic School
One of the oldest schools in Bullock county could be burned or torn down, if supporting citizens don't take steps to save it. According to Billie Hazzard there is a…
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AL GOP Representatives Safe After Baseball Practice Shooting
Two Alabama representatives are safe after a gunman opened fire on congressmen during practice for a charity baseball game in a Washington suburb. Reps. Mo Brooks and Rep. Gary Palmer were both at the practice Wednesday morning in Virginia. Rep.…
GM Extends Summer Shutdown at Two Car Plants as Demand Falls
General Motors is extending the normal two-week summer shutdown at two U.S. car factories because of slumping demand. Union officials say the Lordstown, Ohio, plant near Cleveland and the Fairfax plant in Kansas City, Kansas, will close for as long…
VA Warns of Surprise Budget Gap, Insists No Delays in Care
In a surprising revelation, the Department of Veterans Affairs says a program that offers veterans private-sector health care will run out of money much sooner than expected. It is holding back on some services that lawmakers worry could cause delays…
State Rep. Mike Millican Announces He Wont't Run for 8th Term in Legislature
Citing a desire to devote more time to his family and his two local businesses as the reason for his decision, State Rep. Mike Millican (R - Hamilton) on Wednesday announced that he will not seek re-election to the House…
Former Alabama Chief Justice Enters 2018 Governor's Race
Former Alabama Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb is running for governor in 2018. Cobb made the announcement Wednesday morning. She told The Associated Press in an interview that "it's time to have a governor who cares more about people than…
Gov. Ivey Signs Grant to Aide Domestic Violence Victims in Montgomery Co.
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $498,124 grant to expand the free, professional services available to victims of domestic violence in Montgomery County. One Place Family Justice Center is using grant funds to expand its staff which will allow the…
Congressman Shot at Congressional Baseball Practice, Suspect Dead
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana was shot Wednesday at a congressional baseball practice, congressional officials say. Rep. Mo Brooks, (R-Ala.), said several other people also were hit, including two law enforcement officers. President Donald Trump says he and…
US Retail Sales Drop 0.3%, Biggest Drop in 16 Months
Americans cut spending at gasoline stations, department stores and electronics shops in May as retail sales registered their biggest drop in 16 months, a cautionary sign for the economy. The Commerce Department says retail sales dropped 0.3 percent last month,…
Creekwalk Concert Series Kicks Off in Prattville
Downtown Prattville was alive with music as the Summer Creekwalk Concert Series kicked off Tuesday night. City officials hope to attract even more people to the downtown area with more businesses opening up. Adrienne's Downtown Bar has been open five…
President Trump Pleased with Sessions Testimony
Donald Trump's spokeswoman says the president was pleased with Attorney General Jeff Sessions' testimony in front of Congress Tuesday. Sarah Huckabee Sanders tells reporters aboard Air Force One that the president wasn't able to watch much of Sessions' testimony. But…
School System Criticized for Prayer at Graduation, Baccalaureate Program on Campus
A baccalaureate program and commencement ceremony in Opp are being brought into question. The Freedom from Religion Foundation says the recent baccalaureate ceremony at Opp High School is illegal and…
Alabama ranks 44th in Nat'l Child Well-Being Assessment
Alabama ranked 44th in an annual national assessment of child well-being that looks at poverty, education and health access. The Kids Count report was released Tuesday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Only Arkansas, Arizona, Nevada, Louisiana, New Mexico, and…
One Dead, One Hurt in Wilcox Co. Shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One person is dead and another is injured during an apparent home invasion in Wilcox County. Sheriff Earnest Evans said 50 year old Curtis Crear and his…
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…
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…
