"That's My Child" Restoring Warehouse for Youth
After four years in the Chisholm Community Center, "That's My Child" is ready for a place all of their own. "This will be the rec center over here where we have…
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Troy University Students Excited for NCAA Tournament Opener Against Duke
Winning 4 games in 5 days, now has the Troy Men's Basketball Team in position for a win over Duke. "Possible upset against duke so i'm kind of interested in seeing…
Alabama Now 1 of 2 State Celebrating Gen. Lee & MLK Holiday on Same Day
Arkansas lawmakers have given final approval to legislation removing Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from the holiday honoring slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The state House approved the proposal by a 66-11 vote on Friday and sent…
Disney Pays $3.8 Million for Violating Minimum Wage Rules
The Walt Disney Co. has agreed to pay $3.8 million in back wages to Florida workers for violating minimum wage and overtime rules as part of an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor. The federal agency said Friday that…
Bill Would Let People Carry Concealed Gun Without Permit
Alabama lawmakers are considering a controversial bill that would do away with the requirement of a conceal and carry permit. Anyone who owns a gun could travel with that gun in their car…
ALEA Expands Hours at 9 Driver License Offices
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is expanding hours of operation at nine of its Driver License Examining Offices in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation to better serve Alabama and make services more convenient for citizens who live…
Police: Pregnant 19-Year-Old Accused of Raping Boy, 14
Police in Alabama have charged a 19-year-old woman with rape and other offenses after she allegedly got pregnant by a 14-year-old boy and sought government assistance. Records show Mekenzie Leigh Guffey was arrested…
Alabama Seeks to Enforce Dismemberment Abortion Ban
Alabama is seeking to enforce a state law against a commonly used second-trimester abortion procedure. The state has appealed a federal judge's ruling that blocked enforcement of the state's 2016 law banning abortion through dilation and evacuation, in which the…
MPD Respond to Shots Fired at Bama Lanes Bowling Alley
Montgomery Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at Bama Lanes on March 16 at about 12:30 p.m.. Bama Lanes owner confirmed that two unoccupied vehicles were shot sustaining minor damage. The owner also stated that there were 25…
Correctional Officer and Two Inmates Stabbed at Draper Correctional Facility
A state inmate is a suspect in stabbing a correctional officer and two inmates early Friday at the Draper Correctional Facility in Elmore. An inmate was stabbed at approximately 1:40 a.m. during…
House Passes Bill to Help VA Fill Critical Job Openings
The House has unanimously passed legislation designed to speed up the hiring of doctors and nurses at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The vote was 412-0. The department has tens of thousands of open positions. The bill requires the VA's…
Trump Welcomes German Chancellor
President Donald Trump has welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the White House. Merkel arrived Friday morning for a series of meetings with Trump. The itinerary includes discussions on strengthening NATO, fighting the Islamic State group and resolving Ukraine's conflict.…
J.C. Penney Store Closings in Alabama
J.C. Penney  has released a list of the 138 department stores it plans to close. The retailer first announced its plan to close 130 to 140 locations and offer buyouts to 6,000 workers last month. Most stores will begin liquidation sales April…
Monopoly Says Goodbye to Three Classic Game Pieces
Monopoly is making changes: The boot has been booted, the wheelbarrow has been wheeled out, and the thimble got the thumbs down in the latest version of the board game. In their place this fall will be a Tyrannosaurus rex,…
Construction Worker Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Construction Zone
Authorities say a construction worker has been killed after a driver ran through a barricade at a bridge replacement site. News outlets report that Alabama State Troopers say 55-year-old Larue Bandy of Haynesville died in the crash Thursday in Autauga…
Health Secretary Prods GOP to Collaborate on Health Bill
Health secretary Tom Price is prodding divided Republicans to "get together and collaborate" on a health care overhaul GOP leaders can push through the House. Price spoke to reporters before a Friday meeting with House Republicans. One House GOP leader,…
"A Living Hope": The Legacy of Rhonda Adair
"I can feel the prayers....because I would not be able to go through this so calm and so peaceful had people not been praying for me," Rhonda Adair. We interviewed Rhonda…
House Passes Bill Protecting Religious Adoption Agencies
Lawmakers have voted to add Alabama to the list of states that protect faith-based adoption organizations that refuse to place children with gay parents or in certain other households. The House of Representatives passed the bill 60-14 Thursday. The legislation…
60th Annual SLE Rodeo Kick-Off Parade
On opening day at the 60th annual SLE Rodeo the cowboys and cowgirls kicked things off with a bang. Thursday afternoon they paraded through the streets of downtown Montgomery. The kick-off parade was…
Local Lawmakers Grade Legislative Session Near Halfway Point
Lawmakers have met for 13 days, almost half of the 30 they're allowed each year. Depending on which party you're talking to, you'd get very different grades. Democratic Rep. John Knight isn't very satisfied with the session so far. "I'd…
Health Groups Call NIH Cuts Devastating
Health groups say President Donald Trump's proposal slashing funds for the National Institutes of Health would be devastating for patients with all kinds of diseases - and for jobs. Trump has called for a cut of $5.8 billion from the…
Debt Limit Goes Back Into Effect at Level Near $20 Trillion
The national debt limit has come back into force at a level near $20 trillion, prompting the Trump administration to alert Congress about the measures it will take to stay under the new limit. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in…
UPDATE: Senate Approves Prison Construction Bill
The Alabama Senate has approved a prison construction plan in an effort to relieve prison construction and violence. Senators voted 23-11 for the bill Thursday after nearly three hours of debate. The proposal now heads to the Alabama House of…
Dan Coats Sworn in as National Intelligence Director
Former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats has been sworn in as the nation's top spy chief. Vice President Mike Pence administered the oath of office after the Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Coats' nomination by a vote of 85-12. Coats will…
Alabama Inmate Opposes Request for Expedited Execution Date
A condemned Alabama inmate who has outlived seven execution dates is opposing Alabama's request to quickly schedule another lethal injection for him. Lawyers for Tommy Arthur filed a motion with the Alabama Supreme Court on Thursday in which they argued…
