Arrests, Protests as Richard Spencer Speaks at Auburn
White nationalist Richard Spencer spoke to a crowded auditorium at Auburn University after a federal judge blocked the school from banning his appearance. For the most part, there were peaceful…
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Senate Passes Bill Protecting Adoption Agencies Refusing Placements Over Religious Beliefs
Alabama might protect faith-based adoption organizations that refuse to place children with gay parents or in certain other households because of their religious beliefs. The Alabama Senate approved the bill Tuesday on a 22-9 vote. The legislation prohibits the state…
Arrests, Protests Ahead of White Nationalist Speech at Auburn University
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on white nationalist Richard Spencer speaking at Auburn University (all times local): 8: 30 p.m. Police are reporting arrests linked to an appearance at Auburn University by white nationalist Richard Spencer. Capt. Lorenza Dorsey,…
Montgomery Police Arrest Man on Sexual Abuse Charges
Montgomery police have arrested a man on sex abuse charges. Police have charged 24-year-old Logan Craft with two counts of sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years old, one count of domestic violence by strangulation and one charge…
Prattville Police Looking for Victims of Alleged Sexual Predator
Prattville Police are searching for victims of an accused predator who is now behind bars. Police arrested 31-year-old Carl Dwayne Richardson three weeks ago. Investigators say a restaurant employee contacted police after finding Richardson's…
"My Daughter is Safe" - Mother of Missing Highland Home Teen
The mother of a missing Highland Home teen says her daughter reached…
Federal Judge Orders Auburn to Let White Nationalist Speak
A federal judge has ruled Auburn University must let white nationalist Richard Spencer speak on campus. A lawyer involved in the case on Spencer's side, Sam Dickson, says the decision by…
Alabama Lawmakers OK High School Civics Exam Requirement
Alabama lawmakers have voted to require high school students pass a civics exam before graduating. The Alabama House of Representatives passed the bill 68-31 Tuesday. Decatur Republican Rep. Terri Collins says her legislation is intended to ensure young people know…
Body Found in Pond in Pike County Identified
Both Brundidge and Troy Police received an early morning call about the body of an unknown man at a pond. The body was found off County Road 3310. Police are unable to say how long the body could have been in…
Senate Votes to Allow Concealed Carry Without Permit
The Alabama Senate has voted to allow people to carry a concealed handgun without a getting a permit. Senators approved the bill on a 25-8 vote Tuesday. It now moves to the Alabama House of Representatives. The bill has been…
Suit Seeks OK for White Nationalist Speech at Auburn
An attorney is asking a federal court to clear the way for a white nationalist to speak at Auburn University. A request filed Tuesday claims school officials violated free-speech rights by reversing a decision to let Richard Spencer appear at…
Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder
The Montgomery Police Department has charged charged Cedric Eaton, 30, with one count of attempted murder and placed him in the Montgomery County Detention Facility, where he was being held under a $60,000 bond. The charge stems from a domestic…
Cleveland Facebook Murderer Shoots Self to Death
Pennsylvania State Police say the suspect in the random killing of a Cleveland retiree posted on Facebook has shot and killed himself after a brief pursuit. State police say Steve Stephens was spotted Tuesday morning by state police in Erie…
Gov. Kay Ivey Moves Up Special Election Date for US Senate Seat
Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, April 18, signed a proclamation to move the special election date for the US Senate seat vacated by now-US Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The new…
Tips Pour In, But No Sign of Slaying Suspect
The Latest on a fatal shooting captured on video and later shared on Facebook (all times local): 10 a.m. Authorities in Cleveland leading a nationwide search for a man wanted in a random killing that was recorded and posted to…
Senate to Vote on Doing Away With Concealed Carry Permits
The Alabama Senate will vote on a legislation that would allow people to carry a concealed handgun without a getting a permit. Senators on Tuesday evening will debate the proposal by Republican Sen. Gerald Allen of Tuscaloosa. The bill has…
Alabama Historic NASA Photos
NASA has organized millions of images it has collected from space and on the ground and posted them in an amazing searchable website. There are more than 800 images with an Alabama connection! 1969: Birmingham Alabama,…
Foes Reconcile after Downtown Fight Video Goes Viral
Two Montgomery foes make amends after video of a brutal fight in downtown goes viral. The fight broke out at one o'clock Saturday morning in downtown Montgomery. The two sides were brought…
Trump to Sign Bill Extending Veterans' Health Care Program
President Donald Trump plans to sign legislation to extend temporarily a program that gives veterans access to private-sector health care. White House spokesman Sean Spicer says Trump will sign the bill Wednesday at the White House. The extension will provide…
Boeing to Issue Layoff Notices to Hundreds of Employees
Boeing will issue hundreds of layoff notices to engineers in Washington state this week. The Daily Herald reported Monday (https://goo.gl/BWosp) that a memo from the company's vice president of engineering for Boeing Commercial Airplanes John Hamilton says the cuts are…
Teens Charged in Pursuit Involving Stolen Vehicle Ending with Fatal Crash
On Saturday, at approximately 2:53 PM, Millbrook police officers responded to a business in the 600 block of Deatsville Highway with regard to a stolen vehicle. The victim advised officers that she and two 10-year old children exited their vehicle,…
Child Hit by Vehicle in Pike Road Neighborhood
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is investigating a child being struck by a car in Pike Road The incident is said to have happened in the 70 block of Boardwalk in the Waters. An 8-year-old girl is the victim in the…
Netflix on the Verge of Hitting 100 Million Subscribers
Netflix is on the verge of surpassing 100 million subscribers, a testament to how much the video streaming service has changed the entertainment landscape since its debut a decade ago. The milestone will be reached this weekend if Netflix's projections…
42nd Air Base Wing And Air University At Maxwell Air Force Base Receive Keys To The City and County
The recent air show and 'All-American Weekend' put a spotlight on the importance of Maxwell Air Force Base for the River Region. Monday morning, city and county leaders took time…
Lawmakers Delay Vote on Daycare Regulations
A lawmaker for the second time is delaying a vote on legislation to require all day cares to be regulated by the state. The House Rules Committee says that Rep. Pebblin Warren requested that her bill be removed from the…
