Alabama Medieval Festival Takes Festival Goers Back in Time
Learning how to do things the old fashioned way, that's what festival goers are getting a taste of at the Alabama Mideval Festival. "To know what lies in the future,…
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Greenville Man Arrested for Stealing Rifle from Police Unit
A Greenville man has been arrested for stealing a rifle from a police unit in Greenville, three weeks ago. Michael Jermaine Thompson, 26, of Greenville was arrested in connection with the rifle. After conducting a driver license check, the Covington…
Lawmakers to Vote on Death Penalty Bill
Alabama lawmakers will vote next month on whether to prohibit a judge from imposing a death sentence when a jury has recommended life imprisonment. Alabama is the only state that allows a judge to override a jury's sentence recommendation in…
Montgomery Public School to Receive Upgrade in School Buses
Public Schools in Montgomery will be getting an upgrade in school buses. The Montgomery Advertiser (http://on.mgmadv.com/2nshBVk) reports that 158 new buses will be added this year. The Montgomery County Board of Education announced the new measure during a meeting Tuesday.…
Fire Breaks Out at Montgomery Texas Roadhouse
Fire units responded to a fire at the Montgomery Texas Roadhouse Saturday night. Upon arrival units reported flames visible from the roof. Crews were able to make entry to rapidly extinguish the fire. The fire originated in the cooking area. …
Police Search for Escaped Work Release Inmate
Authorities are searching for an inmate who they say escaped from a jail in central Alabama. Alabama Department of Corrections officials said in a news release Sunday that police are searching for an inmate identified as 45-year-old Demetrius Harris. Officials…
Montgomery Immigration Consultant Discusses H-1B Visas on 60 Minutes
Local immigration consultant Jay Palmer, says he gets calls from people around the world about H-1B workers. It's a non-immigrant visa in the U.S that provides employement for foreign workers. Palmer believes…
Appeals Court Refuses to Stop Oil in Dakota Access Pipeline
An appeals court has refused to stop the imminent flow of oil through the Dakota Access pipeline. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Saturday denied a request from the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River…
Trump Wants to Build 30-Foot-High Wall at Mexican Border
The Trump administration wants to build a 30-foot-high border wall that looks good from the north side and is difficult to climb or cut through. The specifications were found in a pair of contract notices posted to a government website…
Spicer: Secret Service Stops Attempted White House Intrusion
A Trump administration spokesman says an individual was apprehended near the White House, a week after an intruder was caught on White House grounds. Press secretary Sean Spicer wrote on Twitter on Saturday that the individual "jumped bike rack on…
Trustees to Vote on New Auburn University President
Trustees will be voting on a new president of Auburn University. An announcement from the university says board members have a special called meeting set for Monday morning to name a new president. The board is looking for a successor…
Troy Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash
A single-vehicle crash at 10:50 p.m. Friday, March 17, has claimed the life of a Troy man. Enoch Oneal Singleton, Jr., 42, was killed when the 2000 Ford Taurus he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Singleton…
"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…
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…
