Shots Fired at Selma Police Officer
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Three people are arrested for shooting at a Selma police officer early Wednesday morning. District Attorney Michael Jackson says the officer was unharmed in the…
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State Education Budget Passes First Hurdle
When you see a committee room desk littered with a lot of paper, you know it's going to be a long day. Committee members debated the Education Trust Fund budget for almost 3…
UPDATE: Vote Delayed on Regulations for Faith-Based Day Cares
A lawmaker has delayed a vote of her day care licensing bill saying she was afraid the measure would get voted down. Rep. Pebblin Warren is seeking to require all day cares to be regulated by the state and end…
Child Struck by SUV While Getting off School Bus
Alabama State Troopers are on the scene of crash involving a child being struck by a vehicle while getting off the bus. Troopers say a child was hit by Chevy Tahoe while getting off the school bus. The has been…
Court Rules Death Row Inmate Incompetent, Can't Be Executed
An appellate court has ruled that Alabama cannot execute a 66-year-old inmate, saying dementia has left him unable to understand his death sentence. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that Vernon Madison is incompetent to be executed.…
Trump's First Budget Boosts Military, Cuts Domestic Programs
President Donald Trump has finalized his first budget for the federal government, a blueprint that would make deep cuts in the Environmental Protection Agency and other domestic programs while significantly increasing spending on the military. The budget is to be…
Pike County Commission Proposes Increased Sales Tax to Fund New Jail
From roofing leaks to interior corrosion, county officials all agree it's time for a change. "It's at the point and time where it's time to act and quit talking about…
Gov. Bentley Hospitalized for Second Time
Gov. Robert Bentley returned to the hospital for a recurrence of an irregular heartbeat. Bentley spokesman Yasamie R. August said Tuesday evening's visit was short and the governor was treated with medication. August says Bentley arrived at the office Wednesday…
US lawyer: No Need for Injunction on Travel Ban
The Latest on legal challenges to the Trump administration's revised travel ban (all times Pacific unless noted): 2:15 p.m. A hearing on President Donald Trump's revised travel ban is underway in federal court in Seattle. Judge James Robart began the…
UPDATE: House votes to declare Alabama 'right to life' state
Lawmakers have passed a proposal to declare Alabama a "right to life" state in the state constitution. The Alabama House of Representatives approved the measure 67-14 Thursday during what the leadership dubbed "pro-life day" in the chamber. The proposal would…
Conecuh County Commissioner John William Andrews Jr. Arrested for Drug Charges
Attorney General Steven T. Marshall announced the arrest today of Conecuh County Commissioner John William Andrews Jr. for six counts of unlawful distribution of marijuana, a controlled substance. Andrews was arrested by law enforcements agents from the Attorney General's Office…
Convicted Child Molester Denied Parole
A former Alabama Boy Scout leader convicted of molesting children has been denied parole. Al.com reports (http://bit.ly/2nsA3tY ) Wednesday that the state parole board said Charles Donald "Don" Corley must…
School Placed on Lockdown After Man Tries to Pose as Student
An Opelika man has been arrested after authorities say he walked into a high school and tried to pose as a new student. Al.com reports (http://bit.ly/2naB3FF) 23-year-old Samuel Blackwell faces burglary and interfering…
ACCS Board Appoints Longtime Educator Jimmy H. Baker as Chancellor
The Alabama Community College System board of trustees voted today to appoint acting chancellor Jimmy H. Baker as chancellor starting April 1. Baker,…
President Trump Responds to Rapper Snoop Dogg's Video Depicting Him
President Donald Trump is firing back at Snoop Dogg days after the release of a music video in which the rapper points a toy gun at a clown dressed like Trump and pulls the trigger. Trump tweeted Wednesday morning: "Can…
Russian Hackers Charged in Massive Yahoo Breach
The United States has announced charges against two Russian security services officers and two hackers, accusing them of a mega data breach at Yahoo that affected at least a half billion user accounts. Officials say the hack targeted the email…
UPDATE: House Approves General Fund Budget After Debating for Hours
The Alabama House approved a general fund budget after hours of debate over the lack of a raise for state employees. Representatives voted 72-28 for the $1.8 billion budget late Tuesday. It now moves to the state Senate. Montgomery lawmakers…
More Than 12 Million Signed Up for Obamacare
The government says more than 12 million people have signed up for coverage this year under former President Barack Obama's health care law, even as the Republican-led Congress debates its repeal. The 12.2 million figure nationwide does not include an…
Lone Lawmaker Wants to Do Away with Alabama Death Penalty
He's one lawmaker and he's waging a nearly two-decade battle to repeal Alabama's death penalty. Democratic state Sen. Hank Sanders has unsuccessfully introduced bills year after year to end capital punishment in his Southern state. The 74-year-old opponent of the…
Downtown Business Incubator to Close
The downtown business incubator in Montgomery will be closing this year after 6 years. Melanie Golson with the City Department of Development says it served its purpose to give businesses a start.…
President Donald Trump Releases Tax Info Ahead of TV Report
The White House says President Donald Trump made more than $150 million in income in 2005 and paid $38 million in income taxes that year. The acknowledgement comes as MSNBC host Rachel Maddow says she has obtained part of Trump's…
Alabama Senate Passes Driver's License Office Bill
The Alabama Senate has passed a bill requiring driver's license offices in the state to open at least one day a week. The measure passed 21-3 Tuesday. Sen. Hank Sanders of Selma sponsored the legislation. He says it will help…
Amber Alert Issued for Missing TN Teen Believed to be in Danger
The State of Alabama has issued a Child Abduction Emergency, Amber Alert on behalf of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI and the Alabama Law…
Public Asked for Info to Crack Unsolved Selma Murder Case
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The mother of the victim in an unsolved murder in Selma is asking the public for information that could help police bring the person responsible for…
Brewbaker Tech Alumni Return With "Tips From The Real World"
Students at a Montgomery high school are getting advice from people who sat in their seats not too long ago. Recent graduates of Brewbaker Technology Magnet High school shared life advice and tips to current students on how to be…
