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AUM Hires Alumna Jessie Rosa to Lead Athletics Department
Auburn University at Montgomery Chancellor Carl A. Stockton has named Jessie Rosa Director of Athletics, effective March 1, 2017. Rosa previously served as the department's Associate Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator (SWA). She has served as interim AD since…
Hammon Resigns as House Majority Leader
The long-time Republican majority leader in the House of Representative has stepped down a week after surviving a confidence vote. Republican Rep. Micky Hammon of Decatur announced Wednesday that he was stepping down as majority leader. He will continue to…
Alabama Senate Panel OKs Bill Limiting Same-Sex Adoptions
An Alabama Senate committee has advanced a bill to let faith-based adoption agencies, including those that care for state foster children, turn away gay couples on religious grounds. The Senate Health Committee on Wednesday voted 6-1 for the legislation that…
Senator: Selma wants $23,000 for Bridge Crossing Services
A state senator who founded Selma's annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee says the city is demanding more than $23,000 for police and city services for the event. Sen. Hank Sanders on Wednesday criticized the request as an attempt to end an…
Trump to Revoke Transgender Bathroom Guidance
A government official says the Trump administration will revoke guidelines that say transgender students should be allowed to use bathrooms and locker rooms matching their chosen gender identity. The decision would be a reversal of an Obama-era directive issued in…
Prosecutors Oppose Relocating Officer's Murder Trial
Prosecutors say the murder trial of an Alabama police officer should be held in the capital. The district attorney's office filed a motion Tuesday opposing a defense request to move Officer Aaron Smith's trial out of Montgomery. Prosecutors say there's…
Death in Mississippi: Man held in quadruple slaying
Mississippi authorities have arrested a man on charges that he killed his romantic partner, her child, her mother and her sister. Lauderdale County Chief Deputy Ward Calhoun says 44-year-old Karon D. McVay was being held Wednesday on murder and weapons…
Suspended Alabama DA seeks dismissal of perjury charge
A suspended Alabama prosecutor is asking a judge to dismiss the perjury charge that led to him being barred from taking office. A lawyer for Jefferson County District Attorney Charles Todd Henderson…
Powerball Jackpot Tops $400 Million for 1st Time in Months
The Powerball jackpot has climbed above $400 million for the first time in nearly three months. The top prize for Wednesday night's drawing will be an estimated $403 million if paid over 29 years or $244 million in cash. Winners…
Tuskegee Police Look for Capital Murder Suspect
CrimeStoppers needs your help finding a man wanted on multiple charges, including capital murder. Tuskegee police are looking for Michael Norris on attempted murder and capital murder charges. They say he shot 19-year-old Kentavious McDaniel. Norris also goes by the…
Facebook Co-Founder Visits Camden and Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been touring the state of Alabama with his wife since Sunday. Monday, they stopped in Wilcox County for a…
Law Enforcement Speaks Against New Legislature
A bill proposed this legislative session would repeal five major handgun restrictions. The bill is sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen of Tuscaloosa. The bill, known as Senate Bill 24, would eliminate the need for…
Pike County EMA Continues Propose Mass Alert System
After last month's round of severe weather, Pike County EMA Â officials are still pushing the idea of a mass alert system. Right now, county commissioners are getting feedback from area departments on the system. "Currently right now, all the town…
SLE Expo and Rodeo Alabama Cattleman's Association Media Luncheon
It's almost time once again for the rodeo to lasso it's way into the Capital City. The Alabama Cattleman's Association held their annual media luncheon to preview this year's rodeo. For the rodeo's 60th year, organizers are announcing some changes…
Former Auburn Football Coach Considers Running for AL Governor in 2018
Former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville is considering running for Alabama governor in 2018. The 62-year-old Arkansas native tells the Associated Press that he's discussing his options with potential backers. Tuberville says he's awaiting poll results that will gauge…
Yahoo Salvages Verizon Deal with $350 Million Discount
Yahoo is taking a $350 million hit on its previously announced $4.8 billion sale to Verizon in a concession for security lapses that exposed personal information stored in more than 1 billion Yahoo user accounts. The revised agreement, announced Tuesday,…
Naked Drinks to Tweak Labels to Make Ingredients Clearer
PepsiCo will tweak the labels for some Naked juices and smoothies to make clearer what ingredients they contain. The changes should start appearing in about eight months, said Maia Kats, director of litigation for the Center for Science in the…
United, American Begin Selling Cheaper Economy-Class Fare
American and United have started selling cheaper "basic economy" fares as they battle discount airlines for the most budget-conscious travelers. American announced early Tuesday that it began selling the new fares for flights starting March 1 on 10 different routes…
Governor Bentley Announces Alabama Grocery Tax Task Force
Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday signed Executive Order 28 creating the Alabama Grocery Tax Task Force. The Task Force will review the state portion of taxes related to groceries and essential food…
Golden Apple: Kellie King
Our Golden Apple Award winner this week comes from the Elmore County School System. In her 13th year of teaching, Kellie King, at Redland Elementary School, lays the foundation for future success…
Active Shooter Situation Reported at Houston Hospital
Police in Houston are responding to reports of shots fired inside a hospital at Houston's Texas Medical Center. Houston police spokesman Kese Smith says authorities have no immediate word of anyone being wounded. He says authorities began receiving reports shortly…
Sen. Cam Ward Wants Mentally Ill Inmates Covered Under Medicaid
An Alabama senator wants the federal government to cover most of the cost of caring for jail inmates with mental illnesses. Sen. Cam Ward, an Alabaster Republican, said Tuesday that counties…
EXTRA: Selma-Civil Rights Vision for the Future
The City of Selma was ground zero during the 1960's Voting Rights Movement. More than 50 years later, we're starting to lose many of the leaders of the movement. Will the lessons and the legacy of the movement departing with…
New England Patriots Assistant Hired as Alabama Offensive Coordinator
Alabama has hired New England Patriots assistant Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban announced Monday that Daboll will replace Steve Sarkisian, who ran the offense in the national championship game before leaving for…
