Flu Virus Spreading in Schools Across State, Nation
Peak flu season may be over, but doctors say the flu is still active through March and often well into May. School nurses report younger children being the most likely to contract…
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Fraternity to Help Wounded Warriors in "Walk Hard 2017"
Dozens of Troy University student part of Alpha Tau Omega are preparing for a 6 day trek for wounded warriors. Participants walk from Troy University to Panama City which is a 128.3 mile walk. The annual walk is part of…
Puzder Withdraws Nomination for Labor Secretary
Andrew Puzder says he is withdrawing as President Donald Trump's nominee for labor secretary. The fast food executive says in a statement provided to The Associated Press that he was "honored to have been considered by President Donald Trump to…
House Committee Tweaks Death Penalty Rules
A legislative committee has approved a bill that would prevent judges from imposing a death sentence when a jury has recommended life imprisonment. The House Judiciary Committee passed the bill Wednesday afternoon that would give the final decision to a…
The Latest: Water levels at Lake Oroville continue to drop
Water gushes down the Oroville Dam's main spillway Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in Oroville, Calif. The Oroville Reservoir is continuing to drain Wednesday as state water officials scrambled to reduce the lake's level ahead of impending…
AG Steven Marshall Releases Statement Regarding Investigation of Gov. Bentley
Alabama Attorney General Steven T. Marshall released the following statement concerning the status of the Attorney General Office’s investigation of Governor Robert Bentley. “In his letter of November 3, 2016, Attorney General Strange requested that the House Judiciary Committee cease…
Alabama High School Civics Exam Requirement Passes Committee
A state senate committee has approved a bill that would require Alabama high school students to pass a basic civics test before graduating. Sen. Arthur Orr, a Decatur Republican who introduced the bill, said Wednesday that citizens don't know enough…
WANTED: Autauga Co. Sheriff Dept. Search for Nicky Gaines
On February 13, 2017, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Autauga County Sheriff Deputies, in the Pine Level Community, approached Nicky Gaines. At the time, Gaines was attempting to forcibly break into a residence on Highway 31 North. Gaines resisted arrest and…
Events Surrounding the 52nd Anniversary of Bloody Sunday
Leaders and organizers of Bloody Sunday and the Selma-to-Montgomery March Commemorations and the Bridge Crossing Jubilee held a news conference today at 10:30 a.m. at the Alabama State House to discuss the upcoming events in Selma being held March 2nd…
House Judiciary to Debate Death Penalty Bill
A legislative committee will debate a bill to prevent judges from imposing a death sentence when a jury has recommended life imprisonment. The House Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing…
Deficient Roadways Cost Montgomery Drivers Nearly $1,300 Annually
Roads and bridges that are deficient, congested or lack desirable safety features cost Alabama motorists a total of $4.2 billion statewide annually - $1,296 per driver in the Montgomery urban area - due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes…
Senate Votes to Block Rule on Guns and Mentally Impaired
The Republican-led Senate has voted to block an Obama-era regulation that would prevent an estimated 75,000 people with mental disorders from being able to purchase a firearm. The 57 to 43 vote to revoke the regulation now sends the measure…
Investigations into Russia to Continue After Flynn's Exit
U.S. intelligence agencies and Congress will continue to investigate Russia's involvement in the 2016 presidential election, even after President Donald Trump fired his national security adviser for providing inaccurate accounts of his contacts with the Russian ambassador last year. Democrats…
Human Skull Found in Wooded Area in Pine Hill
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A human skull is founded in a wooded area in Wilcox County and authorities think it could belong to an elderly man who went missing nearly…
Starbucks to Test Coffee and Ice Cream Concoction
Starbucks plans to start testing concoctions that mix coffee and ice cream. The Seattle chain said it will serve "affogato" varieties of hot or cold coffee over ice cream at 100 stores in Orange County, California, starting Wednesday, with pricier…
U.S. Says Canceled Flights Declining, Fewer Bags Getting Lost
The government says U.S. airlines canceled fewer flights in 2016 than any year on record, while also posting record-low numbers for lost bags and passengers getting bumped off oversold flights. And it says airlines had one of their best years…
State Education Leaders Visit MPACT
State Education leaders are taking tours of career centers and schools across the state in the annual Career and Technical Education State Tour. The group visited the Montgomery Preparatory Academy for Career Technology…
Gov. Bentley Sets Date for Special Election to Fill Alabama U.S. Senate Seat
Governor Bentley announces dates for a Special Election to fill the seat in the United States Senate vacated by the appointment of Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General. “After consultation and lengthy discussions with the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office,…
AL House Republicans Pushes Resolution in Support of President Trump
House Republicans have pushed through a resolution in support of President Donald Trump over the objections of Democrats. The resolution approved Monday by the House of Representatives urges Congress to implement Trump's…
Alabama Senate Reduces Medicaid Fraud, Protecting Taxpayers
The Alabama State Senate has wasted no time in the 2017 session approving legislation to protect taxpayers. On Tuesday, Senator Trip Pittman (R-Fairhope) passed an Alabama Senate Republican Caucus priority – Senate Bill 85, which strengthens penalties for committing Medicaid…
Black Caucus Says Senate Election Needs To Be Held This Year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Legislative Black Caucus says Gov. Robert Bentley is breaking state election law by waiting until 2018 to hold the election to fill Jeff Session's former Senate seat. In a press conference Tuesday, Rep. Chris England…
Troy Food World to Close
For people in Troy, the closing of the city's Food World is a disappointment. "I really feel within my heart that they taking a good thing from us. We're going…
Cigna Rejects $48 Billion Anthem Takeover, Sues for Damages
Cigna says it is rejecting Anthem's proposed $48 billion acquisition bid and suing the Blue Cross-Blue Shield insurer. The announcement comes hours after another major insurer, Aetna, said it was abandoning its planned $34 billion purchase of Medicare Advantage provider…
Judge Gives Initial OK to Deal for VW Emissions Cheating
A federal judge in San Francisco has granted initial approval to a deal worth at least $1.2 billion that aims to compensate the owners of roughly 78,000 Volkswagens that were rigged to cheat on emissions tests. U.S. District Judge Charles…
WWE Co-Founder Named SBA Leader
The Senate has confirmed former wrestling entertainment executive Linda McMahon to lead the Small Business Administration. The vote was 81-19 on Tuesday. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky says McMahon will "prioritize growing jobs over growing government bureaucracy" and…
