A woman accused in the deaths of four women in a bloody rampage in two states that ended in a third has pleaded not guilty in Florida to charges of murder and accessory to murder. Local media outlets report 37-year-old…
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is seeking the resignations of 46 United States attorneys who were appointed during the prior presidential administration. In a statement Friday, the Justice Department said the request was similar to ones made in past presidential transitions.…
The White House says President Donald Trump was not aware his national security adviser was probably going to have to register as a foreign agent for his lobbying work. Spokesman Sean Spicer said Friday that Michael Flynn's decision to register…
Women seeking abortions and some basic health services, including prenatal care, contraception and cancer screenings, would face restrictions and have a tough time paying for their care under the Republicans' health care bill. The bill would replace much of former…
The Montgomery Police Department has been advised that Officer Carlos Taylor is being transferred today to a hospital out of state in order to receive specialized treatment. Officer Taylor was injured in an on-duty traffic crash on February 17, where he…
The City of Montgomery will partner with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Baptist Health, Montgomery Multisport and others to host the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Montgomery Half Marathon and 5K Saturday beginning at…
Spring Break is all about relaxation and recreation, but the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) urges everyone to play it safe. Between now and the end of April, Alabama motorists should expect busier roadways and waterways across the state as…
An attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union has filed a complaint against Attorney General Jeff Sessions with the Alabama State Bar over his testimony during his Senate confirmation process regarding contact he had with Russia. In the complaint dated…
A federal agency says Hyundai Motor Co.'s Montgomery assembly plant must rehire three workers fired after they walked off the job after a 2015 Christmas-season work schedule dispute. An administrative law judge for the National Labor Relations Board ruled this…
The Alabama School Security and Student Safety Task Force, a review panel formed by the Legislature during its 2016 regular session, on Friday released its final report and findings, which included a number of recommended updates to emergency response standards…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The management team at Roland Cooper State Park in Camden is gearing up for a big year just as the park's peak season is getting…
One group traveled to the capitol to make a statement in hopes of of raising awareness for HIV and Aids. This afternoon members of the group Alabama Positive Action gathered on the steps of the state capitol for what they…
The Montgomery zoo is growing! Zoo and Montgomery city officials have broken ground on the zoo's latest exhibit...Stingray Bay! The Montgomery Zoo has held multiple fundraisers over the last two years to raise money for the new exhibit. Construction will…
Union Springs police are searching for answers after 32-year-old Anthony Vaughn was shot in the parking lot of this McDonald's on East Conecuh Avenue. "Upon arrival we discovered that there was…
Harvard Law School says it's breaking from tradition and allowing students to apply using either the Graduate Record Examination or the typical Law School Admissions Test. Harvard and other law schools have long required applicants to use the LSAT (EL'-sat),…
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency's office on environmental justice has resigned in protest over the Trump administration's proposal to slash funding for programs that help poor and minority communities nationwide. Mustafa Ali, an associate assistant EPA administrator, helped…
The Latest on Hawaii's legal effort challenging the revised U.S. travel ban…
The Alabama Senate has passed a bill that bars changes from being made to Confederate or long-standing monuments in the state. The measure passed 24-7 Thursday after more than two hours of debate. Critics argued the bill is offensive to…
A Florida couple is charged with 700 counts of child abuse, sexual abuse and other crimes against 11 children they adopted or fostered while living in Alabama. Florence Police detective Sgt. Brad Holmes tells local media that 47-year-old Daniel W.…
The Senate has voted to repeal an Obama regulation that had created a framework to help identify struggling schools and students. Senators voted 50-49 on Thursday to rescind rules issued in November. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the…
Lawmakers are attempting to define what criminal convictions should disqualify a person from voting. The House of Representatives voted unanimously Thursday for the bill. The Alabama Constitution says people convicted of felonies involving "moral turpitude" are no longer able to…
There was real “March Madness” at the basketball game held in the Alabama State University Dunn-Oliver Acadome on March 7, as an ASU alumnus helped to ease the financial burdens of a group of graduating seniors. Most students only dream of…
The Federal Communications Commission says it is investigating why AT&T cellphone customers were unable to call 911 in several states on Wednesday night. Law enforcement and government agencies in Texas, Florida, Tennessee and other states reported the problem and provided…
The Notorious B.I.G. is being remembered by collaborator Sean "Diddy" Combs and his wife, Faith Evans, 20 years after the rapper's killing. Combs asked social media users to salute the rapper also known as Biggie Smalls by rapping their favorite…
The IRS reports that the number of identity theft victims plummeted last year after agents struggled for years to combat what has become a multibillion-dollar industry. The IRS says the number of victims dropped by 46 percent, to 376,000. These…
