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…
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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…
Arson Suspected in 3 Random Myles Street House Fires
Montgomery Fire and Rescue is asking for the public’s assistance after battling three suspicious structure fires within a four-day period on the same street in Montgomery. The first fire occurred…
New Impeachment Resolution for Gov. Robert Bentley
A new impeachment resolution could be passed around the Alabama House today, accusing Governor Robert Bentley of mismanaging campaign funds and more. According to several reports, Rep. Corey Harbison (R- Cullman) says the resolution may not be brought to a…
EXTRA: Saving the Ben Moore Hotel
Just a few blocks from downtown Montgomery, you'll find a a building that might look abandoned on the outside. It sits right across from the parsonage of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior, which is now an often visited museum. And much…
Auburn Will Replace The Oaks at Toomer's Corner Again
Auburn University is once again replacing its landmark oak trees at Toomer's Corner. A university statement says workers will plant new trees on Saturday because of damage caused by a fire in September. The current trees were planted there after…
Golden Apple: David Rudd
Our Golden Apple Award winner this week comes from Saint James School in Montgomery. In his 24th year of teaching, David Rudd, thinks he has "IT" figured out when…
Final Preps Underway for Silver Jubilee
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is set to get underway in just about two weeks and this year is the 25th anniversary of the event. Organizers…
Progress Continues on Lower Dexter Ave
Progress continues in Downtown Montgomery. Lower Dexter Avenue continues to see improvement. One of the major projects is the old Kress building. It will house restaurants and retail space for…
Organizers of Battle of Selma Working to Save Event
Organizers of the Battle of Selma are working to raise the money needed to save this year's event. Organizers say they have set up a Go Fund Me account to try to raise the $22,000 in city fees needed to host…
Montgomery Residents React To New Attorney General
For many area residents, news of the recently appointed Attorney General Steve Marshall did not go over well. Adam Russell says "I think it shows a little I hook you up…
