Authorities say a northern Alabama man tried to get money from his grandmother by faking his own kidnapping. Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office investigator Lt. Brad Potts tells news outlets 23-year-old Preston Kelley texted his grandmother a photo Monday that appeared…
The Alabama Department of Education has unanimously voted to intervene and take over Montgomery Public Schools. This comes one day after MPS delivered a 200-plus page letter to the superintendent, saying they…
At 74, the Queen of Soul has decided to take it a little easier. Aretha Franklin is planning to retire this year, she told Detroit TV station WDIV Local 4, the city's NBC affiliate. The singer says she has one…
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he will conduct interviews before naming a new state attorney general. Bentley will name a new state attorney general after appointing Luther Strange Thursday to the U.S. Senate. The governor said he will begin interviews…
The Elmore County Sheriff’s Department has identified Robert Wainright as a suspect that was wanted in reference to a Burglary Investigation. On Wednesday, February 8, Robert Wainright was taken into custody following a Police pursuit in Montgomery, Alabama that ended…
A judge is refusing to lower the bond for an Alabama couple accused of keeping their adopted teenage son isolated in their basement. The decision means Richard and Cynthia Kelly of Helena will remain in jail with bail set at…
The head of Alabama's two-year college system is retiring. Mark Heinrich will step down as chancellor of the Alabama Community College System on April 1. System trustees accepted his notice at a meeting in Montgomery on Wednesday. Heinrich has been…
Governor Robert Bentley has announced the appointment of Luther Strange to Alabama U.S. Senator. Strange will fill the Senate seat vacated by U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions who was confirmed…
In a 52 to 47 vote, it was confirmed-- Alabama's U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions will be the next Attorney General. But he's leaving behind his longtime Senate seat. Political analyst Steve Flowers says the governor will soon appoint someone else…
Storms are nothing new for Brian Jones. He was in an…
Shortly after 6 o'clock tonight CST, the U.S. Senate confirmed Alabama U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions to become the nation's next Attorney General. The vote was 52-47. The vote came after a bitter debate. Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell said Sessions is…
News of former Governor Don Siegelman's release from federal prison traveled fast in the Capital City Wednesday. Â Many people in Montgomery were happy to hear the news. Siegelman served as governor from 1999 to 2003. Â In 2006, he was…
Alabama State Representative Anthony Daniels was elected Minority Leader by his colleagues in the Democratic House Caucus this morning, making the 34-year-old the youngest to be named to the post in modern state history. Daniels also ranks among the youngest…
This is the first time in years that the state hasn't had to bail the general fund budget out of a crisis. In fact, State Finance Director Clinton Carter says revenues are up significantly. "It's a very good year and…
Authorities say an Alabama teenager killed by a sheriff's deputy was approaching the officer with a board at the time of the shooting. Jackson County Chief Deputy Rocky Harnen says 18-year-old Alex Christopher…
A former Clanton police chief is free on bond after his arrest on charges including theft of property and using his official position for personal gain. Attorney General Luther Strange said Wednesday that Brian Alan Stilwell surrendered Monday to the…
February 7, 1967 will forever be remembered as one of the most tragic days in Montgomery history. It was the day that 26 people were killed in a massive fire inside the upscale…
The Latest on President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominations (all times local): 11:40 a.m. Tom Price, President Donald Trump's pick for health secretary, has amended his government ethics agreement as the Senate prepares to debate and vote on his confirmation. In…
MPS officials say they are consenting to the intervention and will work with the State Dept. of Education in the takeover of Montgomery County Public School. MPS released a response letter sent to Alabama Superintendent Michael Sentance: MPS Response ATT00001
Attorneys for Gov. Robert Bentley have rejected a request by State Auditor Jim Zeigler to set a special election soon to replace Jeff Sessions in the U.S. Senate. Legal adviser David Byrne told Zeigler the Governor will continue with his…
Relatives of a black teenager whose 1955 lynching in Mississippi helped trigger the modern civil rights movement say they want a fresh investigation after a new report that a key witness said she lied. Two cousins of Emmett Till --…
Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman has been released from a federal prison in Louisiana where he was serving a six-year sentence for bribery and obstruction of justice. Longtime aide Chip Hill said Siegelman's brother received a call Wednesday morning confirming…
In recognition of Black History Month, the Auburn Alumni Association will host Freedom Riders Bill Harbour and Charles Person in a free public event Feb. 22, from 4-6 p.m., at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. Harbour…
The Marengo County Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement agencies arrested five people. Authorities executed search warrants at homes in Dixon Mills, Ala. on February 3. The operation concluded with the arrest of five Marengo County residents and the seizure…
A New Jersey boy has become the first openly transgender member of the Boy Scouts. 9-year-old Joe Maldonado put on a Cub Scout uniform and joined Pack 20 in Essex County on Tuesday following a decision by Boy Scouts of…
