Union Springs Boutique Owner Collects Backpack Donations
A Union Springs hair boutique owner is doing her part to help out kids heading back to school. Courtney Kennebrew  of Exquisite Coiffures has collected 50 backpacks for kids in need.…
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Alabama's New Beer Regulations Prompts Security Concerns
Alabama's alcohol regulators want to know who is buying beer from one of the state's craft breweries and taking it home to drink. The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is considering a new rule that would require brewers to collect…
Governor Bentley Approves Emergency Funding to Fight Zika
Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that he has approved the use of emergency funds to support the state’s efforts against the Zika Virus. Governor Bentley approved the use of emergency funds up to $250,000 to assist in mosquito control…
Autauga Education Foundation Holds "Stuff the Bus" Event
While you're out shopping for your back to school supplies, why not grab a few extra to help local students start the year off on the right foot. The Autauga Education Foundation is holding their annual "Stuff the Bus" event…
Former Autauga Co. School Bookkeeper Faces Forgery, Theft Charges
A former Autauga County school bookkeeper is accused of forging checks in order to steal money from the school. Prattville police Lt. James Harry says that 48-year-old Kelly Healy Carden was arrested Wednesday on two counts of theft of property…
Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Underway on Back-to-School Items
Alabama's sales tax holiday weekend is underway on back-to-school items and other merchandise, such as diapers and some computers. From Friday, August 5 until midnight Sunday, August 7, the state is waiving its 4% sales tax on eligible clothes,…
Gov. Bentley Releases Amendment Proposal for Alabama Lottery
Governor Robert Bentley on Friday released his proposed amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, which would authorize an Alabama Lottery and dedicate the proceeds to the state General Fund. Click here for a link to the proposed Constitutional…
Montgomery Co. Superintendent Inspects Buses for Start of School
Superintendent Margaret Allen met at the "Bus Barn" on Troy highway this morning to conduct bus inspections before school starts on Monday. "We're running close to 300 buses. About 260 will be on the road come Wednesday morning and there's…
Selma Woman Survives Multiple Bites From Poisonous Snake
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman is glad to be alive -- after being bitten several times by a poisonous snake. Arabella Sheehan of Selma is counting her…
Autauga County's Annual Stuff the Bus Campaign
The Autagua Annual Stuff the Bus campaign starts today and runs until the Sunday August 7th. The event allows residents to donate supplies to local schools. A bus will be in a different location each day for you to drop…
Authorities Looking for Escaped Inmate in Elmore County
The Alabama Department of Corrections is looking for an inmate who escaped this morning from the prison in Elmore County. Justin Caldwell, 27 , escaped around 1:53 am this morning. Authorities describe him as a white male about 5'7 with a…
Area Public School Start Dates
Students across our area only have a few days left of summer vacation before school starts. If you're wondering what day your child is supposed to go back, check out the list below from the Alabama Department of Education: Schools…
Tax Free Weekend Critics
Not everyone supports the school supply tax-free weekend for school supplies that started at Midnight. A report from The Tax Foundation says it just has people buying things this weekend that they would have bought another time. And the Foundation…
Fans are ready for the return of college football
College football season gets closer and closer everyday. Â A coaches preseason poll was released Thursday, with Alabama in the top spot. Fans at Baumhower's in Montgomery say they are counting down the days…
Greenville Football Team Tries to Keep Cool
The Alabama summer heat makes everyone want to stay inside, but summer athletes who play outdoor sports don't always have that option. They've got to do whatever it takes to stay…
W.O. Parmer Elementary Construction Bid Accepted
Two Butler County schools are getting some much needed new additions. The refinancing of a 2007 bond issue left the Butler County School Board with a little more than $3…
Brundidge Mayor Seeking City Council Seat
After 40-years of serving the City of Brundidge as mayor, James Ramage is stepping down to to run for the city's District 4 City Council seat. Ramage believes it's simply time for…
Alabama Probate Judge Faces Judicial Ethics Charges
The Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission has filed ethics charges against a Greene County probate judge over a case regarding her father's estate. Al.com reports that the commission filed the charges against Greene County Probate Judge Earlean Isaac on Wednesday to…
Judge Dismisses Suit by Suspended Alabama Chief Justice
A federal judge has dismissed an effort by Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore to overturn his suspension. U.S. District Judge Harold Albritton threw out Moore's lawsuit against the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission in an order Thursday. The Alabama Court of…
Alabama BOE Interview Finalists for New State Superintendent
The Alabama Board of Education is interviewing six finalists in the search for a new state school superintendent. The board scheduled a day of interviews Thursday for the candidates, who…
Tallapoosa Co. Judge Suspended over Sexually Charged Messages
DADEVILLE, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama judge is suspended after being accused of sending sexual messages to a woman he met when she went to his office to wed another man. State judicial…
Alexander City Workers Continue Strike
Some city workers in Alexander City have been on strike since Tuesday. Â The mayor of Alexander City says the strike is because the city's finance director was reinstated Monday night…
Roland Cooper State Park in Camden Set to Reopen
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A state park in Camden is set to reopen to the public this fall -- after being closed for nearly a year. Roland Cooper State Park…
Five-Year-Old Barrel Racer Goes Viral
Horses are in five-year-old Mckenzie Fulton's blood. Her mother and father are both a part of the rodeo scene. Mckenzie's dad competes in team roping, and her mother is a barrel…
Governor Continues To Pitch Lottery Proposal
Governor Robert Bentley met with his newly created State Children's Cabinet Wednesday morning. The group's purpose is to find new ways to help the state's children. Governor Bentley says his lottery would go a long way towards doing just that.…
