A state representative from Shelby County has been chosen to serve as superintendent of the State Banking Department. Gov. Robert Bentley said in a statement Friday that he has appointed Rep. Mike Hill of Columbiana to replace John D. Harrison,…
Five individuals were arrested over the past two weeks after being indicted and charged with prescription drug distribution offenses, announced United States Attorney George L. Beck, Jr. The individuals arrested were: Bradford A. Blount, 25, of Vestavia Hills, Alabama; Dennis Michael Elder, 26,…
Louisiana is becoming the first state in the Republican-dominated Deep South to expand its Medicaid program. More than 233,000 people - largely the working poor - have been enrolled so far in the government-financed insurance coverage offered under the health…
The City of Montgomery signed an agreement in 2015 to change the way people get out of jail. Instead of posting a cash bond, some defendants just sign their name as a promise to show up, even people with no…
Many children across the state are enjoying summer vacation but some are continuing to learn outside of the classroom. More than a dozen kids in Demopolis are getting a lesson in leadership and…
The City of Tuskegee is kicking off its 4th of July celebrations early this year. Â The city is hosting an inaugural 4th of July Fair this weekend. Admission to the fair…
Prosecutors say former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard should spend five years in a state prison for breaking the state ethics law. In a brief filed Thursday afternoon, the attorney general's office asked a judge to give Hubbard an 18-year…
Some Brundidge residents are concerned with ongoing flooding in their backyards. They are asking the city for help because of flooding from Mims Creek during excessive rain. People living in the…
PepsiCo is bringing back the 1990s this summer with an eight-week release of Crystal Pepsi, one of the iconic beverages of that decade. The clear cola was originally rolled out nationally in 1993 with…
An attorney says Volkswagen believes it can fix some of the diesel vehicles caught up in the carmaker's cheating emissions scandal without compromising their performance. Lawyer Robert Giuffra told a federal judge Thursday that Volkswagen believes the repair for vehicles…
A former principal who's now the personnel director for Jefferson County schools is facing charges of having sex with students in two counties. Authorities say 39-year-old Brett William Kirkham was arrested Thursday in Tuscaloosa on charges of being a school…
The Pentagon will let transgender individuals serve openly in the U.S. military, ending one of the last bans on service in the armed forces. Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced the change Thursday. Carter says it's the right thing to do.…
Fireworks, great summer food and live entertainment highlight July 4th celebrations across Alabama. Visitors can choose from more than 20 Independence Day events and firework shows. The celebrations include the 50th Anniversary of the Spirit of America Festival at Point…
An Alabama inmate on death row is set to receive a reduced sentence after his attorneys argued that a black woman was wrongfully excluded from a jury during the inmate's trial more than 20 years ago. The case into the…
The city of Selma is paying about $25,000 a month to operate a historic hotel on the banks of the Alabama River. The Selma Times-Journal reports that it obtained details on the finances of the St. James Hotel by filing…
Tomatoes, peaches, pickles, and local honey.... ALFA employees took advantage of "Farmers Market Day" at work. "I got an 8 pound bag of peas and tomatoes. I'm not through shopping yet!"…
Troy University football players are gearing up for the season with new technology that will help them play better... and reduce injuries. The advanced 3-d wearable sensor technology is brand new…
Pediatricians at Charles Henderson's Child Health Center in Troy are making sure kids start reading at an early age. The center participated in their annual reach out and read event this morning. Children were read different books by several people…
Congresswoman Roby made a stop for the first time at Troy University's Troy for Troops center. The center offers several services for veterans and active duty military personnel. Roby was told by program coordinators and Chancellor Jack Hawkins how each…
Alabama's Special Camp for Children and Adults (ASCCA) kicked off its week long summer camp for campers with Muscular Dystrophy today in Jackson's Gap. The kids who usually depend on others for so much…
Drivers taking to Alabama roads during the Fourth of July holiday should plan for increased traffic and allow extra time to reach their destination. As an added precaution during the heavily traveled holiday, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced today…
A judge says residents of Kansas, Georgia and Alabama will have to prove they are U.S. citizens when registering to vote for federal elections using a national form. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon sided Wednesday with a U.S. elections official…
Kids from around the  Montgomery area had the chance to go one-on-one today with law enforcement officers from across the state. The event was part of a youth leadership camp being held…
Gov. Robert Bentley's nonprofit group wants out of a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by the governor's former law enforcement secretary. The Alabama Council for Excellent Government filed a motion Tuesday seeking to be dismissed as a defendant in the civil…
