Ala. ranks 7th for Confederate Monuments
The Montgomery headquartered Southern Poverty Law Center has surveyed confederate monuments and symbols…
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Gov. Bentley Signs Education Budget, Teacher Pay Raise
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has signed into law the state's education budget and a 4 percent pay raise for teachers that lawmakers approved this session. Bentley spokeswoman Jennifer Ardis announced Tuesday that the governor had signed the bills as expected.…
Alabama House Vote Could Thwart Push for Impeachment
Alabama lawmakers voted to set up an impeachment process, but it's one that could halt the current effort to oust Gov. Robert Bentley. The House of Representatives voted 79-14 Tuesday to have the Judiciary Committee investigate impeachment grounds if 21…
Family Pleads for Information to Help with Death Investigation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The investigation into the death of Perry County native Samuel Payne has been going on now for more than a year -- but there's been no arrest -- and authorities are still no closer to…
Vector Aerospace Staying in South Alabama
Covington County's favorite tenant is staying a little longer. In an announcement held at the Vector Hanger at the South Alabama Regional Airport (SARA), a new contract was celebrated. Vector Aerospace will be staying in Covington County another five years,…
Lawmakers Pass Ban on Abortion Procedure
A bill to prohibit a commonly used second-trimester abortion procedure has advanced in the Alabama Legislature. The Senate on Tuesday voted 30-2 for Republican Sen. Phil Williams' bill. A companion bill in the House has passed out of committee. The…
Mother of Slain Children Sues S.C. Social Services
The mother of five South Carolina children allegedly killed by their father in 2014 says the state's social services agency knew the father was a threat and did nothing to stop him. The allegations are part of a lawsuit filed…
Wall Built at Governor's Beach Mansion Ordered to be Removed
The Baldwin County Commission has told Gov. Robert Bentley that he must remove a new wall just constructed as part of the re-building of the so-called “Governor’s Mansion at the Beach.” The commission says the wall blocks public access to…
FBI Offers $10,000 Reward to Locate Missing Teen
A press conference will be held by ASAC Bret R. Kirby of the FBI, Mobile Division and Sheriff Mickey Powell of the Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office to announce an update…
The City of Montgomery has New Energy Program to Save Money
The City of Montgomery today announced a new initiative to increase energy efficiency, conserve tax payer resources and protect the environment. “At the end of the day, this program will eliminate waste and continue building on our objectives of being…
UPDATE: Alex City Mayor and Wife Face Assault Charges
The mayor of Alex City is facing assault charges after a fist fight Monday night in council chambers. Authorities say the fight happened during a council meeting Monday night between Mayor…
Storm Names
MIAMI (AP) - The organization that names tropical storms and hurricanes says it will retire the names Erika, Joaquin and Patricia following the 2015 season. The World Meteorological Organization announced Monday that Elsa and Julian will be used for future…
Should the State Observe Confederate Memorial Day?
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Community College Tuition Increases Across State
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Legislative Session Nearing End, Top Issues Still to be Decided On
Lawmakers return to Montgomery on Tuesday to begin the final five days of the legislative session. Legislators will decide the fate of dozens of high-profile bills. Here's a look at some of the top issues. ___ FALLOUT FROM GOVERNOR'S SCANDAL House…
Historic Renovation Tax Credits Could Expire This Year
A state tax break that some say sparked a renaissance in downtown Birmingham and elsewhere will end unless Alabama senators agree to extend the program. A bill to extend the tax credits for seven years has stalled amid opposition from…
Airbus Delivers First Aircraft From Alabama Plant
Airbus officials say the company has delivered its first aircraft to be produced in the United States. Officials say employees at the company's manufacturing plant in Mobile, Alabama, presented the Airbus A321 to JetBlue…
Justice Department Approves Deal to Create New Cable Giant
The Justice Department has approved Charter's bid to buy Time Warner Cable and create another cable giant. Buying Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks will turn Charter Communications, a mid-size cable company, into the country's No. 2 home Internet…
Police Identify Body Found Hanging in Wooded Area
Police are conducting a death investigation after a body was found hanging from a tree in Union Springs over the weekend. Union Springs Police say the body of 35-year old Sergio Diaz was found hanging from a deer stand in…
Dreams Set to Come True for Two Local Kids
Montgomery Academy students will surprise 18-year-old girl named Hallie with the news she will travel to meet Justin Bieber for her magic moment. Hallie suffered a brain aneurysm at age 13 and the students at Montgomery Academy have been raising…
Gov. Bentley's Testimony Will Be a Public Meeting
A State Auditor's meeting to receive documents from Gov. Robert Bentley and take his testimony under oath will be a public meeting. State Auditor Jim Zeigler says research indicates that such a meeting would not fit under any recognized exception…
Victim Identified in North Montgomery Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has identified the victim of a weekend fatal shooting as 55-year-old Charles Jones Jr. of Montgomery. MPD initiated a homicide investigation into Jones’s death following the April 23 shooting. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 800 block…
Alabama Still Commemorates Confed. Memorial Day
The state of Georgia eliminated the official holiday for "Confederate Memorial Day" last year. They officially changed the name to "State Holiday". Alabama continues to commemorate Confederate…
Food Recall in Alabama
From the Food and Drug Administration: "CRF Frozen Foods of Pasco, Washington is voluntarily recalling fifteen frozen vegetable items that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections…
St. John's AME Church Celebrates Third Annual Law Day
Law Day is a chance for law enforcement to be honored and thanked for the services they provide to the community. St. John's AME Church celebrated the day a little early with a service dedicated specifically to law. The theme…
