State Leaders React to Supreme Court Ruling on Gay Marriage
Gay marriage is now legal in Alabama and every other state.
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Gay marriage is now legal in Alabama and every other state.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Anderson Monarchs Little League Baseball team and their star pitcher Mo'ne Davis were in Selma Friday taking in some of the city's rich civil rights history.
After the decision by the the Supreme Court, people flocked to the Montgomery County probate office to celebrate. That includes couples who had been married during the brief window Alabama allowed gay marriage earlier this year, and some who still wanted to make that commitment.
People in Macon County are ready to move forward to reopen Victoryland Casino. That's after a judge dismissed the state's lawsuit against the casino. Attorney General Luther Strange is appealing that decision. That could change the conversation about Victoryland's future.
Gov. Robert Bentley has responded to the U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalizes gay marriage nationwide.
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange has issued a statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalizes gay marriage nationwide.
Pike County Probate Judge Wes Allen has released a statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalizes gay marriage nationwide.
The Supreme Court has declared that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States.
Elmore County Coroner confirms a teen has drowned at Lake Jordan.
ASU Students and community gathered together on campus Thursday night to remember each of the nine victims in the Charleston shooting.
A little league baseball team that includes superstar pitcher Mo'ne Davis rolled through Montgomery today as part of a 23 day, 21 city Civil Rights tour.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Electronic bingo facilities in Lowndes County have been quietly open and operating now for weeks.
It's always a good day for city leaders when they can announce new jobs. Sykes Enterprises is the latest looking to employ people in the river region, a business that operates call centers both nationally and internationally.
Sykes Enterprises is hiring several positions for their new call center located in Montgomery.
Investigators now know more about what made nearly 90 children sick at two Montgomery daycare centers.
Hundreds of members from the nearly 300 African Methodist Episcopal churches in Alabama are wrapping up their week long education conference in Troy.
State health officials are investigating after dozens of children became sick at a day care center. They believe food poisoning may be to blame.
SYKES Enterprises has announced plans to open a customer support center in Montgomery that the company says will bring in more than 500 jobs.
A judge says the state of Alabama can't shut down VictoryLand in Macon County while letting other electronic bingo casinos to operate.
Members of Freewill Missionary Baptist Church gather for Wednesday night services.
Heavy wind and rain damages the awning and roof of The Shrimp Basket in Montgomery.
The two parties responsible for the removal of the confederate battle flag from on top of Alabama's capitol are now reacting to the rest of the confederate flags also being removed decades later.
Alabama once flew four different confederate flags on the capitol grounds, including the controversial battle flag. But early Wednesday morning they were taken down by order of Governor Robert Bentley.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Watch out Chips Ahoy and move over Famous Amos. A Selma businessman is on a mission to make a difference in the cookie business.
A student's college years should be filled with learning and self discovery, but for too many, especially women, violence can shatter their lives.



