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Dallas Co. Commission Election Results

Dallas Co. Commission, District 1 (10 of 11 Precincts) Jelani Coleman 506 18.76% Valerie Price Reubin 915 33.93% Connel Towns 1276 47.31% Dallas Co. Commission, District 3 (11 of 12 Precincts) Darryl Moore 1062 42.19% Curtis Williams …

Voter Turnout High Across the Region

Poll volunteers say they were surprised at the number of people participating in the primary election. There were long lines at some locations including Vaughn Park Church of Christ. A lot of voters we spoke with were very happy with…

Trump Supporters Excited After Win In Alabama

The state headquarters for Donald Trump was decked out head to toe in gear, even cutouts of the man himself. There was a lot of excitement even before polls closed. Many think Trump is going to do great things in…

Clinton Supporters Gather in Montgomery

Hillary Clinton Supporters here in the Capital City say they were happy to be a part of history tonight. Local democrats gathered to celebrate victory. It's a win Clinton supports say they saw coming. Many say they were excited to…

Trump, Clinton Win Alabama

Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton stormed through Alabama and much of the South on Super Tuesday, clinching victories built on rallying key bases. Clinton claimed a commanding primary victory over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders with about 80 percent…

Burglary Suspect Sought by Tuskegee Police

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Michael Stephens Sworn in as Troy's New Fire Chief

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Alabama Education Superintendent to Retire

After more than 39 years of service to public education, State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Tommy Bice, has announced plans to retire from his post as Alabama’s educational leader. Bice, 61, says he felt it was the right time to…

Candidates for District Attorney Work to Get Out the Vote for Super Tuesday Primary

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Juilliard-trained Musicians Set to Visit Montgomery Schools

Sonic Escape brings music to life for four Montgomery schools tomorrow and Thursday. The visits are an outreach effort of ClefWorks. Its educational performances provide high quality music experiences for students in Montgomery who are often undeserved when it comes…

Strange Updates Shooting Info

Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange says the officer who shot and killed a West Side man last Thursday, A.C. Smith, was hired in 2012. Strange says he has not talked with the officer. Strange made his comments today on Alabama News…

Supreme Court Limit State Power to Gather Health Care Data

The Supreme Court says state officials can't force certain health insurers to turn over reams of data revealing how much they pay for medical claims. The justices ruled 6-2 that efforts by Vermont and at least 17 other states to…

Presidential Candidate Dr. Carson Makes Stop at AUM

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"Black Lives Matter" Peaceful Protest for Justice for Greg Gunn

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Senator Shelby Speaks at Rotary Club

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Montgomery Police Shooting Q&A With Mayor Heats Up

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Obama Welcomes Alabama's Crimson Tide to White House Wednesday

WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, March 2 at 3PM ET, President Obama will welcome the Alabama Crimson Tide football team to honor them on winning the 2015- 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship. This visit will continue the tradition begun…

Alabama Voters to Hit the Polls on Super Tuesday

Alabama voters are heading to the polls Tuesday as part of the Super Tuesday primary contests. Republican candidates - including Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio - campaigned through the deeply red state over the weekend while Hillary Clinton…

Gov. Bentley to Sign Winston's Law Tuesday

Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday will sign Senate Bill 23 into law. Senate Bill 23, also known as Winston's Law, makes aggravated child abuse a Class A Felony for children under six and punishable by life in prison and a $60,000 fine. The legislation was sponsored by…

Gov. Bentley Criticizes Trump

Republican Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is harshly criticizing GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump, saying Trump has shown disrespect for women, minorities and the disabled. Bentley, responding to a question Monday about the presidential race, condemned Trump's initial refusal to disavow…

Bald Eagle Found Shot Dead on Alabama-Georgia Border

State and federal authorities are investigating after a bald eagle was found fatally shot in northwest Georgia. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Monday the protected eagle was killed last week in Polk County, located on the Georgia-Alabama state…

Ashville Man Fatally Shot by Police

Authorities have identified a man who was fatally shot by a police officer in Alabama. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency spokesman Senior Trooper Chuck Daniel says the shooting occurred Sunday evening and involved an Ashville police officer. St. Clair County Deputy…

Racial Slurs Found on Black Owner's Property

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Gov. Bentley and Other Officials Unveil Historic Marker

Governor Robert Bentley on Monday will join other state and local officials at the unveiling of the historic marker for Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.) founder Ray Scott. Ray Scott launched the B.A.S.S. in 1967 from a small office upstairs…

Southern Tornado Study

Weather researchers say they expect about 40 scientists from around the nation to participate in "VORTEX Southeast," an upcoming study of the unique characteristics of tornadoes that develop in the South. Like earlier studies in the Midwest, the research based…