This is the first time lawmakers have needed a special session since Republicans took over Alabama government 5 years ago. Lawmakers have had a hard time agreeing all session, and that's carried over into August. House members narrowly passed a budget with a 156 million dollar cut to medicaid, which Governor Robert Bentley says won't work.
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is cutting off state Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood in the face of undercover videos that implied the group was selling fetal tissue to research groups.
Gov. Robert Bentley has released a list of cuts to government services that he says would happen if the current General Fund budget plan passes the Legislature.
The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating a fatal stabbing of an inmate at the Bullock County Correctional Facility in Union Springs.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Teachers and staff at Selma City Schools are back on the job -- and they're ready to kick-off a new school year with a new superintendent.
The Alabama House has approved a large funding cut to Medicaid as lawmakers try to fix a budget shortfall.
Public health officials are allowing Blue Bell to resume the production and sale of ice cream manufactured at its Alabama plant.
Two of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s top aides are in Montgomery today as part of a voting rights conference at Alabama State University.
Alabama's longtime health officer Dr. Don Williamson is leaving the state to become president of the Alabama Hospital Association.
A passenger is stopped at a Birmingham airport today after a gun is found at a checkpoint. Meanwhile TSA officials were in Montgomery this morning giving a demonstration on how to properly travel with a firearm.
Prattville police are investigating a robbery that happened at a gas station early this morning.
The Alabama House of Representatives will debate a large cut to Medicaid after a plan for filling a budget hole unraveled in a tension-filled special session.
Across the country... neighbors came out and joined with each other to help curb crime in their communities. It's called "National Night Out" and many participated across the River Region as well.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Free medical services are available for people in West Alabama for the next two weeks.
Governor Bentley has made a proposal for the special session is to increase the tax on sodas and other sugary drinks.
Part of Governor Robert Bentley's push to fix the budget crisis- changes to the tobacco tax. Not only would it increase but also expand to include e-cigarettes and vapor products.
On the steps of the capitol NAACP members and marchers young and old unite.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma Police Department is under new leadership as out-going police chief William Riley wraps up his final day on the job.
V-A officials in Alabama say the benefits side of the Veteran's Administration has seen a big improvement in service to veterans.
Montgomery is getting a new municipal court building. It should be up and open for business in about a year.
Service Dogs Alabama held the graduation for their Class of 2015 Sunday, August 2. These dogs are going to assist children with certain disabilities and veterans with post traumatic stress disorder.
Alabama corrections officers are looking for three inmates they say escaped over the last two days.
Sidney Lanier High School's class of 1990 celebrated their 25th class reunion by cleaning up their old high school campus.
Inaugural Nat King Cole Jazz Festival Held at Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
