Alabama State Senators unanimously agree on one thing Tuesday- the punishment of convicted child abusers should be raised. Right now, someone convicted of aggravated child abuse can not be sentenced to more than 20 years in prison. But the Senate…
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - As some southern cities mull taking down the Confederate monuments that dot the Old South, an Alabama legislator wants to stop their ability to do so. Republican Sen. Gerald Allen of Tuscaloosa has proposed legislation that…
Gasoline under $2 a gallon? For a whole year? That's the government's latest forecast. The U.S. Energy Information Administration said Tuesday in its monthly short-term energy outlook that regular gasoline will average $1.98 a gallon nationwide in 2016. If the…
DETROIT (AP) - General Motors is recalling more than 473,000 trucks and SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because the brake pedals can come loose and fail to work properly. The recall covers certain 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD,…
DETROIT (AP) - Toyota's youth-oriented Scion brand is recalling about 28,000 FR-S sports cars in North America because drivers can take the keys out of the ignition without the car being in park. The recall covers cars with automatic transmissions…
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded grants totaling $243,954 to support specialized units dedicated to assisting domestic violence victims and prosecuting abusers in five central Alabama counties. “Domestic violence is a terrible crime, and those who are guilty must be…
Montgomery – Recognizing the potential threats posed by terrorism and a recent rash of school shootings, the Alabama House on Tuesday approved a resolution by State Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter (R - Rainsville) that creates the School Security and Student…
A missing child alert has been issued in the search for a missing 16-year-old girl. The Brewton Police Department is asking for help in finding Brooke Lee Bridges. She was last seen wearing a t-shirt and black sweat pants at…
The Burger King in Greenville was damaged in an overnight fire. Greenville Fire Chief Chad Phillips confirms to Alabama News Network that firefighters got a call shortly after midnight. Fire crews found fire in the ceiling tiles. He says it…
CrimeStoppers is helping Prattville police look for a suspect in the robbery of a pizza restaurant. On Saturday, February 6, at approximately 7:55 p.m., the Papa John's was robbed on South Memorial Drive in Prattville . Police say witnesses told…
In North Alabama, schools altered schedules and roads quickly turned to slush as that part of the state received a dusting of snow from a winter weather system. Several school systems delayed opening or closed early Tuesday because of the…
Federal officials have approved Alabama's plan to switch its Medicaid program to managed care. Gov. Robert Bentley made the announcement in a press conference. The waiver approval comes after three years of planning and negotiation with federal officials over the…
Montgomery police are investigating a fatal wreck that left a man dead. Police say around 4:15 p.m. Monday, they and fire medics responded to a three-car crash at Atlanta Highway at Oldfield Drive. Officers say 77-year-old Lytle Allen of Montgomery…
Longtime Incumbents are facing some opposition this year as the primary gets closer. U. S. Senator Richard Shelby has been in office for nearly 30 years. Congresswoman Martha Roby is in her 6th year. They each have opponents. But how…
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Congresswoman Martha Roby in her re-election campaign for Alabama's second district. Chamber officials says they support Roby because she values the free enterprise system, supports the highway bill, and supports bills like the…
A missing Clarke County man's car has been found in Wilcox County. Hy'Shawn Curry, 28, of Thomasville has been missing since January 31. Few other details are available at this time. If you have any information, call the Clarke County…
WASHINGTON (AP) - A U.N. panel says it is proposing greenhouse gas emissions standards for planes that fly internationally beginning in 2020 for new aircraft designs and three years later for designs already in production. The International Civil Aviation Organization…
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) - Expecting to write up a ticket for speeding, an Alabama State Trooper ended up helping a woman give birth. Danny Lowe, of Huntsville, tells news outlets that he was driving his wife, Shawna, and their unborn…
The Alabama Democratic Party has announced the death of Redding Pitt, the party's vice chairman since 2013. Pitt served as party chairman from 2001 - 2005. Pitt was an attorney with the firm of Farris, Riley and Pitt in Birmingham from…
Federal auditors say Tuscaloosa improperly received more than $1 million in aid following the monster tornado that struck in 2011. The Tuscaloosa News reports the Office of Inspector General has determined the Federal Emergency Management Agency should reclaim about $1.2…
