ACTION 8 UPDATE: Gambling compromise bill in Alabama Senate after passing House
The Alabama Senate has delayed a decision on the gambling bill after an initial vote showed it was one short of the required 21 needed to win approval.
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The Alabama Senate has delayed a decision on the gambling bill after an initial vote showed it was one short of the required 21 needed to win approval.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Lowndes County man is behind bars tonight -- accused in the shooting death of a Mosses man. Twenty-seven year old Laquarious Safford of Minter -- turned himself in…
Ella Dorsey has spent many years caring for the sick and visiting people in the nursing home, whether it's praying for them or bringing them gift baskets.
A proposed compromise on an Alabama gambling bill has been reached, but still has to be approved by the full legislature in order for voters to have the final say.
Selma Mayor James Perkins has now detailed why he put Police Chief Kenta Fulford on administrative leave.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug.
Four law officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and four other officers were wounded in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home.
Former President Donald Trump was held in contempt of court and fined $9,000 for violating a gag order barring him from making public statements about witnesses, jurors and others connected to his New York hush money case.
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation following a man's shooting death earlier this month.
The Alabama Department of Corrections says it has made a contraband arrest at the Elmore Correctional Facility.
A Millbrook woman says her home was shot into at least 11 times on Sunday.
What started out as a quick trip to the gas station to grab sodas for his dad and brothers turned into a life-changing moment for the Montgomery teenager
Two weekend shootings involving juveniles -- cause two Selma schools to transition to virtual learning. Selma City School Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd says -- the decision for the schools to go virtual -- was…
Shots that were fired near Atlanta Highway in Montgomery have caused damage to cars and businesses.
Montgomery police are investigating a strong-armed robbery case and need your help identifying the suspects.
Montgomery police need your help finding two women suspected of third-degree robbery.
United Methodist delegates appear to be on track to make historic changes in lifting their church's longstanding bans on same-sex marriage and the ordination of LGBTQ clergy.
A Chilton County man has been killed in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 31.
Police cars, fire engines, and other law enforcement vehicles were on site for the third annual "Touch a Truck" fundraiser at SweetCreek Farm Market
The Montgomery Dragon Boat Festival made a triumphant return to Montgomery's Riverfront for the first time since 2018
Chris' Famous Hotdogs co-owner Theo Katechis served everyone from U.S. presidents and movie stars to those in need, and he treated everyone he met like a friend.
Another violent weekend in Montgomery, as one man was shot and another man injured during an incident downtown on Saturday.
A small chance for rain returns Monday. A weakening weather system moving out of the plains and Mississippi River Valley may bring showers to Alabama during the late afternoon and early evening.
All of the money raised benefitted the Heart of Alabama Food Bank.
All of the money raised is being used toward the purchase of a new HVAC system before the new academy year begins in August.



