Defend or rebuke? House GOP Faces Difficult Vote Over Greene
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republicans will be forced to go on the record defending…
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Bills on Pandemic Power, Virus Lawsuit Protection Advance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Legislative committees advanced bills dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, including one to cut the power of the state health officer and another to extend liability protection to businesses. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7-4 to approve…
Ivey Q&A: Governor Discusses Gambling, Prisons and COVID-19
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama voters should be the ones who decide whether to expand casino offerings or create a state lottery, Gov. Kay Ivey said Wednesday as she vowed to not negotiate a compact with a federal Native American…
Video of Forceful Arrest of Selma Woman Goes Viral
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma police officer is now on administrative duties -- pending an investigation into an incident he was involved in -- that has gone viral on…
2021 Hangout Music Festival Postponed Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
A popular music festival in Gulf Shores has been postponed. Organizers say that the Hangout Music Festival that was originally set for May 21-23, 2021, was postponed due to…
Ivey Q&A: Governor discusses gambling, prisons and COVID
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says she will not negotiate a compact with a federal Native American tribe unless voters approve expanded gambling. Ivey sat down with reporters Wednesday and said that state voters should have the…
Reward Offered in Car Theft at Brewbaker Motors
Brewbaker Motors is offering a $1,000 reward to help solve the theft of a vehicle from the dealership on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery. According to CrimeStoppers, on Sunday, January 17, surveillance video captured a white SUV driving onto the…
Gambling, virus bills before lawmakers in 2021
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers are beginning the 2021 regular session. Republican Sen. Del Marsh said Tuesday that he hopes to introduce his planned lottery and gambling bill as soon as possible. Marsh said he believes voters are "ready…
Home Catches Fire Wednesday Morning on West Patton Avenue in Montgomery
Wednesday morning a single-story home on the 400 block of W. Patton Avenue caught fire. Firemen responded to the residence at approximately 7:24 a.m. The home was covered in smoke, units were able to contain the fire leaving the home…
Biden Pays Respects to Capitol Officer as He Lies in Honor
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden and the…
Ivey Touts Prison Plan, Urges Transparent Gambling Debate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says new leased prisons are the foundation of remaking the state's troubled corrections system. The Republican governor delivered her annual State of the State address on Tuesday - the opening day of…
Governor Ivey Delivers State of the State Address
On Tuesday evening Governor Ivey delivered her 2021 State of the State Address. Tuesday was also the ceremonial first day of the 2021 Alabama Legislative Session. Initially lawmakers will focus on passing local…
Volunteers Distribute Over 17 Tons of Food at Bloch Park in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- As the debate about the size of a new Coronavirus relief packages rages on in Washington -- many families continue to struggle to put food on the table.…
MPS Students and Families Adjust to Virtual Learning
On Monday, Feb. 1, Montgomery Public Schools went to full virtual learning after several COVID-19 cases and even deaths within the school system. Several students have been going virtual since last…
Montgomery Firefighters Combat Fire at Home on Bell Chase Drive, Home Severely Damaged
Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department is investigating a structure fire. On February 2, fire units responded to a call around 11:05 Tuesday morning in the 4400 block of Bell Chase Drive. At the scene, firefighters found a single story house with smoke…
Jeff Bezos Stepping Down as CEO of Amazon
On Tuesday, February 2, Amazon announced that Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO later this year. He's held the role since he founded the company nearly 30 years ago. Bezos built the company from an online bookstore into a…
Amazon Workers Voting Next Week on Whether to Unionize
Amazon workers will vote next week on whether to unionize in one of the most visible labor-organizing pushes at the online retailing giant. Employees at the Bessemer facility are seeking to form a union to represent the full and part-time…
Opening Day of the Legislature to Feature "State of the State" Address
Alabama lawmakers will return to Montgomery for the 2021 regular session, which will be conducted differently because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lawmakers convene at noon today. Republican…
EA Sports Bringing Back NCAA Football Game After Long-awaited Return
Video gamers are rejoicing as EA Sports announces they will be bringing back NCAA Football. https://twitter.com/EASPORTS/status/1356645158369058816?s=20 This will be the first edition of the game of the game since 2013 with Michigan Quarterback Denard Robinson gracing the cover of NCAA…
Covington County Sheriff's Office, Drug Task Force Searching for Drug Trafficking Suspect
The 22nd Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force is searching for wanted fugitive Fredrick Laquan Everett, 34. Everett is wanted for two counts of Drug Trafficking. He is known to reside or hang out in the McKenzie, Opp, and Andalusia areas. …
Dreamland BBQ Expanding to East Montgomery
A popular BBQ restaurant is expanding to east Montgomery. Managing Partner Bob Parker confirmed with Alabama News…
Dadeville Man Charged with Multiple Sexual Abuse Charges of a Child Under 12-Years Old
A Dadeville man is behind bars following an investigation into the Sexual Abuse of a Child Less than 12-years-old. Roger Wayne Pennington, 37, was arrested and charged with the following charges: Sexual Abuse of a Child Less than 12-years-old Rape…
Parole Officer Hospitalized After Accidentally Shooting Himself
A Probation and Parole Officer with the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles is in the hospital this morning following an accidental shooting. The shooting occurred at the Bureau of Pardons and Paroles in the 800 block of South Perry…
Biden Expands Quick Bid to Undo Trump's Immigration Policies
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The Biden administration is taking steps to address harm to thousands of families that were separated at the U.S.-Mexico…
Gov. Ivey Leases CoreCivic Prisons in $3 Billion Plan
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Kay Ivey has committed the state of Alabama to lease two major prisons from one of the nation's biggest private prison operators. The signed agreements with CoreCivic are for two prisons that haven't been built…
