City Of Brundidge Working to Revitalize Downtown
The city of Brundidge is working to bring improvements to its downtown area. The town has formed committees to help look for ways to bring business, spruce up store fronts, and add…
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Alabama Legislative Committee on Assignments---Makes Assignments
Committee on Rules Jabo Waggoner (Chair) Clay Scofield (Vice Chair) Gerald Allen Linda Coleman-Madison Vivian Figures Jimmy Holley Steve Livingston Jim McClendon Tim Melson Arthur Orr Greg Reed Rodger Smitherman Committee on Finance & Taxation Education Arthur Orr (Chair)…
Registered Sex Offender Arrested on Campus on Montgomery Elementary School
A registered sex offender has been arrested after being on the campus of a Montgomery school. Police say David Cain, 53, was found loitering on the property of Davis Elementary. They say Cain was turned away from campus after not…
Ala. U.S. Senator Jones Wants Annual Totals of Medicaid Money "Left on Table"
Democratic U.S. Senator Doug Jones wants the Federal Government to publish figures each year telling people in states that have not expanded Medicaid, like Alabama, what they are missing. “For a state like Alabama, where our rural hospitals and health…
Sen. Shelby to Head Powerful Senate Appropriations Committee
The Republican Majority U.S. Senate has selected Republican Alabama U.S. Senator Richard Shelby as Chairman of the Appropriations Committee. That position provides Shelby with enormous power to direct federal dollars to his home state. "In addition to serving as chairman…
County Commission Chairman Elton Dean Discusses Decision to Run For Montgomery Mayor
In a video message posted to social media Tuesday, Montgomery County Commissioner Elton Dean proudly announced his bid fro Montgomery Next Mayor. Dean is the first to announce his candidacy do…
Federal Workers Affected by Government Shutdown Can Apply for Unemployment Benefits
Federal employees who have been furloughed due to the partial government shutdown can apply for unemployment compensation benefits. Employees who are not working due to the shutdown should apply online at www.labor.alabama.gov or by calling 1-866-234-5382. Furloughed employees must meet state…
Multiple Firearms Taken from Cars, Police Search for Suspect
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public's assistance to help solve an Unlawful Breaking/Entering of a Vehicle that occurred in the 100 block of Smothers Road on December 21, 2018 in Montgomery County. Several firearms were taken…
Former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford Dead at 72
Former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford has died a week after being released from prison because of his failing health. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced Langford's passing Tuesday evening. He was 72. Woodfin said that Langford had an "unmatched love for…
Political Analyst Steve Flowers Weighs in on Montgomery's 2019 Mayoral Race
Montgomery's Mayor's race may be month's away. But one person who has their sights set on city hall. Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton Dean has thrown his name into the…
Trump Makes Case for Border Wall in Prime Time Oval Office Speech
President Donald Trump says in an Oval Office address that there is a "growing humanitarian and security crisis" at the U.S.-Mexico border, though crossings have fallen in recent years. The president said Tuesday night that all Americans are hurt by…
Selma Police Investigate First Murder of the New Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's first murder of 2019 -- after a man is gunned down in a housing project. Police say officers responded…
Alabama Fans React to National Championship
Most fans were shocked and surprise at the outcome of Monday nights championship game. The Clemson Tigers pulled away to a 44-16 victory in convincing fashion to become the…
Democrats Object to Rules That Could Shorten Debate Time
Democrats in the House of Representatives are objecting to changes they contend further limit their ability to have influence in the GOP-dominated chamber. Democratic House members on Tuesday voiced opposition to Republicans' proposed operating rules for the next four years.…
Charles Henderson Basketball Player Receiving National Support After Suspension
Charles Henderson senior Maori Davenport loves basketball. Her career is highlighted by winning a state championship her junior year and winning the gold medal while playing for Team USA U-18 last…
ADOC Investigates Multiple Deaths at Prisons Across the State
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is investigating the fatal stabbing of a state inmate that was reported at Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore on Monday. At approximately 3:30 a.m., correctional officers conducting a security check found inmate John…
Murder Conviction Upheld for 2015 Montgomery Fatal Shooting
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the murder conviction of Clarence Morris Lamar. Lamar, 35, of Montgomery, was convicted in Montgomery County Circuit Court in August 2017, for the murder of Cordarryl Foxhall.…
One Man's Journey out of Homelessness
James Spedding spends most of his days painting homes for families to move into, but not too long ago, his home was a group of tents along the banks of the…
Marsh, McCutcheon Re-elected as Legislative Leaders
Alabama legislators have re-elected Rep. Mac McCutcheon as speaker of the House of Representatives and Sen. Del Marsh as Senate president pro tempore. Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday elected the two Republicans as their leaders at the start of an organizational…
Elton Dean Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Montgomery
Tuesday afternoon, Montgomery County Commission President Elton Dean announced his candidacy for the office of Mayor of Montgomery. Dean made his candidacy official through a video that was released on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The full text of Dean’s announcement…
Sen. Del Marsh Unanimously Elected to Third Term as Pro Tem
Today the Alabama Senate re-elected Senator Del Marsh (R-Anniston) as President Pro Tempore by a vote of 32-0 gaining support from both Republican and Democrat Senators. Senator Marsh will serve as Pro Tem for a third consecutive term and is…
Alabama Falls to Clemson 44-16 in National Championship Game
What had been a perfect…
UPDATE: Florida Man Killed in Fatal I-65 Crash
A two-vehicle crash at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7, has claimed the life of a Milton, Fla., man. Carl Evans, 54, was killed when the tractor-trailer he was driving struck a 2004 Kenworth, before leaving the road and striking a…
Unemployment Tax Forms Now Available
Alabamians who received unemployment compensation benefits in 2018 can now view and download their form 1099-G online at www.labor.alabama.gov. The Form 1099-G details how much unemployment compensation claimants received during the calendar year as well as information about taxes withheld from…
National Championship Game Day Fans Watch Game on MPAC's Big Screen
This year's National Championship game had many fans in Montgomery pumped Monday night. "I wanted to come out to get a new feel of the championship game. We always watch the…
