WASHINGTON (AP) - Members of both parties say a flood of laws banning abortions in Republican-run states has handed Democrats a political weapon for next year's elections. They say the restrictions will help Democrats paint the GOP as extreme and…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's attorney general has announced the state will pay $1 million to the families of three slaying victims allegedly killed by a man on parole. The three families will share the award. They allege that the…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama House of Representatives has passed legislation allowing residents to purchase wine and have it shipped directly to their house. The bill by Republican Rep. Terri Collins would allow licensed wine manufacturers to obtain a…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's 529 Fund will celebrate May 29 by selecting at random 29 babies to receive $529 in contributions to an existing or newly opened CollegeCounts account. Babies born between May 29, 2018 and May 29 of…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama country singer Dexter Roberts has come in third place on Season 16 of NBC's "The Voice." Al.com reports that Roberts competed on celebrity country crooner Blake Shelton's team during the reality series. The 27-year-old from…
Could the Alabama Department of Correction's latest strategic plan, fix a 30 year prison crisis? ADOC Commissioner Jeff Dunn talked with Alabama News Network about the issue. "Right now our facilities are in such disrepair that it's very difficult to…
Montgomery police have charged Alnekeo Davis, 20, with first-degree assault following a domestic altercation that occurred on May 22. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Burbank Drive. The victim, a 9-month-old female, sustained burns from…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Abortion providers are asking a federal judge to block an Alabama law that would ban most abortions in the state. The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood filed the lawsuit Friday on behalf of Alabama…
ALEA has issued a missing person alert for 85 year old L.C. Woods. He was last seen driving a tan mini van Thursday afternoon near Lawnwood Drive in Montgomery. His car tags were scanned in Rankin County, Mississippi around 5:30…
People could soon see a difference from the Alabama Department of Transportation, as they get input from the public. "We want to make sure that the public's experience when they travel along…
A 36-year-old Luverne man has been arrested on a felony charge of first-degree rape. According to the Luverne Police Department, James Earl Lee McCreary, a special education aide and assistant coach was arrested earlier this month. Luverne Police confirmed that at…
Lake Martin is a hot destination for many in this area for Memorial Day weekend but unfortunately, the safety record is already off to a bad start. David George Goodling, 56, of…
UPDATE: (7:20 p.m.) After a four hour standoff, Craig McCaffee has been arrested and charged with third-degree receiving stolen property, interference of government operations, and resisting arrest. According to Crenshaw County Sheriff's Office, the Butler County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance when…
Alabama lawmakers have voted to abolish judge-signed marriage licenses as some conservative probate judges continue to object to same-sex marriage. The House of Representatives voted 67-26 today for the bill that would replace marriage licenses with a new form called…
If you take a walk inside some of the classrooms in the Bullock County School District, you would see areas with needed improvements. Outdated A.C units, dim lighting, and windows…
Florida-based Via Airlines has announced that it will not resume seasonal operations at Montgomery Regional Airport. Via announced that it will discontinue much of its commercial service across the country and return…
The nation's largest Protestant denomination is reporting its twelfth year of declining memberships. The Southern Baptist Convention has reported total membership for 2018 at 14.8 million, down about 192,000 from the previous year. Baptisms also declined by about 7,600 to…
Montgomery Police are investigating a Thursday morning armed robbery. Police say a woman was robbed at gunpoint and pepper sprayed around 9:30 Thursday morning in the 6900 block of Atlanta Highway. The victim has minor injuries. No arrests have been…
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is pleased to share its 2019-2022 Strategic Plan, which will serve as an actionable roadmap to reverse long-standing challenges and to transform corrections in Alabama. The…
Montgomery Fire officials are investigating a house fire early Thursday morning. Fire crews were called to a home in the 400 block of Clayton Park. A spokesperson says flames were shooting through the roof when firefighters arrived. One person was…
Another Alabama lottery is rejected once again. Some people were hoping to see it on the ballot next year. "We live in a democracy - in a republic in a…
The lottery bill stalled on the floor Tuesday after not receiving enough procedural votes for a debate. We now have confirmation that the bill is dead. Representative Steve Clouse sponsored the bill, and…
May is faith based initiative month for the Department of Veteran Affairs. On Wednesday, the Montgomery V.A. Office hosted its first Veterans' Resource Fair and Town Hall at True Divine Baptist Church. "We…
A $236,339 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will improve the state’s ability to take dangerous drivers off the road and make Alabama highways safer. The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences will use the grant to upgrade alcohol-testing devices to…
Alabama historical officials say researchers have located the wreck of the last ship known to bring enslaved people from Africa to the United States. A statement issued Wednesday by the Alabama Historical Commission says remains of the Gulf schooner Clotilda…
