Gov. Ivey Hosts Round Table For Improving School Safety
Safer schools were once again up for discussion at the state capitol Tuesday, but this time federal officials were involved. Governor Kay Ivey hosted a listening session for the Federal…
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"Unhackable" Technology Created Could Prevent Hackers From Getting Your Information
Hackers are a growing threat in the changing world. Technology companies are always looking for ways to prevent hackers from obtaining personal information. One company may have found the answer. Secure…
Troy Man Arrested on 17 Counts of Transmitting Obscene Material to a Child
Jason Malcolm McDonald, 29, of Troy, was arrested Monday by the Troy Police Department on 17 counts of Transmitting Obscene Material to a Child. On August 25, Troy police received a complaint of a subject sending inappropriate images to a…
Alabama Democrat Files Complaint with National Committee Over Elected Party Leaders
A Jefferson County Democrat has filed a complaint with national party officials arguing rules and diversity requirements were broken when the Alabama Democratic Party elected leaders. Ralph Young said Tuesday that he filed the complaint with the Democratic National Committee,…
Is the Relationship Between President Trump and Attorney General Sessions "Beyond Repair"?
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) says the relationship between President Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions is "dysfunctional" and "beyond repair." Graham told NBC that the Justice Department needs a leader who…
Students from Valiant Cross Academy Gets Surprise Visit from Movie Star
Students from a private school in the Capital City got a surprise visit from actor Michael B. Jordan, who dropped in when he spotted them exercising in the midday heat. Reports say that Jordan was in Montgomery on Monday to…
ASC Updates Coordinated Crypto Crackdown
The Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) today reported that more than 200 active investigations of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrency-related investment products are underway by state and provincial securities regulators in the United States and Canada as part of “Operation…
River Region United Way Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign
The River Region United Way is celebrating 95 years in the community and today the organization kicked off its 2018 fundraising campaign. In the 95 years in Montgomery the outreach…
Two Monroeville Men Indicted on Several Drug Charges
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictments of two Monroeville men on drug charges that arose out of an investigation that also brought criminal charges against Conecuh County Commissioner John William Andrews Jr. Jack Lamar Jordan, 57, and Jimmy Coy…
Federal School Safety Commission Meeting at the State Capitol
A federal commission on improving school safety is meeting in Montgomery. The Federal Commission on School Safety will meet today at the Alabama State Capitol. The event begins at 1 p.m. It is the fourth and final listening session by…
Special Election for Montgomery City Council District 4 Seat
Voters in Montgomery City Council District 4 will head to the polls Tuesday for a special election. They will vote to fill Senator David Burkette's seat, who is now running for…
Concern IRS Rule Could Impact Private School Scholarships
Advocates of a state-supported private school scholarship program are concerned that donations could drop under proposed new IRS rules. The program, known as the Alabama Accountability Act, gives donors an income tax break for donations to groups that provide private…
AFITC Begins in Montgomery, Aims at Improving Air Force Cyber Security
The 2018 Air Force IT Conference kicked off in Montgomery Monday for a three-day event that brings in companies that can help with solving the Air Force's toughest national problems. The Conference…
Appeals Court Upholds Conviction of Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld 11 of 12 felony ethics convictions against former house speaker Mike Hubbard. Hubbard was convicted two years ago of ethics violations of using his office for personal gain. He was sentenced to…
Montgomery School Board Member Durden Dean Resigns
Montgomery County Board of Education District 2 Representative W. Durden Dean has resigned from the school board. The following is a statement from Montgomery Public Schools: Montgomery County Board of Education District 2 Representative W. Durden Dean has resigned…
Montgomery's Second CiCi's Pizza Location Set to Open in September
Montgomery is about to get a second slice of Cicis, the original unlimited pizza buffet restaurant where flavor runs free and individuality rules. Cicis – known and loved for its unlimited pizza, pasta, salad, soup and dessert buffet – has…
Booker T. Washington Students Return To Class After Fire
It was back to school Monday morning for students of Booker T. Washington Magnet High School in Montgomery after a fire destroyed part of the school. After a week of no classes,…
Pill Mill Doctor Sentenced to 12 Years for Role in Montgomery Pill Mill
An Alabama physician has been sentenced to 12 years and one month in prison for his role in a Montgomery pill mill. U.S. Attorney Louis Franklin Sr. says that 56-year-old Gilberto Sanchez was found guilty last week of prescribing unnecessary…
Two Alabama Children Killed in ATV Accident
Two children have died in a crash involving an all-terrain vehicle in Alabama. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Cpl. Gregory Simpson told news outlets that a 4-year-old and an 8-year-old were killed when the ATV they were riding overturned shortly before…
A Review of the Week Since the BTW Fire
Fire crews were still on the scene of last week's fire at Montgomery's Booker T. Washington Magnet School's Building C Sunday afternoon, pouring water on hot spots that had risen up. Students…
Multiple Fatalities and Injuries Reported in Jacksonville, Florida
CBS has the latest on the shooting HERE.
Alabama Reaction to Sen. McCain's Death
Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R - Monrovia) on Saturday released the following statement in response to the passing of U.S. Senator John McCain (R - Arizona), who died following a yearlong battle with glioblastoma, a particularly aggressive…
Trump Attacks Sessions Again
The tweet came this morning: Donald J. TrumpVerified account @realDonaldTrump Jeff Sessions said he wouldn’t allow politics to influence him only because he doesn’t understand what is happening underneath his command position. Highly conflicted Bob Mueller and his gang of 17…
Sen. John McCain Dead
BC-US--APNewsAlert Aide says senator, war hero and GOP presidential candidate John McCain has died. WASHINGTON (AP) - Aide says senator, war hero and GOP presidential candidate John McCain has died. (Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material…
Annual Dragon Boat Race and Festival Brings Huge Crowd to RiverFront Park
Dozens of teams from across Central Alabama put their oars in the water and their endurance to the test, trying to win the championship at the 9th Annual Dragon Boat Race…
