Alabama House Democrats Push to Reduce Gun Violence
Democratic lawmakers say they want to find a way to reduce gun violence in Alabama. In the wake of the Florida shooting, they're pushing a bill aimed at keeping…
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MPS Postpones Meetings to Discuss School Closings and Rezoning
Montgomery Public Schools has announced that this month's planned meetings to discuss school closings and rezoning of the system have been postponed. Those meetings were scheduled for March 20-22 and March 26th. The district has not said when or if…
Drunk Driving Bill to Close Loophole Nears Final Vote
A bill in its final stages could close a loophole in the law to reduce drunk-driving deaths. The bill introduced by Sen. Jim McClendon would require drunk drivers to use an ignition interlock device after their first offense. Ignition interlocks…
House Democratic Caucus Urges Action on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
At a press conference this afternoon, the House Democratic Caucus urged the legislature to take action this session on gun violence prevention legislation. “Every day that goes by without us addressing these issues in a meaningful way puts our students,…
ALDI and Harbor Freight Tools Coming Soon to Prattville
 As part of the continuing efforts to drive economic development and investment in Autauga County, the Economic Development Committee of the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce and local elected officials…
First 5 Alabama Partners With Zero To Three To Tackle Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
A team of leaders from First 5 Alabama, Alabama’s Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, will help to advance state policy related to social and emotional health of babies and toddlers. It is estimated that between 9.5 percent…
Gov. Ivey and Tommy Battle to Debate Across Alabama
Tommy Battle, conservative leader and top Republican gubernatorial challenger, has accepted Governor Ivey’s invitation to debates across Alabama. Battle wants a debate in each of Alabama’s seven congressional districts before the June 5, 2018 Republican Primary. Last week, a spokesperson for Ivey’s…
SPLC Settles Federal Lawsuit in Gardendale
The city of Gardendale and its municipal court have cut ties with a private probation company that ran an illegal, profit-driven, private probation scheme in Gardendale by exploiting low-income defendants and violating their federal constitutional and state rights. The separation…
Legislators Debate Change in Ethics Law for Economic Developer
Alabama lawmakers pass a proposed ethics law change that would exempt economic development activity from…
Lawmakers Approve Legislation Following Grease Pit Drowning
Alabama lawmakers may require more secure covers on restaurant grease pits after a little girl's death in Auburn. The House of Representatives voted 99-0 for the bill that would require locking manhole covers on the traps. The bill is named…
Heated Council Meeting After Vote to Reinstate Controversial Judge
It was a heated council meeting Tuesday night as the Montgomery City Council voted to reinstate a controversial judge. "The time is up for all of y'all, and the time is…
The Fight for Autism Continues
Last year, state lawmakers passed a bill mandating insurance coverage for autism therapy but the fight continues as some are still not pleased with Alabama's 18-year-old age cap for autism therapy. "The…
Daycare Worker Convicted for Electronic Solicitation of a Minor
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the office manager of a Montgomery daycare center has been convicted for electronic solicitation of a child. Deggi Hardwick, 34, pleaded guilty this morning in Montgomery County Circuit Court to the class B felony.…
Gov. Ivey Announces School Safety Program
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is creating a school safety council to make recommendations on securing schools in the wake of the deadly shooting in Florida. Ivey signed the executive order…
Rosa Parks Day, Supporters Calling On Lawmakers To Designate State Holiday For Civil Rights Icon
Alabama could be adding 'Rosa Parks Day' to its list of state holidays. Supporters of the idea held a rally on the house chamber floor calling on law makers to designate…
Stingray Bay Opens to the Public
Stingray Bay at the Montgomery Zoo officially opened to the public Tuesday. The 6,700 gallon saltwater pool is home to two Atlantic Stingrays, 11 Fiddler Rays and many other aquatic animals. …
Watchdog: Trump Adviser Kellyanne Conway Violated Hatch Act
A federal watchdog says White House counsellor Kellyanne Conway violated the federal law prohibiting government officials from using their positions to influence political campaigns. The Office of Special Counsel, which is unrelated to Robert Mueller's office, says Conway violated the…
Montgomery's Blackfinn Ameripub Restaurant Closes
The well-known Blackfinn Ameripub restaurant has closed at the Shoppes at EastChase in Montgomery. Suzanna Wasserman, a spokesperson for the Shoppes at EastChase, confirmed Blackfinn's closure, but no reason for the closing was given. Blackfinn opened in EastChase three years…
Attorney: Inmate endured 'torture' before execution halted
A lawyer for an Alabama inmate whose lethal injection was halted after staffers could not connect an intravenous line says his client should not face a second date in the death chamber. An attorney for Doyle Lee Hamm wrote in…
Golden Apple: Joey Denison
Our Golden Apple Award Winner this week comes from the Pike County School System. With over 30s years of teaching experience, Math Teacher and Coach Joey Denison believes in his…
Montgomery Zoo Welcomes 'Stingray Bay'
It's a 6700-gallon salt water tank. Right now, there are two friendly stingrays welcoming guests. "Total, we are going to have about 20 stingrays, right now we just started with two and what…
Fmr. Ala. Chief Justice Officially Kicks Off Campaign for Governor
Former Alabama Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb has officially kicked off her campaign for governor. Cobb spoke during a rally Monday night at her campaign headquarters. She says Alabama is suffering…
Jubilee Ends Without a Slow Ride to Montgomery
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There was a bit of confusion Monday morning in Selma surrounding the event that usually wraps up the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee. For the first time…
Possible Work Requirement For Alabama's Medicaid Recipients
There could be big changes ahead for Alabama's Medicaid recipients. There's a new proposal to require parents or care taker relatives to get a job or participate in "work- like activities" to…
Complaint Filed Against Super PAC in Senate Race
A complaint alleging federal campaign finance law violations has been filed against a super PAC that spent heavily to support Senator Doug Jones in Alabama's U.S. Senate election, but did not disclose donors until after the election. The nonpartisan Campaign…
