The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced a bill aimed at getting more oversight for hundreds of faith-based day cares that go uninspected by the state. Committee members voted unanimously Wednesday for the House-passed bill described as a compromise between child…
Two challenges have been filed with the Alabama Republican Party, challenging Bobby Bright being on the GOP ballot in the race for Alabama's Second Congressional District. A hearing on the challenges is scheduled Saturday, February 24th, and a decision will…
An organization that tracks far-right extremists says the number of Ku Klux Klan chapters in the U.S. is plummeting as a new generation of khaki-clad racists rejects hoods and robes for a "hipper" brand of hate. The Southern Poverty Law…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some employees at Wallace Community College Selma have become the victims of cyber-criminals. Attorneys representing the college say the employees were the victim of an email phishing attack. They say a request was made from…
At a specially called meeting Wednesday, Montgomery School board members met to vote on the sale of surplus school buses to city and county agencies. The sale of surplus buses, was tabled at a February 13th meeting after board members…
The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced a bill aimed at getting more oversight for hundreds of faith-based day cares that go uninspected by the state. Committee members voted unanimously Wednesday for the House-passed bill described as a compromise between child…
A proposal to lower the penalty for marijuana possession cleared its first hurdle in the Alabama Legislature, but faces a dubious future as it heads to a possible floor vote. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6-4 Wednesday to approve the…
A Montgomery police officer was shot while encountering an armed male suspect fleeing from another shooting in the 1600 block of Westcott St. Tuesday afternoon. Police say the suspect was later shot and killed near the intersection of Hill and…
The Rev. Billy Graham, counselor to presidents and the most widely heard Christian evangelist in history, has died at age 99. Spokesman Mark DeMoss tell The Associated Press that Graham died Wednesday morning at his home in Montreat, North Carolina.…
The third Tuesday of every month you can find musicians playing their original music at the Cloverdale Playhouse. "A place to really put music you came up with that you believe in out…
The Alabama Senate has approved a state general fund budget that gives additional money to the state prison system to try to comply with a court order to overhaul mental health care to inmates. Senators voted 26-2 for the budget…
Voters in Alabama's 26th district will hit the polls next week for the runoff election for state senate. Representative John Knight and Montgomery city councilman David Burkette will face off on February 27th for that currently vacant seat. District 26…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- U.S. Senator Doug Jones is travelling across the state during his first official tour since he was sworn into office. Jones held a round table discussion with Selma community leaders Tuesday morning. The discussion centered…
Authorities continue to search for the suspect in Pike County kidnapping. Pike County Sheriff Russell Thomas tells Alabama News Network Timothy Latty, 42, had been staying with Joseph Chancellor, 55, when Latty told Chancellor he needed to go to Birmingham.…
In the aftermath of the tragic school shooting in Parkland, Florida, leaders both nationally and locally are trying to find an answer to a growing problem. Some say it's tightening gun laws, while one Alabama lawmaker says arming teachers could…
A federal judge has ruled that an Alabama inmate's veins are in good enough shape that the state can execute him by lethal injection. U.S. District Judge Karon O. Bowdre on Tuesday denied Doyle Lee Hamm's request to block his…
Educators, philanthropists, celebrities, and business owners are pulling together their resources to bring children of color to see the film "Black Panther." Elementary school students in Detroit, middle school students in Atlanta and students living Los Angeles public housing all…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma attorney Malika Sanders-Fortier is running for the seat in the state senate that her father, Senator Hank Sanders, has held for more than three…
The movie "Black Panther" is shattering box office records. Marvel's first film directed by an African-American brought in more than $200 million over the weekend. "Black Panther" is the fifth biggest…
Spring-like temperatures seem to be a good news for this year's peach crop. Winter is a very important time for peach trees as they need a certain amount of dormant time or…
Democratic candidate for governor Walt Maddox has unveiled a plan for a statewide lottery that he says will improve education. In a written statement, he says his proposed Alabama Education Lottery would provide $300 million in school funding without raising taxes.…
Today, the Rich Hobson for Congress Campaign announced that he has signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, which confirms a candidate's commitment to vote against any and all new taxes once elected. Hobson is running for Alabama’s District 2 seat in…
The Cloverdale neighborhood is a sought after part of Montgomery, but recently some people have noticed a handful of businesses moving from one part of town. Over the past year, popular restaurants Tomatinos…
A state agency says Alabama exported a record $21.7 billion in automobiles, chemicals and other goods last year. The Tuscaloosa News reports the combined value of Alabama goods and services shipped abroad in 2017 increased more than 6 percent over…
Alabama lawmakers this session could consider an overhaul of the state's juvenile justice system. Despite a reform effort nearly a decade ago, advocates contend Alabama continues to lock up too many kids in detention facilities for low-level offenses. The legislation,…
