Former Attorney General Troy King Running for Office Again
Former Attorney General Troy King is seeking his old job back. King officially qualified for the race Thursday in Elba. It has been 7 years, since he has served the people of Alabama…
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Montgomery Zoo Unveils Baby African Pygmy Hippo
There's a new addition to the Montgomery Zoo. A baby African Pygmy Hippo was unveiled at the zoo Thursday. The hippo was born on January 31st and weighs 18 pounds and 5 ounces. Right…
Interim Superintendent To Deliver "Aggressive" Academic And Financial Plans For MPS
We should find out Friday morning what's next in the intervention of Montgomery Public Schools. That's when Interim state superintendent Dr. Ed Richardson is expected to reveal the changes on the way…
Frontier Airlines Now Offering Direct Flights from Birmingham Airport
Frontier Airlines will begin direct flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport on April 11. At a news conference Thursday, Al.com reports the airline will offer direct service to Denver, Orlando and Philadelphia from Birmingham. Introductory prices will start at $39 and…
Senate Votes to Make "Upskirting" Illegal
It would be illegal to secretly take video or photos under a person's clothes - a lewd practice sometimes known as "upskirting" - under a bill passed by the Alabama Senate. State senators on Thursday voted 27-0 for the legislation.…
Judge Sets Prison Deadline on Mentally Ill Inmates
A federal judge presiding in a lawsuit involving mental health treatment in Alabama prisons is giving officials until Friday to move mentally ill inmates who've been held too long in single-person cells. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson issued the order…
Breaking Barriers Summit Seeks to Increase HIV and HEP C Awareness
Raising awareness for the prevention of HIV and Hepatitis C in Alabama was front and center in Prattville. The non-profit, Medical Advocacy And Outreach sponsored their 2nd annual Breaking Barriers Summit at the Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel and Conference Center.…
Troy Stabbing Leads to Assault Charges
The Troy Police Department responded to an assault call in the 800 block of North Three Notch Street on February 6, at approximately 9:23 pm. When officers arrived on scene they found a 54-year-old male subject with lacerations to his…
Bobby Bright Will Try to Win Back His Congressional Seat, This Time As a Republican
Former District 2 Alabama Congressman Bobby Bright has announced that he is running to reclaim his seat in Congress, but this time as a Republican. Bright was a Democrat when he held…
Talking to your Kids about Child Molestation
Child sexual abuse can be a parents worst nightmare. Counselors recommend speaking to your kids about what is appropriate and what's not. Counselors at Child Protect Children's Advocacy Center in Montgomery advise being…
Bond Set at $5 million for Suspect in Videotaped Child Sexual Assault
An Elmore County Judge set bond Wednesday at $5 million for child sex assault suspect, 44-year-old Germaine Moore; $1 million for each count. The charges against him include rape in the 1st degree, facilitating travel to meet a child for…
Traffic Stop in Dallas Co. Ends in Drug Arrests
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A traffic stop in Dallas County ends with two people behind bars on drug charges. Captain Mike Granthum says DeMontrell Shelton and Lyrica Jackson are…
Macon County Officials Continue to Wait for Bridge Repairs
The wet weather continues to be a cause for concern for the people of Macon County. That's because one of the county's main bridges on Washington Avenue in Tuskegee was destroyed…
Rape Kit Tracking App Created To End Back Logging Of Rape Kits
A group of engineers are aiming to use their technology skills to tackle social problems. They hope to help end the back log of rape kits…
Houses Passes Controversial 'In God We Trust' Bill after Lengthy Debate
The Alabama House of Representatives voted to allow the phrase "In God We Trust" on public buildings, but only after debate went far off track. Black legislators on Tuesday accused a member of twisting history. In speaking for the bill,…
Oxygen Media Defends Series about Missing Teen Natalee Holloway
Oxygen Media is defending itself against a $35 million lawsuit filed by the mother of an American teenager who disappeared in Aruba in 2005. A company representative says in a statement that Beth Holloway's lawsuit gives an "inaccurate depiction" of…
House Democratic Caucus Calls for Ensuring Access to Affordable Healthcare
Montgomery, Ala – Members of the Alabama House Democratic Caucus called for an effort to ensure access to affordable healthcare for all Alabamians during a press conference this afternoon. They also announced a resolution calling on Governor Kay Ivey to…
Alabama School Systems Closing Because of Flu
Two north Alabama school systems are shutting down because of the flu. Officials in Cullman County and neighboring Marshall County say classes are being called off to help slow the spread of the illness. An announcement from Cullman Superintendent Shane…
Gubernatorial Candidate Sue Bell Cobb Proposes Alabama Lottery
Democratic candidate for governor Sue Bell Cobb has announced a proposal for a statewide education lottery. The issue has come up in political campaigns for decades but has never been approved. Cobb says her "Lifelong Learner Lottery" would help fund…
Alabama Teachers, Other School Workers Could Get a Pay Raise This Year
Teachers and school employees could get a 2.5% pay raise later this year. The House Ways and Means Education Committee has approved the raise, which is popular with members of both parties, with little discussion. Education employees at both public…
MPD Investigating Business Robbery
The Montgomery Police Department says a business was robbed in the 2900 block of Carter Hill Road Wednesday morning. Police say a weapon was not used and no property was taken. No arrests have been made at this time. …
State Public Transportation Bill makes its way through Legislature
The group Alabama Arise has been working on creating public transit in Alabama for decades. At press conference Tuesday, they spoke out about the need. "Public transportation effects urban people and rural people. Black people and white people. It affects…
Three People, Including Two Teens, Shot in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating after three people were shot Tuesday evening. Police say a man and two teenage boys were shot in the 5800 block of Eagle Circle around 7 p.m. They say one victim received life-threatening injuries. Authorities are…
Several Arrests Made In Viral Video of Child Sexual Assault
A Millbrook man and several others are behind bars after a disturbing viral video posted to social media, in which police say 44-year-old Germaine Moore is seen sexually assaulting a six-year-old victim. "These are the kind of cases where a…
Pedestrian Struck in Montgomery
One man has been hospitalized after he was struck by a car Tuesday evening in Montgomery. Police say the victim was hit in the 5500 block of Mobile Highway. They say he was hospitalized with possibly life threatening conditions. The crash…
