The Alabama Senate will not let voters decide whether to impose a three-term limit on state lawmakers. The proposed constitutional amendment would have capped term limits in the Alabama Senate and House at 12 years but let lawmakers serve the…
Gun control proposals failed in the Republican-controlled Alabama Legislature after most committee members skipped out on scheduled debate, including on a bill to raise the age to buy an AR-15 or similar rifle. The House Public Safety and Homeland Security…
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a Montgomery man in the stabbing death of George Tucker, 41, who was fatally wounded Friday, March 16, during a verbal dispute over a woman known to both men. MPD charged Jermaine Hoston, 24,…
Austin's police chief says the serial bombing suspect who has terrified Texas' capital city this month is dead. Police Chief Brian Manley said early Wednesday that the suspect set off an explosive device in his vehicle as SWAT team members…
Austin authorities say emergency personnel are responding to another reported explosion, this one at a Goodwill store in the southern part of the city. Austin-Travis County EMS tweeted Tuesday evening that at least one person was injured but that details…
A Tennessee company has issued a recall of Southgate Hot Dog Chili Sauce distributed in 13 states due to mislabeling. Vietti Foods in Nashville said it is recalling approximately 200 cases of 15-ounce cans of the chili sauce, UPC 0…
A Pike County family is concerned after a sign of their missing daughter-Lelia Faulkner was damaged last week. The knife can be seen here. Officers say there was another knife found…
The Pike County Sheriff's Department is searching for a person responsible for robbing a Dollar General. The robbery happened Friday, March 16th shortly before 10 pm at the Dollar General…
A proposal to change the duties of the state's lieutenant governor has faltered in the Alabama Legislature amid criticism from some lawmakers. The Alabama Senate on Tuesday delayed a vote on the proposed constitutional amendment. Senate President Pro Tem Del…
Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 8:00 a.m. CDT Tuesday for all Alabama counties following the severe weather outbreak that began Monday, March 19th. By issuing a State of Emergency, Governor Ivey is directing the activation of the…
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has signed a contract to provide health care in state prisons. Ivey's office confirmed Monday that she signed the $360 million contract with Wexford Health Sources to supply medical and mental health care to inmates until…
The Alabama House of Representatives will debate on Tuesday whether teachers can carry guns on campus. The latest push for school security proposed by Republican Rep. Will Ainsworth would allow designated teachers or school administrators approved by local law enforcement…
Montgomery Police responded to a shooting in the 900 block of West South Boulevard at about 4:20 a.m. in reference to a subject shot. There they located an adult male who…
It was a relatively quiet day at the Montgomery County EMA ahead of expected overnight severe weather. EMA director Christina Thornton says crews were on standby, and prepared to come in around 9 pm should they need to activate. Thornton…
Right now, Fairview Avenue is four lanes running from I-65 to the Cloverdale five-points area. Terry Sellers has lived on the street for 16 years and he knows all too well the headaches…
Montgomery police have charged Asia Lawson, 24, in reference to a shooting into an unoccupied vehicle incident, that occurred on the night of March 17th, in the 5500 block of Gantry Drive. The initial investigation indicates the shooting stemmed from an…
Alabama lawmakers are headed into the final days of the 2018 session with key votes looming on proposals to allow some teachers to carry guns in school, changing the position of lieutenant governor and other bills. The House of Representatives…
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law a tax break bill that raises the threshold for claiming state income tax exemption. The act sponsored by state Sen. Del Marsh, a Republican, raises the income threshold from $20,000 to $23,000 for…
Interim State School Supt. Ed Richardson has appealed to the Alabama Supreme Court to allow the sale of Georgia Washington Middle School by Montgomery Public Schools to the town of Pike Road. The Montgomery…
The Alabama News Network Weather Authority is tracking severe weather. All of Alabama has the chance for severe storms, high winds, hail and a few tornadoes throughout the evening and into early Tuesday. Right now in our area, it appears…
In its 33rd year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, today announced Zipporah Broughton of Lee High School as its 2017-18 Gatorade Alabama Girls Basketball Player of the Year. Broughton is the first Gatorade Alabama Girls Basketball Player of…
Here's a list of schools that will be closing/dismissing early due to severe weather: - Alexander City Schools dismissing Monday at Noon - Autauga County Schools dismissing Monday at 1:00 PM - Chilton County Schools dismissing Monday at 12:30 PM - Coosa County…
An organization working to restore a piece of civil rights history in the Capital City is awarded a half million dollar grant. The effort to restore the Mt. Zion AME Zion Church…
The annual vigil for hate crime victims was held this rainy Sunday on the Capitol steps. Next year will be the 20th year for the vigil, which began as a way to draw attention to the murder of a gay…
Children were on the ground at the Southeastern Livestock Exposition Saturday morning. They spent time learning about rodeo live and agriculture at the western festival, taking part in their favorite rodeo activities. "Riding the wagon rides," says Cade McHugh. "Bull…
