Operation Christmas Child Underway
Angela Meridith knows the impact one of these simple shoeboxes can have. "They receive a box and they say, 'there is somebody out there,'" said Meridith, Butler County's Operation Christmas…
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The Latest on the Roy Moore Saga; Senator says Moore Should be Expelled if Elected
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on Roy Moore, Alabama's Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate (all times local): 3:30 p.m. The head of the Senate Republican campaign committee says if Roy Moore wins his race in Alabama, the Senate should…
Pike Road Planning Commission to Discuss Proposed Development
The Town of Pike Road's planning commission is meeting tonight to discuss a major proposed development project off Walahatchie Road that is raising some concerns. Merriweather Preserve is the proposed neighborhood…
New Accuser Accuses Roy Moore of Sexual Misconduct
A second woman has come forward to accuse Alabama Republican U.S. Senate nominee Roy Moore of sexual misconduct when she was a minor. Beverly Young Nelson says Moore sexually assaulted her when she was 15 and 16. She held a…
Wanted Sexual Offender Captured in Greenville
Andre Lavaughn Cameron is in police custody. Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department advised CrimeStoppers that Cameron was taken into custody on Thursday, November 9 in Greenville. Cameron was located on North Conecuh Street just down from the Butler County Courthouse. After seeing…
Roy Moore Threatens to Sue Over Story Threatening His Campaign
Alabama Republican Roy Moore says a lawsuit will be filed over the newspaper report carrying allegations that he had sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl four decades ago. And he said that neither Democrats nor Republicans want to see him…
New Poll: Democrat Jones Ahead of Republican Moore
A Louisiana polling firm--JMC Analytics and Polling--says their new polling shows support for Republican U.S. Senate nominee Roy Moore falling behind that of Democratic Nominee Doug Jones. One key result: Question 4: If the special election for US Senate were…
MACOA Holds 13th Annual International Tasting
Hundreds came out to support The Montgomery Area Council On Aging's 13th Annual International Tasting. "Montgomery is a loving place," said Sieu Tang-Wood, Co-Chairman, International Tasting Event. "There are so many people that have a big heart to help seniors."…
20th Annual Battles for the Armory Brings History to Life in Tallassee
The thunder of cannons shook the grounds in Tallassee Saturday and Sunday for the annual Civil War reenactment. "It's really exciting for just about everybody," said event organizer Randall Hughey. "It preserves our southern culture, our southern history." Hughey says…
GOP Governor says Moore Should Step Aside
BALTIMORE (AP) - Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has called Republican Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore "unfit for office" following sexual misconduct allegations made against Moore. The Washington Post reported…
Split Between House, Senate on Taxes Poses a Big Challenge
The House and Senate tax overhaul plans are broadly similar, but crucial differences are creating headaches for Republican leaders determined to keep myriad interest groups and factions of the GOP satisfied. And then there's the ambitious timetable of finishing in…
Equifax Apologizes Again, Lays Out Costs Going Forward
A day after posting sizeable profit declines due to a massive data breach, Equifax says it expects to incur related costs of between $60 million to $75 billion in the current quarter. The Atlanta company reported a 27 percent slump…
Veterans Honored with Celebration at Riverwalk Stadium
It's a day set aside to honor men and women who have worn the uniform and bravely fought for our country. "It's so important for us to raise our children with…
Pi Kappa Phi Revokes Charter of Florida State Frat Chapter
Pi Kappa Phi's national organization has revoked the charter of the fraternity's chapter at Florida State University following the Nov. 3 death of a pledge. CEO Mark Times said in a statement Friday that the only appropriate action was to…
Data firm CEO: Reached out to WikiLeaks about Clinton emails
The CEO of a data firm that worked for President Donald Trump's campaign says he reached out to WikiLeaks during the campaign about obtaining emails related to Democrat Hillary Clinton. Alexander Nix, CEO of Cambridge Analytica, says the outreach was…
Roy Moore Issues Statement on Sexual Contact with a Minor Allegations
The following is a statement Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore issued Friday afternoon in response to The Washington Post story regarding allegations of sexual contact with a teenager decades ago: Judge Roy Moore issued a statement responding to the Washington…
The NRSC Ends Fundraising Agreement with Roy Moore
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is ending its fundraising agreement with Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore in light of allegations of sexual contact with a teenager decades ago. The group had been part of a fundraising committee that includes the…
Auburn University Names New Provost and VP of Academic Affairs
The dean of Auburn’s Harbert College of Business was named the university’s next provost and vice president for academic affairs following a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees today. Bill Hardgrave will succeed Tim Boosinger, who announced his…
Montgomery Police Respond to Bitford Way Shooting
Montgomery police respond to a call of a shooting in the 100 Block of Bitford Way in Montgomery. Police say an adult male suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation. Check back…
Local Reaction to Roy Moore Sexual Misconduct Allegations
A month away from the election for U.S. Senate and sexual misconduct allegations hit national headlines. Staunch conservative Roy Moore is accused of groping young women. "It frustrates me. I know…
Perry Co. Capital Murder Suspects Go to Court
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two capital murder suspects were in court Thursday morning in Perry County for a bond hearing. District Attorney Michael Jackson says James and Terrence Shaw have…
Roy Moore's Name to Stay on Ballot, Even If He Decided to Drop Out of U.S. Senate Race
It's too late for Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore's name to be removed from the ballot, even if he wants to drop out. That's according to John Bennett, a spokesman for the Alabama secretary of state. Bennett says the…
Roy Moore Responds to Donors in Wake of Sex Allegations
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore is telling potential donors in a new fundraising pitch that "the forces of evil are on the march in our country." Moore is appealing for donations in his race for a Senate seat from…
Sen. Richard Shelby, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Speak Out on Roy Moore Allegations
Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are speaking out about a story in The Washington Post which reported Alabama Republican U.S.Senate candidate Roy Moore had sexual contact with one teenager and pursued three others nearly four…
Ivey Releases Statement on Allegations Against Roy Moore
Gov. Kay Ivey has released the following statement regarding today’s allegations against Judge Roy Moore: “These allegations are deeply disturbing. I will hold judgment until we know the facts. The people of Alabama deserve to know the truth and will make their own…
