   Variety is something of a bible for the film industry, so their praise for an incentives program that helps film-makers is not unexpected. In fact, Variety also wrote an article in 2015 celebrating the Alabama program. But last…
It was a chilly night in downtown Montgomery, but that didn't stop many people from braving the cold to come see their favorite sights and sounds of the season. From marching bands to big floats to Moon Pies and lots of candy,…
Republican Roy Moore is telling supporters "the battle is not over" in Alabama's Senate race as he asks for campaign donations and any reports of voting irregularities. Moore in a Friday fundraising email asked supporters to contribute to his "election…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County community is mourning the sudden loss of long-time Chief Deputy Randy Pugh who died Thursday of an apparent heart attack. County leaders say Pugh was a man who dedicated most of his…
For the first time since 2010. the Troy Trojans are headed back to New Orleans. "I think the Trojans have done very well, especially with the win against LSU. Them going into new orleans is kind of a really good…
President Donald Trump is calling on Republican Roy Moore to concede after he lost the Alabama Senate race. Trump told reporters Friday as he departed the White House: "I think he should. He tried." Trump endorsed Moore in the contentious…
The Selma Board of Education is regaining control of the city's schools after almost four years of state control. The state board voted Thursday to release the city system from state intervention that followed an investigation into allegations of sexual…
The Montgomery County board of education voted on a budget for the school year. There were four scenarios and they chose one that includes cutting 114 non-tenured teachers and 30 classified personnel. There are mixed emotions about this vote. Lesa Keith…
The city of Montgomery now has a way for residents to track crime in their area, with the click of the mouse. Montgomery's open data portal, which already allows you to search through public employee salaries and budget information, now…
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is bringing a multi-million dollar investment to the City of Prattville. Acting State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris says the department is building two new facilities at Legends Park. One, a state-of-the-art clinical…
Roy Moore has made headlines throughout the world for his conservative views and bold stances. After losing the U.S. Senate race, political analyst Steve Flowers says Moore's political career may be a thing of the past. "I think he is…
Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore released a statement Wednesday night about Tuesday's special election: Tomorrow, my wife and I will celebrate our 3​2​nd wedding anniversary. I want to thank her and all my family​,​ for standing with me through this…
Former Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore has not yet admitted defeat. After losing to Democratic opponent Doug Jones Moore addressed his supporters election night, saying "its not over"Â and implying that there may be a recount. Secretary of State John…
Roy Moore has now lost more statewide races than he's won in Alabama, including a Senate contest that seemed within reach. So will the Republican former judge now abandon politics? Probably not. Instead, he's discussing a possible recount and depicting…
Alabama's election chief says it is "unlikely" that the outcome of the state's U.S. Senate race will change even as Republican Roy looks to a possible recount. Alabama law triggers an automatic recount if the winner's margin of victory is…
President Donald Trump says he "would have liked" embattled Roy Moore to have won the Alabama Senate race, though he acknowledges many fellow Republicans disagree. Trump tells reporters at the White House that "a lot of Republicans feel differently. They're…
President Donald Trump says Republicans are "very, very close to a historic legislative victory" on taxes. Trump says Wednesday that a deal is "very, very close." He added that it is "very important" to vote on the legislation next week.…
Republican U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks of Huntsville says he has prostate cancer. The four-term lawmaker made the announcement today on the House floor in Washington. In an interview, Brooks said he will undergo treatment and was optimistic about the outcome.…
President Trump is defending his decision to initially back Sen. Luther Strange against Roy Moore in Alabama's U.S. Senate election, saying in a predawn tweet that "Roy worked hard but the deck was stacked against him." "I was right!" the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Voters in Lowndes County overwhelmingly vote in favor of continuing a special property tax that benefits public schools. The renewal garnered more than ninety percent support. The tax accounts for nearly a million dollars in…
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-7th District) was standing just behind Doug Jones in Birmingham as he accepted victory in the special election for U.S. Senate. Sewell had campaigned for Jones in the closing…
The Democratic primary for the District 26 state senate seat ended with two victors. None of the 5 democratic candidates earned 50 percent of the vote, therefore a run off is to come between…
Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore is not conceding to Democrat Doug Jones, telling campaign supporters "it's not over." "It's going to take some time," the candidate says during a…
It appears the Democratic race for the State Senate District 26 seat will be heading to a runoff. State Rep. John Knight came in with 39 percent of votes and Montgomery City Council member David Burkette came in with 25…
Democrat Doug Jones has won election to the U.S. Senate from Alabama, dealing a political blow to President Donald Trump. Jones has defeated Republican Roy Moore, a one-time GOP pariah who…
