Convicted Child Molester Denied Parole
A former Alabama Boy Scout leader convicted of molesting children has been denied parole. Al.com reports (http://bit.ly/2nsA3tY ) Wednesday that the state parole board said Charles Donald "Don" Corley must…
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School Placed on Lockdown After Man Tries to Pose as Student
An Opelika man has been arrested after authorities say he walked into a high school and tried to pose as a new student. Al.com reports (http://bit.ly/2naB3FF) 23-year-old Samuel Blackwell faces burglary and interfering…
ACCS Board Appoints Longtime Educator Jimmy H. Baker as Chancellor
The Alabama Community College System board of trustees voted today to appoint acting chancellor Jimmy H. Baker as chancellor starting April 1. Baker,…
President Trump Responds to Rapper Snoop Dogg's Video Depicting Him
President Donald Trump is firing back at Snoop Dogg days after the release of a music video in which the rapper points a toy gun at a clown dressed like Trump and pulls the trigger. Trump tweeted Wednesday morning: "Can…
Russian Hackers Charged in Massive Yahoo Breach
The United States has announced charges against two Russian security services officers and two hackers, accusing them of a mega data breach at Yahoo that affected at least a half billion user accounts. Officials say the hack targeted the email…
UPDATE: House Approves General Fund Budget After Debating for Hours
The Alabama House approved a general fund budget after hours of debate over the lack of a raise for state employees. Representatives voted 72-28 for the $1.8 billion budget late Tuesday. It now moves to the state Senate. Montgomery lawmakers…
More Than 12 Million Signed Up for Obamacare
The government says more than 12 million people have signed up for coverage this year under former President Barack Obama's health care law, even as the Republican-led Congress debates its repeal. The 12.2 million figure nationwide does not include an…
Lone Lawmaker Wants to Do Away with Alabama Death Penalty
He's one lawmaker and he's waging a nearly two-decade battle to repeal Alabama's death penalty. Democratic state Sen. Hank Sanders has unsuccessfully introduced bills year after year to end capital punishment in his Southern state. The 74-year-old opponent of the…
Downtown Business Incubator to Close
The downtown business incubator in Montgomery will be closing this year after 6 years. Melanie Golson with the City Department of Development says it served its purpose to give businesses a start.…
President Donald Trump Releases Tax Info Ahead of TV Report
The White House says President Donald Trump made more than $150 million in income in 2005 and paid $38 million in income taxes that year. The acknowledgement comes as MSNBC host Rachel Maddow says she has obtained part of Trump's…
Alabama Senate Passes Driver's License Office Bill
The Alabama Senate has passed a bill requiring driver's license offices in the state to open at least one day a week. The measure passed 21-3 Tuesday. Sen. Hank Sanders of Selma sponsored the legislation. He says it will help…
Amber Alert Issued for Missing TN Teen Believed to be in Danger
The State of Alabama has issued a Child Abduction Emergency, Amber Alert on behalf of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI and the Alabama Law…
Public Asked for Info to Crack Unsolved Selma Murder Case
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The mother of the victim in an unsolved murder in Selma is asking the public for information that could help police bring the person responsible for…
Brewbaker Tech Alumni Return With "Tips From The Real World"
Students at a Montgomery high school are getting advice from people who sat in their seats not too long ago. Recent graduates of Brewbaker Technology Magnet High school shared life advice and tips to current students on how to be…
Suspected Bird Flu Cases in Alabama
State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Frazier has issued a stop movement order on certain types of poultry in the state. Â This comes as officials announce there are three suspected bird flu cases…
Governor Bentley Announces "65 by 2025" Work Force Initiative
A recent study says that within the next five to ten years more than half the jobs in Alabama will require education and skills beyond a high school diploma. Today, Governor Bentley…
Greenville Police Searching for Burglary Suspect
Greenville Police are asking for help finding a burglary suspect. The man is suspected of breaking into and stealing a little less than $1,000 in tobacco products from a…
Restoring Former Merritt School in Bullock County
Broken windows, grafitti and books thrown throughout the building, is a headache for Midway leaders, as they continue trying to restore the old Merritt School. "At first it was upsetting but…
Alexander City Settles Suit Alleging Debtor's Prison
A public interest law firm says it has settled a federal lawsuit over allegations that a central Alabama city operated what amounted to a debtor's prison. The Southern Poverty Law Center said Tuesday it had reached a preliminary agreement with…
Lawmakers Cut Back Prison Construction Plan
Alabama lawmakers have introduced a dramatically scaled-back prison construction plan that shifts part of the financial burden to local communities who want the facilities. Republican Sen. Cam Ward on Tuesday filed a new version of the plan that would authorize…
National Poison Prevention Awareness Week March 19-25
National Poison Prevention Awareness Week is March 19-25, 2017 and the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association wants to remind pet owners that pets are also in danger. This is a great time for pet owners to do a little spring cleaning…
Judges to Make Quick Decision on if Roy Moore Can Return to the Bench
Judges say they will quickly issue a decision on whether suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore can return to the bench. A specially appointed appellate court last week granted Moore's request for an expedited decision in his appeal. The court…
Gov. Bentley Raises Awareness for Rare Disease Advocacy Day
Governor Robert Bentley is honored to continue to lend his support to raising awareness of rare diseases, by welcoming a group of cyclists riding in support of the creation of a Rare Disease Advisory Council in Alabama. The cyclists started…
Two Men Face Multiple Child Sex Abuse Charges in Prattville
Two men are facing multiple child sex charges in Prattville. Court records say 32-year-old Gavriel James Vadimas and 36-year-old Shaun Patrick Stewart were both arrested. Police say Vadimas was taken into custody after investigators found videos showing children at his…
Golden Apple: Steven Washington
Our Golden Apple Award Winner this week comes from the Lowndes County School System. In his tenth year of teaching, Steven Washington, at Jackson-Steele Elementary school, takes great pride to ensure…
