Jimmy Kimmel, Roy Moore Feud on Twitter
Late night host Jimmy Kimmel stepped up his feud with U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore, saying he's open to fighting the Republican in his home state of Alabama. Kimmel made the comments…
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Wetumpka holds Community Pep Rally heading into State Semifinals
The Wetumpka Indians play in the the 6A semifinals Friday night. The community came together Thursday night for a big pep rally. There was a police escorted parade around downtown. And…
Georgiana High School Fielding Track Team in 2018
Georgiana High School is starting up a new track and field team. Butler County Schools Superintendent John Strycker made the announcement Thursday at a luncheon in Greenville. It will be…
Career Technical Training Helping Drive Workforce in Butler County
Eighteen year old Jessica McNaughton is training for a cutting edge career. "I would love to be a quality control inspector once I leave here," said McNaughton. McNaughton is a senior…
Job Marking Looking Up for College Grads
For many soon to be college grads, the future could be bright as many states' unemployment rates have fallen. "After the great recession in 2008, a lot of positions-even entry level…
Montgomery Police Department Graduates New Officers
The Montgomery Police Department, now has more man power. Nearly two dozen new officers have taken the oath to protect and serve, but officials say they still need more. …
Lowndes County School Tax Renewal Vote on Dec. 12th
Like people in the rest of Alabama, residents of Lowndes County will vote for an Alabama U.S. Senator on December 12th. But they'll also vote on the proposed renewal of three property tax measures equaling seven mills of tax.…
Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Striking a Department of V.A. Police Officer with Car
Federal prosecutors say an Alabama man who ran over a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs police officer has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. U.S. Attorney Louis V. Franklin Sr. said in a statement Harry Larmont McCall, 54, was…
American Says It Has Found Pilots For Most Christmas Flights
American Airlines says only a few hundred of its late December flights remain without pilots scheduled to fly the plane. An airline spokesman said Thursday that pilots were picking up extra flights and the airline had more on-call pilots in…
Montgomery "Pill Mill" Doctor Pleads Guilty to Multiple Charges
On Tuesday, November 28, Dr. Gilberto Sanchez, 56, of Cecil, Alabama, pleaded guilty to drug distribution conspiracy, health care fraud, and money laundering charges, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. from the Middle District of Alabama. According to…
Convicted Sex Offender Arrested in Andalusia
An Andalusia man was arrested Thursday morning for failing to register as a sex offender. Johnny Duane Stinson, 44, was found to be living inside the city limits of Andalusia in a restricted area (within 2000 feet of a school…
Alabama Native Jim Nabors, TV's "Gomer Pyle", Dead at 87
Actor Jim Nabors, who played Gomer Pyle on TV's "The Andy Griffith Show," has died at 87. Nabors died peacefully at his home in Hawaii today with his husband, Stan Cadwallader, at his side. Cadwallader says Nabors' health had been…
Lagreta McClain Promoted to Warden of Tutweiler Prison
Alabama Department of Corrections announced the promotion of Lagreta McClain to Warden I at Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka. In 2000, McClain started her career with as a correctional officer at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in…
Sen. John McCain Says He Will Vote for GOP Tax Plan
Sen. John McCain says he's decided to support the Senate tax bill. The Arizona Republican's announcement gives a boost to GOP leaders hoping to push the measure through the chamber this week. McCain says the tax legislation is "far from…
Moore Seeks to Steer Senate Race to Social Issues
Republican Roy Moore is seeking to steer his Senate race against Democrat rival Doug Jones to a hot-button issue in this conservative state: abortion. In a Wednesday night speech at Magnolia Spring Baptist Church in south Alabama, Moore drew loud…
Senate Candidate Doug Jones Meets with Educators in Montgomery
When it comes to education, Doug Jones says he wants to do his part to meet the needs of Alabama children. "There are so many things that can…
Int'l Visitors to U.S. Down 4 Percent in First 6 Months of 2017
Has the Trump slump in tourism hit? The number of international visitors arriving in the U.S. declined nearly 4 percent in the first six months of this year compared with the same period in 2016, according to data released Wednesday…
Steve Bannon to Campaign For Roy Moore Next Week
Former White House adviser Steve Bannon will campaign for embattled Senate candidate Roy Moore next week in Alabama. Dean Young, a longtime associate of Moore's, announced Wednesday night that Bannon will attend a south Alabama rally with Moore on December…
ASU Marching Hornets To March In 2019 Rose Bowl Parade
A big trip is ahead for the Mighty Marching Hornets at Alabama State University. The marching band has been invited to perform in the 2019 Tournament of Roses…
Union Springs Police Dept. Welcomes First Female Captain
Sharon Dean is no stranger to the Union Springs Police Department. For 26 years she has served the department. But now, she is walking in bigger shoes as the departments…
NBC Fires Matt Lauer over Sexual Harassment Complaint
NBC News says longtime "Today" show host Matt Lauer has been fired for "inappropriate sexual behavior." The announcement was made by Lauer's co-anchor Savannah Guthrie at the top of this morning's "Today" show. Guthrie read a statement from NBC News…
Troy man arrested for strong arm robbery
Wesley Aaron Stringer, 46, of Troy was arrested by the Troy Police Department on a warrant for third degree robbery. Stringers arrest stems from the strong-arm robbery of a convenience store in the 12,000 block of U.S. 231 South on…
Ex-Officer of Alabama Jail Association Pleads in Theft Case
A former treasurer of the Alabama Jail Association has been convicted of first-degree theft of an undetermined amount in excess of $5,000. Attorney General Steve Marshall said Tuesday that Marianne Adams, of Dadeville, pleaded guilty Monday in Tallapoosa County Circuit…
Prattville Kicks off Season with Christmas Tree Lighting
"3..2...1.....Whoooo!" The crowd cheered as the tree lit up the night sky in downtown Prattville Tuesday evening. It was a big celebration with dancers and music to put everyone in the holiday spirit.…
College Football Playoff Rankings: Auburn #2, Alabama Falls to #5
Clemson is No. 1, followed by Auburn, Oklahoma and Wisconsin in the last College Football Playoff rankings before the semifinals are set by the selection committee on Sunday. Alabama fell from No. 1 to fifth after losing to Auburn, and…
