Simmering tensions between President Donald Trump and his attorney general appear to be cooling down. The White House says Trump has “100 percent” confidence in his Cabinet. That would include Attorney General Jeff Sessions, whom Trump has publicly belittled in recent weeks. Trump has called Sessions “weak” and “beleaguered” and expressed disappointment in Sessions’ decision to step aside from the…
Authorities are investigating after the body of a 23-year-old mother was found in a wooded area. The Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit tells local media that the body of Jennifer Raven Nevin was found Monday by a person checking a gas well in Tuscaloosa County’s Yellow Creek community. Police believe foul play occurred. They say Nevin’s body didn’t appear to…
Alabama’s next back-to-school sales tax holiday weekend is coming up. From Friday, July 21 until midnight Sunday, July 23, the state is waiving its 4% sales tax on eligible clothes, school supplies and electronics. In addition, many cities and counties will waive their local taxes. To see a complete list of what can be bought tax-free click here Categories: Montgomery…
MCSOAn Alabama teenager is accused of attempting to set his own home on fire after an argument with his mother in Montgomery. The Montgomery Advertiser reports court documents show that 18-year-old Jonathan Jordan and his mother were having an argument when her son allegedly took a lighter and ignited a decorative window covering on the home. He’s also accused of…
Two more people are arrested in what officials believe to be the biggest theft case in Pike County. David and Michael Beasley, have now been charged in the case. Both are the sons of Marjorie Beasley, who was arrested with Karen White and Jeanette Holiday in March for stealing over $1.8 million dollars from the company in the last four…
The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board announced an end to the pitcher prohibition a day after al.com published a column criticizing the moratorium. The irresistible mix of Jimmy Buffett, Alabama’s perceived prudishness and tequila helped the topic quickly gain traction on social media. The agency denied changing its mind because of publicity. The reversal had already been under consideration, said…
There are more cabinet and staff shake-ups in the administration of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. Today, Ivey’s office announced the appointment of Lynn Beshear as Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health. Plus, State EMA Director Art Faulkner announced his retirement. Another person exiting is Press Secretary Eileen Jones. She’s being replaced by Daniel Sparkman who previously served as Director of Appointments and…
The website WalletHub came up with the rankings…they list Virginia as the most patriotic and New Jersey as the least. The states to the East and West of Alabama rank higher. Top 20 Most Patriotic States 1 Virginia 11 Maine 2 Alaska 12 South Dakota 3 Wyoming 13 New Hampshire 4 South Carolina 14 Oklahoma 5 Colorado 15 Kansas…
Alabama ranked 44th in an annual national assessment of child well-being that looks at poverty, education and health access. The Kids Count report was released Tuesday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Only Arkansas, Arizona, Nevada, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi ranked lower than Alabama. Alabama improved in 11 of 16 indicators. The state ranked well, for example, in the…
A new report from the “Kid’s Count” Data Book shows Alabama moving up two positions…to 44th nationally. The Annie E. Casey Foundation report says: “Alabama saw improvements in 11 of the 16 indicators and 6 of those were equal to or better than the national average. The 2017 Report ranks Arkansas, Arizona, Nevada, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi lower than…
