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Scientists discover first-of-its-kind bat colony
Scientists discover first-of-its-kind bat colony
Wildlife biologists have tracked endangered bats from a cave in Tennessee to the Talladega National Forest in Alabama, where they discovered something unexpected.More >>
Wildlife biologists have tracked endangered bats from a cave in Tennessee to the Talladega National Forest in Alabama, where they discovered something unexpected.More >>
1 Mega Money player wins $1.4 million jackpot
1 Mega Money player wins $1.4 million jackpot
One ticket matched the four winning numbers plus the Mega Ball number to collect $1.4 million in the Mega Money game, the Florida Lottery said Wednesday.More >>
One ticket matched the four winning numbers plus the Mega Ball number to collect $1.4 million in the Mega Money game, the Florida Lottery said Wednesday.More >>
TVA: Browns Ferry not yet ready for re-inspection
TVA: Browns Ferry not yet ready for re-inspection
TVA says its Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, which has been under a federal safety warning for a year, isn't yet ready for an inspection.More >>
TVA says its Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, which has been under a federal safety warning for a year, isn't yet ready for an inspection.More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest Alabama news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Alabama news from The Associated Press
As the Alabama Legislature's regular session draws to a close, the Senate is expected to take up a measure to tweak the state's toughest-in-the-nation immigration law. The House passed the changes on April 19.More >>
Alabama Legislature holding final day of session
Alabama Legislature holding final day of session
The legislative session that began in February wraps up Wednesday, with plenty for the legislators to do on their final meeting day in Montgomery.More >>
The legislative session that began in February wraps up Wednesday, with plenty for the legislators to do on their final meeting day in Montgomery.More >>
Holly Pond dedicating Guy Hunt Museum
Holly Pond dedicating Guy Hunt Museum
Holly Pond, the hometown of former Alabama Gov. Guy Hunt, will dedicate a museum and library in his honor on Friday.More >>
Holly Pond, the hometown of former Alabama Gov. Guy Hunt, will dedicate a museum and library in his honor on Friday.More >>
AL Senate expected to take up immigration changes
AL Senate expected to take up immigration changes
As the Alabama Legislature's regular session draws to a close, the Senate is expected to take up a measure to tweak the state's toughest-in-the-nation immigration law.More >>
As the Alabama Legislature's regular session draws to a close, the Senate is expected to take up a measure to tweak the state's toughest-in-the-nation immigration law.More >>
This Hour: Latest Alabama news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Alabama news, sports, business and entertainment
Gov. Robert Bentley is leaving Alabama legislators guessing about whether he will call them into special session a few hours after their regular session ends Wednesday night.More >>
4 Ala. men fined for stealing cultural artifacts
4 Ala. men fined for stealing cultural artifacts
Four Alabama men have been fined in federal court after stealing cultural artifacts from Tennessee Valley Authority reservoir property.More >>
Four Alabama men have been fined in federal court after stealing cultural artifacts from Tennessee Valley Authority reservoir property.More >>
3 left in search for new Columbus schools chief
3 left in search for new Columbus schools chief
John G. Ladner, the interim superintendent of the Moss Point School District, is no longer a candidate for superintendent of the Columbus Municipal School District.More >>
John G. Ladner, the interim superintendent of the Moss Point School District, is no longer a candidate for superintendent of the Columbus Municipal School District.More >>
TVA officials visit Fort Campbell, Ky.
TVA officials visit Fort Campbell, Ky.
The 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell will give representatives from the Tennessee Valley Authority a tour of the Army installation.More >>
The 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell will give representatives from the Tennessee Valley Authority a tour of the Army installation.More >>
Ala. official says steel mill's future is secure
Ala. official says steel mill's future is secure
Alabama's top economic development official says ThyssenKrupp is exploring its options for its carbon steel mill in Alabama, but that shouldn't affect the operation of the plant in Calvert or threaten any jobs there.More >>
Alabama's top economic development official says ThyssenKrupp is exploring its options for its carbon steel mill in Alabama, but that shouldn't affect the operation of the plant in Calvert or threaten any jobs there.More >>
Blood bank sued over infection says supply is safe
Blood bank sued over infection says supply is safe
A Florida blood bank being sued by a patient who claims he was infected with HIV after a transfusion says its blood supply is safe.More >>
A Florida blood bank being sued by a patient who claims he was infected with HIV after a transfusion says its blood supply is safe.More >>
Police charge Ala. woman in ex-husband's killing
Police charge Ala. woman in ex-husband's killing
Authorities say a Northport woman is charged in the gunshot slaying of her ex-husband, who investigators say was killed after making an obscene gesture at her.More >>
Authorities say a Northport woman is charged in the gunshot slaying of her ex-husband, who investigators say was killed after making an obscene gesture at her.More >>
Student, brother have perfect attendance, K-12
Student, brother have perfect attendance, K-12
Neither bad weather nor car accident nor even feeling bad could stop Gennesaret Sealy from attending school every single day, nor could they stop her brother before her.More >>
Neither bad weather nor car accident nor even feeling bad could stop Gennesaret Sealy from attending school every single day, nor could they stop her brother before her.More >>
15-year sentence in Alabama road rage stabbing
15-year sentence in Alabama road rage stabbing
A Dallas County man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a case of road rage that ended with a stabbing in a Selma grocery store.More >>
A Dallas County man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a case of road rage that ended with a stabbing in a Selma grocery store.More >>
Legislature uncertain on special session Thursday
Legislature uncertain on special session Thursday
Gov. Robert Bentley is leaving Alabama legislators guessing about whether he will call them into special session a few hours after their regular session ends Wednesday night.More >>
Gov. Robert Bentley is leaving Alabama legislators guessing about whether he will call them into special session a few hours after their regular session ends Wednesday night.More >>
Ala. couple gets jail term for kids' truancy
Ala. couple gets jail term for kids' truancy
Two north Alabama parents are behind bars in Huntsville after a judge sentenced them to jail for letting their children miss too much school.More >>
Two north Alabama parents are behind bars in Huntsville after a judge sentenced them to jail for letting their children miss too much school.More >>
Regulatory bill for Alabama abortion clinics fails
Regulatory bill for Alabama abortion clinics fails
A bill passed by the Alabama House to establish stricter rules for abortion clinics has failed in a state Senate committee.More >>
A bill passed by the Alabama House to establish stricter rules for abortion clinics has failed in a state Senate committee.More >>
Former BP worker: evidence proves him innocent
Former BP worker: evidence proves him innocent
A former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about how much oil was leaking from the company's blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico claims evidence federal investigators did not possess will prove him...More >>
A former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about how much oil was leaking from the company's blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico claims evidence federal investigators did not possess will prove him...More >>
Ala. governor signs law lowering school age to 6
Ala. governor signs law lowering school age to 6
The governor has signed legislation that requires Alabama children to begin attending school or be home schooled at 6 years old.More >>
The governor has signed legislation that requires Alabama children to begin attending school or be home schooled at 6 years old.More >>
Humanities Foundation names new executive director
Humanities Foundation names new executive director
The Alabama Humanities Foundation has named Armand DeKeyser its new executive director.More >>
The Alabama Humanities Foundation has named Armand DeKeyser its new executive director.More >>
Fla. county approves changes after oil spill fraud
Fla. county approves changes after oil spill fraud
An attorney advising a Panhandle county on an ongoing fraud investigation involving the possible theft of tourism funds provided by BP after the 2010 Gulf oil spill says major changes need to be approved immediately.More >>
An attorney advising a Panhandle county on an ongoing fraud investigation involving the possible theft of tourism funds provided by BP after the 2010 Gulf oil spill says major changes need to be approved immediately.More >>
2 women arrested outside school after gun found
2 women arrested outside school after gun found
Authorities say they took two people into custody after a gun was shown in the parking lot of Pinson Valley High School.More >>
Authorities say they took two people into custody after a gun was shown in the parking lot of Pinson Valley High School.More >>
Girl found hanging from rope in tree laid to rest
Girl found hanging from rope in tree laid to rest
Relatives buried a 9-year-old girl who was found last week hanging from a tree.More >>
Relatives buried a 9-year-old girl who was found last week hanging from a tree.More >>
Concerns about race surface in school merger
Concerns about race surface in school merger
Concerns about race are surfacing in Clay County as two area schools are preparing to merge.More >>
Concerns about race are surfacing in Clay County as two area schools are preparing to merge.More >>
TVA raises fuel adjustment for June
TVA raises fuel adjustment for June
The Tennessee Valley Authority is increasing its fuel adjustment charge by 0.7 percent in June.More >>
The Tennessee Valley Authority is increasing its fuel adjustment charge by 0.7 percent in June.More >>
Man pleads guilty in north Ala bank holdups
Man pleads guilty in north Ala bank holdups
A Huntsville man will spend decades in prison after pleading guilty in a string of bank robberies in north Alabama.More >>
A Huntsville man will spend decades in prison after pleading guilty in a string of bank robberies in north Alabama.More >>
AL first lady to donate books to elementary school
AL first lady to donate books to elementary school
Alabama's first lady plans on visiting an elementary school damaged by last April's devastating tornadoes to donate books.More >>
Alabama's first lady plans on visiting an elementary school damaged by last April's devastating tornadoes to donate books.More >>
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Alabama sports news from The Associated Press
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Alabama sports news from The Associated Press
The NFL players' union is going to have its grievance against the league in the Saints bounties case heard Wednesday by an arbitrator. The union claims NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell doesn't have the authority to...More >>
Ala. man files suit saying blood transfer gave HIV
Ala. man files suit saying blood transfer gave HIV
An Alabama man has filed a lawsuit against a Florida blood bank, charging that a transfusion during a coronary bypass surgery infected him with HIV.More >>
An Alabama man has filed a lawsuit against a Florida blood bank, charging that a transfusion during a coronary bypass surgery infected him with HIV.More >>
Ala. beer lovers wait for action on brew bills
Ala. beer lovers wait for action on brew bills
Alabama craft beer loves got a victory with the passage of a bill to allow bigger brew bottles, but they're still waiting action on a measure to make the state the 49th to allow home brewing.More >>
Alabama craft beer loves got a victory with the passage of a bill to allow bigger brew bottles, but they're still waiting action on a measure to make the state the 49th to allow home brewing.More >>
Convicted arsonist asks to be released from prison
Convicted arsonist asks to be released from prison
One of three men who pleaded guilty to arson charges in a series of 2006 rural Alabama church fires has asked to be let out of prison early.More >>
One of three men who pleaded guilty to arson charges in a series of 2006 rural Alabama church fires has asked to be let out of prison early.More >>
Change of command planned at Air Station Sitka
Change of command planned at Air Station Sitka
The U.S. Coast Guard's Air Station Sitka is getting a new leader.More >>
The U.S. Coast Guard's Air Station Sitka is getting a new leader.More >>
Judge delays trial of teen in Ala school shooting
Judge delays trial of teen in Ala school shooting
A Madison County judge has indefinitely delayed the trial of a 16-year-old boy charged in a fatal shooting at his middle school.More >>
A Madison County judge has indefinitely delayed the trial of a 16-year-old boy charged in a fatal shooting at his middle school.More >>
Troy coach backing signee charged in burglary
Troy coach backing signee charged in burglary
Troy football coach Larry Blakeney is supporting a Trojan signee who is among four players charged with breaking into Elba High School.More >>
Troy football coach Larry Blakeney is supporting a Trojan signee who is among four players charged with breaking into Elba High School.More >>
Ala. mayor says men set fire to city vehicles
Ala. mayor says men set fire to city vehicles
Mosses Mayor Walter Hill says several men intentionally burned county and city vehicles outside his home.More >>
Mosses Mayor Walter Hill says several men intentionally burned county and city vehicles outside his home.More >>
Ala. sewage problems threaten downstream areas
Ala. sewage problems threaten downstream areas
Two spills from the Uniontown sewage treatment facility have been repaired but regulators say they still pose a danger to people downstream.More >>
Two spills from the Uniontown sewage treatment facility have been repaired but regulators say they still pose a danger to people downstream.More >>
Study shows Redstone Arsenal's impact on Ala.
Study shows Redstone Arsenal's impact on Ala.
A new study shows that the Redstone Arsenal accounts for about 6 percent of Alabama's total gross domestic product in 2010.More >>
A new study shows that the Redstone Arsenal accounts for about 6 percent of Alabama's total gross domestic product in 2010.More >>
Ga. babysitter charged with forging $14K in checks
Ga. babysitter charged with forging $14K in checks
A 22-year-old babysitter who worked five days a week for a Columbus family is facing charges she forged $14,200 of checks from her employer.More >>
A 22-year-old babysitter who worked five days a week for a Columbus family is facing charges she forged $14,200 of checks from her employer.More >>
Some Ala. farmers cut back crops, citing crackdown
Some Ala. farmers cut back crops, citing crackdown
Some Alabama farmers say they are planting less produce rather than risk having crops rot in the fields a second straight year because of labor shortages linked to the state's crackdown on illegal immigration.More >>
Some Alabama farmers say they are planting less produce rather than risk having crops rot in the fields a second straight year because of labor shortages linked to the state's crackdown on illegal immigration.More >>
Ala. lawmakers still face budgets, immigration
Ala. lawmakers still face budgets, immigration
The Alabama Legislature has a full plate to deal with on the final day of the 2012 regular session, including the budgets needed to fund schools and most state agencies.More >>
The Alabama Legislature has a full plate to deal with on the final day of the 2012 regular session, including the budgets needed to fund schools and most state agencies.More >>
Student accused of having bullets at Ala. school
Student accused of having bullets at Ala. school
A sixth-grade student has been accused of bringing bullets and a picture of a gun to a Jefferson County school.More >>
A sixth-grade student has been accused of bringing bullets and a picture of a gun to a Jefferson County school.More >>
Ala. Lt. Gov. Ivey to chair state GOP delegates
Ala. Lt. Gov. Ivey to chair state GOP delegates
Alabama Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey has been elected to chair the state's delegates to the upcoming Republican National Convention.More >>
Alabama Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey has been elected to chair the state's delegates to the upcoming Republican National Convention.More >>
No charges against Headland officers in shooting
No charges against Headland officers in shooting
A grand jury won't press charges against the Headland police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old man.More >>
A grand jury won't press charges against the Headland police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old man.More >>
Huntsville wrong-way crash injures 6 people
Huntsville wrong-way crash injures 6 people
Police said a man driving the wrong way on a Huntsville highway caused a crash that sent six people to the hospital, including one person with life-threatening injuries.More >>
Police said a man driving the wrong way on a Huntsville highway caused a crash that sent six people to the hospital, including one person with life-threatening injuries.More >>
Buddhist monk accused of Ala. temple killing
Buddhist monk accused of Ala. temple killing
Police have charged a Buddhist monk with fatally bludgeoning a temple leader in Grand Bay, Ala.More >>
Police have charged a Buddhist monk with fatally bludgeoning a temple leader in Grand Bay, Ala.More >>
Ground-breaking planned for Ala. capital project
Ground-breaking planned for Ala. capital project
Officials plan to break ground on a new housing community that they tout as part of the revitalization of Alabama's capital city.More >>
Officials plan to break ground on a new housing community that they tout as part of the revitalization of Alabama's capital city.More >>
Alabama State University selects new president
Alabama State University selects new president
Alabama State University's board of trustees has selected a new president to lead the historically black college.More >>
Alabama State University's board of trustees has selected a new president to lead the historically black college.More >>
Guilty verdict returned in sheriff's killing
Guilty verdict returned in sheriff's killing
A Lucedale man has been found guilty of capital murder in the 2010 death of George County Sheriff Garry Welford.More >>
A Lucedale man has been found guilty of capital murder in the 2010 death of George County Sheriff Garry Welford.More >>
George Lindsey remembered as the grinning Goober on TV for 3 decades
George Lindsey remembered as the grinning Goober on TV for 3 decades
Actor George Lindsey was remembered Friday as the grinning Goober who made television viewers laugh for three decades on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw."More >>
Actor George Lindsey was remembered Friday as the grinning Goober who made television viewers laugh for three decades on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw."More >>
Ala. Legislature to consider raising court fees
Ala. Legislature to consider raising court fees
Hanging in limbo as Alabama legislators head into the last day of the 2012 session is a bill aimed at keeping Alabama courts running in the midst of a financial crisis.More >>
Hanging in limbo as Alabama legislators head into the last day of the 2012 session is a bill aimed at keeping Alabama courts running in the midst of a financial crisis.More >>
Ala. police, state officials honor law enforcement
Ala. police, state officials honor law enforcement
Law enforcement officers from across the state and members of an officer's motorcycle club joined state officials and families gathered at the Alabama Capitol to honor their fallen.More >>
Law enforcement officers from across the state and members of an officer's motorcycle club joined state officials and families gathered at the Alabama Capitol to honor their fallen.More >>
Newspaper carrier reports robbery attempt
Newspaper carrier reports robbery attempt
Authorities say a 23-year-old newspaper carrier apparently startled two men after he saw them holding handguns on the clerk at an Elkmont truck stop.More >>
Authorities say a 23-year-old newspaper carrier apparently startled two men after he saw them holding handguns on the clerk at an Elkmont truck stop.More >>
College all-star game planned for 2013 in Alabama
College all-star game planned for 2013 in Alabama
Organizers say they're planning for a nationally-televised college all-star game in Alabama's capital city early next year.More >>
Organizers say they're planning for a nationally-televised college all-star game in Alabama's capital city early next year.More >>
4 finalists picked for Columbus schools chief
4 finalists picked for Columbus schools chief
Columbus Municipal School District Board President Tommy Prude says four finalists have been identified in the district's search for a new superintendent of schools.More >>
Columbus Municipal School District Board President Tommy Prude says four finalists have been identified in the district's search for a new superintendent of schools.More >>
Body of girl, 8, found hanging from rope in tree
Body of girl, 8, found hanging from rope in tree
Police in an Alabama town are investigating the death of an 8-year-old girl who was found hanging from a rope attached to a tree.More >>
Police in an Alabama town are investigating the death of an 8-year-old girl who was found hanging from a rope attached to a tree.More >>
New marketing campaign to push Ala seafood
New marketing campaign to push Ala seafood
Gulf Coast promoters are launching a new marketing campaign to increase sales of Alabama seafood.More >>
Gulf Coast promoters are launching a new marketing campaign to increase sales of Alabama seafood.More >>
Gov. Martinez to travel with NM goodwill group
Gov. Martinez to travel with NM goodwill group
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez is traveling to the East Coast and the South with a nonprofit civic group to promote the state.More >>
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez is traveling to the East Coast and the South with a nonprofit civic group to promote the state.More >>
Funeral services Friday in Nashville for 'Goober'
Funeral services Friday in Nashville for 'Goober'
Funeral services are Friday in Nashville for George Lindsey, the grinning character Goober for decades on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw."More >>
Funeral services are Friday in Nashville for George Lindsey, the grinning character Goober for decades on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw."More >>
Ala. House Oks budget, restores Medicaid funding
Ala. House Oks budget, restores Medicaid funding
The Alabama House has given final approval to a $1.4 billion General Fund budget that restores $184 million to Medicaid and takes it from Alabama's prison system.More >>
The Alabama House has given final approval to a $1.4 billion General Fund budget that restores $184 million to Medicaid and takes it from Alabama's prison system.More >>
Ala. lawmakers override veto of school start bill
Ala. lawmakers override veto of school start bill
Most Alabama school children will be headed back to school later after the Alabama Legislature has voted to override Gov. Robert Bentley's veto of a bill that proposes many school children returning to class later in the...More >>
Most Alabama school children will be headed back to school later after the Alabama Legislature has voted to override Gov. Robert Bentley's veto of a bill that proposes many school children returning to class later in the...More >>
1st village post office to open in Lester business
1st village post office to open in Lester business
A local business is stepping in after the U.S. Postal Service closed the town branch.More >>
A local business is stepping in after the U.S. Postal Service closed the town branch.More >>
Patterson, longtime CEO of BancorpSouth, to retire
Patterson, longtime CEO of BancorpSouth, to retire
Aubrey Patterson will retire from his post as chairman and CEO of BancorpSouth Inc. in 2013, the regional bank says.More >>
Aubrey Patterson will retire from his post as chairman and CEO of BancorpSouth Inc. in 2013, the regional bank says.More >>
Stepmother charged in running death denied bond
Stepmother charged in running death denied bond
An Etowah County Circuit Judge has denied bond for the stepmother of a 9-year-old girl who died in March after she was run to death as punishment.More >>
An Etowah County Circuit Judge has denied bond for the stepmother of a 9-year-old girl who died in March after she was run to death as punishment.More >>
Ceremonies mark Confederate Memorial Day in SC
Ceremonies mark Confederate Memorial Day in SC
In a somber, reflective ceremony, dozens of descendants of Southern troops gathered on the Battery in Charleston to mark Confederate Memorial Day in the state where the Civil War began.More >>
In a somber, reflective ceremony, dozens of descendants of Southern troops gathered on the Battery in Charleston to mark Confederate Memorial Day in the state where the Civil War began.More >>
House passes education budget $141M less than 2012
House passes education budget $141M less than 2012
The Alabama House has passed an education budget that is $141 million short of what was spent last year.More >>
The Alabama House has passed an education budget that is $141 million short of what was spent last year.More >>
Baptist leader apologizes to Obama for comments
Baptist leader apologizes to Obama for comments
A Southern Baptist leader has apologized to President Barack Obama and other black leaders for accusing them of exploiting Trayvon Martin's death for political gain.More >>
A Southern Baptist leader has apologized to President Barack Obama and other black leaders for accusing them of exploiting Trayvon Martin's death for political gain.More >>
Man pleads guilty to bigamy in north Mississippi
Man pleads guilty to bigamy in north Mississippi
A man has pleaded guilty to one count of bigamy in north Mississippi.More >>
A man has pleaded guilty to one count of bigamy in north Mississippi.More >>
Georgia firm targeted with trademark lawsuit
Georgia firm targeted with trademark lawsuit
A group of universities claims in a federal lawsuit that a Georgia firm is violating their trademark rights and selling counterfeit products with their logos.More >>
A group of universities claims in a federal lawsuit that a Georgia firm is violating their trademark rights and selling counterfeit products with their logos.More >>
Florida Lotto jackpot rises to $5 million
Florida Lotto jackpot rises to $5 million
The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $5 million after no one matched the six winning numbers in the latest drawing, lottery officials said Thursday.More >>
The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $5 million after no one matched the six winning numbers in the latest drawing, lottery officials said Thursday.More >>
House panel kills Alabama charter school bill
House panel kills Alabama charter school bill
An Alabama House panel has effectively killed a contentious bill that would have allowed the creation of taxpayer-funded charter schools in the state.More >>
An Alabama House panel has effectively killed a contentious bill that would have allowed the creation of taxpayer-funded charter schools in the state.More >>
Educator in Hoover is named teacher of the year
Educator in Hoover is named teacher of the year
Spain Park High School teacher Suzanne Culbreth has been named Alabama Teacher of the Year.More >>
Spain Park High School teacher Suzanne Culbreth has been named Alabama Teacher of the Year.More >>
Rail car repair site to open in Nebraska Panhandle
Rail car repair site to open in Nebraska Panhandle
Officials say an Alabama-based railroad car repair facility will be opened in the Nebraska Panhandle city of Chadron.More >>
Officials say an Alabama-based railroad car repair facility will be opened in the Nebraska Panhandle city of Chadron.More >>
Birmingham firefighters battle blaze at business
Birmingham firefighters battle blaze at business
Firefighters in Birmingham were battling a blaze at a local business.More >>
Firefighters in Birmingham were battling a blaze at a local business.More >>
Deputies accuse man of having counterfeit goods
Deputies accuse man of having counterfeit goods
A man is facing several felony charges after deputies say they seized thousands of items of merchandise they suspect is counterfeit.More >>
A man is facing several felony charges after deputies say they seized thousands of items of merchandise they suspect is counterfeit.More >>
Summary of action in Alabama Legislature
Summary of action in Alabama Legislature
A summary of action in the Alabama Legislature on Wednesday, the 28th meeting day of the regular session:More >>
A summary of action in the Alabama Legislature on Wednesday, the 28th meeting day of the regular session:More >>
Ala. House OKs bill to allow larger beer bottles
Ala. House OKs bill to allow larger beer bottles
Alabama beer aficionados are a step closer to being able to purchase their suds in the larger bottles they say gourmet brew is often sold in.More >>
Alabama beer aficionados are a step closer to being able to purchase their suds in the larger bottles they say gourmet brew is often sold in.More >>
Ala. Senate rejects move to repeal immigration law
Ala. Senate rejects move to repeal immigration law
The Alabama Senate has rejected an effort to repeal the state's tough new immigration bill.More >>
The Alabama Senate has rejected an effort to repeal the state's tough new immigration bill.More >>
Todd 'overjoyed' by Obama's gay marriage comments
Todd 'overjoyed' by Obama's gay marriage comments
Alabama's only openly-gay lawmaker says she is "overjoyed" with President Barack Obama's endorsement of same-sex marriage.More >>
Alabama's only openly-gay lawmaker says she is "overjoyed" with President Barack Obama's endorsement of same-sex marriage.More >>
AL gov to see bill setting up school rating system
AL gov to see bill setting up school rating system
A bill to establish a comprehensive system to grade the performance of schools and school systems is on its way to Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley's desk.More >>
A bill to establish a comprehensive system to grade the performance of schools and school systems is on its way to Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley's desk.More >>
House passes bill aimed at aiding clogged prisons
House passes bill aimed at aiding clogged prisons
The Alabama House has approved a measure meant to alleviate overcrowding in the state's prisons.More >>
The Alabama House has approved a measure meant to alleviate overcrowding in the state's prisons.More >>
MetLife says it's buying Georgia golf community
MetLife says it's buying Georgia golf community
An agreement has been announced for the sale of posh golf community Reynolds Plantation.More >>
An agreement has been announced for the sale of posh golf community Reynolds Plantation.More >>
Effort to override school start bill veto stalls
Effort to override school start bill veto stalls
The fate of a bill designed to boost tourism spending by extending summer vacation for school children is in limbo as the Alabama Senate has delayed a vote on overriding a veto by Gov. Robert Bentley.More >>
The fate of a bill designed to boost tourism spending by extending summer vacation for school children is in limbo as the Alabama Senate has delayed a vote on overriding a veto by Gov. Robert Bentley.More >>
MLB to build 9 homes in tornado-ravaged cities
MLB to build 9 homes in tornado-ravaged cities
Major League Baseball and a charitable foundation for players are working with Habitat for Humanity to build nine homes for the tornado-ravaged cities of Joplin and Tuscaloosa, Ala. About half the funding will come from...More >>
Major League Baseball and a charitable foundation for players are working with Habitat for Humanity to build nine homes for the tornado-ravaged cities of Joplin and Tuscaloosa, Ala. About half the funding will come from...More >>
House panel advances Alabama education budget
House panel advances Alabama education budget
An Alabama House panel has approved a version of the state's education budget that would save teacher jobs.More >>
An Alabama House panel has approved a version of the state's education budget that would save teacher jobs.More >>
Ala. panel reveals proposed legislative districts
Ala. panel reveals proposed legislative districts
A joint committee is proposing new districts for the Alabama House and Senate that could force four sitting Democratic representatives to face off against one another in primary elections.More >>
A joint committee is proposing new districts for the Alabama House and Senate that could force four sitting Democratic representatives to face off against one another in primary elections.More >>
Ex-school worker gets prison in child porn case
Ex-school worker gets prison in child porn case
A retired Birmingham police officer who also worked for two school systems is going to prison after pleading guilty to producing child pornography.More >>
A retired Birmingham police officer who also worked for two school systems is going to prison after pleading guilty to producing child pornography.More >>
Military stop brings health care to rural Alabama
Military stop brings health care to rural Alabama
A military program to provide health care in some of the South's poorest communities has treated more than 12,000 people in Alabama in less than two weeks in its latest outing.More >>
A military program to provide health care in some of the South's poorest communities has treated more than 12,000 people in Alabama in less than two weeks in its latest outing.More >>
Former employee of DA's office sentenced
Former employee of DA's office sentenced
A former employee who handled check cases for the Escambia County District Attorney's Office has been sentenced after pleading guilty to felony ethics and second-degree forgery convictions.More >>
A former employee who handled check cases for the Escambia County District Attorney's Office has been sentenced after pleading guilty to felony ethics and second-degree forgery convictions.More >>
Ala. governor signs unemployment comp fraud law
Ala. governor signs unemployment comp fraud law
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has signed into law a bill to increases the penalties for people who are convicted of committing unemployment compensation fraud.More >>
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has signed into law a bill to increases the penalties for people who are convicted of committing unemployment compensation fraud.More >>
Burglary, vandalism lead to closure of Ala school
Burglary, vandalism lead to closure of Ala school
Police in Elba are continuing to investigate a burglary and vandalism at the high school, which led to school being called off for a day.More >>
Police in Elba are continuing to investigate a burglary and vandalism at the high school, which led to school being called off for a day.More >>
37 suspects identified in copper theft ring
37 suspects identified in copper theft ring
Sheriff's officials in Escambia County say they've identified 37 suspects in what they call a copper theft ring.More >>
Sheriff's officials in Escambia County say they've identified 37 suspects in what they call a copper theft ring.More >>
State budgets center stage at Alabama Legislature
State budgets center stage at Alabama Legislature
Budgets are taking center stage at the Alabama Legislature.More >>
Budgets are taking center stage at the Alabama Legislature.More >>
Nissan breaks ground on engine plant
Nissan breaks ground on engine plant
Nissan breaks ground Wednesday on an engine plant in Decherd, Tenn.More >>
Nissan breaks ground Wednesday on an engine plant in Decherd, Tenn.More >>
Summary of action in Alabama Legislature
Summary of action in Alabama Legislature
A summary of action in the Alabama Legislature on Tuesday, the 27th meeting day of the regular session:More >>
A summary of action in the Alabama Legislature on Tuesday, the 27th meeting day of the regular session:More >>
Ala. lawmakers pass bill to pay for class supplies
Ala. lawmakers pass bill to pay for class supplies
Gov. Robert Bentley says he will sign a bill the Legislature passed that will provide $300 to every public school classroom teacher in grades K-12 for classroom supplies.More >>
Gov. Robert Bentley says he will sign a bill the Legislature passed that will provide $300 to every public school classroom teacher in grades K-12 for classroom supplies.More >>
Legislature passes bill barring abortion coverage
Legislature passes bill barring abortion coverage
The Alabama House has given final passage to a bill that will allow the state to opt out from providing insurance coverage for abortions under the new federal health care program.More >>
The Alabama House has given final passage to a bill that will allow the state to opt out from providing insurance coverage for abortions under the new federal health care program.More >>
Against Obama, even a jailbird gets some votes
Against Obama, even a jailbird gets some votes
Just how unpopular is President Barack Obama in some parts of the country? Enough that a man in prison in Texas is getting nearly 4 out of 10 votes in West Virginia's Democratic presidential primary.More >>
Just how unpopular is President Barack Obama in some parts of the country? Enough that a man in prison in Texas is getting nearly 4 out of 10 votes in West Virginia's Democratic presidential primary.More >>
Ala. Legislature: End pensions after corruption
Ala. Legislature: End pensions after corruption
The Alabama Legislature has given final approval to legislation that would require public employees to forfeit their state pensions if they commit a crime related to their government positions.More >>
The Alabama Legislature has given final approval to legislation that would require public employees to forfeit their state pensions if they commit a crime related to their government positions.More >>
Ala. Senate approves tax credit to help poor areas
Ala. Senate approves tax credit to help poor areas
The Alabama Senate has approved legislation that gives state tax credits for investing in businesses in low-income areas.More >>
The Alabama Senate has approved legislation that gives state tax credits for investing in businesses in low-income areas.More >>
Auburn man apparently severs hand with chain saw
Auburn man apparently severs hand with chain saw
Authorities say 19-year-old man from Auburn is being treated in Birmingham after he apparently cut off his hand with a chain saw.More >>
Authorities say 19-year-old man from Auburn is being treated in Birmingham after he apparently cut off his hand with a chain saw.More >>
Feds to propose requiring TEDS in all trawl nets
Feds to propose requiring TEDS in all trawl nets
The federal fisheries agency says that by the start of next year's shrimp season, all trawls should be required to include trap-doors for endangered and threatened sea turtles.More >>
The federal fisheries agency says that by the start of next year's shrimp season, all trawls should be required to include trap-doors for endangered and threatened sea turtles.More >>
Bill would require Ala. bus drivers undergo tests
Bill would require Ala. bus drivers undergo tests
Alabama school bus drivers would be required to undergo additional physical and medical testing before getting behind the wheel under a bill on its way to the governor's desk.More >>
Alabama school bus drivers would be required to undergo additional physical and medical testing before getting behind the wheel under a bill on its way to the governor's desk.More >>
Alabama Senate delays vote on insurance exchange
Alabama Senate delays vote on insurance exchange
The Alabama Senate blocked a vote on a House-passed bill to create a health insurance exchange in the state as part of the federal Affordable Care Act.More >>
The Alabama Senate blocked a vote on a House-passed bill to create a health insurance exchange in the state as part of the federal Affordable Care Act.More >>
Ala. House passes bills to control insurance costs
Ala. House passes bills to control insurance costs
A package of four bills aimed at helping control the rising cost of insurance in Alabama passed the Alabama House Tuesday.More >>
A package of four bills aimed at helping control the rising cost of insurance in Alabama passed the Alabama House Tuesday.More >>
Leaders of fraud ring sentenced in Alabama
Leaders of fraud ring sentenced in Alabama
Two Alabamians convicted of running a stolen identity fraud ring that took millions from the Internal Revenue Service have been sentenced to federal prison.More >>
Two Alabamians convicted of running a stolen identity fraud ring that took millions from the Internal Revenue Service have been sentenced to federal prison.More >>
AL House stalls bill to allow larger beer bottles
AL House stalls bill to allow larger beer bottles
Fans of gourmet beer may not be able to buy it in Alabama in the larger bottles it typically is sold in.More >>
Fans of gourmet beer may not be able to buy it in Alabama in the larger bottles it typically is sold in.More >>
Montgomery woman sentenced in tax conspiracy case
Montgomery woman sentenced in tax conspiracy case
A Montgomery woman has been sentenced to nearly seven years in federal prison after prosecutors say she filed false tax returns using stolen identities.More >>
A Montgomery woman has been sentenced to nearly seven years in federal prison after prosecutors say she filed false tax returns using stolen identities.More >>
Joran Van der Sloot to fight extradition from Peru
Joran Van der Sloot to fight extradition from Peru
The lawyer for Joran van der Sloot says his client will fight extradition from Peru to the United States, where he is charged with extortion and wire fraud.More >>
The lawyer for Joran van der Sloot says his client will fight extradition from Peru to the United States, where he is charged with extortion and wire fraud.More >>
Va. woman sentenced for attempted kidnapping
Va. woman sentenced for attempted kidnapping
A 21-year-old Norfolk woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for attempting to kidnap a friend's 4-month-old boy.More >>
A 21-year-old Norfolk woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for attempting to kidnap a friend's 4-month-old boy.More >>
Alabama home brew legalization nears passage
Alabama home brew legalization nears passage
The Alabama Legislature is getting close to make it legal to brew beer and wine at home.More >>
The Alabama Legislature is getting close to make it legal to brew beer and wine at home.More >>
Ala. Senate panel Oks General Fund spending plan
Ala. Senate panel Oks General Fund spending plan
By BOB JOHNSON Associated Press An Alabama Senate Committee has passed a General Fund budget that depends on voters approving the transfer of money from an oil and gas revenue savings account and from...More >>
By BOB JOHNSON Associated Press An Alabama Senate Committee has passed a General Fund budget that depends on voters approving the transfer of money from an oil and gas revenue savings account and from...More >>
Chairman's budget cuts fewer Alabama teachers
Chairman's budget cuts fewer Alabama teachers
House budget committee Chairman Jay Love has devised an education budget that would cut fewer teachers' jobs than the one passed by the Alabama Senate.More >>
House budget committee Chairman Jay Love has devised an education budget that would cut fewer teachers' jobs than the one passed by the Alabama Senate.More >>
Man, woman found dead inside apartment
Man, woman found dead inside apartment
Sheriff's officials outside Birmingham are investigating the deaths of two people found dead inside an apartment.More >>
Sheriff's officials outside Birmingham are investigating the deaths of two people found dead inside an apartment.More >>
Budgets take top priority in Alabama Legislature
Budgets take top priority in Alabama Legislature
The Alabama Legislature is beginning the last full week of its 2012 regular session with the emphasis on the state budgets.More >>
The Alabama Legislature is beginning the last full week of its 2012 regular session with the emphasis on the state budgets.More >>
Ala. gov signs law banning texting while driving
Ala. gov signs law banning texting while driving
Gov. Robert Bentley plans to sign into law a measure banning texting while driving on public roads in Alabama.More >>
Gov. Robert Bentley plans to sign into law a measure banning texting while driving on public roads in Alabama.More >>
National Cathedral to install statue of Rosa Parks
National Cathedral to install statue of Rosa Parks
Washington National Cathedral is preparing to dedicate a new carving of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks in a section of the church devoted to human rights.More >>
Washington National Cathedral is preparing to dedicate a new carving of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks in a section of the church devoted to human rights.More >>
Tuscaloosa brothers arrested on robbery charges
Tuscaloosa brothers arrested on robbery charges
Authorities have arrested a pair of brothers in Tuscaloosa on federal charges related to a string of convenience store armed robberies.More >>
Authorities have arrested a pair of brothers in Tuscaloosa on federal charges related to a string of convenience store armed robberies.More >>
Proposed Ala. legislative plans debut Wednesday
Proposed Ala. legislative plans debut Wednesday
The leaders of the Alabama Legislature's reapportionment committee intend to unveil their proposed plans Wednesday for drawing new legislative districts.More >>
The leaders of the Alabama Legislature's reapportionment committee intend to unveil their proposed plans Wednesday for drawing new legislative districts.More >>
Ala. House expected to consider new pension plan
Ala. House expected to consider new pension plan
Newly hired public employees would pay less of their pay toward pension benefits and get smaller retirement checks than current public workers under a bill up for final passage in the Alabama House.More >>
Newly hired public employees would pay less of their pay toward pension benefits and get smaller retirement checks than current public workers under a bill up for final passage in the Alabama House.More >>
Madison police identify drowning victim
Madison police identify drowning victim
Madison police have identified a 29-year-old man who drowned near Memorial Creek in MadisonMore >>
Madison police have identified a 29-year-old man who drowned near Memorial Creek in MadisonMore >>
Auction site selling bikes from Bo Jackson ride
Auction site selling bikes from Bo Jackson ride
You can have one of the bicycles Bo Jackson rode across Alabama for tornado relief for a winning bid of at least $8,720.More >>
You can have one of the bicycles Bo Jackson rode across Alabama for tornado relief for a winning bid of at least $8,720.More >>
Ala peach crop ready weeks early, warm temps cited
Ala peach crop ready weeks early, warm temps cited
Growers say Alabama's peach crop is on sale weeks earlier than normal this year because of the warm winter.More >>
Growers say Alabama's peach crop is on sale weeks earlier than normal this year because of the warm winter.More >>
Federal judge won't dismiss case against ex-coach
Federal judge won't dismiss case against ex-coach
A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss the civil lawsuit against former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville that alleges a hedge fund he helped manage defrauded clients of more than $1.7 million.More >>
A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss the civil lawsuit against former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville that alleges a hedge fund he helped manage defrauded clients of more than $1.7 million.More >>
2 Fantasy 5 players win $97,103.16 top prize
2 Fantasy 5 players win $97,103.16 top prize
Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $97,103.16, the Florida Lottery said Monday.More >>
Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $97,103.16, the Florida Lottery said Monday.More >>
City Council told graves are decaying in Ala. town
City Council told graves are decaying in Ala. town
The cemetery chairman of an eastern Alabama town says several graves are in poor shape, and he's asked the City Council to consider what can be done to repair them.More >>
The cemetery chairman of an eastern Alabama town says several graves are in poor shape, and he's asked the City Council to consider what can be done to repair them.More >>
Girl, 8, drowns in Pell City lake
Girl, 8, drowns in Pell City lake
Authorities say an 8-year-old girl drowned on Logan Martin Lake in Pell City.More >>
Authorities say an 8-year-old girl drowned on Logan Martin Lake in Pell City.More >>
Jury selection set in Macon County casino suit
Jury selection set in Macon County casino suit
Jury selection is scheduled to begin in the trial of a federal court suit accusing Macon County Sheriff David Warren and VictoryLand casino owner Milton McGregor of working together to keep out a second electronic bingo...More >>
Jury selection is scheduled to begin in the trial of a federal court suit accusing Macon County Sheriff David Warren and VictoryLand casino owner Milton McGregor of working together to keep out a second electronic bingo...More >>
Eastern Shore Trail nearing completion
Eastern Shore Trail nearing completion
The 29-mile walking and cycling Eastern Shore Trail is nearly finished, and organizers are now looking at how to expand the route to other areas of Baldwin County.More >>
The 29-mile walking and cycling Eastern Shore Trail is nearly finished, and organizers are now looking at how to expand the route to other areas of Baldwin County.More >>
Debate Ala girl's death plays out on Facebook
Debate Ala girl's death plays out on Facebook
An Alabama judge has stopped lawyers from publicly discussing the murder charges against a grandmother and stepmother accused of making a 9-year-old girl to death as punishment for a lie, but a debate over the case is still...More >>
An Alabama judge has stopped lawyers from publicly discussing the murder charges against a grandmother and stepmother accused of making a 9-year-old girl to death as punishment for a lie, but a debate over the case is still...More >>
Florida Lotto jackpot rises to $4 million
Florida Lotto jackpot rises to $4 million
The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $4 million after no one matched the six winning numbers in the latest drawing, lottery officials said Sunday.More >>
The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $4 million after no one matched the six winning numbers in the latest drawing, lottery officials said Sunday.More >>
2 Fantasy 5 players win $147,493.19 top prize
2 Fantasy 5 players win $147,493.19 top prize
Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $147,493.19 each, the Florida Lottery said Sunday.More >>
Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $147,493.19 each, the Florida Lottery said Sunday.More >>
ULA union votes on contract for 450 Ala. workers
ULA union votes on contract for 450 Ala. workers
Unionized workers for United Launch Alliance will vote Sunday on whether to accept the company's final offer on a contract, potentially setting the stage for a strike.More >>
Unionized workers for United Launch Alliance will vote Sunday on whether to accept the company's final offer on a contract, potentially setting the stage for a strike.More >>
Anniston police arrest 2nd suspect in shooting
Anniston police arrest 2nd suspect in shooting
Anniston police have arrested a second suspect charged in a gas station shooting that injured a bystander.More >>
Anniston police have arrested a second suspect charged in a gas station shooting that injured a bystander.More >>
Ala. students could see fewer than 180 school days
Ala. students could see fewer than 180 school days
A proposal from Alabama lawmakers could shorten the school calendar to less than 180 days while lengthening the school day.More >>
A proposal from Alabama lawmakers could shorten the school calendar to less than 180 days while lengthening the school day.More >>
SC events mark little-known Civil War incident
SC events mark little-known Civil War incident
It was 150 years ago this month that a slave conscripted into the Confederate Navy commandeered a supply boat in Charleston, ran it past Confederate batteries and turned it over to the federal blockade ships.More >>
It was 150 years ago this month that a slave conscripted into the Confederate Navy commandeered a supply boat in Charleston, ran it past Confederate batteries and turned it over to the federal blockade ships.More >>
Cruise failure leaves Mobile with looming debt
Cruise failure leaves Mobile with looming debt
The city of Mobile has a looming problem: How to pay for a more than $20 million cruise terminal that's now used for dances and weddings rather than tourist embarkations.More >>
The city of Mobile has a looming problem: How to pay for a more than $20 million cruise terminal that's now used for dances and weddings rather than tourist embarkations.More >>
Next Mega Money jackpot an estimated $800,000
Next Mega Money jackpot an estimated $800,000
No tickets matched the four winning numbers plus the Mega Ball number, so the jackpot rolled over to an estimated $800,000 in the Mega Money game, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.More >>
No tickets matched the four winning numbers plus the Mega Ball number, so the jackpot rolled over to an estimated $800,000 in the Mega Money game, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.More >>
4 Fantasy 5 players win $64,694.21 top prize
4 Fantasy 5 players win $64,694.21 top prize
Four winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $64,694.21 each, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.More >>
Four winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $64,694.21 each, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.More >>
Chances dim for abortion bills in Ala. Legislature
Chances dim for abortion bills in Ala. Legislature
Two bills aimed at further restricting abortions failed to come up for debate in the Alabama Legislature Thursday, hurting their chances of passing.More >>
Two bills aimed at further restricting abortions failed to come up for debate in the Alabama Legislature Thursday, hurting their chances of passing.More >>
Salmonella in dog food sickens 14 people across US
Salmonella in dog food sickens 14 people across US
Federal health officials say at least 14 people in nine states have been infected with salmonella from tainted dog food made at a South Carolina plant.More >>
Federal health officials say at least 14 people in nine states have been infected with salmonella from tainted dog food made at a South Carolina plant.More >>
Former Ala police officer charged with bribe
Former Ala police officer charged with bribe
A former Jasper police officer is charged with taking a $5,000 bribe to influence a case in state court.More >>
A former Jasper police officer is charged with taking a $5,000 bribe to influence a case in state court.More >>
Ala. man shot in buttock over Facebook dispute
Ala. man shot in buttock over Facebook dispute
An argument occurring over social media spilled out into the physical world, leaving one Alabama man shot through his rear.More >>
An argument occurring over social media spilled out into the physical world, leaving one Alabama man shot through his rear.More >>
Ex-Fla tourism official wanted in theft found dead
Ex-Fla tourism official wanted in theft found dead
A Florida county's former tourism director has been found dead after being accused of stealing taxpayer money to buy a $710,000 yacht.More >>
A Florida county's former tourism director has been found dead after being accused of stealing taxpayer money to buy a $710,000 yacht.More >>
Justice Dept. send letter on Ala. immigration law
Justice Dept. send letter on Ala. immigration law
The U.S. Justice Department says Alabama's immigration law is having a significant impact on the state's Hispanic students.More >>
The U.S. Justice Department says Alabama's immigration law is having a significant impact on the state's Hispanic students.More >>
Ala. Democrats offer maps for legislative seats
Ala. Democrats offer maps for legislative seats
Democrats in the Alabama Legislature have proposed what they say would be fair plans to redraw the state's 105 House districts and 35 Senate districts.More >>
Democrats in the Alabama Legislature have proposed what they say would be fair plans to redraw the state's 105 House districts and 35 Senate districts.More >>
TVA revenue down on warm winter, higher expenses
TVA revenue down on warm winter, higher expenses
The Tennessee Valley Authority wants to trim costs as it faces a drop in electricity sales.More >>
The Tennessee Valley Authority wants to trim costs as it faces a drop in electricity sales.More >>
Constitution revision going to Alabama voters
Constitution revision going to Alabama voters
After years of talking about modernizing Alabama's 111-year-old Constitution, the Legislature is going to let voters decide in November if they want to revise the portions regulating corporations and banks.More >>
After years of talking about modernizing Alabama's 111-year-old Constitution, the Legislature is going to let voters decide in November if they want to revise the portions regulating corporations and banks.More >>
Ballet to honor woman at center of murder mystery
Ballet to honor woman at center of murder mystery
Members of the Birmingham Ballet are preparing to honor a former patron who was found stabbed to death in her mansion more than three decades ago, but discovered that some of the information about the case has disappeared.More >>
Members of the Birmingham Ballet are preparing to honor a former patron who was found stabbed to death in her mansion more than three decades ago, but discovered that some of the information about the case has disappeared.More >>
Alabama streamlining tax filings for businesses
Alabama streamlining tax filings for businesses
Gov. Robert Bentley has signed legislation designed to make it easier for businesses to handle tax filings.More >>
Gov. Robert Bentley has signed legislation designed to make it easier for businesses to handle tax filings.More >>
Summary of action in Alabama Legislature
Summary of action in Alabama Legislature
A summary of action in the Alabama Legislature on Thursday, the 26th meeting day of the regular session:More >>
A summary of action in the Alabama Legislature on Thursday, the 26th meeting day of the regular session:More >>
Bentley to visit Ala troops giving health care
Bentley to visit Ala troops giving health care
Gov. Robert Bentley is looking in on a program where members of the Alabama National Guard and reservists are providing health care to residents in the state's Black Belt region.More >>
Gov. Robert Bentley is looking in on a program where members of the Alabama National Guard and reservists are providing health care to residents in the state's Black Belt region.More >>
Roll call vote in Ala. House to raise court fees
Roll call vote in Ala. House to raise court fees
By The Associated Press Votes Thursday as the House, on a 66-29 vote, approved a measure to raised fees in Alabama courts. Voting yes were 49 Republicans and 17 Democrats. Voting no were 15 Republicans and...More >>
By The Associated Press Votes Thursday as the House, on a 66-29 vote, approved a measure to raised fees in Alabama courts. Voting yes were 49 Republicans and 17 Democrats. Voting no were 15 Republicans and...More >>
Summary of action in Alabama Legislature
Summary of action in Alabama Legislature
A summary of action in the Alabama Legislature on Thursday, the 26th meeting day of the regular session:More >>
A summary of action in the Alabama Legislature on Thursday, the 26th meeting day of the regular session:More >>
Ala. legislators get good education budget news
Ala. legislators get good education budget news
Alabama legislators finally got good budget news in a regular session that has seen lawmakers struggle to find enough money to fund Medicaid and other non-education services.More >>
Alabama legislators finally got good budget news in a regular session that has seen lawmakers struggle to find enough money to fund Medicaid and other non-education services.More >>
Alabama House Democrats delay legislative action
Alabama House Democrats delay legislative action
Democrats in the Alabama House spent more than eight hours Thursday in delaying tactics.More >>
Democrats in the Alabama House spent more than eight hours Thursday in delaying tactics.More >>
Ala. gov vetoes bills dealing with county tax fund
Ala. gov vetoes bills dealing with county tax fund
Gov. Robert Bentley has vetoed a trio of bills that would take tobacco tax money in three Alabama counties and create community service grant programs.More >>
Gov. Robert Bentley has vetoed a trio of bills that would take tobacco tax money in three Alabama counties and create community service grant programs.More >>
Bill gives new tax authority to Jefferson County
Bill gives new tax authority to Jefferson County
The Alabama Senate has passed a bill that would give the Jefferson County Commission new authority to increase taxes to address the county's financial problems.More >>
The Alabama Senate has passed a bill that would give the Jefferson County Commission new authority to increase taxes to address the county's financial problems.More >>
Government considers protection for dwarf seahorse
Government considers protection for dwarf seahorse
The government will study whether the inch-long dwarf seahorse should have federal protection.More >>
The government will study whether the inch-long dwarf seahorse should have federal protection.More >>
Initial hearing held on Ala. fish camp burglary
Initial hearing held on Ala. fish camp burglary
Investigators say a teenage girl who was fatally shot during an alleged burglary at a remote Alabama fish camp was an active participant in the break-in.More >>
Investigators say a teenage girl who was fatally shot during an alleged burglary at a remote Alabama fish camp was an active participant in the break-in.More >>
Date pushed back for start of BP spill trial
Date pushed back for start of BP spill trial
A federal judge has pushed back the start of a civil trial for claims against BP PLC and other companies involved in the 2010 Gulf oil spill.More >>
A federal judge has pushed back the start of a civil trial for claims against BP PLC and other companies involved in the 2010 Gulf oil spill.More >>
Retired Ala teacher pleads guilty to abuse
Retired Ala teacher pleads guilty to abuse
A retired Shelby County schoolteacher has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges of sexually abusing students throughout his long Alabama teaching career.More >>
A retired Shelby County schoolteacher has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges of sexually abusing students throughout his long Alabama teaching career.More >>
Ex-BP engineer pleads not guilty in spill probe
Ex-BP engineer pleads not guilty in spill probe
Federal prosecutors say a former BP engineer was arrested last week because they feared he would leave the country for a job in Australia and not return.More >>
Federal prosecutors say a former BP engineer was arrested last week because they feared he would leave the country for a job in Australia and not return.More >>
Ala. Legislature creates looting law after storms
Ala. Legislature creates looting law after storms
The Alabama Legislature has voted to create the crime of looting because of experiences following the deadly tornadoes that hit Alabama a year ago.More >>
The Alabama Legislature has voted to create the crime of looting because of experiences following the deadly tornadoes that hit Alabama a year ago.More >>
Day of Prayer: Ala. gov says he prays for wisdom
Day of Prayer: Ala. gov says he prays for wisdom
Alabama government and religious leaders gathered with a small, but spirited, crowd for a service recognizing the 61st annual National Day of Prayer.More >>
Alabama government and religious leaders gathered with a small, but spirited, crowd for a service recognizing the 61st annual National Day of Prayer.More >>
Ala. lawmakers honor Marshall Space Flight Center
Ala. lawmakers honor Marshall Space Flight Center
The Alabama Legislature paused briefly from the frantic activities of the final days of the 2012 session to honor NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville.More >>
The Alabama Legislature paused briefly from the frantic activities of the final days of the 2012 session to honor NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville.More >>
Gunshots fired at rocket center in Huntsville
Gunshots fired at rocket center in Huntsville
Authorities say gunshots have been fired into the U.S. Space & Rocket Center's Davidson facility in Huntsville.More >>
Authorities say gunshots have been fired into the U.S. Space & Rocket Center's Davidson facility in Huntsville.More >>
Goodbye La Nina: Will drought, hurricanes also go?
Goodbye La Nina: Will drought, hurricanes also go?
The La Nina weather phenomenon is over. Forecasters say that's good news for the drought in the South and hurricane areas along the coasts.More >>
The La Nina weather phenomenon is over. Forecasters say that's good news for the drought in the South and hurricane areas along the coasts.More >>
Immigration law protesters led away in handcuffs
Immigration law protesters led away in handcuffs
Security guards at the Alabama statehouse handcuffed and led away six adults who kneeled on the floor outside the Senate chamber Thursday morning in protest of Alabama's immigration law.More >>
Security guards at the Alabama statehouse handcuffed and led away six adults who kneeled on the floor outside the Senate chamber Thursday morning in protest of Alabama's immigration law.More >>
Executive editor named at The Tuscaloosa News
Executive editor named at The Tuscaloosa News
Michael James has been named executive editor of The Tuscaloosa News.More >>
Michael James has been named executive editor of The Tuscaloosa News.More >>
Florida Lotto jackpot rises to $3 million
Florida Lotto jackpot rises to $3 million
The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $3 million after no one matched the six winning numbers in the latest drawing, lottery officials said Thursday.More >>
The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $3 million after no one matched the six winning numbers in the latest drawing, lottery officials said Thursday.More >>
UA presidential search findings to be discussed
UA presidential search findings to be discussed
Authorities say the initial findings in the search for a new University of Alabama president are scheduled to be discussed.More >>
Authorities say the initial findings in the search for a new University of Alabama president are scheduled to be discussed.More >>
Mayor reports progress in cleaning up town's water
Mayor reports progress in cleaning up town's water
The mayor of an Alabama town where residents have complained of murky tap water says improvements have been made but more work needs to be done.More >>
The mayor of an Alabama town where residents have complained of murky tap water says improvements have been made but more work needs to be done.More >>
Parents of slain Fla teenager visiting Ala
Parents of slain Fla teenager visiting Ala
The parents of slain Florida teenager Trayvon Martin are coming to Alabama to demonstrate against violence and raise money for a private foundation.More >>
The parents of slain Florida teenager Trayvon Martin are coming to Alabama to demonstrate against violence and raise money for a private foundation.More >>

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BBB alerts consumers of new credit card scam
BBB alerts consumers of new credit card scam
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:38 AM EDT2012-05-16 13:38:33 GMT
The Better Business Bureau want to warn consumers of a new scam that could leave them in debt. BBB representatives said thieves are getting a hold of people's debit/credit card information and once theyMore >>
Reps said they received several phone calls from North Alabama residents who said they saw charges from credit agencies on their debit/credit card statements.More >>
Florence City Council votes to rezone land
Florence City Council votes to rezone land
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:24 AM EDT2012-05-16 13:24:56 GMT
The Florence City Council will meet for a public hearing to discuss rezoning within the city limits. The council expects to have a decision at the end of the meeting as to whether or not the city councilMore >>
The Florence City Council voted to rezone land in Florence for during a meeting Tuesday evening.More >>
Commercial space company opens office in Huntsville
Commercial space company opens office in Huntsville
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:10 AM EDT2012-05-16 13:10:00 GMT
A commercial space company is celebrating a grand opening in the valley. Sierra Nevada Corporation now has an office in Huntsville. It's one of the many companies vying for funding to send astronautsMore >>
A commercial space company celebrated a grand opening in the valley Tuesday night. Sierra Nevada Corporation now has an office in Huntsville.More >>
Officer pepper sprays man during overnight arrest
Officer pepper sprays man during overnight arrest
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:38 AM EDT2012-05-16 12:38:11 GMT
Huntsville police arrested Antoine Jones after finding marijuana in his car. An officer pulled Jones over near University Dr. and Evandel Dr. around 11:30 Tuesday night because he had a light out. TheMore >>
Police arrested a man after they found marijuana in his car during a traffic stop.More >>
Police respond to robbery at Little Caesars off Triana Boulevard
Police respond to robbery at Little Caesars off Triana Boulevard
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:28 AM EDT2012-05-16 12:28:18 GMT
Huntsville Police responded to a business robbery. It happened at the Little Caesars on 2900 Triana Boulevard just before 10 Tuesday night. Authorities have not released many details in this case. LookMore >>
Huntsville Police responded to a business robbery. It happened at the Little Caesars on 2900 Triana Boulevard just before 10 Tuesday night.More >>
Fire destroys Morgan County mobile home
Mobile home fire puts pets in danger
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:24 AM EDT2012-05-16 12:24:13 GMT
A mobile home on Shane Private Dr. in Morgan County caught fire around 4:30 Wednesday morning. No one was at home but firefighters say two pets may have been inside. The home owner's brother lives behindMore >>
The homeowners made it out safely, but firefighters believe two pets may have died in the fire.More >>
City council members vote to adopt re-zoning in Florence
City council members vote to adopt re-zoning in Florence
Florence city leaders voted 5 to 1 Tuesday night to approve re-zoning for a proposed Walmart.More >>
Huntsville gas station robbed
Huntsville gas station robbed
Updated: Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:44 PM EDT2012-05-16 03:44:25 GMT
Huntsville Police are investigating a robbery at a gas station. At least one person entered the EZ Mart at 5990 Pulaski Pike around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and robbed the store. No one was injured in the incident.More >>
Huntsville Police are investigating a gas station robbery.More >>
Guntersville student to go to DC for winning art contest
Guntersville student to go to DC for winning art contest
A Guntersville student won the best of show in an art contest and is going to Washington, D.C. to visit Congressman Aderholt for winning the contest.More >>
Former LifeSouth employee talks about importance of safe blood supply
Former LifeSouth employee talks about importance of safe blood supply
Updated: Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:39 PM EDT2012-05-16 03:39:10 GMT
LifeSouth, a company that provides blood to hospitals across North Alabama is at the center of a lawsuit after a man contracted HIV through a blood transfusion. A former employee contacted WAFF afterMore >>
A former LifeSouth employee shares what it was like to work for the company after a man is given HIV infected blood during a transfusion.More >>

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