6 hrs ago | The Macon Telegraph
Still no trial date set one year after charges in Ala. civil rights shooting
“Why do they want to prolong it? It's already been long enough”
A former state trooper has no trial date a year after being indicted for a fatal shooting in 1965 that became a catalyst for the historic voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery. via The Macon Telegraph
14 hrs ago | Montgomery Advertiser
Tide's Saban wants early start for incoming freshmen
“That's the philosophy that we'd like to use.”
TUSCALOOSA -- Here's one wish Alabama coach Nick Saban can't necessarily make come true: To have all the signees in school when the first summer session begins June 3. Saban said it is a 'tremendous advantage' ... via Montgomery Advertiser
23 hrs ago | Tuscaloosa News
Legislature votes to raise unemployment benefits
Alabama will still have one of the nation's smallest unemployment compensation benefits after raising payments 8.5 percent in July. via Tuscaloosa News
Yesterday | ABC 33/40
Central Alabama Braced for Storm; NWS Surveys Tornado Path
Central Alabama is bracing for stormy weather tonight while several counties recover from tornadoes that packed winds of up to 125 mph. via ABC 33/40
Saturday | NBC 15 Online
Folsom wants commission to study west Alabama ...
“If we build the road, economic development will come.”
Lt. Gov. Jim Folsom Jr. wants lawmakers to help pave the way for a Florence-Mobile freeway that he hopes will help revitalize poor areas of west Alabama. via NBC 15 Online
Saturday | Montgomery Advertiser
Mix-up likely kills double dipping bill for year
“I'm sure Democrats will push it again next session. It's awful public policy and it's the wrong thing to do”
A bill that would let state workers also serve in the Alabama Legislature likely will not pass this year, in part because a filing mix-up has given Gov. via Montgomery Advertiser
Friday | NBC 15 Online
Alabama Legislature kills hundreds of bills
“The same sponsor, and the same dead bill”
Alabama Sen. Bobby Denton, who hit the record charts 50 years ago, didn't have any success with his latest musical endeavor - trying to make sure that oldies groups performing in Alabama are the real thing. via NBC 15 Online
Friday May 9 | WIAT-TV Birmingham
Son of a Former Fire College Director Pleads Guilty
The son of the former head of the Alabama Fire College pleaded guilty to conspiracy and mail fraud Thursday in connection with a bogus contract his father arranged with Gadsden State Community College. via WIAT-TV Birmingham
Thursday May 8 | ABC 33/40
The Alabama Senate has refused for the second time to begin debate on a bill to remove the state sales tax on groceries. via ABC 33/40
Wednesday May 7 | NBC13.com
AEA Giving Up On Alabama Double Dipping Bill
The Alabama Education Association is giving up on a bill that would allow public employees to serve in the Legislature and other elected offices. via NBC13.com







