Ex-state Worker Sentenced in Embezzlement
The Alabama Attorney General says a former Department of Rehabilitative Services employee has been sentenced in an embezzlement scheme.
Author: Alabama News Network Staff
Revision of Alabama Constitution Stalls
The Legislature’s effort to rewrite the lengthy Alabama Constitution article by article has stalled.
Judge: Married Women Can’t Divorce In Alabama
A judge says two women who were legally married in Iowa can’t divorce in Alabama, which doesn’t recognize same-sex marriages.
Abortion Bill Passes Senate Committee
The Alabama Legislature is getting closer to extending the waiting period for an abortion in the state.
Alcohol Crimes Not Curbed by Community Action
Community action doesn’t reduce alcohol related crashes or crime.
Researchers Develop New Breast Cancer Test
Researchers in Great Britain have developed a new test that could help personalize treatment for breast cancer patients.
Nicotine Patches Do Not Help Pregnant Women
A new study finds nicotine patches do not appear to help pregnant women quit smoking.
Waiting Period Extension for Abortion Closer to Becoming Law
The Alabama Legislature is getting closer to extending the waiting period for an abortion in the state.
Ex-Autaugaville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty on Ethics Violation
The former chief of the Autaugaville Volunteer Fire Department has pleaded guilty to using his office for personal gain.
Senate Committee Approves Common Core ‘Opt Out’
An Alabama Senate Committee voted to allow local school systems to opt out of the Common Core curriculum standards, but the legislation still faces a bleak future.
