Tuesday, September 18 2012 11:16 PM EDT2012-09-19 03:16:48 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley issued the following statement regarding voter approval of a constitutional amendment that allows a portion of the Alabama Trust Fund savings account to be allocated toward theMore >>
Governor Robert Bentley issued a statement regarding voter approval of a constitutional amendment that allows a portion of the Alabama Trust Fund savings account to be allocated toward the state's General Fund over the next three years.More >>
By PHILLIP RAWLS Associated Press
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama voters have decided by a 2 to 1 margin to support the withdrawal of $437 million from a state trust fund to help balance the General Fund budget for the next three years.
Gov. Robert Bentley called it a temporary funding bridge to maintain essential state services while state officials work on right-sizing government.
Democratic state Sen. Vivian Davis Figures of Mobile says voters safeguarded services for Alabama's most vulnerable citizens.
The president of Alabama Federation of Republican Women, Elois Zeanah, said voters were swayed by scare tactics about dramatic cuts in state services. She called the vote a defeat for transparency and good government.
With 81% of the precincts reporting Tuesday, the vote was 66% for and 34% against.
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Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:56 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:56:59 GMT
Recently, Bitsy, a Yorkie puppy from Cullman and her owner Todd Sigmon were named finalists in the Iams "Love Tails" contest. Bitsy and Todd along with 9 other finalists will compete in a facebook videoMore >>
Cullman residents Bitsy and her owner Todd have a chance to be part of a national Iams advertisement. Cast your vote at the Iams facebook page between June 24 and June 28.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:50:12 GMT
A 29 year old Pell City woman was killed overnight by her brother. Police say 30 year old Brett Christopher Love killed his sister Lindsey Michelle Love around 3 AM Wednesday morning in the 100 blockMore >>
A brother suspected of killing his sister in Pell City has been taken into custody and charged with murder. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:50:32 GMT
Denise Marie McGathey of Crossville has been arrested in connection to a drug and stolen property case. DeKalb County Sheriff's Office investigators went to her home on County Road 370. InvestigatorsMore >>
Denise Marie McGathey of Crossville has been arrested in connection to a drug and stolen property case.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:26 AM EDT2013-06-19 08:26:19 GMT
A desperate search is underway for a 10-month-old baby taken from his Birmingham home. Investigators believe 14 year old Dor'Sayde Gathright abducted De'Anthony Kelly early Monday morning from his home. It'sMore >>
10-month-old baby taken from his Birmingham home Tuesday has been located. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:52 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:52:04 GMT
Alabama's Department of Revenue says the state's new private school tax credits don't apply to students who are already in private schools, even though they are zoned for a failing public school. TheMore >>
Revenue department clarifies eligibility for school tax credits.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:50:12 GMT
A 29 year old Pell City woman was killed overnight by her brother. Police say 30 year old Brett Christopher Love killed his sister Lindsey Michelle Love around 3 AM Wednesday morning in the 100 blockMore >>
A brother suspected of killing his sister in Pell City has been taken into custody and charged with murder. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:44:47 GMT
Shelby County Highway 51 south of the intersection of U.S. Highway 280 in the Westover area of Shelby County is closed right now. The Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a motor vehicle crash involvingMore >>
The Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving a trainMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:38:10 GMT
An arrest has been made in a kidnapping investigation involving a 10 month old child. 19 year old Breanna Nicole Walker is in the custody of the U.S. Marshals in Dallas, Texas under a $100,000 bond.More >>
An arrest has been made in a kidnapping investigation involving a 10 month old child.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:26 AM EDT2013-06-19 08:26:19 GMT
A desperate search is underway for a 10-month-old baby taken from his Birmingham home. Investigators believe 14 year old Dor'Sayde Gathright abducted De'Anthony Kelly early Monday morning from his home. It'sMore >>
10-month-old baby taken from his Birmingham home Tuesday has been located. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:13:56 GMT
Birmingham City Council, Tuesday, passed a resolution asking that a controversial billboard be taken down. Council members are asking the owner of the "Sugar Daddy" billboard near the Birmingham-ShuttlesworthMore >>
Birmingham City Council wants "Sugar Daddy" billboard removed.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:50:12 GMT
A 29 year old Pell City woman was killed overnight by her brother. Police say 30 year old Brett Christopher Love killed his sister Lindsey Michelle Love around 3 AM Wednesday morning in the 100 blockMore >>
A brother suspected of killing his sister in Pell City has been taken into custody and charged with murder. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:01:02 GMT
Christopher Powell said he kept his cool as a train car crashed into his vehicle. "I think I seen it in time," said Powell. A train derailed in Talladega on Bemiston Ave. Four train cars tipped, spillingMore >>
Christopher Powell said he kept his cool as a train car crashed into his vehicle. "I think I seen it in time," said Powell. A train derailed in Talladega on Bemiston Ave. Four train cars tipped, spillingMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:44 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:44:14 GMT
A train derailment in Talladega has blocked the entrances and exits to two neighborhoods south of the city.According to Talladega police, four to five rail cars derailed shortly after 3 p.m. near BemisonMore >>
A train derailment in Talladega has blocked the entrances and exits to two neighborhoods south of the city.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:53:34 GMT
The Alabama Department of Education just released a list of 78 failing schools under the Alabama Accountability Act. Of those, 29 are in Central Alabama- 11 within the Birmingham City Schools district.More >>
The Alabama Department of Education just released a list of 78 failing schools under the Alabama Accountability Act. Of those, 29 are in Central Alabama- 11 within the Birmingham City Schools district.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:34 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:34:37 GMT
A Gadsden man has been indicted by an Etowah County Grand Jury for capital murder. Stephon Lindsey, 35, was indicted in the death of his 21 month old daughter, Maliyah. District attorney, Jimmie Harp,More >>
A Gadsden man has been indicted by an Etowah County Grand Jury for capital murder.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:53:34 GMT
The Alabama Department of Education just released a list of 78 failing schools under the Alabama Accountability Act. Of those, 29 are in Central Alabama- 11 within the Birmingham City Schools district.More >>
The Alabama Department of Education just released a list of 78 failing schools under the Alabama Accountability Act. Of those, 29 are in Central Alabama- 11 within the Birmingham City Schools district.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:48 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:48:49 GMT
There are less smokers these days. A new study indicates the number of American adults who smoke fell to 18 percent in 2011. The latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey involvedMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:57 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:57:07 GMT
Many Alabama state employees are going to get their first raises in five years. Governor Robert Bentley says he plans to reinstate merit raises starting January 1st. State employees got their last meritMore >>
Many Alabama state employees are going to get their first raises in five years.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:27:20 GMT
A new study suggests bullying between siblings may be a source of depression and anxiety, for some children. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire surveyed 3,600 American children. TheyMore >>
A new study suggests bullying between siblings may be a source of depression and anxiety, for some children.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:03:29 GMT
A single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning at 3:55 a.m. claimed the life of two and injured three. The crash occurred on Interstate 20/59 three miles south of York. Patrick Hunt Drury,More >>
Federal prosecutors have secured new indictments against a former BP engineer and a former BP executive charged separately with obstructing probes of the company's 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.More >>
Federal prosecutors have secured new indictments against a former BP engineer and a former BP executive charged separately with obstructing probes of the company's 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.More >>
The city of Huntsville is trying to spice up life in its downtown area with two new entertainment districts. Promoters plan a launch for the new area, where restaurant and bar patrons will be able to purchase alcohol to-go...More >>
Authorities have located a missing 10-month-old Alabama boy in Texas with the 14-year-old girl who allegedly took him from a home in Birmingham.More >>
Authorities have located a missing 10-month-old Alabama boy in Texas with the 14-year-old girl who allegedly took him from a home in Birmingham.More >>
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing a $70,000 fine against the Tennessee Valley Authority for violations related to one of its East Tennessee nuclear plants.More >>
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing a $70,000 fine against the Tennessee Valley Authority for violations related to one of its East Tennessee nuclear plants.More >>
Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.More >>
Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.More >>
A Portland, Ore., man whose cat had been missing since last year will soon be reunited with the well-traveled feline, courtesy of the transient who's been caring for her more than nine months.More >>
A well-traveled cat named "Mata Hairi" will soon be reunited with her owner after spending nearly 10 months traveling thousands of miles with a hitchhiker who rescued her from the rain.More >>
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:56 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:56:59 GMT
Recently, Bitsy, a Yorkie puppy from Cullman and her owner Todd Sigmon were named finalists in the Iams "Love Tails" contest. Bitsy and Todd along with 9 other finalists will compete in a facebook videoMore >>
Cullman residents Bitsy and her owner Todd have a chance to be part of a national Iams advertisement. Cast your vote at the Iams facebook page between June 24 and June 28.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:50:12 GMT
A 29 year old Pell City woman was killed overnight by her brother. Police say 30 year old Brett Christopher Love killed his sister Lindsey Michelle Love around 3 AM Wednesday morning in the 100 blockMore >>
A brother suspected of killing his sister in Pell City has been taken into custody and charged with murder. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:44:47 GMT
Shelby County Highway 51 south of the intersection of U.S. Highway 280 in the Westover area of Shelby County is closed right now. The Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a motor vehicle crash involvingMore >>
The Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving a trainMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:50:32 GMT
Denise Marie McGathey of Crossville has been arrested in connection to a drug and stolen property case. DeKalb County Sheriff's Office investigators went to her home on County Road 370. InvestigatorsMore >>
Denise Marie McGathey of Crossville has been arrested in connection to a drug and stolen property case.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:38:10 GMT
An arrest has been made in a kidnapping investigation involving a 10 month old child. 19 year old Breanna Nicole Walker is in the custody of the U.S. Marshals in Dallas, Texas under a $100,000 bond.More >>
An arrest has been made in a kidnapping investigation involving a 10 month old child.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:46 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:46:31 GMT
Tune in to Talk of Alabama at 9AM to hear from Real Estate Agent Dave Parrish. He will talk about the "sellers market" and about those mortgage rates inching up bit by bit. Parrish is a ProfessionalMore >>
Is it a good or bad time to buy a home? Realtor Dave Parrish will talk about the "sellers market," and about those mortgage rates inching up bit by bit.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:26 AM EDT2013-06-19 08:26:19 GMT
A desperate search is underway for a 10-month-old baby taken from his Birmingham home. Investigators believe 14 year old Dor'Sayde Gathright abducted De'Anthony Kelly early Monday morning from his home. It'sMore >>
10-month-old baby taken from his Birmingham home Tuesday has been located. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:53 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:53:40 GMT
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7. James powered Miami to a frantic fourth-quarter rally and overtime escape as the HeatMore >>
LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7.More >>
