Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:18:43 GMT
Alabama State University has retained the law firm of White, Arnold & Dowd in Birmingham to assist the institution as forensic auditors comb through the university's finances. In an email to WSFA 12 News,More >>
Alabama State University hired a former federal judge to provide legal counsel in relation to the ongoing forensic audit.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-05-02 04:01:52 GMT
Classmates and neighbors of a 17-year-old accused of bringing a gun, knives, gasoline and a lighter to Bluffton High School describe an esoteric teen. More >>
Classmates and neighbors of a 17-year-old accused of bringing a gun, knives, gasoline and a lighter to Bluffton High School describe an esoteric teen. More >>
Friday, March 29 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-03-29 21:59:15 GMT
In this week's Politifact Virginia report, Virginia Beach Congressman Scott Rigell has taken some heat because of his stance on gun issues. The National Association for Gun Rights is on the attack withMore >>
In this week's Politifact Virginia report, Virginia Beach Congressman Scott Rigell has taken some heat because of his stance on gun issues. The National Association for Gun Rights is on the attack with his tough ad about his record on the second amendment.More >>
Friday, March 22 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-03-22 21:41:36 GMT
In this week's Politifact Virginia Report- Governor Bob McDonnell continues to beat back criticism of his recently passed plan to fund transportation. Much of that flack comes from his fellow conservatives. AmongMore >>
In this week's Politifact Virginia Report- Governor Bob McDonnell continues to beat back criticism of his recently passed plan to fund transportation. Much of that flack comes from his fellow conservatives.More >>
Friday, March 15 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-03-15 22:14:44 GMT
In this week's Politifact Virginia report - Governor Bob McDonnell is learning governing is different from campaigning. On the campaign trail in 2009, McDonnell repeatedly promised he would not raiseMore >>
In this week's Politifact Virginia report - Governor Bob McDonnell is learning governing is different from campaigning.More >>
Friday, February 22 2013 6:03 PM EST2013-02-22 23:03:56 GMT
Henrico's Eric Cantor recently gave a major policy speech where he outlined his policy vision as House Majority Leader. He gave a passionate plea for a reform of the Medicare system and used this statisticMore >>
Henrico's Eric Cantor recently gave a major policy speech where he outlined his policy vision as House Majority Leader. He gave a passionate plea for a reform of the Medicare system. More >>
Thursday, February 21 2013 11:35 PM EST2013-02-22 04:35:57 GMT
The countdown is on. The deadline for immediate and deep federal cuts is March 1st - next Friday. Already the real cost of its implementation is starting to be felt. "Sequester" is a word being tossedMore >>
"Sequester" is a word being tossed around as a game piece by political leaders, but we are now starting to see the real impact these mandatory cuts will have, especially in Virginia.More >>
Thursday, February 21 2013 5:46 PM EST2013-02-21 22:46:24 GMT
A year after some of the biggest names in the Republican Party went missing from Super Tuesday ballots, Virginia will now lower the threshold for candidates to compete in the Commonwealth's presidentialMore >>
A year after some of the biggest names in the Republican Party went missing from Super Tuesday ballots, Virginia will now lower the threshold for candidates to compete in the Commonwealth's presidential primary.More >>
Wednesday, February 13 2013 10:06 PM EST2013-02-14 03:06:06 GMT
A plan to create a long-term funding solution for the state's transportation infrastructure takes a big step forward. The Senate has passed a transportation plan, but their version is quite a bit differentMore >>
A plan to create a long-term funding solution for the state's transportation infrastructure takes a big step forward.More >>
Tuesday, February 5 2013 10:48 PM EST2013-02-06 03:48:09 GMT
A move in the Virginia Senate to offer up an alternative to Governor McDonnell's transportation plan has failed. That means as the General Assembly moves into cross over day, just one version of the planMore >>
A move in the Virginia Senate to offer up an alternative to Governor McDonnell's transportation plan has failed.More >>
Wednesday, January 30 2013 10:40 PM EST2013-01-31 03:40:09 GMT
The governor's plan to revamp the way the state pays for transportation clears a key hurdle. The House finance committee approved the governor's plan with bi-partisan support. The governor's plan wouldMore >>
The governor's plan to eliminate the gas tax and replace it with an increase in sales tax clears a key hurdle. More >>
Wednesday, January 23 2013 11:50 AM EST2013-01-23 16:50:15 GMT
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, members of the committee, both older and new. I'm very grateful for this opportunity and I thank you very much for your patience to give me the chanceMore >>
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's opening remarks before her testimony in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday.More >>
Friday, December 21 2012 5:44 PM EST2012-12-21 22:44:29 GMT
If you spend much time in northern Virginia, you probably would not be surprised by this claim by Governor Bob McDonnell. At a recent press conference, the governor called northern Virginia the most heavilyMore >>
If you spend much time in northern Virginia, you probably would not be surprised by this claim by Governor Bob McDonnell. At a recent press conference, the governor called northern Virginia the most heavily trafficked region in America. Traffic in the D.C. metro is tough, but is it the worst? More >>
Friday, December 14 2012 8:20 AM EST2012-12-14 13:20:42 GMT
The holidays are a time for everyone and this Friday all pets and pet owners are invited to come out to Richmond's Shockoe slip. The annual Blessing of the Animals is a tradition that brings dozens ofMore >>
The holidays are a time for everyone and this Friday all pets and pet owners are invited to come out to Richmond's Shockoe slip. More >>
Wednesday, December 12 2012 6:30 AM EST2012-12-12 11:30:07 GMT
(RNN) - Perhaps one of the most silent consequences of jumping off the fiscal cliff is the possible enforcement of the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. Unbeknownst by most, Medicare enactedMore >>
If the fiscal cliff cuts go into effect, doctors could see a 27 percent cut in what Medicare will pay.More >>
Friday, November 16 2012 5:22 PM EST2012-11-16 22:22:11 GMT
In this week's Politifact Virginia report - we are going to get a status update on some of the promises Governor Bob McDonnell has made. Politifact is tracking 41 different promises made by McDonnellMore >>
In this week's Politifact Virginia report - we are going to get a status update on some of the promises Governor Bob McDonnell has made.More >>
Saturday, November 10 2012 1:48 PM EST2012-11-10 18:48:37 GMT
(RNN) – With the majority of ballots counted and the question of who will be the next president put to rest, only Florida remains undecided as vote tallies continued into Wednesday. With 97 percent reported,More >>
The state of Florida has finished its tally, and its 29 electoral votes went to President Barack Obama. Not that it mattered. More >>
Thursday, November 8 2012 6:54 AM EST2012-11-08 11:54:16 GMT
The Magnolia State has long been a Republican strong hold in presidential elections. Democrats said the launch of Project 1876 could create a very different outcome four years from now.More >>
Mississippi Democrats said while they're thrilled America chose to give President Barack Obama four more years, they wish our state had been one of those that propelled him to victory. The Magnolia State has long been a Republican strong hold in presidential elections. Democrats said the launch of Project 1876 could create a very different outcome four years from now.More >>
Thursday, November 8 2012 6:54 AM EST2012-11-08 11:54:16 GMT
USM students share views on presidential election Tuesday's presidential election dominated the discussion during one class at USM Gulf Park Wednesday.More >>
Tuesday's presidential election dominated the discussion during one class at USM Gulf Park Wednesday. WLOX News sat in on a Sociology class where students have been studying the election and topics like social class, inequality, and gender. The students had plenty to say about the issues that both candidates brought up on the campaign trail.More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 9:48 AM EST2012-11-07 14:48:58 GMT
(RNN) – Obama took on a variety of issues during his first term in the Oval Office, and he pledged to continue his plan of economic recovery in the next four years. His campaign rode the theme of "Change"More >>
"This is a time of great challenges for America, and I pray the president will be successful in guiding our nation," said Mitt Romney in his concession speech.More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 6:54 AM EST2012-11-07 11:54:29 GMT
Mississippians re-elected all of the members of Congress on Tuesday's ballot, including 4th District Congressman Steven Palazzo. The first time incumbent garnering about 65 percent of the vote.More >>
Mississippians re-elected all of the members of Congress on Tuesday's ballot, including 4th District Congressman Steven Palazzo. The first time incumbent garnering about 65 percent of the vote against three challengers. More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 6:54 AM EST2012-11-07 11:54:29 GMT
Greene County voters decided Tuesday to allow the sale of beer and light wine in the county limits.More >>
Greene County voters decided Tuesday to allow the sale of beer and light wine in the county limits. Late Tuesday night, election officials said they had counted 3150 votes for the referendum and 2645 against turning the county "wet."More >>
Tuesday, November 6 2012 10:34 PM EST2012-11-07 03:34:41 GMT
Here are the results of the presidential and all state and local elections. Scroll down to see nationwide, state by state presidential election results.More >>
Click here to see local and national voting results from the November 6th election.More >>
Tuesday, November 6 2012 10:21 PM EST2012-11-07 03:21:06 GMT
While their parents went to the polls Tuesday, many children in Biloxi also got a chance to vote for their favorite presidential candidate. More than 1,000 students took part in mock elections.More >>
While their parents went to the polls Tuesday, many children in Biloxi also got a chance to vote for their favorite presidential candidate. More than 1,000 students took part in mock elections. Besides picking a president, some students found a bonus on their ballot.More >>
Tuesday, November 6 2012 10:17 PM EST2012-11-07 03:17:15 GMT
For months now, the elementary students at Bayou View have teamed up with teens from the high school, going through all the motions of a real election.More >>
For months now, the elementary students at Bayou View have teamed up with teens from the high school, going through all the motions of a real election.More >>
Live election results from across East Texas and the U.S., updated throughout the night. Stay with KLTV for the latest on this exciting election!More >>
Live election results from across East Texas and the U.S., updated throughout the night. Stay with KLTV for the latest on this exciting election!More >>
Tuesday, November 6 2012 5:07 PM EST2012-11-06 22:07:24 GMT
Governor Phil Bryant spent part of the election day casting his ballot at a precinct in Brandon. Bryant showed up to vote with his son Patrick, greeting poll workers and shaking hands before casting hisMore >>
Gov. Phil Bryant spent part of the election day casting his ballot at a precinct in Brandon.Bryant showed up to vote with his son Patrick, greeting poll workers and shaking hands before casting his ballot.More >>
Tuesday, November 6 2012 3:01 PM EST2012-11-06 20:01:30 GMT
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says voter turnout is higher than expected across the state. Hosemann says early numbers from absentee ballots were low but since the polls opened, folks have beenMore >>
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says voter turnout is higher than expected across the state.More >>
Tuesday, November 6 2012 11:45 AM EST2012-11-06 16:45:59 GMT
As the country gears up for Election Day, the candidates spent today crisscrossing the country making their closing argument to voters. For both sides that meant time spent in Virginia. Vice PresidentMore >>
As the country gears up for Election Day, the candidates spent today crisscrossing the country making their closing argument to voters. For both sides that meant time spent in Virginia.More >>
Tuesday, November 6 2012 11:41 AM EST2012-11-06 16:41:36 GMT
Good Monday morning from Heather. It's chilly this morning! Today is the final day of campaigning before tomorrow's election. Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill will be in Richmond today withMore >>
Good Monday morning from Heather. It's chilly this morning! Today is the final day of campaigning before tomorrow's election. Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill will be in Richmond today withMore >>
Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party's 2012 nominee, is already looking to the 2016 election. Before looking too far ahead, he should look back to some other "third parties" of the past.More >>
Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party's 2012 nominee, is already looking to the 2016 election. Before looking too far ahead, he should look back to some other "third parties" of the past.More >>
Monday, November 5 2012 11:17 PM EST2012-11-06 04:17:49 GMT
Missouri currently has the lowest tobacco tax rate in the nation. Missouri voters will be asked to raise the state's tobacco tax by passing Proposition B when they head to the polls tomorrow.More >>
Missouri currently has the lowest tobacco tax rate in the nation. Missouri voters will be asked to raise the state's tobacco tax by passing Proposition B when they head to the polls tomorrow.More >>
Monday, November 5 2012 2:25 PM EST2012-11-05 19:25:31 GMT
On Tuesday, Missouri voters will decide on Amendment 3, which would change the judicial appointment process. Amendment 3 would modify what is known as the "Missouri Plan" in state courts, which claimsMore >>
If passed, the amendment would give the governor more power to select judges.More >>
This election year Maker's Mark is backing The Cocktail Party, but if don't want to march under their banner here are a few ways you can throw a political party of your own.More >>
This election year Maker's Mark is backing The Cocktail Party, but if don't want to march under their banner here are a few ways you can throw a political party of your own.More >>