MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA)- The Wetumpka Tea Party claims it was wrongfully targeted by the Internal Revenue Service when members applied for tax-exempt status years ago.

Now, they're joining with several similar groups to put a stop to what they call an organized scheme.

"We need to hold our government accountable," says Becky Gerritson, President of the Wetumpka Tea Party. 

She has been traveling non-stop ever since accusations of IRS targeting surfaced.

"I never in my wildest dreams thought I would be doing what I'm doing now. It's a little bit scary. You don't just sue the IRS everyday," says Gerritson.  

MONTGOMERY, AL- Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded nine grants to support the "Click It or Ticket" traffic safety campaign now underway. The effort continues over the Memorial Day weekend through Sunday, June 2.

Law enforcement agencies across the state are working overtime to enforce Alabama's seat belt laws and remove dangerous drivers from the roadways as part of the enforcement campaign. The grants, totaling $200,000, pay overtime for officers to conduct seat-belt safety checkpoints and extra patrols in areas where a high number of vehicle crashes have occurred.

Jim Byard Jr., director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, said the goal of the campaign is to save lives and reduce injuries. "The extra patrols and increased visibility of law enforcement officers should remind motorists that seat belts and safe driving are especially critical during major holidays," Byard said.

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA)- As rescue efforts continue in Oklahoma, school administrators closer to home have safety top of mind.

Everyone remembers the tragic events in Enterprise, Alabama where a tornado killed eight students inside Enterprise High School and a nearby resident.

That storm raises the question: are students safer at home or in the school building?

"They're safer at home," says mother, Jessica Taylor.

Taylor nor her friend Cindy Odom leave their kids' safety to the school system.

"My mother always checked us out when it came bad weather, so it's something I've always done."

Taylor admits her kids don't go to school if severe weather is coming. And for Odom, the storms are personal.

"My brother-in-law was in the tornados in Tuscaloosa and that really hit home with me. So really ever since then I've been a lot more aware of the weather," says Odom.