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Alabama Lawmakers Approve Bill to Legalize Industrial Hemp

Alabama is one step closer to researching industrial hemp production. Lawmakers in the Alabama House of Representatives and the Alabama Senate on Tuesday approved separate bills to allow the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries to research industrial hemp production…

Watkins-Smith Wins School Board Run-off

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Operation Livesaver Aims to Decrease Alabama Train Accidents

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Campaign 2016: Alabama Runoff Results

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Montgomery Mother Wants Answers After Son's Disappearance

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Free Wi-Fi Available in Downtown Montgomery

The Wind Creek Wi-Fi Network, a high speed network available free to the public, officially goes live today for visitors, residents and businesses in downtown Montgomery thanks to a partnership between Wind Creek Hospitality, the Riverfront Foundation and the City…

Suspect Arrested in Wind Creek Casino Shooting

A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that occurred Saturday, April 9, and resulted in one man being hospitalized. Joseph Terry Grubbs, age 52, 403 Turkey Creek Road, Mathews, AL, was arrested April 10 at approximately 9:30 pm. …

The Capri Theatre Set to Re-Open

The Capri Theatre Re-Opens Thursday, April 14 with the classic, The Maltese Falcon. The Maltese Falcon, starring Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor, is a detective story of a private detective who takes on a case that involves him with three…

Steve Harvey to Speak at ASU's Spring Commencement

Alabama State University is excited to announce that Steve Harvey, nationally acclaimed star of television, radio and film, will give the keynote address at its upcoming 293rd Spring Commencement Exercises, which will be held at the ASU Dunn-Oliver Acadome on…

Should Gov. Bentley Avoid Scandal Inquiries?

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CrimeStoppers Looks for Attempted Murder Suspect

Authorities are looking for a man wanted on attempted murder charges. Investigators say Raymond Pruitt is wanted on several domestic violence warrants, including attempted murder. They say Pruitt stabbed and shot at the victim earlier this month, and then stole…

Wags 4 Wishes a Tail-Wagging Success

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High Speed I-85 Chase Ends with Arrest

A high speed motorcycle chase with troopers ends with a man behind bars. Authorities say 28 year-old Ronald Davis of Montgomery led state troopers on a chase down I-85 late Saturday night. He was arrested and charged with attempting to elude, reckless…

45th Annual Calico Forts Arts and Crafts Fair

Many people today enjoyed the beautiful weather by attending the 45th Annual Calico Forts Arts and Crafts Fair. The group expected thousands to show up for the event and they were certainly prepared. The lions club cooked up 18 hundred…

Central Alabama Crawfish Festival

The Selma lions club held their central Alabama craw-fish festival today. The group expected thousands to show up for the event.The lions club cooked up to eighteen hundred pounds of craw-fish. It wasn't just food on the menu, there was also live…

AEA Names New Executive Director

The Alabama Education Association has hired a new executive director. Brenda Pike will take over the top spot with AEA on May 16th. A native of Gadsden, Pike currently serves as the Executive Director of the Indiana State Teachers Association.…

MPD Investigation Shooting in South Montgomery

  Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on the city's south side. It happened in the 200 block of Southlawn drive at about 9:30 p.m Friday. Police say one victim was taken to the hospital with live threatening injuries. Keep…

Montgomery Continuing Work To Connect Ann St. And Federal Dr.

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