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Alabama budget cuts force the Alabama National Guard to consolidate.
Friday saw the grand opening of the 23,000 square foot Natureplex.
Alabama has deployed disaster relief vehicles and other emergency staff to the SC flood relief efforts.
31 drivers license offices across Alabama are closing, leaving only Montgomery, Mobile, Birmingham and Huntsville offices open. That was enough to get Jesse Jackson on a plane straight for Alabama.
Two out of nine Montgomery city council members are out. That number may rise to three, only 20 votes separate the candidates in District 5.
There will be some new faces on the Montgomery City Council, after two city councilmen lost their bids for re-election.
Brantley Lyons won the District 2 City Council race. He received 1,204 votes over Ian Maloy's 716 votes.
The doors to Victoryland have been closed off and on for the last several years. Mayor Johnny Ford says that's thousands of jobs that have just disappeared. "We are prepared to go into federal court if we have to. In other words, we are not going to stop until Victoryland is fully restored, reopened, and the people can get their jobs back," said Ford.
The Metropolitan United Methodist Church held its 2nd annual fall festival Saturday
Animal lovers and their pets from across Montgomery came together at Blount Cultural Park for the 15th annual Wag and Walk
Tuskegee University hosted an actress from the hit TV show "Empire".
Today marks the fourth annual River Region Prayer Walk. People from all denominations came together to praise and worship.
It's been a rough start for both Auburn and Alabama this season. While the Tide have a 3-1 record, Auburn is 2-2 and haven't won a conference game.
A ruling by a Montgomery County Circuit judge clears the way for electronic bingo.
The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board says that the cuts in the new General Fund budget may force some state-run liquor stores to close.
A Tea Party leader is opposing Republican Rep. Martha Roby for Congress in Alabama's 2nd District.
From Tickled Pink Expo: American Idol finalist Jess Meuse speaks about why she wants to get involved in the fight against breast cancer in our area.
From Tickled Pink Expo: Montgomery County Commissioner Ronda Walker shares her personal battle with Stage 3 breast cancer.
From Tickled Pink Expo: Joy to Life Foundation founder Joy Blondheim describes the excitement and meaning behind Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
From Tickled Pink Expo: Breast cancer can affect how a woman looks at herself and the clothes that she wears.
The Montgomery Academy has announced that Jay Spencer will become the new head of school on June 1, 2016.
Vendors spent the day Wednesday setting up their booths at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has announced changes affecting driver license offices because of budget cuts.
Diversity in the workplace is often a topic not discussed and Alabama often gets a bad reputation for not being inclusive. The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce is working to improve that stigma.
It's been a shaky start to the season according to Alabama fans with changes on the team and a loss to Ole Miss.



