Selma Payday Loan Ban Extended
Selma City Council members have extended the city’s moratorium on new payday loan stores and may extend a ban on issuing new liquor licenses.
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Tallapoosa County Drug Task Force Cracking Down on Meth
The Tallapoosa County Drug Task Force is cracking down on meth in the county. Wednesday morning the Sheriff’s Office and police departments met to talk about recent busts. They say that’s partly thanks to a new system…NPLEX…which monitors the sale of meth ingredients like pseudophedrine, to make sure one person isn’t buying more than 3.6 grams per day or 9…
Potential Meningitis at Andalusia
The State Health Department receive the results from their investigation into a potential Meningitis case at Andalusia Regional hospital.
Residents Meet to Discuss New Plan for W. Fairview Avenue
The Montgomery city planning commission held a public meeting today to lay out plans to renovate West Fairview Avenue.
Gov. Bentley Looking for Long-Term Budget Fix
Alabama lawmakers will face another grim budget outlook when they return to Montgomery next year and Gov. Robert Bentley says he wants their ideas for long-term solutions instead of a one-year money fix.
Schools Invest Millions Preparing For SEC Network
The Southeastern Conference’s new network debuts Thursday, promising more than 1,000 live events this year and a reach that includes most major television providers.
Pike Road Looks Ahead To Next School Year
Thousands of students are back to school in Montgomery County.
But one year from now, a new school district will change the map for students in the area.
Greenville Police Searching For Credit Card Theft Suspect
Greenville Police need your help identifying a woman who stole credit cards from a mother stopping for lunch with her family.
Inside Life In Depression
With Depression being a factor in Robin Williams’ death, Alabama News Network is looking deeper into the illness and speaking to an expert and a victim who is trying to move forward.
Appeal Dismissed in Jefferson Co. Commission Race
The Alabama Democratic Executive Committee has dismissed an appeal to challenge the results of a contested Jefferson County Commission primary runoff.
