Will City Councilmen Let Moratorium on Payday Loan Stores Expire?
The moratorium on payday loan stores has been in effect since last September. Next week city councilmen are supposed to vote on whether or not to let the moratorium expire.
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Friend Of Taco Bell Murder Victim Speaks Out About Her Death
From Montgomery — two Taco Bell employees face capital murder charges after police say they robbed and killed their nightshift manager. Now, a friend of the manager speaks to us exclusively about what happened and how he is coping.
Common Core Bill Sparks Heated Debate
There was a big crowd at the state house this morning to debate changes to education standards in Alabama.
There’s a bill that would let local school systems opt out of the common core standards up for debate.
Greenville Police Looking For Thief
Greenville Police are looking for a thief who stole from Walmart.
Top-Ranked Florida, Bubble Madness At SEC Tourney
For No. 1 Florida, it’s nothing more than a warm-up for the bigger games to come. For struggling Kentucky, it’s a chance to regain a little swagger.
55,000 Alabamians Sign Up Through Health Exchange
Federal officials report that more than 55,000 Alabamians have selected a health insurance plan through the federal facilitated health insurance exchange.
ASU Could Get Funding Restored in Budget
Alabama State University could soon see its funding restored by the legislative budget committee.
Dianne Bentley Kicks Off Domestic Violence Awareness Program
Alabama First Lady Dianne Bentley kicks off a domestic violence awareness program.
Bill Limiting Lobbying in Legislature Revised
A revision to a bill restricting lobbying by former legislators has nearly restored the proposal to its original form.
Drinking Alcohol Could Increase Premature Birth Risk
Women who drink alcohol during the first three months of pregnancy could be raising the risk of a premature birth.
