Alabama Candidates to Qualify Sooner for 2014
Some Alabamians planning to run for public office in 2014 are going to have to make a decision sooner than they thought.
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Alabama Jobless Rate Drops to 6.2 Percent
Alabama’s unemployment rate is once again down to a five-year low of 6.2 percent.
Crowd Turns Out for Capital City Christmas Parade
Downtown Montgomery was filled with Christmas spirit Thursday night as the Capital City Christmas Parade got underway. It had been postponed from earlier in the month because of bad weather. Kids of all ages were eager to come and take part in the annual tradition.
ASU Responds to SACS, Says Governor’s Audit is Wrong
ASU has released the results of its own audit that show dramatically different results than an audit Governor Robert Bentley had done on how the university spends money.
House Fire Leaves Family Needing Help Before Christmas
This video is no longer available.A single mother and her four boys are living in a hotel room after a fire damaged the second story of their home, and although she says they now have to start over, she’s thankful for a community so willing to help. Â The electrical fire started in her teenager’s bedroom, tearing through the walls,…
River Region Cements New Partnership With Maxwell AFB
Maxwell Air Force Base broke ground on a new park with Montgomery and other cities from around the River Region.
Right now, all you see are a few soccer goals, but the plan is to add fitness stations, playgrounds, and a running track to this open field.
Former Gov. Don Siegelman Not Pardoned by Pres. Obama
Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman was not among the 21 people who received commutations and pardons from the president on Thursday.
Alabama State Pleased with Firm’s Financial Review
Alabama State University officials say an accounting firm’s review of its contracts and other issues raised by former President Joseph Silver has turned up only minor problems.
Kids Visit Santa
The countdown to Christmas is on as we’re just one week away.
And there are plenty of boys and girls lining up to sit in Santa’s lap to make sure he knows just what to bring.
Crimestoppers Needs Your Help Solving 2013 Crimes
Crimestoppers needs your help after some big cases from 2013 remain unsolved.
