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Selma Barbeque Spot Wins Top Honors in Alabama Barbeque Battle

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The hickory smoke has cleared in the Alabama Barbeque Battle -- and a barbeque spot in Selma walks away with one of the top honors.

Gov. Bentley Speaks about Divorce Publicly for the First Time

Gov. Robert Bentley says his divorce is a private matter and thanked people for their prayers in what he described as a "difficult time."

Ford Plans to Introduce Lottery Bill in Special Session

House Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) says he plans to introduce a lottery bill during the special session of the Legislature.

Woman Killed in Lowndes County Wreck

Alabama State Troopers say a woman from Letohatchee has been killed in a wreck in Lowndes County.

Gov. Bentley Making First Public Appearances Since Divorce Filing

Gov. Robert Bentley is making his first public appearances since his wife filed for divorce last week.

City Breaks Ground on Phase 2 of Lanier Place on Westside

The dirt is moving and construction is underway for phase two of Lanier Place off E.D. Nixon Avenue.

Second Special Session Called, Will Lawmakers Pass a Budget this Time?

In exactly one week, lawmakers will reconvene for a third time to try to pass a general fund budget.

Road Improvement Projects Underway in the City of Marion

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- State workers are finishing up a major road improvement project in Marion -- and city leaders say more road improvements are on the way.

Montgomery Neighborhoods Increase Use of Surveillance Cameras

Neighborhoods across the nation are looking for new ways to put criminals behind bars and surveillance cameras are their weapon of choice.

Tuskegee University Launches Bike Share Program

Tuskegee University students now have a new way to get around campus. Today, the university launched its bike share program.

Gov. Robert Bentley Calls Second Special Session on General Fund Budget

Gov. Robert Bentley is calling a special session next week to try once again to pass a state budget.

Capitol Hyundai High School Highsman: Nathan Rourke

Edgewood QB becomes first candidate for High School Highsman for the Alabama News Network.

Low Gas Prices Expected to Impact Roadways for Labor Day Weekend

The Labor Day weekend is coming up and AAA is predicting more cars on the roadways this year.

Future of Historic St. James Hotel in Hands of Selma City Council

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The future of the historic St. James Hotel in downtown Selma could be decided by Selma city leaders in the coming weeks.

FBI Doubles Reward in 1995 Selma Killing

AP-AL--1995 Slaying-Reward FBI doubles reward in 1995 slaying in Selma Eds: APNewsNow. The FBI is doubling the reward for information that leads to the arrest of a man wanted in a killing that happened in 1995 in Selma.

Gov. Robert Bentley Addresses "Distractions" with Cabinet

Gov. Robert Bentley, whose wife has filed for divorce, says he will not let "distractions" get in the way of his push for policy and budget changes in the state. )