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Goshen Softball Heads To State Finals

The Lady Eagles left Goshen with quite the exit, heading to the state championship tournament.

Alabama House Committee Approves General Fund Bill with Deep Cuts

A House budget committee has approved a slashed general fund budget with deep cuts to state agencies.

Alabama Senate Committee Approves Lottery and Casino Bill

A lottery and casino bill has cleared its first hurdle in the Alabama Legislature.

Graduation Plans Announced for Montgomery Public Schools

Leaders with Montgomery Public Schools have announced graduation plans for the system's high schools and how much money those graduates have collected in scholarship money.

Local Woman Creates Book to Fight Stigma of Mental Illness

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when organizations work to bring awareness to those affected by mental illness.

State Labor Officials: Selma Surrounded by Job Opportunities

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The unemployment rate climbed slightly in Dallas County but labor officials say there are hundreds of active jobs available right now for people who want to work.

AHSAA High School Baseball State Championships

There's a lot of excitement about baseball this week in Capital City - as the AHSAA high school state championships are going on.

General Fund Could Skip Tax Increases

One of the biggest pieces of the house budget fix takes 50 million dollars in 'use taxes' from the education budget. But since the rest of the tax plan was put on hold Tuesday, lawmakers are pumping the brakes on this piece as well.

New Program Hopes to Save the Life of Teens

With summer being the deadliest season for teen drivers. One high school teamed up with Allstate to educate students on how to drive safely.

Macon County Jailer Faces Drug and Contraband Charges

A jailer is now on the other side of the bars after an early morning raid at the county jail.

Are Alabama's Pre-K Programs Working?

This school year, more students were enrolled in Alabama's pre-kindergarten programs than ever before. That's thanks to a major expansion of the First Class program, which included 100 additional grants for state schools.

Authorities Raid Macon County Jail; Jailer Accused of Giving Drugs to Inmates

More than 25 local and state agents conducted a raid on the Macon County Jail early Wednesday morning. Authorities say the raid followed a two month long investigation.

Troy Police Hold 37th Police Memorial Ceremony

A crowd in Pike County gathers to honor fallen law enforcement officers.

Selma Leaders Want Audit on Anniversary Weekend Tax Revenue

Selma city officials are asking for a state audit to determine why the city's tax revenue during the Bloody Sunday 50th anniversary was lower than anticipated.

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Lottery Bill Faces First Tough Test

A lottery bill in the Alabama Senate has faced its first test in a committee hearing.

Junior League of Montgomery Gives Hope to Local Non-profits

Students in the Hope-Inspired Ministries (HIM) program learn real life skills for job interview scenarios.

Coach Willie Carl Martin Honored at Alexander City Ceremony

Alabama head football coach Nick Saban was in Alexander City today to honor Willie Carl Martin, the Crimson Tide's Director of Player Development who is retiring after decades of coaching.

Alabama Student Nationally Recognized for Community Service

One South Alabama student receives national recognition for community service, helping the elderly and young students establish a very special relationship.

Supporters of Fort Toulouse Worried About Its Future

There's a move among lawmakers in Alabama to abolish the state's Historical Commission and merge it into both the Department of Archives and History and the State Conservation Department.

Nine Year Old Boy Hit by Train and Killed in Plantersville

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Dallas County are investigating a tragic train accident that claimed the life of a 9 year old boy in Plantersville.