The prison reform bill made it through the senate after just a few hours of debate a few weeks ago. But the bill is taking significantly longer in the house. Democratic Representative John Rogers even asked that the 126 page bill to be read in its entirety.
People all over the country are gathering to pray for the world and its leaders for the National Day of Prayer.
In the month since more than 100 Troy residents learned they'd be displaced because of the major road project and the addition of a Publix grocery store, local community groups are doing what they can to help.
Alabama News Network Political Analyst Steve Flowers talks about the possibility that the gambling bill will get through the Legislature.
The Presidential election is about a year half away. A Wall Street Journal poll says less than 7 percent of Americans say they want a so-called "evangelical Christian" as president.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas Co. jury convicts an Orrville man of murder.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is once again helping provide summer jobs for area youth this summer.
Besides getting 250 million dollars from the Poarch Creek Indians, House Republicans plan to raise about 200 million in taxes and right-sizing government. About 6 of the measures made it through the committee, including the cigarette tax and a car rental tax.
Plans are in the works to bring an all boys school to Montgomery.
Pike County will be promoting business development all next week.
Troy Elementary archers are getting ready to head to the national championship in style.
The Alabama News Network Facebook page is filled with reaction to how a mother used police to teach her 10-year-old son a lesson he'll probably never forget.
Some people are fearful that Alabama could be home to more gambling addicts if legislation leads to an expansion of gambling in the state.
Riots in the streets of Baltimore sent the city into chaos over the past few weeks over an arrest that was thought to be unjust by some.
Montgomery City Councilmen have agreed to sell the historic Webber building, which collapsed last year.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The looming state budget shortfall has mental health officials in Selma speaking out about the impact deep budget cuts could have in the community.
It's been a week since Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh brought up the idea of gambling as a budget solution. Now, he's filed a bill that would add table games and bring a lottery to the state, if approved by Alabama voters that is.
An officer with the Union Springs Police Department was arrested.
Union Springs police are asking for your help in solving a hit and run.
WindCreek Casino Wetumpka along with its sister properties in Montgomery and Atmore do very well for themselves.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Orrville man goes on trial for capital murder in Selma.
Some West Montgomery residents are calling for a cap on package stores, saying there's too many on that side of town.
Lawmakers are seriously looking at gambling and a new lottery to help solve the state's budget shortfall. Something Governor Robert Bentley says is a terrible idea.
Scientists at Alabama State University are on the cutting edge of research to help fight the obesity epidemic in Alabama and they're doing it on a very small scale but with big results.
The Cloverdale community has brought back a long-lost springtime tradition.
