Alabama's top Republicans are responding to a proposal by a senate leader that suggests legalizing gambling in the state would bring in more than 400 million dollars, solving the state's budget shortfall.
Dhirendra Parajuli owns "Taste of India" restaurant in Montgomery. He looks over pictures from his hometown of Kathmandu, Nepal-- now unrecognizable after last weekend's massive earthquake.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Wallace Community College Selma celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Alabama Community College System -- by taking a look back at its past -- while keeping an eye on its future.
The three bills would have a big impact on abortions in Alabama. One would require clinics to stay at least 2000 feet away from schools, which would shut down one in Huntsville.
This week marks four years since tornadoes tore through Alabama, killing more than 250 people and causing millions of dollars in damage.
City leaders in Wetumpka are welcoming new business as they restore the city's downtown charm.
The war against drugs in Alabama is intensifying.
Heated moments between the Pike County Commission and the Probate Judge continue.
Today more than 70 special olympians were battling it out in Pike County.
It's an 11 week course that will teach a group of citizens how police go about conducting investigations among other things.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Department is trying to find the vandals who destroyed more than 30 residential mailboxes in the southern part of the county.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The unrest in Baltimore is yet another example of some people's mistrust of police. And that's why more and more law enforcement agencies are starting to use body cameras.
Virtual learning is coming to Montgomery Public Schools. The school board voted tonight to try out a new pilot program.
The fate of the historic rock building in downtown Troy is still in limbo.
Residents of a Troy mobile home park being pushed out because of a road project and Publix grocery store stood their ground at city hall.
Republican lawmakers are looking at all options to fix the budget this year. That includes expanded gambling and a lottery.
Proposed legislation could mean large pay raises for some probate judges.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma and West Alabama captured the world spotlight last month with the 50th anniversary of the historic Voting Rights marches of 1965. But now THAT attention is over and all the crowds are gone -- leaving the area with all the same old issues to deal with.
Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh released information Monday from a study examining the impact of expanded gaming and a lottery in Alabama.
Republican lawmakers are looking everywhere for money to fill the shortfall in the general fund budget, and that now includes possibly a lottery and expanded gaming. Some leaders say the state needs to look at the numbers before raising any taxes.
Many people had today off for Confederate Memorial Day. It's a state holiday...but one that brings a bit of controversy.
Imagine saving a life with just seconds to spare. That's exactly what Paramedics and nurses for 'Life Flight' have to deal with on a daily basis.
William Boyd is running for Montgomery City Council.
Another historic weekend comes to a close in Selma.
Former students of Davis Elementary School celebrated their elementary school class reunion.
