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Gadsden's Tougher Smoking Ban Takes Effect Sunday

A tougher smoking ordinance goes into effect Sunday in Gadsden.

Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange Delivers "State of the City"

Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange appeared on CBS 8 tonight to deliver a "State of the City" address.

Drivers with Autism Disorders Get Identification Cards

The state health department will soon provide cards for Alabama drivers who have been diagnosed with autism disorders.

1 Child and 3 Police Officers Recover after a House Fire

Authorities say a child was severely burned in a house fire in Calera.

Opponent Artur Davis Responds to Mayor's State of the City Address

In his State of the City address Wednesday evening, mayor Todd Strange highlighted Montgomery's best achievements.

One Year Later: Winter Storm 2014

If you were living in Montgomery this time last year, you can probably remember what you were doing -- whether it was at home or on the road. That's when the city shut down because of its icy conditions. But Montgomery city leaders say they've made changes to how they would deal with the cold weather today.

AUM Professor Still Waiting on his Same-Sex Lawsuit Against State

A local professor is still waiting to see how the courts will rule in his case against the state regarding same-sex marriage.

Lady Liberty Stops in Pike County

Lady Liberty made a stop in Troy today.

Selma Riverfront Amphitheater Nearing Completion

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Construction of the riverfront amphitheater in Selma is taking shape.

Sharia Law's Effect Takes Center Stage at Pike Co. GOP Women Meeting

A controversial constitutional amendment passed overwhelmingly at the polls this past election day. The amendment is aimed at preventing foreign laws, such as Sharia law from being used in Alabama courts.

Pastor Jay Wolf on Gay Marriage

Days after a Federal Judge ruled Alabama's law banning same sex marriage is unconstitutional. It's a topic on many conservative Christian minds.

Ethics Complaint Against Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore

The Southern Poverty Law Center has filed an ethics complaint against Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore.

Opp Police Arrest 2 Women Involved in Sex Crimes

Opp Police arrested two women who they say are involved in sex crimes.

Montgomery Man Convicted of Capital Murder Learns His Fate

A Montgomery man convicted of Capital Murder now learns his fate.

Police: Loaded Gun Found in Opelika Student's Backpack

Police say an Opelika High School student has been taken into custody after a loaded pistol was found in his backpack.

Faith Matters: Getting New Faces to Church

One of the biggest challenges facing many churches is getting people inside who have never been before or haven't gone in years, and some Christian churches are trying creative new ways to get the message across.

Alabama Lawmakers Vow To Add Charter Schools

Hundreds of students, teachers and parents took to the streets of Montgomery today as part of National School Choice Week.

Bentley Presses Congress for a Long-term Transportation Funding Bill

The Governor is in the nation's capitol to persuade Congress to pass a long-term transportation funding bill.

Grandson of Chick-fil-a Owner Speaking at Frazer United Methodist Church

The grandson of Chick- Fil- A founder Truett Cathy will be speaking this evening at Frazer United Methodist Church in Montgomery.

Gov. Bentley Urges Senate to Pass Long-term Transportation Bill

Alabama's governor has told U.S. senators that states need Congress to pass a long-term highway funding bill to provide certainty for road construction projects.