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.
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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.
Tom Brokaw will Speak at Faulkner's Annual Benefit Dinner
Faulkner University announced Tom Brokaw would be the speaker at Faulkner’s Annual Benefit Dinner during a press conference held Wednesday.
Alabama Governor Assigns Drone Responsibility
Gov. Robert Bentley has placed authority over drones with the Bureau of Aeronautics at the state Department of Transportation.
Historic Marker to Honor Civil Rghts Lawyer Fred Gray
One of the nation's best known civil rights lawyers will be honored in Montgomery next week.
Man Killed in Gas Explosion Identified as Cordova Man, 69
Authorities have identified the man killed in a gas explosion at his home in Cordova as 69-year-old Hillard Minor.
Phenix City Man Pleads Not Guilty to Statutory Rape
An Alabama man is accused of statutory rape after authorities said he had sex with a Columbus girl when she was 15 years old.
Madison Man Dies After Gunfire Exchange with Police
Police are investigating after a man died after exchanging gunfire with officers in Madison.
Attorney General Confirmation
Five things to watch for in Loretta Lynch's confirmation hearing to be Attorney General
Maxwell Air Force Base Holds Appreciation Ceremony for Goodwill Ambassadors
Maxwell Air Force Base recognized local volunteers who help make life for international military students easier.
Craigslist Scams Becoming a Trend
Today's technology makes it convenient to buy and sell online. It's also a convenient way for a criminal to scam you.
Family Seeks Closure After Remains Found in Wooded Area in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two and a half years of unanswered questions may be answered for one Dallas County family. They are hoping to finally get some closure regarding the disappearance of a loved one.
Demolition Continues At Head Elementary
There's new development coming to Atlanta Highway in Montgomery. And it's taking the place of an old vacant school building, Head Elementary.
Changes on the Way For Pre-K Registration
It's that time of year again when parents line up to register their children for Pre School. But there's one change that will determine if your child will be able to get in.
TSA Finding More Guns in Airport Carry-on Bags
The government says it is finding more guns in carry-on bags at U.S. airports.
Can Churches Be Forced To Allow Same Sex Marriages?
The First United Methodist Church in Troy stands on a solid foundation in the community. And Pastor Steve Winston says its beliefs are part of a much larger, global theology.
MPD Makes an Arrest in January Walmart Shooting
Montgomery Police Department arrest 21-year-old Carlton Web, with second-Degree assault and discharging a firearm into a occupied vehicle. The arrest was made in the connection of the Walmart shooting in the 3800 block of Eastern Boulevard, January 14th.
Gov. Bentley Announces New Dept. of Corrections Commissioner
Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced Colonel Jefferson S. Dunn will become the new commissioner at the Alabama Department of Corrections upon his retirement from the United States Air Force in March.
Thousands Expected to March For Better Education
Thousands of people from across the state will gather at the steps of the capitol tomorrow in hopes of a better education for children in Alabama.
Prattville Police searching for a male wanted for Burglary and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card
Prattville Investigators are searching for a male suspect wanted in reference to a Theft of Property, Burglary, and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card case.
Sentencing Delayed in Amber Alert Sex Case
Sentencing has been delayed again for a man convicted of taking a girl from southeast Alabama to Tennessee and Ohio for sex.
