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State GOP React to State of the Union Address

President Obama's State of the Union Address Tuesday was met with criticism from Alabama Republicans.

Council Votes to Rezone, Approves New Wal-Mart

A new Wal-Mart is coming to Montgomery.

New Era at Perry County Sheriff's Office

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a new sheriff in Perry County for the first time in more than three and a half decades.

Montgomery Co. Opens First-Ever Public Defenders Office

What happens to defendants who need an attorney in Montgomery County but can't afford one?

USS Montgomery Getting Ready For Sea

Alabama is at the front of the changing world of naval warfare. The latest US navy ship is being built in Mobile, and it bears a familiar name.

Arrest Made In Troy Stolen Storm Drain Case

Something unusual is being stolen in Troy, but you're going to have to look down and watch your step to see what's being taken.

WEB EXTRA: Phil Rawls On 35 Years Covering Alabama Politics

AP reporter Phil Rawls is retiring and shares some of his stories.

What's Right With Your Community: Longtime Alabama Political Reporter Retiring

You might not recognize his his face, but you've heard and read his words. Associated Press reporter Phil Rawls has been covering Alabama politics for 35 years and now he's retiring.

President Obama Plans to Visit Selma to Commemorate Marches

President Barack Obama plans to visit Selma, Alabama, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of historic civil rights marches across the state.

MPD Investigate Homicide on Cloverhill Drive

There was a shooting around Clover Hill Drive Tuesday afternoon around 1:30 pm.

Ernest Finley Swearing in as New Police Chief

The city of Montgomery officially has a new top cop on the job with the swearing in of the city's new police chief.

Steven Reed Represents Montgomery County on New Probate Council

Secretary of State John Merrill announces the establishment of a Probate Judges Advisory Council to ensure that elections and corporate filings are administered appropriately, accurately, and efficiently and as effectively as possible at the county and state levels.

Montgomery City Council Members Meet on New Walmart Grocery Store

Montgomery city council members could soon be deciding on the proposed new Walmart grocery store location.

Alabama line Backer Ryan Anderson Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

Alabama Line Backer Ryan Anderson has been arrested on domestic violence charges. Ryan was arrested on Tuesday in Tuscaloosa.

Desmonte Leonard Sentenced to Life in Prison

Tuesday a judge sentenced Desmonte Leonard to life in prison in a triple homicide.

Deadlines Approaching for SBA Disaster Loans

Deadlines for two types of U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans are coming up in several Alabama counties.

What Do Law Enforcement Agencies Want From The State?

With inauguration day wrapping up, means a new term for Governor Bentley and maybe some new plans for local authorities -- at least that's what law enforcement leaders are hoping for, so we asked them what they want from the state.

Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrated in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People from all over the country were in Selma celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in several different ways.

Challenges Ahead For Newly Inaugurated Officials

There was a lot of pomp and circumstance and security, as top officials in the state came together for this year's inauguration. Chief among them was Governor Robert Bentley, elected for a second term.