State Health Officer Leaving after 23 Years
Alabama's longtime health officer Dr. Don Williamson is leaving the state to become president of the Alabama Hospital Association.
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Alabama's longtime health officer Dr. Don Williamson is leaving the state to become president of the Alabama Hospital Association.
A passenger is stopped at a Birmingham airport today after a gun is found at a checkpoint. Meanwhile TSA officials were in Montgomery this morning giving a demonstration on how to properly travel with a firearm.
Prattville police are investigating a robbery that happened at a gas station early this morning.
The Alabama House of Representatives will debate a large cut to Medicaid after a plan for filling a budget hole unraveled in a tension-filled special session.
Across the country... neighbors came out and joined with each other to help curb crime in their communities. It's called "National Night Out" and many participated across the River Region as well.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Free medical services are available for people in West Alabama for the next two weeks.
Governor Bentley has made a proposal for the special session is to increase the tax on sodas and other sugary drinks.
Part of Governor Robert Bentley's push to fix the budget crisis- changes to the tobacco tax. Not only would it increase but also expand to include e-cigarettes and vapor products.
On the steps of the capitol NAACP members and marchers young and old unite.
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V-A officials in Alabama say the benefits side of the Veteran's Administration has seen a big improvement in service to veterans.
Montgomery is getting a new municipal court building. It should be up and open for business in about a year.
Service Dogs Alabama held the graduation for their Class of 2015 Sunday, August 2. These dogs are going to assist children with certain disabilities and veterans with post traumatic stress disorder.
Alabama corrections officers are looking for three inmates they say escaped over the last two days.
Sidney Lanier High School's class of 1990 celebrated their 25th class reunion by cleaning up their old high school campus.
Inaugural Nat King Cole Jazz Festival Held at Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
It may be 50 years since the end of the civil rights march from Montgomery to Selma, but the marching continues.
Local dance students are hard at work along the riverfront rehearsing a wide range of dance from classical to contemporary.
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It's a day every one of these students has looked forward to for years, the chance to walk across the stage and accept a diploma from Tuskegee University. The day was even more special with the addition of TV's Phylicia Rashad.
A popular Montgomery venue needs your help.
A state representative admits he shot out the tires on his ex-wife's car, but says he plans to plead not guilty to domestic violence charges.
Seven students graduated from Hope Inspired Ministries Thursday night.



