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Former Gang Member Brings Message of Hope to Montgomery School

It's a sobering statistic. About 70 percent of Alabama inmates will go back to prison within three years of their release.

Bentley Urges Ala. Lawmakers to be Leaders in Budget Crisis

Gov. Robert Bentley is challenging legislators to be leaders as they address the state's budget crisis next year.

Christmas Light Display Tradition Continues

A Montgomery tradition is back. After taking off last year, a local family is once again bringing smiles to faces of people driving by their home this holiday season.

FDA Gives Approval for Marijuana Oil Study

The Food and Drug Administration is giving the University of Alabama at Birmingham the green light to study the use of a marijuana derivative to treat seizures.

Kevin Murphy Named Montgomery Co. Chief Deputy

Former Montgomery Police Chief Kevin Murphy will soon be back in uniform.

Selma Protesters Demand Release of Deadly Police Shooting Video

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma activist is leading a protest demanding the release of video of a deadly police shooting and those rallying are taking a cue from protests in cities around the country.

Alabama Activists Hand Deliver Agenda To Governor's Office

Activists from across the state hand delivered their agenda to the governor today at the state house. The Moral Monday Group is making traction across the South East and here in our state it's gaining more and more support.

Money, Response Time Are Factors In Pike. Co Ambulance Decision

A new ambulance company will soon be dispatched out in all of Pike County.

Finance Director Suggests Pension Oversight Committee

The state finance director is urging the teachers' pension system to create a new oversight committee.

Ala. Sen. Tom Whatley Arrested on Misdemeanor

Republican state Sen. Tom Whatley of Auburn has been arrested on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.

Moral Monday Movement

Protesters took to the steps of the capital this morning pushing for lawmakers to rethink policies.

2016 Trial Set for Suit Over Alabama Prisoner Care

A lawsuit over medical care and mental health care for Alabama prisoners is set to go to trial in 15 months.

Alabama Given $17.5 Million in Federal Preschool Grants

Alabama is one of 18 states being given federal grants to boost access to preschool programs.

Man Ruled Competent for Trial in Triple Killing

A Lowndes County judge has ruled a man is mentally competent to stand trial on capital murder charges stemming from the slaying of 9-year-old twins and their caretaker.

Neigbors Fight Walmart Coming to former Bonnie Crest Country Club

The controversy continues to swirl around the possibility of a new Walmart grocery store coming to Montgomery.

Alabama Power Expects Rate Increases

Alabama Power Co. officials said the company needs a rate increase partly because of money spent on environmental upgrades.

Lesa Keith Attends First MPS Board Meeting, New Pres. and Vice Pres. Selected

Lesa Keith attends her first Montgomery County Schools board meeting as a board member.

Mother Charged After Baby Found in Trash Can in Perry County

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Perry County woman is facing an attempted murder charge after authorities say she gave birth to a newborn baby then dumped it in the trash.

Organization Gives Handicapped Hunters Second Chance

Its hunting season in the state of Alabama, and some hunters can't go out due to physical limitations. But one organization is working to change that.