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You may have noticed gas prices continue to drop. And experts say that's good news for both your wallet and retailers this holiday season.
The fastest 8th grade cross country runner in the country lives right here in Montgomery.
The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office is partnering with the county school system to help keep kids in school and cut down on crime.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Marion man is facing an assault charge after he's arrested for allegedly attacking Marion Mayor Tony Long.
When it comes to the state of Alabama's children, they are doing better overall but there is still room for improvement. This comes from the new report released today by VOICES for Alabama's Children.
South Alabama officials say they finally know what kind of storm hit their area.
A Prattville High School student will be filing a criminal complaint against a Phenix City Police officer.
The Veterans Day holiday has come and gone, but one university is continuing its effort to make sure military families are not forgotten.
A Marion man is facing an assault charge tonight -- after he's arrested for allegedly attacking Marion Mayor Tony Long.
Montgomery police have charged a man with murder after a weekend shooting.
Volkswagen is recalling more than 440 thousand Jettas and Beetles.
The Elmore Co Board of Education will meet this evening to discuss who will be the next Superintendent.
Montgomery police have charged a man with attempted murder in connection with a shooting that occurred last month.
Alabama cities rank poorly in an advocacy group's report measuring legal protection and inclusion for gays and lesbians.
Items used during Auburn University's game-day eagle flights are being auctioned online.
Alabama doesn't have a lottery, but a person could bring up a government website and find himself 17 cents in dividends, or hundreds of dollars in money long forgotten -- all free, if their claim is true.
Travelers from Alabama to Florida Panhandle beaches could have a smoother route by the spring thanks to a road widening plan, but residents of the Southern mansions lining the last narrow stretch of highway hope to stop the project.
What was once a crime-ridden public housing community downtown is now a 22 million dollar housing development complete with town homes and apartments.
There's a lot that goes on behind the gates of Maxwell Air Force Base. It's not all focused on flying planes. Reporter Josh Ninke got a first hand look at how the base trains officers for up close and personal combat.
Alabama is number one. That's according to the most recent College Football Playoff rankings.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Christmas on the River in Demopolis is a little more than two weeks away and the community is hard at work putting the final pieces in place for their annual holiday tradition.
One South Alabama school system is receiving a special grant. All in hopes to help more students get more scholarships and go to college.
Montgomery police have charged a second suspect in the city's latest murder.
A home is a total loss after a fire and investigators believe it may have been arson.
Witnesses say Carl Carlton shot and killed Lonnie Streeter in Midway, Bullock County back in May of 1984.



