From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One of the poorest areas in the country will soon get some much needed help. The Black Belt Community Foundation awards more than $400,000 dollars in grants to help continue its efforts to transform the Black Belt.

A man is behind bars after the Troy Police Emergency Response team allegedly finds meth when they are searching his home.

A heads up to home owners in Pike County, some residents are getting what appears to be a bill for a property deed.

An Auburn man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison after authorities said he organized dog fights in eastern Alabama, where $100,000 or more was often bet on a single match.

Republican House Speaker Mike Hubbard has pleaded not guilty to ethics charges that he used his public offices to enrich himself.

Oak trees will soon return to Toomer's Corner in Auburn.

Republican House Speaker Mike Hubbard has pleaded not guilty to ethics charges that he used his public offices to enrich himself.

Even though summer is over, Lake Martin was a busy place Friday. That's because almost 100 people were out for Alabama Power's Renew Our Rivers clean up campaign.

President Obama to nominate Loretta Lynch as new Attorney General.

The Black Chamber of Commerce met Thursday to discuss plans for the 50th celebration of the Selma to Montgomery March.

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Wallace Community College Selma hosts the 4th Annual Selma BEST Robotics Competition.

For all the good it does, the internet is still a very dangerous place. Officers from across the state are honing their skills to better patrol your virtual life.

Hundreds of school children got an up close look at the future of electric transportation.

Air Force officials say they have recovered the remains of an F-16 fighter jet pilot from the Gulf of Mexico after a crash Thursday.

Republicans are sticking by Rep. Mike Hubbard as their choice for House speaker despite his indictment on ethics charges.

Gov. Robert Bentley has selected Alabama Power's top executive to serve as chairman of his inaugural committee.

Tuscaloosa city officials say the economic benefit of the University of Alabama's home football games far outweigh the cost the city spends on staff overtime during game weekends.

An exclusive story from Montgomery -- a transitional home that helps homeless veterans is now a victim of a crime. Someone broke into the home, stealing several items and leaving a mess behind.

Tuscaloosa police have arrested former Alabama and NFL fullback Le'Ron McClain on a synthetic marijuana trafficking charge.

The turnout for Alabama's election Tuesday was lowest since Alabama became a two-party state.