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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.

Freshman Lawmakers Learn The Ropes

New lawmakers from across the state got a crash course in their new job today. It was the first of several days of orientation for the freshmen.

Ala. Woman Convicted for Shooting at State Trooper

Alabama's attorney general says a Perry County woman has been convicted of attempted murder for firing a rifle at a state trooper.

Montgomery Fire and Rescue Recognized for Outstanding Service

The city of Montgomery fire and rescue department is being recognized for it's outstanding service to the community.

Rise In Thefts Around Holidays

It's home for the holidays for thousands of college students, and others heading out of town in the coming weeks.

Newborn Baby was Found in a Trash Can

Authorities in Perry county say a newborn baby was found in a trash can.

Montgomery Co. School Board Selects New President Tonight

The Montgomery County School Board will be selecting a new school board president tonight. The board's newest member, Lesa Keith, was sworn in last week. She talked with Alabama News Network about her goals:

Prosecutors Seek 50 Years for Former Official

The state attorney general's office is asking a judge to give a former state education official and her husband 50-year sentences in an ethics case involving millions of dollars.

Cam Newton Speaks Out, Will Not Play Sunday

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was released from a Charlotte hospital Wednesday morning after being injured in a two-car accident outside of Bank of America Stadium Tuesday.