From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A construction project underway at a historic cemetery in Selma is transforming a 135 year old confederate memorial site -- in preparation for the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Selma.
It's the final day of orientation for freshmen lawmakers. Today they got a visit from their new partner in state government, Governor Robert Bentley.
A new report lists some of Alabama's most dangerous cities.
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he's somewhat open to the idea of expanding Medicaid, but the plan would have to be designed by the state and would have stipulations for recipients.
It's a sobering statistic. About 70 percent of Alabama inmates will go back to prison within three years of their release.
Gov. Robert Bentley is challenging legislators to be leaders as they address the state's budget crisis next year.
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.
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.
Former Montgomery Police Chief Kevin Murphy will soon be back in uniform.
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.
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.
A new ambulance company will soon be dispatched out in all of Pike County.
The state finance director is urging the teachers' pension system to create a new oversight committee.
Republican state Sen. Tom Whatley of Auburn has been arrested on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.
Protesters took to the steps of the capital this morning pushing for lawmakers to rethink policies.
A lawsuit over medical care and mental health care for Alabama prisoners is set to go to trial in 15 months.
Alabama is one of 18 states being given federal grants to boost access to preschool programs.
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.
The controversy continues to swirl around the possibility of a new Walmart grocery store coming to Montgomery.
Alabama Power Co. officials said the company needs a rate increase partly because of money spent on environmental upgrades.
Lesa Keith attends her first Montgomery County Schools board meeting as a board member.
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.
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.
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.
