Local Restaurants See Boost from Social Media
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Who was the Missing Airman from Ramer?
The remains of a 21-year-old staff sergeant who went missing during World War II have just recently been identified....and he's from Ramer. Now those who live in the small town want to find out who he is.
Kayaking Brings Big Bucks To Wetumpka
With the hot summer months upon us, city leaders in Wetumpka say kayaking on the Coosa River is one of its leading tourism attractions. So just how many people are going to the Coosa? And with all the revenue coming in, what plans do city leaders have to expand the business?
Beer To Be Sold At Troy Football Games
The clock is ticking to the start of college football season. And with it comes beer sales for Troy Trojan fans.
Hyundai Teams Up With Trenholm
Alabama ranks 5th in the U.S. in car and truck production Montgomery's Hyundai plant wants to keep that going with a special internship program with Trenholm State.
Annual Buckmasters Expo Underway in Montgomery
Friday is the start of the Buckmasters Expo in Montgomery. The annual event is expected to draw more than 30,000 outdoor and hunting enthusiasts, according to city officials.
Driver in High-Speed Chase Facing Attempted Murder Charge
The driver who led Alabama State Troopers on a high speed chase on Interstate 65 Thursday afternoon has now been charged.
Arrested Federal Judge Keeps Getting $200K Salary
An Alabama federal judge stripped of his caseload following his arrest on domestic violence charges in Atlanta will continue receiving his annual salary of nearly $200,000. Legal experts say federal judicial rules don't include a provision for withholding the pay…
Vitamin D Can Help In Vitro Fertilization
Women trying to get pregnant through in vitro fertilization may want to check their vitamin D levels.
More Questions than Answers for a Theater in Georgiana
There are more questions than answers for a troubled theatre in Georgiana. Â The mayor says the city cannot purchase the property until they follow certain guidelines. That includes getting an appraisal of the theatre, explaining why purchasing the property is…
UPS Airplane Crash Lawsuit
The husband of a pilot killed in the United Parcel Service plane crash in Birmingham is suing the company that makes equipment used in the aircraft. Bret Tucker is seeking two million dollars in his federal lawsuit against Honeywell Aerospace.…
Scientists Developing Vaccine for Chikungunya
Scientists are getting positive results from a newly developed Chikungunya vaccine.
Fat Can Help Premature Babies
A little added fat can be good for premature babies.
Union Springs Police are Investigating an Armed Robbery
Union Springs police are investigating an armed robbery. Police say the robbery happened earlier this week at the BP station on South Prairie Street. The suspect entered the building early in the morning with a handgun and demanded cash from the attendant.…
Firefighters Return Home After Battling Wildfires
State officials say eight Alabama firefighters have returned home after helping to battle a large wildfire in the state of Washington. The Alabama Forestry Commission said its eight wildland firefighters returned to Alabama on Thursday after battling the blaze for…
Alabama Jobless Rate Jumps to 7 Percent
Alabama's unemployment rate is on the rise. Gov. Robert Bentley announced Friday the state's unemployment rate for July was 7 percent. That's two-tenths of a percent higher than the June rate of 6.8 percent. Last month's rate also is higher…
New Shortcut to Alabama Beaches Opens in Baldwin Co.
A new shortcut is opening to Alabama's beaches. A nearly 13-mile stretch of road called the Baldwin Beach Express opens completely to traffic on Friday. Some sections of the road already have been in use. The road ties in with…
Gas Prices Spike; How You Can Help Keep Prices Lower
Prices at the pump seem to be on the rise and many are taking notice.
More Questions Than Answers For Ga-Ana Theatre
There are more questions than answers for a troubled theatre in Georgiana.
Moment Of Silence Held at Civil Rights Memorial for Mike Brown
Rioting and violent exchanges between police and protestors continue in Ferguson, Missouri. This after an unarmed black teenager was shot and killed by a policeman over the weekend. And today, a vigil was held in Montgomery to remember 18-year-old Mike Brown.
Troy City Schools Moving Forward After Lawsuit
Today marks the end of summer for students at Troy City Schools.
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Active Shooter Training
The first week of school is wrapping up -- and as students work in the classrooms, the Montgomery County Sheriff's SWAT team is working with active shooter trainings to make sure your child is safe this school year.
Tallapoosa Co. School System Starts Pre-K Class
When Reeltown Elementary School opened its doors for the school year for the first time, it welcomed 18 four-year-olds. They're the first students in the first Pre-K program in the Tallapoosa County School System.
Toomer's Corner Gets Facelift
Toomer's Corner in Auburn hasn't looked the same since the beloved oak trees were taken down last spring after they were poisoned following the 2010 Iron Bowl. The school is almost ready to reveal a new facelift for the beloved corner.
Settlement Ends Suit Over Death of UA Student
A family has settled its lawsuit over a crash that killed a University of Alabama student after the national championship football game in Miami last year. Plaintiff attorneys Jere Beasley and Chris Glover aren't disclosing the terms of the agreement…
