Selma Payday Loan Ban Extended
Selma City Council members have extended the city's moratorium on new payday loan stores and may extend a ban on issuing new liquor licenses.
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Tallapoosa County Drug Task Force Cracking Down on Meth
The Tallapoosa County Drug Task Force is cracking down on meth in the county. Wednesday morning the Sheriff's Office and police departments met to talk about recent busts. They say that's partly thanks to a new system...NPLEX...which monitors the sale…
Potential Meningitis at Andalusia
The State Health Department receive the results from their investigation into a potential Meningitis case at Andalusia Regional hospital.
Former JC Penney Location in Selma Mall Remains Empty
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The JC Penney store in Selma shut down about three months ago -- and the store's old location in the Selma Mall remains empty.
Residents Meet to Discuss New Plan for W. Fairview Avenue
The Montgomery city planning commission held a public meeting today to lay out plans to renovate West Fairview Avenue.
Gov. Bentley Looking for Long-Term Budget Fix
Alabama lawmakers will face another grim budget outlook when they return to Montgomery next year and Gov. Robert Bentley says he wants their ideas for long-term solutions instead of a one-year money fix.
Pike Road Looks Ahead To Next School Year
Thousands of students are back to school in Montgomery County. But one year from now, a new school district will change the map for students in the area.
Greenville Police Searching For Credit Card Theft Suspect
Greenville Police need your help identifying a woman who stole credit cards from a mother stopping for lunch with her family.
Inside Life In Depression
With Depression being a factor in Robin Williams' death, Alabama News Network is looking deeper into the illness and speaking to an expert and a victim who is trying to move forward.
Appeal Dismissed in Jefferson Co. Commission Race
The Alabama Democratic Executive Committee has dismissed an appeal to challenge the results of a contested Jefferson County Commission primary runoff.
Researchers Identify Gene That May Cause Childhood Cancer
Researchers have identified a gene that may play a role in the development of childhood cancers.
New Research Shows Sleep-Aid Drugs Don't Have Health Benefits
Shift workers often take drugs to help them stay awake or fall sleep, but new research shows there's little evidence the drugs provide much benefit.
Osteoporosis Drugs May Not Prevent Brest Cancer
The most-widely used osteoporosis drugs may not protect women from breast cancer.
Alabama Veterans Aid Groups Receive $6.3 Million
Alabama community organizations that work with homeless or at-risk veterans have received more than $6.3 million in federal grants.
Opp City Leaders Hope New Road Brings New Retail
Opp city leaders hope a new access road off U.S. Highway 331 brings new retail to the city.
Changes To West Fairview Ave. Coming, Public Input Needed
The city of Montgomery has been trying to renovate West Fairview Avenue for months. Some parts were going to have SMART Code restrictions, which allows people to live and work in the same development. And city leaders hoped that plan would bring more businesses in the future. But that's no longer happening.
Hubbard Staff Given Raises During State Pay Freeze
Records from the Alabama state comptroller and the budget office show that the payroll for House Speaker Mike Hubbard's office increased significantly while wages for state employees were essentially frozen.
Appeal Hearing Set in Contested Jefferson Co. Race
The Alabama Democratic Party is expecting to hold an appeal hearing early this week over contested results in a Jefferson County Commission race.
Report: Central Alabama VA Finds More Unread Scans
A review at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System has found an additional 1,100 X-rays dating back to 2011 that weren't read.
Teen Critically Wounded in Accidental Shooting
Tuscaloosa police say a 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in his chest.
Tax-Funded Travel Costs Drop for State Lawmakers
Alabama lawmakers are taking fewer taxpayer-funded trips and are either paying their own way or getting organizations hosting events to pay for their travel, according to state records.
PGA Tour Event Coming to Alabama
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says the PGA Tour is coming to Alabama next year.
Montgomery Public Schools Students Head Back to School
It's the start of a new year for Montgomery Public Schools. It was the first day of school for thousands of students in our area.
Actor Robin Williams Found Dead In Apparent Suicide
Oscar-winner Robin Williams, whose free-form comedy and adept impressions dazzled audiences for decades, has died in an apparent suicide. He was 63.
Actor, Comedian Robin Williams Dies at 63
Oscar-winner Robin Williams, whose free-form comedy and adept impressions dazzled audiences for decades, has died in an apparent suicide. He was 63.
