Teachers Head Back to School at Selma City Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Teachers and staff at Selma City Schools reported for duty -- and they're ready to get back to the work of educating students in the district.
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Concerns Over Spread Of Ebola
The world is facing the deadliest outbreak of Ebola ever recorded. With two infected patients being treated in Atlanta and some Tuskegee students stuck in Liberia, some people are worried it could spread to the US.
Montgomery Police Find Abandoned Baby Boy Outside
From Montgomery -- police are investigating why a baby was apparently left abandoned outside of a church. Whether it was intentional is still a mystery.
Will The Ga-Ana Theatre Close For Good?
In Butler County, one local theatre is closing its doors until further notice, but could it be closed for good?
Bacteria in Gut May be Good Indicator of Cancer
US researchers have discovered that analyzing the bacteria in a person's gut is a good indicator of who may have precancerous polyps as well as invasive colorectal cancer.
Stress During Pregnancy Could Affect Several Generations
Canadian researchers say stress during pregnancy could affect pregnancies for several generations.
Gene Mutation Linked to Breast Cancer
New information about a gene that could determine an increased risk of breast cancer.
Abandoned Baby Found Outside Montgomery Church
Montgomery police say they've found a baby who was abandoned outside of a church.
Alabama St. Loses Attorney Over Disregarded Advice
A former federal judge is resigning as an attorney for Alabama State University.
Ex-Teacher Sentenced to Prison Term on Sex Charges
A former high school teacher in Thorsby accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a minor has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Tuscaloosa Woman Convicted of Murder of Ex-Husband
Jurors say a Tuscaloosa County woman is guilty of murder in the shooting death of her ex-husband.
Judge Tosses Suit Over Circumcision
A judge is dismissing a lawsuit filed by an Alabama man who claims a botched circumcision resulted in the amputation of his penis.
Local Trainer Competes in Extreme Mustang Makeover
Training a wild mustang in 100 days might sound like an impossible job, but it's one a Tuskegee man is taking on.
6 Tuskegee Students Stuck in Liberia Due to Ebola
A half-dozen Tuskegee University students stuck in Liberia because of the Ebola outbreak won't be returning to the United States for nearly two more weeks.
"Mary Poppins" Behind the Scenes
From brightly colored costumes, scenery, choreography, and props... the one million dollar "Mary Poppins" production at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival is a major production behind the scenes as well.
Ex-Deputy Gets Prison in Wilcox Co. Drug Case
A judge sentenced a former Wilcox County sheriff's deputy to more than seven years in federal prison on drug charges.
Fatal Crash, Fire Causes Backup on I-85
A crash involving a tractor trailer and passenger vehicle snarled traffic along Interstate 85 near downtown Montgomery.
Group Proposes National Voting Rights Day
Activists in Selma say they're pushing to have Aug. 6 nationally recognized as voting rights day to commemorate the signing of the Voting Rights Act in 1965.
Alabama Temperatures Getting Dangerously High
It was a very hot day today in Montgomery and the surrounding areas with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees in many parts of our viewing area.
Faith Matters: Struggle for Equal Rights Powered by Faith
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Voting Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson 49 years ago today. People in Selma who remember the struggle for voting rights -- say it was a movement that was led by preachers -- organized in churches -- and powered by faith.
Homeowners And Renters Beware: People Posing As Fake Homeowners Online
A "Taking Action Against Crime" investigation -- Beware home-owners: if you're trying to sell or rent your house, you could be in for a big surprise. Real estate agents say they're seeing people posing as homeowners trying to take money from unsuspecting victims.
Meditation Can Help Reduce Blood Pressure
Mind over matter could keep your blood pressure in check.
Armed Robbery At Brundidge Gas Station Leads To 4 Arrests
It happened at the Chevron Station off U.S. Highway 231 just after 2 a.m. Wednesday.
Nearly 10% of Cancer Survivors Still Smoke
Many patients with cancer still smoke. A new report shows nearly 10 percent of cancer survivors in the US are current smokers.
Study Shows Asprin Can Reduce Risk of Cancer
Can aspirin prevent certain cancers? New research from London shows taking aspirin can significantly reduce the risk of developing and dying from digestive cancers.
