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Former ASU Trustee Threatens to Sue Governor

Circuit Judge Marvin Wiggins is threatening to sue Gov. Robert Bentley for removing him as a trustee of Alabama State University.

Artur Davis Considers Running for Montgomery Mayor

Former Alabama Congressman Artur Davis is considering running for mayor of Montgomery next year.

Montgomery Children Say Self Defense Is For All Ages

CBS 8 and ABC Montgomery are taking action against crime -- it's a situation no parent wants to think about: their child being attacked, abducted, even molested. But tonight, some Montgomery kids are getting a life lesson on how to protect themselves incase that ever happens.

Arson Suspect Arrested, Charged With Assaulting Officer

Troy police say one suspect is in custody, after allegedly fleeing the scene. Police say he resisted arrest but so far no charges have been filed in relation to the fire.

Owner of That's My Dog Runs Non-Profit Youth Organization

If you live in Montgomery, you may be familiar with a hot dog stand downtown called "That's My Dog."

Selma Man Behind Bars After Machete Attack

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars -- accused of attacking another man -- with a machete.

Governor Fights New Coal Regulations

New federal regulations on coal plants are drawing criticism from many in Alabama. One of several public hearings was held in Atlanta today and Governor Robert Bentley sent a representative to make his case.

Red Door Theater "Promises" A Great Show

The cast of Red Door Theater's summer production is "promising" to put on a great show- with local ties.

Probate Judge Gives Out Scholarships

Two Bullock County high school graduates get a jump start for a college education.

Keeping Your Small Business Safe From Robbery

After the robbery at Greenville's Papa John's, local business owners are talking about how to protect themselves.

State Utility Regulators Supporting Coal Industry

Alabama's utility regulators are supporting coal and opposing federal efforts to limit fossil fuel emissions.

Some Alabama Animal Shelters Facing Problems

Some of Alabama's animal shelters are struggling because of funding problems.

Sikorsky Workers Approve New Contract

Workers at a Sikorsky Aircraft factory in southeast Alabama have approved a new labor contract.

Special Needs Children Need Peers with Strong Language Skills

A new study finds preschoolers with special needs benefit when they are surrounded by peers who have strong language skills.

Heart Patients with Dementia More Likely to Need Pacemaker

Heart patients with dementia are more likely to get pacemakers than heart patients who do not have cognitive difficulties.

Running Lowers Heart Disease Risk

Running, even just a few minutes a day, appears to lower a person's risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.

Montgomery Housing Market Looking Up

When it comes to residential real estate, it looks like the housing market is picking up. In fact, sellers and buyers are say they are satisfied with the way the market is headed.

Hilltop Apartment Building Still Stands Vacant

The Hilltop Arms Apartment building near Five Points in downtown Montgomery was supposed to get a multi-million dollar facelift years ago but that never happened.

Trailer Fire Leaves a Wilcox Co. Family Searching for Answers

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A trailer fire in Wilcox County apparently claims the life of a Camden woman -- and leaves her family looking for answers.

Homicide Watch Montgomery Tracks Stories Behind Victims of Murder

We're taking action against crime in Montgomery -- So far, there have been 17 homicides this year. But there's one group starting a permanent memorial for those victims And it needs your help to honor them.

Israel Crisis Hits Home For Maxwell Airman

Lt. Col. Hadida is a member of the Israeli Military and works as part of its Air Defense Force. The group has had a lot of work lately, mainly with the Iron Dome, a missile defense system that shoots down rockets in midair.