Huntsville Man Confronts Another Man at Skate Park
Kevin Weil felt his two young sons needed to burn off some energy following a Sunday afternoon birthday party, so they drove downtown to the Lydia Gold Skatepark.
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'Selma' Movie Draws Hundreds for Casting Call in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The movie 'Selma' is set to start shooting in about two weeks and people from all over the surrounding areas are in Selma trying to break into the movies.
What Will Happen to Vacant Schools in Montgomery?
The former Head Elementary School on Atlanta Highway has sat vacant for years but soon it will be sold. Montgomery County School Board members now have a contract on the property.
What's Right with Your Community:Filmmakers Tell Alabama Story
Documentary filmmakers work to showcase important real life stories.. Two local filmmakers are bringing the important work of some Alabama students to people across the country and the world.
Former Inmates Speak Out About Medical And Psychiatric Care In Alabama Prison System
Some former inmates are coming forward to tell us the conditions described in the SPLC's report are true.
Gov. Bentley Announces New Prison Reform Task Force
Governor Robert Bentley announced a new task force to tackle the tough issue of Alabama's prison system. And the Southern Poverty Law Center says it's long overdue. The Prison Reform Task Force will be responsible for new spending strategies, making the most of the limited general fund budget that the department of corrections receives.
Greenville Funeral Home Director Arrested On Theft Charges
In Greenville, Harrison Funeral Home is closed and the funeral home director is under fire after charges of theft.
Alabama Gas Rates To Drop in October
Customers of Alabama's largest natural gas distributor are going to see a reduction in their rates starting in the fall.
Lawsuit Challenges Alabama's Gay Marriage Ban
In the latest challenge to Alabama's ban on gay marriage, a lesbian couple is suing the state over recognition of their marriage, performed in Massachusetts.
Statins Make Older Men Less Active
A new study finds older men who use statins are less physically active.
Hairdressers Have High Amounts of Carcinogens
New research in the British Medical Journal finds hairdressers who frequently use hair dye on their clients or give them perms have higher amounts of carcinogens in their blood.
Autism Speaks Partnering with Google
The advocacy group Autism Speaks announced it is partnering with Google to develop the world's largest collection of Autism genomes.
Aiming High
A famed group of Air Force personnel who are making a difference. He tracked down one Eagle from an era gone by...
Motive Revealed In Opp Club Shooting
New developments are revealed in the investigation into a shooting at a club in Opp that left one man dead, several others hurt, and a family grieving.
Update on Dexter Avenue Revitalization
If you've driven on Dexter Avenue in downtown Montgomery lately, you've probably noticed a lot of construction, which is causing some confusion.
Army Veteran Speaks Out About Long Wait Times At VA Hospitals
From Montgomery -- the central Alabama Veterans Health Care system is under investigation on charges of unethical scheduling practices. It's one of 84 facilities accused of having wait times as long as 51 days. A veteran from Autauga County says he's scared these long waits could cost him his life.
Circuit Clerk Offices To Reopen On Wednesdays
Chief Justice Roy Moore is ordering all circuit clerks offices to reopen on Wednesday.
Montgomery VA Among Longest Waits For New Patients
Veterans Administration statistics show medical facilities in Montgomery and Tuskegee have some of the nation's longest waits for new patients.
Judge Delays Enforcing School Tax Credits Ruling
An Alabama judge will delay enforcing his decision outlawing tax credits for private school students in Alabama.
Closing Arguments Set in Alabama Abortion Trial
A judge in Montgomery is hearing closing arguments in a legal challenge of a new Alabama law requiring doctors at abortion clinics to have approval to admit patients to nearby hospitals.
One Dead, Four Injured in Opp Shooting
One person is dead and four others are injured after a shooting at a club in Opp early this morning.
Montgomery Police Investigating Shooting
A Montgomery man is in the hospital after a Saturday afternoon shooting.
NAACP March In Alexander City
Civil rights advocates march the streets of Alexander City. Protesting a grand jury's decision to not charge an officer who shot and killed a 21-year-old.
Wetumpka Man Discovers WWII Dog Tag On D-Day
Today marks the 70th anniversary of D-Day. On this very day, a Wetumpka man finds a piece of history from that time. Now, he's searching tonight for family members of a World War II Veteran who, he believes, lives in Alabama.
Troy Needs Public Input On Downtown Planning Grant
The trend of downtown revitalization in America continues in the city of Troy. City leaders say they are optimistic as once empty building are filling up along the square.
