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Peru Lawyer: Joran van der Sloot to Be a Father

Joran van der Sloot's lawyer says the convicted murder is soon to be both father and husband.

Former House Speaker Now Gov. Bentley's Chief of Staff

Gov. Robert Bentley's chief of staff, David Perry, is leaving and is being replaced on an interim basis by former House Speaker Seth Hammett.

There's a Change in Staff at the Governor's Office.

Governor Bentley's chief of staff, David Perry, is leaving.

Montgomery Police Dept. Hosts Memorial Service for Fallen Officers

27 Montgomery Police officers have died in the line of duty. Every year, their families, friends and fellow officers honor them in a memorial service.

Football Players Have Less Memory Volume

College football players who suffered a concussion or have been playing for a long time have less volume in the part of their brain that's important for memory.

Early Menopause Sufferers at Risk for Heart Failure

Women who go through menopause between the ages of 40 to 45 have a 40 percent higher risk of heart failure, according to a new study in the Journal Menopause.

Half of America Takes Prescription Drugs

The C-D-C reports about half of all Americans reported taking one or more prescription drugs from 2007 to 2010.

Man Critically Wounded in Montgomery Shooting Dies

A man critically wounded in a shooting in Montgomery has died.

U-S Marshals Arrest Suspect in Deadly Greenville Shooting

U-S Marshals arrest a suspect in a deadly shooting at a Greenville pub.

MPD Arrests Suspect in Shooting Death

A man critically wounded in a shooting Tuesday in Montgomery has died.

U.S. Marshals Make Arrest in Greenville Homicide

U.S. Marshals have arrested the man suspected of shooting another man to death at a Greenville pub over the weekend.

Defense, State Set for Sentence in College Killing

Both prosecutors and defense lawyers say they're ready for the sentencing of a man convicted of killing his mother-in-law at an Alabama community college campus in 2011.

2 Ala Men Charged with Cheating at Fishing Tourney

Two north Alabama men are free on bond after being arrested on charges of cheating at a bass fishing tournament.

Ala Prison Officer Charged in Drug Case

A longtime worker with the Alabama Department of Corrections is charged with trying to sneak drugs into a state prison.

Ala. Bank Manager Charged in Bank Fraud Scheme

Authorities say a western Alabama banker has been charged in a fraud scheme.

Sarah Palin to Address Ala. High School Graduates

Sarah Palin has been announced as the keynote speaker for a commencement ceremony at a north Alabama high school.

Death Investigation Underway in Tallassee

Tallassee police are conducting a death investigation after a body is found.

How Will Recent Alabama Draft Picks Fare?

Eight Alabama football players were just drafted by NFL teams with two going in the first round.

Neighbors Blame Parents after Millbrook Toddler Hit and Killed by Car

People are talking after a toddler wandered onto a highway and was hit and killed Saturday night.

Heavy Caseloads In Elmore Co. Lead To Long Waits In Courtroom

When it comes to criminal cases in Elmore County, District Attorney, Randall Houston says he's seen more violent crimes this year than ever. As those cases pile up, for some that could mean a longer wait in the courtroom.

Multiple Sex Offenders Arrested In Pike County

Multiple sex offenders are back in jail after a crackdown in Pike County.

Career Technical Center Coming To Crenshaw County

Crenshaw County students will get new opportunities next school year. The board of education is working with auto suppliers to create a Career Technical Center.

New Grants Expand Pre-K Across Alabama

In other news, Alabama's Pre-K program is again named one of the top in the nation. And on the heels of that, Governor Bentley released details of 100 new grants to expand Pre-K programs across the state.

Men Charged with Cheating at Fishing Tournament