Elmore County Prepares for Possible Jess Meuse Hometown Visit
Will Elmore County's Jess Meuse make it into the final 3 on American Idol? We'll find out tonight. And if she does, it means a huge slate of events near her hometown of Slapout.
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Department of Veterans Affairs is Under Intense Scrutiny
The Department of Veterans Affairs is under intense scrutiny over the deaths of veterans.
The NFL Draft Kicks Off Tonight
The NFL Draft kicks off tonight at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
80 Year Old Private School Closes Permanently
An 80 year old private school closes permanently at the end of the school year.
State Troopers say Drivers and Passengers Not Wearing Seat Belts are a Frequent Problem
According to them, 70 percent of the car wreck fatalities they investigate involve people who are NOT buckling.
An Andalusia Man Dies in a Two-Vehicle Accident.
42-year-old Richard Walker was killed when his vehicle struck another on interstate 65.
Industrial Worker Injured Wednesday is in Stable Condition
An industrial worker injured Wednesday is in stable condition at a Florida Hospital.
Hayneville Judge Steps Aside in Case Against Lowndes Co. School Superintendent
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The case against Lowndes County School Superintendent is delayed after the city judge recuses himself from the case.
Elmore County is Preparing for a Huge Weekend.
This as Slapout's Jess Meuse takes the stage on American Idol.
Music and Language Share Brain Space
A new study suggests music and language share the same space in the brain.
New Study Predicts Post Surgery Complications
More than half of all operations in the U.S. are performed on patients 65 and older.
Scientists Determine What Makes Athletes Choke Under Pressure
Sports scientists are proving what athletes, coaches and sports fans may already know: anxiety can make an athlete choke.
Alabama Man Appeals Manslaughter Conviction
An Alabama man sentenced to serve 15 years in prison for manslaughter in a 2008 shooting death at a Mississippi bar has appealed his conviction to the Mississippi Court of Appeals.
Luther Strange and 21 AG's from other States Oppose NY Gun Law
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange and attorneys general from 21 other states have filed a friend of the court brief in opposition to a New York law banning certain kinds of semi-automatic weapons.
Tallapoosa River Added to Alabama River Trail
The Alabama Scenic River Trail has added 200 miles of waterway.
Ala Man Gets Sentenced to Life in Sex Abuse Case from '90s
A judge in northwest Alabama has sentenced a man to life imprisonment in a sexual abuse case dating to the 1990s.
Man Charged in Alleged Assault Near Talladega Race Track
Authorities say a Gadsden man is charged in an alleged sexual assault at a campground outside the Talladega Superspeedway.
Crowd Gathers to Watch Jess Meuse at Wetumpka Watch Party
Slapout native and American Idol finalist Jess Meuse has a big fan base in Elmore County. On Wednesday, about 200 people gathered in downtown Wetumpka for a watch party as Meuse tried to sing her way into the final three.
New Program Helps High School Students Find Jobs
A new statewide initiative could help pave the way for good paying high tech jobs for thousands of Alabama high school students.
St. Jude Closing, Parents and Staff Frustrated
St. Jude Education Institute, a private school that's been in Montgomery for almost 80 years is closing for good at the end of the school year.
Store Owner Shot Multiple Times, Speaks About Recovery
A Union Springs store owner is shot multiple times and lives to tell the tale.
Butler Co. Parents Want Change In Board Of Education Elections
In Butler County, 10 candidates are running in the democratic primary for the school board. We talked to parents and community members about what they want to see happen for the school system.
Maxwell Invites Civilians To National Security Forum
Maxwell Air Force Base is the home to the Air War College, where the top airmen from across the globe learn strategy. Once a year the base allows civilians in for a behind the scenes look at that strategy, as well as to hear about the biggest concerns of the Air Force.
Habitat for Humanity's Women Build Day
Women volunteer to give back to the community in the Women Build Day with Habitat for Humanity.
What's Right With Your Community: Medical Outreach Ministries
Getting sick can be a stressful time for someone who doesn't have health insurance.
