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Education Board Offers Bice Two-Year Contract, Raise

The Alabama State Board of Education has offered Superintendent Tommy Bice a new two-year contract and a pay raise.

Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Office Uses New App To Improve Communication, Safety

The Montgomery County Sheriff's office has a new app they hope will improve communication within the department.

Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizers Shown Not to Reduce School Absences

Researchers say alcohol-based hand sanitizers in classrooms do not reduce school absences.

1 in 20 Heart Attack Survivors Exercise Too Much

A new study says One out of every 20 heart attack survivors is exercising too much.

Back To School Means Drop In Customers For Some Greenville Businesses

With kids back in school, that means the end of summer vacation season, but what does that mean for businesses in Greenville who depend on the beach traffic?

Surgery May Increase Risk For Stroke

Patients that experience heart flutters or abnormal beats while they're hospitalized for surgery are at increased risk for having a stroke.

Tallapoosa Co. Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Meth

Law enforcement officials in Tallapoosa County say efforts to combat meth are working. They say overall, meth production is down across the county, thanks to more cooperation between pharmacists and law enforcement.

No New Cases for Arrested Alabama Federal Judge

The wife of a federal judge who was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of hitting her told emergency dispatchers that she was being beaten and needed an ambulance.

NJ Gov. Christie in Alabama to Support Gov. Bentley

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is in Alabama supporting the re-election campaign of fellow Republican Gov. Robert Bentley.

Eunice K. Shriver day at Faulkner University.

Hundreds of Special Olympians show their skills at the Annual Eunice K. Shriver day at Faulkner University.

Lek's Railroad Thai Closed

Lek's Railroad Thai located in the historic Union Station in downtown Montgomery, as the 116 year old building undergoes extensive repairs. This is expected to last at least 30 days.

Selma Payday Loan Ban Extended

Selma City Council members have extended the city's moratorium on new payday loan stores and may extend a ban on issuing new liquor licenses.

Tallapoosa County Drug Task Force Cracking Down on Meth

The Tallapoosa County Drug Task Force is cracking down on meth in the county. Wednesday morning the Sheriff's Office and police departments met to talk about recent busts. They say that's partly thanks to a new system...NPLEX...which monitors the sale…

Potential Meningitis at Andalusia

The State Health Department receive the results from their investigation into a potential Meningitis case at Andalusia Regional hospital.

Former JC Penney Location in Selma Mall Remains Empty

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The JC Penney store in Selma shut down about three months ago -- and the store's old location in the Selma Mall remains empty.

Residents Meet to Discuss New Plan for W. Fairview Avenue

The Montgomery city planning commission held a public meeting today to lay out plans to renovate West Fairview Avenue.

Gov. Bentley Looking for Long-Term Budget Fix

Alabama lawmakers will face another grim budget outlook when they return to Montgomery next year and Gov. Robert Bentley says he wants their ideas for long-term solutions instead of a one-year money fix.

Pike Road Looks Ahead To Next School Year

Thousands of students are back to school in Montgomery County. But one year from now, a new school district will change the map for students in the area.

Greenville Police Searching For Credit Card Theft Suspect

Greenville Police need your help identifying a woman who stole credit cards from a mother stopping for lunch with her family.

Inside Life In Depression

With Depression being a factor in Robin Williams' death, Alabama News Network is looking deeper into the illness and speaking to an expert and a victim who is trying to move forward.

Appeal Dismissed in Jefferson Co. Commission Race

The Alabama Democratic Executive Committee has dismissed an appeal to challenge the results of a contested Jefferson County Commission primary runoff.