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Vigil for Missouri Teen Planned in Alabama

A vigil is being planned at an Alabama civil rights memorial for the teenager whose killing by police sparked violence in Missouri.

SEC Sports Network Launches Today

The day has arrived. The first network dedicated to SEC sports officially launches today. The 14-school conference has a 20-year deal with ESPN on the new network. In this inaugural year, the network expects to broadcast over 1,000 sporting events…

Perry Hill & I-85 Construction Causing Headaches

Construction on the Perry Hill road and the Interstate 85 interchange in Montgomery continues. It's still causing headaches for some drivers. Is the 8.4 million dollar project still on schedule to be finished this november? Well, there may…

A Montgomery Man Facing Numerous Sexual Abuse Charges.

A Montgomery man is behind bars facing numerous sexual abuse charges. 47 year old Daniel Baggett faces three counts of sexual abuse of child under 12 and two counts of sodomy. Police began investigating after reports from three people…

Senior Citizens Should Consider High Dose Flu Vaccines

Flu season is just a few months away and a new study suggests senior citizens should consider high dose influenza vaccines.

Certain Drugs May Protect Breast Cancer Survivors

Common anti-inflammatory drugs may help protect the health of some breast cancer survivors.

Too Much Salt a Global Problem

Researchers say eating too much salt is a major health risk around the world.

Man Killed in Standoff with Muscle Shoals Police

Police in Muscle Shoals are investigating a standoff that ended with a man's death.

Channel Information for SEC Network

Here are all you local listings for the today's launch of the new SEC Network.

Simulation Teaches AU Students Impact of Poverty

Students in Auburn University's Honors College are spending the week on a series of service learning projects and simulations to learn the impact of poverty on local families. Executive Director of Alabama Possible Kristina Scott tells the Opelika-Auburn News the…

Tuscaloosa Police Phone System Targeted in Attack

Tuscaloosa police say they working with federal authorities to investigate an attack on the department's phone system.

Education Board Offers Bice 2-Year Contract, Raise

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

Wildlife Officials Concerned Over Bat Population

Federal wildlife officials are hosting a series of information sessions about a proposal to list a type of bat as endangered after a disease found in Alabama wiped out part of the species.

New Drug Seized in Alabama

Federal authorities say a new designer drug seized for the first time in Alabama has been seen dozens of times in other state.

Remains of World War II Airman Identified, Coming Home

The remains of an Alabama airman who had been missing in action since World War II have been identified.

State Superintendent Bice Offered New 2-year Contract, Raise

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

Update on Perry Hill Road/ I-85 Construction

Update on the I-85/ Perry Hill Road Exit construction

Elmore Co. Hotel Facing Legionnaires Lawsuit

An Elmore County hotel is facing a lawsuit after guests there allegedly contracted Legionnaires disease.

Bow Wow Bail Out Event in Selma Benefits Wannabe Rescued, Inc.

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A public-private partnership in Selma is on a mission to save the lives of countless animals -- by helping to provide them with permanent homes.

Residents Say Genetta Park Taking Too Long, City Officials Say It's On Schedule

We're following up on a story you want answers to. A park being constructed at the intersection of West Fairview Avenue and I-65 in Montgomery is taking too long to finish - that's according to residents who live in that area.

Soaring Beef Prices Help Farmers

All it takes is a quick trip to the grocery store and you'll that beef prices are at an all time high. That means record profits for cattle farmers across the state.