Alabama Continues to Produce Successful Musicians
Eight finalists are left on American Idol and three of them are from Alabama. In past seasons, Alabama contestants have faired well, turning their stints on the show into careers.
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Selma Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sex Charges Involving Students
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma school teacher pleads guilty to sex charges involving under-aged teen students.
Fatal Train Collision Not the First at Wares Ferry Crossing
A Montgomery County man is dead after his vehicle collided with a train.
Man Charged with Murder in Death of Unborn child
Grand jurors have charged a Tuscaloosa man with murder in the death of an unborn child following a deadly traffic accident.
Dothan Woman Charged with Burning Bed as Man Slept
A south Alabama women is being held on a $2 million dollar bond after allegedly setting fire to the bed where her boyfriend was sleeping.
Selma Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexual Misconduct
A former Selma school teacher has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of having sex with a teen student.
Autauga County Teen Shot and Killed During Break-In
Authorities say they don't expect to file charges against central Alabama women who shot and killed a teenager during a break-in.
Two Andalusia Men Facing Rape Charges
Two Andalusia men have been arrested on rape charges.
Union Springs Store Clerk Shot During Robbery
Union springs police are investigating an armed robbery.
Montgomery County Man Killed in Accident with Train
A Montgomery County man is dead after his vehicle collides with a train.
Montgomery County Man Killed in Accident with Train
A Montgomery County man is dead after his vehicle collides with a train.
Hillshire Brands to Close Florence Plant
Hillshire Brands Co. officials say they plan to close the company's Florence plant, which employs about 1,100 people.
Researchers Using Twitter to Track Migranes
Researchers at the University of Michigan are using Twitter to track the effects of migraines.
Walking Helps Kidney Disease Patients
Some new advice for kidney disease patients: take a walk.
Lack of Sleep Increases Stroke Risk
Lack of sleep may increase your risk of stroke.
Two Andalusia Men Facing Rape Charges
Two Andalusia men have been arrested on rape charges.
Sheriff's Officials: Autauga County Woman Shoots, Kills Intruder
Autauga County Sheriff's officials say a man is dead after trying to break into a woman's home overnight.
Gun Sales Tax Holiday Wins House 'Shroud Award'
Legislation that would have created a state sales tax holiday for guns and ammunition purchases has won the Shroud Award for the "deadest" house bill of the 2014 legislative session.
Alabama Lawmakers Approve Welfare Drug Testing
The Alabama Legislature has approved a bill to drug test welfare applicants who have had drug convictions within the last five years.
Lobbying for Former Alabama Legislature Limited
The Alabama Legislature is trying to keep members from immediately becoming lobbyists after leaving office.
Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense Talks Maxwell Air Force Base Security
Authorities are still investigating a shooting at the Fort Hood military base in Texas that's left three soldiers dead.
Gun Sales Tax Holiday Bill Wins Shroud Award
Legislation that would have created a state sales tax holiday for guns and ammunition purchases has won the Shroud Award for the "deadest" house bill of the 2014 legislative session.
Opp Pool Will Not Be Ready For Summer Season
In April of 2013, Opp City officials announced the city is getting a new pool. They expected construction to only take six months, but the mayor says due to delays, there will not be any splashing this Summer.
Crenshaw Co. Students Using iPads In Classroom
Crenshaw County schools switched from textbooks to iPads for the 2013 - 2014 school year, and students say the transition is going well.
