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Republican Party Removes Four Candidates From Ballot
The Alabama Republican Party is removing four candidates from its June primary ballot after finding them ineligible.
Carver Wins Trip to State Semifinals with Incredible Buzzer Beater
The Carver boys basketball team earned itself a trip to the state semifinals in Birmingham with an incredible buzzer beater shot.
State Department of Education Takes Control of Selma City Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The State Department of Education is now running Selma City Schools -- and is already making changes.
2014 Prom Dress Drive in Need of Dress Donations
Prom season is just around the corner.. But the formal dresses can be expensive. That's why Alabama News Network is partnering with the United Way and other organizations to help girls who can't afford a dress to get it for free.
You Voted, Now We Ask How to Get Restaurants to Come to Montgomery
You told us you'd most like to see a P.F. Changs come to Montgomery.
Child Run Over In Butler County; Second In Less Than 2 Weeks
A 6-year-old boy is in the hospital after his cousin accidently runs him over. This is the second time in less than two weeks that a child has been accidently run over in Butler County. That cousin is also related to the other child.
Market District Injecting Life To Downtown Montgomery
And with a swing of the hammer, the mayor started work on the latest addition to lower Dexter called the Market District. The city is partnering with Foshee Management to create a new market district from the Irish Bred Pub all the way down to the Court Street fountain.
Troy University Student From Ukraine Reacts To Violent Protests
Deadly protests in Ukraine drew international tension and the violence is hitting close to home for some international Troy University students.
How Will Cold Winter Impact Peach Crops?
More than 80 percent of Alabama's peaches come from one place-Chilton County. This year's cold weather and winter storms have many farmers keeping a close eye on their orchards. So what does that mean for the crops?
State Takes Over Selma City Schools
The Selma city school system is now under control by the state.
Cortisol Hormone Causes Frailty in Elderly
Researchers in Maryland say levels of the hormone, cortisol can cause frailty in older people.
Chemical Cocktail Changes Skin Cells
Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes in California say they've developed a chemical cocktail that can turn normal skin cells into beating heart cells.
New Gene Could Impact Blood Pressure
Reseachers in London say they've discovered 11 new genes that have an impact on blood pressure and heart disease.
Alabama Senator Seeks Common Core Repeal
Republican Sen. Scott Beason has filed legislation to repeal the Common Core curriculum standards from Alabama schools.
Ala. Legislature Votes To Regulate Tanning Salons
The Alabama Legislature is set to regulate the use of tanning salons by teens.
House Committee Passes Teacher Prayer Bill
The House Education Policy Committee passed a bill that would require teachers to take up to 15 minutes at the start of every day to pray and recite a congressional prayer to the class.
Will the Bad Roads in Montgomery be Re-Paved?
Will the bad roads in your neighborhood be paved anytime soon? Well, that may depend on which district you live in.
Year-Round Daylight Saving Time In Alabama?
It's something we've become used too, but how would you like to stop springing forward and falling back every year? One Alabama lawmaker is pushing to extend daylight saving time year round.
High-Speed Chase Leads Authorities to Elmore And Tallapoosa County
A man is behind bars after a high speed chase through two counties -- a deputy who chased him is talking to us exclusively tonight saying he's lucky to be alive...
Tuskegee City Council to Vote on Sales Tax Increase Extension
Could you soon be spending less on sales tax in Tuskegee? That depends on a city council vote next week. Last year, the council voted to increase sales tax by 2 cents to 10 cents on a dollar. Now council members must decide whether to keep that increase in place for three more years.
Troy University Students Help With Free Tax Site
It's tax season. For many that means worrying about forms and how much money you are going to get back or owe.
Alabama Legislature Wants Rules on Teens Using Tanning Beds
The Alabama Legislature is set to regulate the use of tanning salons by teens.
Legislature Ends Landline Phone PSC Complaints
The Alabama Legislature has agreed to end the ability of landline phone customers to call the state's utility regulatory board with service complaints.
Neighbor Stops Burglar in Birmingham Neighborhood
Sheriff's officials in the Birmingham area say a man stopped a suspected burglary at his neighbor's home by blocking the neighbor's driveway.
