Fire Officials Hold Demonstration for Fire Sprinklers
Fire officials in the state want to pass a new bill making it easier to have sprinklers installed in homes. Today, they showed lawmakers why.
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Business Growing On Troy's Square
Milky Moo's is moving onto the square along with Dolce, a new bakery. A third vacant space will soon be filled. But city leaders will not confirm what that business is.
Suit Dismissed in Birmingham Airport Sign Collapse
A Jefferson County Circuit Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit against a contractor that was temporarily involved with the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Lawsuit Filed Against Nick Saban's Daughter Dismissed
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Alabama football coach Nick Saban's daughter by her sorority sister after a fight.
Two Children Hurt After Accidental Shootings
Birmingham police are investigating two shootings involving children who accidentally shot themselves.
Parker Griffith Kicks Off Democratic Campaign for Governor
Former U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith kicked off his Democratic campaign for governor by calling for the creation of a state lottery to fund college scholarships and an expansion of the state Medicaid program under the federal health care law.
Gov. Bentley Awards $11 million in Community Service Block Grants
Governor Robert Bentley has awarded grants totaling in $11 million for programs that help low income residents take steps to secure gainful employment and improve their quality of life.
New Scans Detect Tumors in Young Cancer Patients
Researchers at Stanford University and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital say they've developed a way to scan young cancer patients' bodies for tumors without exposing them to high-levels of radiation which could lead to secondary cancers later in life.
Watching Videos Can Increase Brain Function
Watching a video of a simple task before you do the task can increase brain function and improve your motor skills according to an Italian researcher.
Antidepressant Relieves Alzheimer's Symptoms
A new study at Johns Hopkins found the antidepressant drug Citalopram helps relieve the emotional distress, excessive movement and aggression that often comes with Alzheimer's disease.
Former Auburn Basketball Player Accepted into Program that Dismisses Federal Charges
A federal prosecutor says former Auburn basketball player Varez Ward has been accepted into a pre-trial diversion program that could dismiss his point-shaving charges.
Dial bill would remove Ala. sales tax on food
A state Senate committee is scheduled to consider a bill that would phase out the state sales tax on groceries and increase the sales tax on other purchases.
'Mockingbird' author settling suit against museum
"To Kill a Mockingbird" author Harper Lee is settling a federal lawsuit she filed against a museum in her south Alabama hometown over its sale of souvenirs featuring her name and the title of her book.
Extra: Is Your County Safe?
Crime happens everywhere, but how safe are you where you live?
Senate Considers Lowering Sales Tax on Groceries, Increasing Taxes on Other Purchases
A state Senate committee is scheduled to consider a bill that would phase out the state sales tax on groceries and increase the sales tax on other purchases.
Montgomery City Council Members Voice Concern Over Budget
Is the city of Montgomery over spending?
Pine Hill Police Officer Shot
Wilcox County Sheriff Earnest Evans tells us a Pine Hill police officer has been shot.
Demopolis Hospital Set to Close Labor and Delivery Unit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The labor and delivery department at Bryan Whitfield Hospital in Demopolis is set to close at the end of the month.
City Council Votes to Keep Liquor Sales Tax at 5 Percent
The plan to triple the sales tax on liquor is no more.
House Fire Destroys Greenville Firefighter's Home
A Greenville firefighter finds himself on the other side of the flames as he watches his own house burn to the ground.
State Senator Pushes Anti-Smoking Bill For 16 Years
If a bill doesn't make it through the legislative session, lawmakers usually try to bring it up the next year. One Alabama state senator has been trying to pass the same bill for the last 16 years.
Pedestrian Dies from Injuries after Being Hit in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a pedestrian who was hit by a car has died of his injuries.
Deer-Car Collisions On The Rise
A driver is injured after hitting a deer in Pike County. Crews responded to the accident just after 8:30 this morning. It happened right off of Highway 29 in Banks. The driver had minor injuries.
Crash in Montgomery County Kills One
State troopers have released the name of the person killed in a fatal accident in Montgomery County.
