Valley Grande Man Gets Jail Time for Hanging Puppy
A Facebook photo of hanging puppy has led to a six-month jail sentence for a west Alabama man.
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Football Helmets Do Not Protect from Brain Injury
Wearing a football helmet may not protect a child from hits to the side of the head, an often dangerous source of brain injury.
Lung Disease Could Show Up in CT Scan
Doctors who suspect their patients have lung disease may want to use a high resolution cat scan before resorting to a more invasive biopsy.
Hungry Babies Could Be Obese Later in Life
Babies with hearty appetites may be more prone to obesity later in life.
Alabama Coach Nick Saban Confirms Partnership in Mercedes Dealership
Nick Saban confirms he and a partner are working to open a Mercedes-Benz dealership in the Birmingham area. Al.com reports the Alabama football coach said a statement Monday he's "honored to join the Mercedes family" and "extremely excited" about the…
City Promises: Prattville
We continue our series "City Promises." We're taking a look at what mayors promised going into office and seeing where they are with those plans now.
Montgomery Police Looking for Lee HS Burglars
Montgomery Police need your help catching two people who broke into Robert E. Lee High School.
Pastor Marvin Sapp Promotes School Choice in Montgomery
Gospel Singer Marvin Sapp was in Montgomery tonight to promote school choice and the Alabama Accountability Act.
Changes Could Be Coming To Spay And Neuter Clinics
There are a handful of spay and neuter clinics in Alabama, but a new bill could pave the way for more. This has some veterinarians worried that could have an impact on their practices.
Severe Weather Preparedness Tax-free Weekend
This weekend you will be able to get the items you need for those severe weather events-- tax free
Mud Riding Costs Crenshaw Co. Thousands
Mud riding might seem like just another fun past time for many people, but the damage it's causing in Crenshaw County is costly in more ways than one.
Preparations Underway for Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma is just a couple of weeks away -- and organizers are putting the finishing touches on preparations for the city's biggest tourist event of the year.
Gas Prices Rise by Five Cents
Gas prices have jumped over the past week. The average price of a gallon of gas has risen almost five cents from last week bringing the price to $3.14 per gallon.
Gunmaker Remington to Bring 2,000 Jobs to Huntsville Area
Gov. Robert Bentley joined state and local leaders in Huntsville to welcome Remington Outdoor Co., which plans to open a new plant in the area.
Univ. of Alabama Says Dee Hart No Longer on Football Team
Running back Dee Hart is no longer on Alabama's football team.
Bullying Can Have Long-Lasting Effects
A study in Pediatrics shows the physical and mental health effects of bullying linger long after the actual bullying stops.
Extreme Loneliness Increases Premature Death Risk
Extreme loneliness can increase an older person's chances of premature death by 14 percent according to research at the University of Chicago.
I-85 Lane Closures
If you're going to be traveling on I-85 South tomorrow, be prepared to take a little extra time for your trip. The I-85 South loop on ramp off of Taylor Road will be closed tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4…
Two Year Old Dead After Being Struck By Father's Vehicle
We have an update to a story that we broke to you earlier this week. A 2 year old girl has died after sheriff kenny harden says she ran to meet her father on monday as he was returning home.…
New Signs to be Posted Along I-65
There will be new message signs along Interstate 65. State transportation officials say the signs will allow drivers to get updated advisories on road conditions.
Schools Leaking Roof Causes Trouble
At a meeting this week, the Selma City School Board declared a state of emergency at Knox Elementary School.
Montgomery Alumnae Chapter Hosts Dr. Boyd
Today Delta Sigma Theata's Montgomery alumae chapter hosted a reception for Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd at the Capital City Club.
Vigil For Victims Of Hate And Violence
People gathered at the Civil Rights Memorial Center for the 16th annual vigil to honor victims of hate crimes and violence, and to speak out for those who face bullying everyday. Many at the event say they speak out against violence because of their own experiences.
Prattville Holds Annual Mardi Gras Parade
On Saturday, thousands of people packed the streets of Prattville for the city's tenth annual Mardi Gras celebration.
