Hundreds Show to Protest New Church by County Downs Neighborhood
Hundreds of people showed up to Thursday night's Board of Adjustments meeting to protest a new church being built at the corner of County Downs and Atlanta Highway.
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Tax Break for Small Businesses Clears Legislature
The Alabama Legislature has voted to give small businesses a tax break.
Bill to Keep Kids Out of Pickup Truck Beds Stalls
The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday balked at a proposal to prohibit people under the age of 19 from riding in the back of pickup trucks.
Alabama Education Budget Going into Final Days
Alabama lawmakers have yet to compromise on a state education budget with time dwindling for this year's legislative session.
Alabama Senate Approves General Fund budget
The Alabama Senate has approved a $1.8 billion General Fund budget that increases funding for Medicaid and supports a one-time bonus of $400 for state employees.
Alabama Refuses to Name Execution Drug Suppliers
Alabama's prison commissioner is refusing to disclose the suppliers of Alabama's lethal injection drugs, citing a confidentiality order in a lawsuit filed by an inmate.
Two Gas Station Robbery Suspects Appear In Dallas Co. Court
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two robbery suspects make their first appearance in a Dallas County Court Thursday.
Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Operation ID Can Help Recover Stolen Property
Almost every expensive item you own comes with a serial number. Knowing what it is can be the difference between getting it back or losing it forever, if you're a crime victim. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has a tool to help you keep track of that.
Montgomery Students Start Diabetes Ambassador Program
Students in Montgomery come together to raise awareness for diabetes.
Chief Justice Moore Says Layoffs Coming Without More Money
The Chief Justice started this session asking for 26 million extra dollars. Now that the general fund budget is through both houses, that money isn't there.
Draft Beer Bill for Pike County Passes Through House, Senate
Draft beer may soon be added to the menu of restaurants in Pike County.
Superbugs on the Rise for U.S. Children
Researchers in Chicago say infections caused by anti-biotic resistant superbugs are on the rise among children in the U.S.
Legislature Restarts Effort to Rewrite State Constitution
The Legislature has restarted an effort to rewrite the Alabama Constitution a few parts at a time.
Unidentified Body Found Near Alabama Train Tracks
Jefferson County sheriff's officials are investigating the death of a man whose body was found near a set of railroad tracks.
More People Could be Taking Cholesterol Medication
The American Heart Association's new guidelines for using statins to treat high cholesterol and prevent heart disease are expected to result in about 13 million more Americans taking the drugs.
Late Diabetes Development Could Lead Memory Problems
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say people who develop diabetes and high blood pressure in middle age are twice as likely to have brain cell loss and memory problems when they're older.
Alabama Store Owner Stops Robber With Baseball Bat
Huntsville police say a man attempting to rob a convenience store fled when the owner grabbed a baseball bat to fight back.
IRS Says 17,500 Alabamians May Qualify for Refunds
The Internal Revenue Service says millions in refunds may be waiting for 15,700 Alabamians who did not file a tax return for 2010.
Baby's Death-Capital Murder
Talladega Police Say a Man is Charged with Capital Murder in the Death of His 8-Month-Old Daughter.
Community College Killing
Testimony shows a man on trial in a deadly community college shooting in Opelika told investigators he meant to kill.
Alabama Man Arrested on Meth Charges Twice in 3 Weeks
An Alabama man has been jailed on methamphetamine possession charges just three weeks after his last drug arrest.
Alabama Legislature Approves Marijuana Oil Bill
The Alabama Legislature has given final approval to a marijuana oil bill sought by families who want the oil as a potential treatment for their children's seizure disorders.
