Former Lt. Gov. Jim Folsom Jr. says he's not planning to run for lieutenant governor even though he filed paperwork creating a campaign committee for this year's race.

Montgomery fire officials are investigating a house fire.

It's arguably the biggest sports day of the year for Americans "Oh I love it, favorite time of year!" said New York native Jayson Pease.

Alabama State University is celebrating its 114th Founders' Day this week, with activities honoring the hope and heritage of the Marion Nine.

Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman has died.

A well-known name in Alabama politics may be considering another run for state office. A political website says Jim Folsom Jr. has filed preliminary paperwork to seek the office for lieutenant governor in June. However, Alabama News Network has learned Folsom has not made a final decision.

An Alabama gay and lesbian advocacy organization and the state association of realtors are blasting an Alabama congressman for making statements they consider inappropriate and offensive.

A Montgomery native talked about his Academy Award nominated film at the Capri Theatre Saturday night.

With a first name like "Trip," an Alabama senator was bound to prompt jokes by pushing a bill mandating drug testing for legislators.

Retired businesswoman Kathy Peterson is making another race for the Alabama Public Service Commission.

Hundreds of people are ringing in Chinese New Year here in Montgomery.

Heart disease causes 1 in 3 women's deaths each year. And the Go Red For Women Campaign spent this Saturday in Montgomery dashing myths, to hopefully save lives.

Montgomery Police responded to a shooting in the 2400 block of East South Boulevard around 3 a.m. Saturday morning.

Dawson Parker has faconi anemia, a very rare illness that affects the immune system. While he was in Minnesota getting a bone marrow transplant, he met some friends from the Love Your Melon Foundation. And Friday they came in on a tour for a special celebration for Dawson and his friends.

Boating deaths caused by alcohol are on the rise all across the country. But penalties for killing someone while boating under the influence in Alabama aren't as strict as doing the same with a car.

Authorities are investigating a suspicious package found at the base post office.