Alabama Senator Pushes Law Requiring Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients
An Alabama senator says he will push legislation requiring drug testing of some welfare applicants even though a similar law has been struck down in Florida.
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An Alabama senator says he will push legislation requiring drug testing of some welfare applicants even though a similar law has been struck down in Florida.
Alabama State University students say they are frustrated with dorm problems and financial issues, and many feel they aren't getting what they've paid for, but new administration is giving them hope.
Two men have been charged with murder in connection with a shooting that left one man dead in Selma.
Wetumpka High School hosted the All County Honor Band from Elmore County in its Commons area today.
Montgomery Public Schools are working to get students ready for their future careers with a job fair. Today, dozens of students came out for the Career Academies and Montgomery Technical Education Center Job Fair at Eastdale Mall.
A third lawsuit has been filed in connection with the deadly December shooting at Centennial Hill Bar & Grill that left 3 people dead and 5 others injured. The latest lawsuit was filed Thursday on behalf of 24-year-old Richard Davis, who was injured in the shooting.
More than 6,000 Troy University students are enrolled in Troy. And when they head back to class, they are also likely to take advantage of local shops and restaurants. Good news for their bottom lines.
Last fall, Montgomery City officials kicked off a fundraising campaign for Questplex, the 22.5 million dollar museum and library slated to open downtown.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Baby deliveries could soon be a thing of the past at the only hospital in the city of Demopolis.
Governor Robert Bentley has already been hard at work with lawmakers to make sure that the two state budgets will be ready for the start of the session. The state house chambers will be full again when lawmakers return to work next Tuesday.
Construction is beginning on the Pike Road School. It will be the first independent school for the town since the town council voted to break away from the Montgomery County Public School System in 2010. Friday, the town held a groundbreaking to mark the moment.
Troy University is tightening drug testing on its athletes
Gus Malzahn says he'll draw plenty of motivation from Auburn's close call in the national championship game.
Alabama State Troopers say an Opp woman has been killed in a one-car crash in Covington County.
Come out for the My Kids Attic Spring & Summer Children's Consignment Sale beginning February 8 - 15. Sale Hours are 10 am to 6 pm.
After the holiday hustle and bustle are over, we are having our 1st Annual Reignite Your Rezolution Workout Marathon on February 8 at 9:00 am. Showcasing 4 of our most popular classes in 30 minute increments: boxing, extreme abs, total…
Dance to the groove, delight in drinks and food samplings from the finest eateries in the River Region, try your luck at the vast collection of auction items and rub elbows with the area's finest animal lovers. Zoobilation is a…
Meet some of the magical animals that are featured in the movies like Harry Potter and The Hobbit. Saturday, August 9 from 10 am to Noon. You will get a chance to meet animals up close, learn about them in…
FREE ADMISSION FOR DADS. Celebrate Father's Day at the Montgomery Zoo on Sunday, June 15 from 9 am to 5:30 pm. All dads receive FREE admission to the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum. Join us and help celebrate…
FREE ADMISSION FOR MOMS. Celebrate Mother's Day at the Montgomery Zoo on Sunday, May 11 from 9 am to 5:30 pm. All moms receive FREE admission to the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum. Join us and help celebrate…
The Zoo partners with Booker T. Washington (BTW) Magnet School to provide live entertainment, dram, dance, face painting, games and much more on Saturday, May 10th from 10 am to 2 pm. This is a fundraiser for BTW's Scholarship Fund.…
Saturday April 5 and Sunday April 6 from 9 am to 6 pm. Festive environment with live entertainment, games, rides, concessions and animals from around the world. Enjoy the many activities, fantastic food and have fun together at an affordable…
Bring the entire family to the Museum for a free day of fun, combining music, art and more on Sunday, January 26 from 2 pm to 4 pm. All ages are welcome!!
Open to members and guests on Thursday, January 23 at 6:30 pm. Cost is $30 includes pottery piece of choice and hors dâoeuvres. Alabama Paint and Clay will be bringing the party to the Capital City Club this night! Take…
Working with clay offers an exciting tactile experience for young children. Parents can join in the fun in this beginning ceramics class on January 22 & 29 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. Classes are limited to ten children with an…