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Christmas may be over, but the city of Montgomery and Alabama News Network are getting ready for another big holiday event, the New Year's Eve Downtown Countdown.
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Christmas may be over, but the city of Montgomery and Alabama News Network are getting ready for another big holiday event, the New Year's Eve Downtown Countdown.
Christmas may be over, but the shopping is still going strong. We caught up with lots of shoppers at Eastdale Mall for some day after Christmas shopping.
A family wants answers after their loved one was killed in what police are now calling a traffic fatality.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A missing person case in Selma is now a death investigation after the man's body is found this afternoon.
The Christmas season turns tragic for one family as a house fire leaves six people battling smoke and flames to get out of the house, but only five made it out.
Christmas may be over, but Businesses are offering lots of deals to try and lure shoppers out of the comfort of their homes today. Sales have been down across the country this year, but are people in our area interested in more holiday specials?
As people are out doing their shopping, thieves in our area may be on the prowl for their own after-Christmas shopping. Montgomery County deputies say if you're not careful about how you toss your Christmas trash -- you could be a target for criminals trying to break into your home.
Three people are behind bars after a burglary in Pike County. And according to the Pike County Sheriff's Office, it started as a car wreck to lure the home owner out of the house.
A 31-year veteran of law enforcement in Pike County passed away.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Selma teenagers charged with capital murder and robbery -- make their first appearance in court Monday.
Last minute shoppers have just one more day to get what they need before Christmas.
A theft ring spanning across six counties in both Alabama and Florida has been brought to a halt.
2013 is winding down and today, we talked one on one with Governor Robert Bentley to get his thoughts on the year. Governor Bentley is very proud of many things that the state accomplished in 2013, and he's also proud of some of his not-so-popular decisions, like refusing to participate in the Affordable Care Act.
One church in Butler County may have to change its Christmas plans after thieves tore open its central air unit for parts leaving the church without heat, and it's not the only church that has been vandalized this holiday season.
From Montgomery -- many drivers are hitting the roadways early hoping to make it home for the holidays and with just one day until Christmas, timing is everything. But deputies say speeding and heavy celebrating also make this one of the most dangerous travel times of the year.
Gov. Robert Bentley and other Republican leaders say they've saved Alabama taxpayers about $1.1 billion in total spending.
A new study looks at the deadly effects of rheumatoid arthritis.
Researchers are recommending calcium scans to help predict a heart attack or stroke.
Acupuncture may bring relief to women during treatment for breast cancer.
The body of an Autauga County fisherman is discovered 14 days after the search began.
The rain isn't stopping shoppers whether they're on a budget or ready to spend this Christmas season, and most say they have deeper pockets this year.
Two Selma teenagers are under arrest in connection with a murder.
A state organization is offering three-thousand dollars in prizes in a video contest for public school students. The Alabama Association of School Boards is holding its third annual contest for students to make videos that highlight public schools and experiences that inspire students to graduate.
The state flu map from the Alabama Department of Public Health shows that the flu is continuing to spread in our area.
'Tis the season for giving and a non-profit community service organization is doing just that. Divas 4 Divas was out at Jackson Hospital today.