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A new survey finds more than 6 percent of U.S. adolescents used drugs to treat psychiatric or mental disorders from 2005-2010.
Enjoy several jolly programs planned just for you from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Children can make their own natural holiday decorations and enjoy story time with Mrs. Claus. Be sure to bring your camera to take your own photos…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City School Board is moving forward with a corrective action plan to address the findings of a recent state investigation that found sexual and academic misconduct in the school system.
The results are in for the special election for the House District 31 seat. Two candidates will be heading to a run-off-- Mike Holmes and Jimmy Collier.
You may have noticed some construction in downtown Montgomery on Dexter Avenue. It's all a part of the city's efforts to revitalize the historic street.
A moratorium on payday loan stores in Montgomery has been extended six more months.
From Montgomery -- Mayor Todd Strange says something needs to change.. after seeing violent crime spike by 37 percent this year...
The Alabama political scene is currently dominated by republicans, with no democrats holding a state office outside of the legislature.
A plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Georgiana over the weekend.
Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs says he will discuss a new contract with coach Gus Malzahn after the season.
Traffic fatalities on Alabama highways increased significantly during the long Thanksgiving holiday period.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania say 3-D mammography is better than traditional 2-D digital technology.
Canadian researchers say men and women with heart disease have a similar prognosis.
Researchers say a cancer treatment may also help HIV patients.
Thirteen people arrested in a multi-state dog fighting investigation have been rescheduled for trial in May.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma are being urged to invest into their community by shopping locally as much as possible this holiday season.
It's Christmas at the Governor's mansion.Designers from across the state volunteered to decorate the home. With with trees in each room, each one with their own theme.
Some hopeful Alabama fans bought tickets to both the SEC Championship Game and the BCS National Championship game before Auburn upset the Crimson Tide this past Saturday.
After Saturday's Iron Bowl upset, fans are taking to social media and turning their anger to Alabama kicker, Cade Foster, and blaming him for the university's loss after he missed three field goals. They're sending hateful messages, even death threats -- but both Alabama and Auburn fans are coming to his defense...
Authorities say an Ariton woman passing through Brantley, was stopped by deputies, and during the traffic stop she drove off leading them on a high speed chase that ended her life.
Another new study using special MRIs shows that soldiers who suffer mild brain injuries from explosions can still have problems with their brain more than four years after getting hurt.
A new study reveals how energy drinks change the way your heart functions.
Alabama's loss pushed Auburn one step closer to the national championship title, and as fans make plans to be in Atlanta this weekend for the SEC championship, the game's ticket prices continue to rise.