Contract Approved for New ASU President
The trustees of Alabama State University have approved a two-year contract that pays new President Gwendolyn Boyd $300,000 annually.
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Democratic State Sen. Billy Beasley Considers Run for Governor
Democratic state Sen. Billy Beasley of Clayton is considering running for governor.
Alabama Unemployment Rate Among Lowest in South
Alabama's unemployment rate is one of the lowest in the South.
An Ancient Medicine May Help Ease Chronic Pain
Modern doctors are hoping an ancient Chinese medicine can help ease chronic pain.
DNA Could Play a Role in Schizophrenia
Japanese researchers say junk DNA may play a role in Schizophrenia.
Shingles Could Increase Your Risk of Stroke
British researchers say people who had shingles before the age of 40 are 74 percent more likely to suffer a stroke later life.
Trying the Surf off the California Coast While Awaiting the BCS
Auburn fans who are in Southern California for the BCS National Championship game have plenty to do before game day, including surfing.
Bama Fans in New Orleans Ready for Kickoff of the Sugar Bowl
No, it's not the BCS National Championship Game, but Bama fans who are in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl are still excited as they await kickoff.
Bama Fans Turn Out to Cheer on Tide in Sugar Bowl
Bama fans turned out on a cold night in Montgomery to cheer on their favorite team at Baumhower's Restaurant.
Body Found in River Identified As Missing Demopolis Woman
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The body found in the Tombigbee River in Demopolis earlier this week -- has been identified as that of a woman who went missing there about a week earlier.
Opp Pastor Dies In Skiing Accident
Westview Baptist Church in Opp is mourning the loss of a young pastor.
Fatal Fire In Pike County New Year's Eve
A Pike County man is killed after flames engulf his home New Year's Eve.
Troy Football Player Dies In Mississippi
A Troy football player was found dead near his hometown of Clarksdale, Miss. Thursday.
Bond Set For Troy University Student Charged With Manslaughter
The 19-year-old Troy University student charged with manslaughter goes before a judge. Taylor Driggers, 19, made his initial appearance today in the Crenshaw County courthouse.
Two Men Arrested in 2013 Montgomery Murder Case
Montgomery Police have charged two men in connection with a murder that happened in March of last year.
Second Person Arrested in Deadly Bar Shooting
A second arrest has been made in a shooting at a Montgomery bar and grill that left two people dead and six others injured.
Could Raising Taxes Reduce Smoking Deaths?
Researchers looking for ways to reduce smoking deaths say raising taxes could go a long way.
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
A new study examining the dangers of distracted driving finds drivers are multi-tasking about 10-percent of the time.
Substance Abuse Among the Mentally Ill
People with severe psychiatric disorders are far more likely to smoke, drink and use drugs.
Stop the Violence Rally in Remembrance of Centennial Hill Bar Victims
The new year brought grieving families together for a concert and rally Wednesday night in hopes of helping to ease the violence in 2014.
Old Traditions Ring In The New Year
Some Greenville restaurants are serving up what some people call old southern tradition, with tables full of people eating special foods on the first day of the new year to make sure 2014 will be full of good fortune.
Downtown Countdown Organizers Say Event Was Success
Last night, Alabama News Network brought you live coverage of Montgomery's Downtown Countdown which brought thousands of people to one of the city's biggest events -- the crowds were large, so was it a success?
Shooting Leaves A Troy University Student Dead
A shooting in Crenshaw County that investigators say involved two Troy University students leaves one person dead.
2014 Brings Change To Alabama Voting Law
2014 will change the way that some people vote in the state of Alabama.
