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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.
It's been almost one year since tornadoes ripped through Alabama on Christmas Day. In Pike County things are still not back to normal..where 2 tornadoes damaged or destroyed more than 50 homes.
The City of Wetumpka celebrated Christmas with a boat parade earlier tonight. But some are worried that events like the parade and the towns identity will be overshadowed now that the new casino is open.
Four shopping days left until Christmas, and last minute shoppers are taking advantage of it.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A house fire has left a Selma family struggling to put their life back in order during the Christmas holidays.
An early morning crash left two men and a woman dead and two small children fighting for their lives.
After an 11-0 vote, the Alabama State University board of trustees voted unanimously to make Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd the next president of its university.
Democratic state Sen. Quinton Ross of Montgomery is seeking re-election after not being selected president of Alabama State University.
A federal appeals court has upheld Alabama's new legislative districts.
Free Christmas party for surrounding area children. Free food and toys will be given away.
After a board vote, Gwendolyn Boyd has accepted the position as Alabama State University's new president.



