Montgomery Celebrates Business Expansion
Montgomery has had a lot of new industry move to the area over the last year. City leaders took time to recognize those companies who keep deciding to stay in the capital.
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Fire Grant Program Reopens After Budget Cuts
Budget cuts and sequestration wiped out the firefighters assistance grant program. It just reopened, but could be in jeopardy again when Congress faces a new budget battle in a few weeks.
Finalist Drops Out of ASU Presidential Search
One of the four final candidates for the next president of Alabama State University is withdrawing his name from consideration.
How Caffeine Can Impact Your Sleep
That late afternoon caffeine pick me up may not be such a good idea.
Baby Boys at A Higher Risk of Complications
British researchers say premature baby boys are at a higher risk of death and complications than premature girls.
More Kids Smoking E Cigarettes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the number of kids using e- cigarettes nearly doubled in one year.
Vigil For One Year Anniversary Of Georgiana Woman's Murder
Family and friends of Dorothy Leatherwood gathered as a way to keep her memory alive on the first anniversary of her murder.
Threatening Message Written in Lee High School Restroom, School On Alert
A mother with children at Lee High School says her kids are scared for their lives after one of them found a disturbing message in a school bathroom.
Food Truck Arrives In Downtown Montgomery In December
If you work in downtown Montgomery, you will have another lunchtime option. At least one food truck is coming, but why has this city project taken eight months.
Hunting Boosts Black Belt Economy
Hunting season isn't just a big deal for sportsmen, but for the state of Alabama as well, particularly in the Black Belt.
Selma Non-Profit to Give Away Food for Thanksgiving
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma nonprofit needs help to feed people in need during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Gas Pipeline Planned for Alexander City
A new natural gas pipeline could soon connect Tallapoosa County to Florida. It's part of a more than 3 billion dollar project that could give the area an economic boost. Still, not everyone in Alexander City supports it.
Bullock County Leaders Invest In Local Business
Fifteen new jobs are expected to come to Bullock County- but, at a price tag of nearly $20,000 of tax payer money.
Coffee Lowers Your Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
Drinking a moderate amount of coffee may help ward off type 2 Diabetes.
Asthma Linked to Delayed Fertility
A new study finds women who have asthma take longer to get pregnant.
Which Patients are Being Prescribed Pain Medications?
New research shows more than half of all non-surgical patients receive powerful opioid drugs in the hospital.
Color Me Chi O
Saturday, November 16, the Montevallo community is invited to participate in the Tau Kappa chapter‘s 1st ever “Color Me Chi O" color run. This is a perfect opportunity to get together with friends and family to help Chi Omega make…
Word of Truth Fellowship Church 13th Anniversary
We will celebrate our 13th Church Anniversary on Sunday, November 24 at 2:30 pm. The theme is "On a solid rock we stand and everything else is sinking sand." The guest speaker will be Rev. Eddie Hill, Pastor of St.…
Univ. of North Alabama Student Accused of Threat
Authorities say they've barred a University of North Alabama student from the campus after he was accused of sending a threatening text message to a professor.
Education About-Face
The Montgomery County school board is starting to search for a new superintendent and decide the direction they want the school system to take. Could a different type of leader be the best answer?
Eastdale Mall, Other Retailers Opening Thanksgiving Day for Black Friday Shoppers
This week, retailers are announcing their black friday store hours. And for many of them, doors open on Thanksgiving Day.
Former Volunteer Fire Chief Charged With Stealing Money From Department Speaks Out
The former chairman of the Autauga County Commission and two former Autaugaville volunteer fire chiefs face charges they misused money that was supposed to fund the fire department.
Civil Rights Heroine Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Dies
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Family and friends are mourning the loss of a civil rights leader who opened her home to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and others to plan the Selma to Montgomery March.
Montgomery's Dexter Avenue Getting Facelift
It's been almost 10 years in the making, but Montgomery is finally starting work on a project that will change all of Dexter Avenue.
