State Intervenes in Selma City Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The state board of education votes to intervene in Selma City Schools.
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Could Winter Weather Create School Make-Up Day Dilemma?
The winter weather has led some schools to close -- adding to the days students have already missed because of the weather. Students may love it, but teachers and parents are concerned about the classroom time that's lost.
Lawmaker Pushes To Protect Students' Religious Freedom
Lawmakers in Alabama are focusing on protecting the religious rights of students this year. A new bill looks to ensure students can express any religion on school grounds.
Man Hit In The Face With A Bat
An argument in Greenville leads to a man getting hit in the face with a bat.
Winter Storm Leads To Flight Cancellations
More than 3,000 flights have been cancelled mostly to and from the South. Winter storms aren't only affecting North and Central Alabama, flights are being cancelled for hundreds of travelers at Montgomery Regional Airport.
Troy Police Getting New Shotguns
It's out with the old and in with the new for the Troy Police department's arsenal.
Upgrades Coming To Troy Utilities Department
The Troy Utilities Department will see more than one million dollars in upgrades.
State School Board Taking Over Selma City Schools
The state board of education has voted unanimously to take over Selma City Schools.
Closings and Delays for Thursday
These are the closings and delays for Thursday, due to the threat for winter weather:
Payday Lender Regulation Bill Stalls in Committee
A legislative committee is sending a payday loan regulation bill to a subcommittee, a move that upset the bill's sponsor.
Bill Prohibits Using Drones to Harass Ala. Hunters
The Alabama Senate has voted to make it a misdemeanor offense to intentionally use a drone to harass someone hunting and fishing legally.
Exercise Good For Eyesight
And everyone knows exercise is good for you. Now scientists at the Atlanta V-A Center say it may also help your eyesight.
Aleve Not Safe for Heart
The pain reliever found in Aleve and many other medications may not be safer on your heart.
Mammograms Not Preventing Some Breast Cancer Deaths
A new 25-year Canadian study finds annual mammography screening in women ages 40 to 59 does not cut breast cancer deaths.
West Nile Virus Costing Economy $800 Million
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the West Nile virus has cost the U.S. economy nearly $800 million dollars in health care expenses and lost productivity.
Coronary Disease Patients Dying from Other Causes
The majority of people who have coronary heart disease now die from causes other than heart disease, such as cancer and lung disease.
Cancer Drug Also Kills Deadly Fungus
New research shows the breast cancer drug tamoxifen also kills a fungus that causes a deadly brain infection.
New Information Needed to File State Tax Return
Alabama taxpayers filing their state tax returns electronically now must supply new information.
Smoking Restrictions Approved by Alabama Senate
The Alabama Senate has again passed a bill to ban smoking in many work places and in many businesses.
Smoking Restrictions Approved by Alabama Senate
The Alabama Senate has again passed a bill to ban smoking in many work places and in many businesses.
Alabama House Says Teens Need Permission to Tan
The state House of Representatives has voted to ban teens from using tanning beds unless they have a parent's written consent.
Electic Middle School Student Called a "Hero" for Saving Friend's Life
An Eclectic Middle School student is being called a hero for what he did to save his friend's life.
Phase 1 of Passenger Railroad Study Complete
The results of a study done on a possible railway train service were released to Alabama News Network.
Selma Leaders Eye Entertainment District
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- City leaders in Selma are exploring the possibility of creating an entertainment district in the city.
Stanhope Elmore High School Coach Faces Rape Charges
A high school teacher in Millbrook faces rape charges after allegedly forcing a student to have sex with him. Now, a judge says there is enough evidence to take the case to a grand jury.
