MPD Citizens Police Academy Gives A Better Understanding of Police
It's an 11 week course that will teach a group of citizens how police go about conducting investigations among other things.
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Dozens of Mailboxes Vandalized in South Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Department is trying to find the vandals who destroyed more than 30 residential mailboxes in the southern part of the county.
Deputies Now Equipped with Body Cams in Dallas and Perry Counties
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The unrest in Baltimore is yet another example of some people's mistrust of police. And that's why more and more law enforcement agencies are starting to use body cameras.
Montgomery Co. School Board Approves Virtual Learning Program
Virtual learning is coming to Montgomery Public Schools. The school board voted tonight to try out a new pilot program.
Commissioner Suggests Handing Over Rock Building
The fate of the historic rock building in downtown Troy is still in limbo.
Hillside Residents Protest Outside Troy City Hall
Residents of a Troy mobile home park being pushed out because of a road project and Publix grocery store stood their ground at city hall.
Lawmakers Unsure About Gambling, Lottery Budget Fix
Republican lawmakers are looking at all options to fix the budget this year. That includes expanded gambling and a lottery.
Bullock Co. Concerns Over Proposed Probate Judges Pay Raise
Proposed legislation could mean large pay raises for some probate judges.
West Alabama: What's Next?
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma and West Alabama captured the world spotlight last month with the 50th anniversary of the historic Voting Rights marches of 1965. But now THAT attention is over and all the crowds are gone -- leaving the area with all the same old issues to deal with.
Local Reaction to Proposal of a State Lottery
Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh released information Monday from a study examining the impact of expanded gaming and a lottery in Alabama.
Republicans Looking At Lottery, Gambling For Budget Fix
Republican lawmakers are looking everywhere for money to fill the shortfall in the general fund budget, and that now includes possibly a lottery and expanded gaming. Some leaders say the state needs to look at the numbers before raising any taxes.
Senate Bill Would Change Confederate Memorial Day to Unpaid Holiday
Many people had today off for Confederate Memorial Day. It's a state holiday...but one that brings a bit of controversy.
Life Flight Saving Lives
Imagine saving a life with just seconds to spare. That's exactly what Paramedics and nurses for 'Life Flight' have to deal with on a daily basis.
William Boyd Announces Candidacy for Montgomery City Council
William Boyd is running for Montgomery City Council.
Battle of Selma Events Come to a Close
Another historic weekend comes to a close in Selma.
Group of Former Students Celebrate Unusual Class Reunion
Former students of Davis Elementary School celebrated their elementary school class reunion.
Dillard, Civil Rights Pioneer, Laid to Rest in Luverne
A man many Alabamians consider a civil rights pioneer is laid to rest.
Troy Gearing Up for Big Weekend
Troy officials are getting ready for one of the city's biggest events.
Annual Battle of Selma Civil War Reenactment in Full Swing in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a full slate of activities on tap at the Annual Battle of Selma Civil War Re-enactment in Selma.
Troy's Chandler Worthy Preps for NFL Draft
It's less than a week until the N-F-L Draft, and former Troy wide receiver Chandler Worthy is trying to make his dream of becoming a professional football player a reality.
Neighbors Looking Forward To New Maxwell Blvd Apartments
It's hard to miss the new construction along Maxwell Boulevard. The new apartments, called the heights, have been coming along for months now.
CrimeStoppers Program Helps Students Report Illegal Activity
There's no place immune to crime. That includes schools, where teachers, administrators and law enforcement count on students to be the first line of defense against dangerous activity.
Clanton Police Searching for Missing Man
Clanton police are searching for a missing man who they say suffers from dementia.
Troy Police Search for Armed Robbery Suspect
Troy police are searching for an armed robbery suspect.
