Second Night of SLE Rodeo Kicks Off
The annual SLE Rodeo kicked off last night in Montgomery and the fun continued tonight.
News
State's Largest Historic District on Display at Annual Historic Selma Pilgrimage
From the West Alabama newsroom-- The 40th annual Historic Selma Pilgrimage gets underway in Selma.
Students Relive Selma's History With Walking Classroom
Tents cover the ground outside of the Lowndes Interpretive Center just outside of Selma. It's a site that once held marchers pushing for civil rights. Now it holds about 75 students looking to learn from history.
City of Tuskegee Cracks Down on Clubs
The city of Tuskegee is cracking down on night clubs.
District Attorney Daryl Bailey Speaks About Dangers of Social Media
The potential dangers of social media When it comes to your kids. More of them are getting on facebook and twitter with cell phones without supervision.
Movie Theater Set to Reopen in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Good news for movie-lovers in Selma. The city's only movie theater is set to reopen.
Never Before Seen Video Released Of Selma To Montgomery
Never before seen video of the 1965 Selma To Montgomery Voting Rights March has been discovered.
Charter Bill Signed Into Law, Lawmakers Get Ready For Break
Republican lawmakers have been focused on pushing through their agenda before next week's break. That includes the charter school bill that passed both houses on Wednesday and signed by the governor Thursday.
58th Annual SLE Rodeo Kicks Off
It's time to get groomed up for the big show as the SLE Rodeo is about to begin.
One Week Until Montgomery Hosts March Reenactment
We are one week away from Montgomery's leg of the Selma to Montgomery march.
Alabama House Approves Charter School Bill
The Alabama House of Representatives has voted to end Alabama's status as one of eight states without charter schools.
Saturday Night Selma Shooting Now a Murder Investigation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A woman who was shot outside a Selma lounge Saturday night has died -- now police are investigating a murder.
Accountability Act Changes Heading To Senate
After a lot of questions, the new version of the Accountability Act passed its first senate committee. Among the changes are changing failing schools from the bottom 6 to 10 percent, as well as adding an additional 10 million dollars for the program.
Teen Victim Impact Program Comes to Goshen
A presentation today in Goshen aims to get rid of the teenage mindset--- "It won't happen to me"
Boxwood Blight Fungus Found in Troy Lowe's Garden Center
Agriculture leaders are warning consumers about an incurable fungus found in stores across Alabama, including Pike County.
First Lady Dianne Bentley To Introduce Domestic Violence Protection Legislation
Another piece of proposed legislation looks to provide hope for victims of domestic violence. First Lady, Dianne Bentley, has introduced a new domestic violence prevention bill that will go before lawmakers this session.
Alabama Facing "Critical" State Trooper Shortage
State Troopers say they are facing a critical shortage of manpower, but there's not enough money in the budget to hire more troopers.
Amnesty Day Wednesday in Troy
The first ever amnesty day is being held at Troy Municipal Court. Until 5:30 p.m. anyone can come in to clear your case without concern of being arrested.
Half Marathon Winner Helps Save Life of Runner
Half marathon runner Alan Ash crossed the finish line Saturday as the winner, not knowing that a true race against time wasn't too far away.
Senator Sponsors Bill to 'Ban the Box'
Should Alabamians have to disclose whether they have a criminal background on employment applications?
Voting Rights Foot Soldiers Honored
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- President Obama signs a bill into law that honors the unsung heroes of the historic Selma to Montgomery marches with the Congressional Gold Medal.
VA Town Hall Meeting Held in Montgomery
Long wait times and inadequate patient care were some of the reported problems in the veterans affairs facilities in Montgomery and Tuskegee.
Unemployment Rate Drops to 6 Percent
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's unemployment rate has dropped to 6 percent, but it remains above the national average. Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced that Alabama's rate declined from 6.1 percent in December to 6.0 percent in January. The…
State Unemployment Drops to Six Percent
Alabama's unemployment rate has dropped to 6 percent, but it remains above the national average.
Senate Committee to Vote on Prison Changes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Prison reform legislation has cleared its first legislative hurdle. The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bill Tuesday. Much of the proposal is aimed at diverting low-level property and drug offenders away from prison. The bill creates…
