Selma City Schools fights absenteeism, rewards students
Chronic absenteeism is a major issue in school districts all across the country. Selma City Schools has started a year-long initiative to try to ease the problem.
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Alabama National Fair celebrates another successful year
The Alabama National Fair got its start in 1954, and this year’s edition was another big success.
Man killed in Alexander City shooting
Alexander City police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead.
YMCA of Greater Montgomery and Alabama FC South host Capital City Soccer Shootout
YMCA of Greater Montgomery and Alabama FC South host Capital City Soccer Shootout at Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Name released of person killed in wreck between dump truck, 18-wheeler in Montgomery
Montgomery police have released the name of the driver who was killed in a wreck involving a dump truck and an 18-wheeler.
Six people accuse Diddy of sexual assault in new lawsuits, including man who was 16 at the time
A new wave of lawsuits accuses Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping women, sexually assaulting men and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
Lilly Ledbetter, an icon of the fight for equal pay starting in Gadsden, dies at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, a former factory manager in Gadsden whose lawsuit against her employer made her an icon of the equal pay movement and led to landmark wage discrimination legislation, has died at 86.
Montgomery Whitewater’s Build Your Own Boat competition is a celebration of ingenuity and creativity
The event required participants to design, build, and navigate custom made boats through the rapids on Whitewater’s competition channel.
Make-A-Wish Alabama honors 16 year old’s legacy wish at Reeltown High School football game
Reeltown High School’s band took to the field for the first time on Friday night in their new uniforms because of a wish from Melody Jackson.
Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Montgomery joyfully celebrates 100 year anniversary
Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church has had a rich history since it’s founding in 1924.
