New Emergency Systems Launch for Pike County
Everyday dispatchers are on the other side of emergency phone calls. Now, before first responders get to you they'll know how to better respond to your emergency with the county's new Smart 911…
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Dunkin' Donuts Considers Dropping 'Donuts' from Name
Dunkin' is thinking about dumping "Donuts" from its name. A new location of the chain in Pasadena, California, will be simply called Dunkin', a move that parent company Dunkin' Brands Inc. calls a test. The Canton, Massachusetts-based company said Thursday…
Troy Woman Charged with Montgomery Bank Robbery
MPD charged Trasite Jackson, 41, of Troy, with first-degree robbery in reference to a robbery of a bank that occurred today at about 9:15 a.m. in the 2800 block of Eastern Blvd. Jackson was taken into custody on the scene by MPD…
Ad Supporting Luther Strange Hits Roy Moore on Payments from His Nonprofit
A super PAC supporting Sen. Luther Strange is keeping the heat on his Republican rivals in the Alabama Senate race. The Senate Leadership Fund launched an ad questioning the compensation that former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore and his wife…
Forest Service Employee Recognized Regionally As Forest Protection Officer of the Year
The USDA Forest Service recognized Cameron Seals as Forest Protection Officer (FPO) of the Year. Seals works at the Tuskegee National Forest in Tuskegee, Alabama. Seals was recognized for his willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty,…
Juvenile Arrest Following Altercation at Prattville Park
On July 22 a report was made with Prattville Police Department of an altercation, which occurred in the area of the Artesian Well/Autauga Creek access at 520 Doster Road. The victim stated that a verbal and eventual physical altercation began…
Gov. Ivey Awards $3.47 Million for Highway Safety Enforcement Campaigns
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling nearly $3.5 million to support law enforcement efforts to make Alabama roads safer by preventing injuries and fatalities. The state’s four regional traffic safety offices will use the funds to cover overtime for…
Construction on Ingram Road Bridge to be Done By First Day of School
The Elmore County Commission through our Highway Department is actively working to complete the approach work for the two bridge replacements on Ingram Rd. H&L Construction completed their federally funded contract work to construct two reinforced concrete box culverts the…
Alabama Schools in Flood Danger
The non-profit PEW Charitable Trusts are out with a report identifying schools in danger of flooding. The report includes an interactive map of Alabama with a list of the number of schools in each county that is in a flood…
Should MPS Split?
Excitement is in the air as high school summer graduates receive their diplomas. DeLores Rawlinson is proud of her grandson, Delmonte, for graduating from Carver High School. "I'm proud…
Evergreen Community Rallies Behind Cancer-Stricken Teen
School hasn't started yet at Sparta Academy in Evergreen, but that didn't stop students and faculty from showing up bright and early Wednesday morning to sell t-shirts, magnets and signs to…
Officials Work to Clean Up I-85 Accident Near Lawrence Street Overpass
Officials work to clean up wreckage from an single vehicle accident on I-85 southbound in vicinity of the Lawrence Street overpass. A Toyota Tacoma, occupied with four passengers, overturned causing injuries to all four passengers. One of the passengers is…
City School Proposal Gets Mixed Reaction from MPS Board Members
A proposal to create a new city school system in Montgomery is getting mixed reaction from some members of the Montgomery Public School Board. Mayor Todd Strange has proposed studying the…
ASU Honeybees to be on "America's Got Talent" on August 8
One of America's top-rated television series "America's Got Talent" (AGT) and its creator, Simon Cowell, are all "abuzz" with the show's latest big news that Alabama State University's famed Honey Beez (plus-sized, student dance team) will have their earlier taped performance aired on the NBC Network's…
Democrats Criticize Sessions Over Plan on Opioid Addiction
Democrats are criticizing a plan announced by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to send 12 federal prosecutors to cities ravaged by opioid addiction. Sessions said in a speech Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio, that the prosecutors will focus exclusively on investigating…
Senate Race a Choice Between Incumbent, Firebrands
The Republican race for Jeff Sessions' former Senate seat in Alabama will test which brand of conservatism voters prefer. Republican Alabama Sen. Luther Strange has the backing of national Republican forces as he seeks to fight off hardline candidates who…
Alabama Names First Woman Ever to Hold Position of State Comptroller
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday praised the Alabama Department of Finance and State Finance Director Clinton Carter for selecting Dr. Kathleen D. Baxter as the state comptroller and first woman to hold the position. Prior to the appointment, Dr. Baxter served as…
Woman Found Stabbed in Troy; Suspect Arrested in Tennessee
Early August 1st around 1:17 am, the Troy Police Department received a call about a person sitting on the steps of a local school. Officers were dispatched at 1:20 am and arrived within a couple of minutes to find a…
Montgomery Releases Proposed Budget for 2018
Mayor Todd Strange presented the City of Montgomery’s proposed operating budget for the 2018 fiscal year beginning on October 1 during Tuesday's Montgomery City Council meeting “Every direction in which we turn there is evidence of Montgomery moving boldly forward: construction at…
Grocery Delivery Services Expand to Montgomery
Grocery shopping just got a little easier in Montgomery. Grocery delivery services are starting up at your local store, which means you could shop right from your couch. Instacart and Shipt are two…
Construction of National Lynching Memorial Underway
It's been almost a year since the Equal Justice Initiative announced plans to build the nation's first lynching memorial. Ground has been broken and construction is finally underway, on the The Memorial…
Selma Animal Shelter Set to Host Pet Adoption Event
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma Animal Shelter is hosting a pet adoption event this weekend to try and find forever homes for dozens of animals. Shelter manager Nora Curtin says…
Senate Confirms Christopher Wray as New FBI Director
The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as FBI director. Tuesday's vote was 92-5 for Christopher Wray. The lawyer is a former high-ranking official in President George W. Bush's Justice Department who oversaw investigations into corporate fraud.…
Gov. Ivey Signs Multi-State Compact to Improve State Cyber Security
Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that she has signed onto a multi-state compact to improve cybersecurity within the state. The “Compact to Improve State Cybersecurity” was agreed upon at the 2017 National Governors Association (NGA) Summer Meeting in Providence, RI. The cybersecurity…
Carnival Cruise Line Extends Contract with City of Mobile
Carnival Cruise Line is extending its contract to base a cruise ship on the Alabama coast in Mobile. Mayor Sandy Stimpson says the Miami-based company is extending its deal to sail from Mobile through December 2018. That means the city…
