Restoring Former Merritt School in Bullock County
Broken windows, grafitti and books thrown throughout the building, is a headache for Midway leaders, as they continue trying to restore the old Merritt School. "At first it was upsetting but…
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Alexander City Settles Suit Alleging Debtor's Prison
A public interest law firm says it has settled a federal lawsuit over allegations that a central Alabama city operated what amounted to a debtor's prison. The Southern Poverty Law Center said Tuesday it had reached a preliminary agreement with…
Lawmakers Cut Back Prison Construction Plan
Alabama lawmakers have introduced a dramatically scaled-back prison construction plan that shifts part of the financial burden to local communities who want the facilities. Republican Sen. Cam Ward on Tuesday filed a new version of the plan that would authorize…
National Poison Prevention Awareness Week March 19-25
National Poison Prevention Awareness Week is March 19-25, 2017 and the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association wants to remind pet owners that pets are also in danger. This is a great time for pet owners to do a little spring cleaning…
Judges to Make Quick Decision on if Roy Moore Can Return to the Bench
Judges say they will quickly issue a decision on whether suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore can return to the bench. A specially appointed appellate court last week granted Moore's request for an expedited decision in his appeal. The court…
Gov. Bentley Raises Awareness for Rare Disease Advocacy Day
Governor Robert Bentley is honored to continue to lend his support to raising awareness of rare diseases, by welcoming a group of cyclists riding in support of the creation of a Rare Disease Advisory Council in Alabama. The cyclists started…
Two Men Face Multiple Child Sex Abuse Charges in Prattville
Two men are facing multiple child sex charges in Prattville. Court records say 32-year-old Gavriel James Vadimas and 36-year-old Shaun Patrick Stewart were both arrested. Police say Vadimas was taken into custody after investigators found videos showing children at his…
Golden Apple: Steven Washington
Our Golden Apple Award Winner this week comes from the Lowndes County School System. In his tenth year of teaching, Steven Washington, at Jackson-Steele Elementary school, takes great pride to ensure…
Annual Historic Selma Pilgrimage This Weekend
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 42nd Annual Historic Selma Pilgrimage is coming up this weekend in Selma. The Historic Selma Pilgrimage showcases one of the largest historic districts in the southeast.…
FAA Briefs Law Enforcement after Near-Misses with Drones at Montgomery Airport
Drone video lets people see things from a whole new perspective, but the equipment does come with a downside if it's used incorrectly. Chip Gentry with the Montgomery Regional Airport says they've…
"A Living Hope" Update: Adair on Hospice Care
We have been following the story of Rhonda Adair, a Millbrook mom battling cancer, since her diagnosis. Rhonda Adair has decided to go under hospice care. She is now back home after…
CBO: 14 Million People Could Lose Coverage Under GOP Health Bill
Nonpartisan analysts project that 14 million people would lose coverage next year under the House bill dismantling former President Barack Obama's health care law. The estimate is a blow to Republicans. Monday's estimate by the Congressional Budget Office says the…
Alabama U.S. Attorney George Beck Resigns After Six Years of Service
United States Attorney George L. Beck, Jr., of Wetumpka, Alabama, has announced his resignation effective midnight March 10, 2017. After his resignation, he plans on joining the private law firm Morris, Haynes, Wheeles, Knowles, and Nelson, and will continue to…
Zeigler Releases Book Called "The Making of the People's Governor 2018"
Just as Americans voted to "drain the swamp" with the 2016 election of President Donald Trump, Alabama voters will "drain the marsh in Montgomery" in 2018. That is the theme of the new book by state auditor Jim Zeigler –…
Catalyst Quartet Makes Its Way to the Capital City
A special string quartet made a visit to Montgomery schools this past week. Catalyst Quartet is based in New York and travels around the world to inspire students. Our Chief Photographer Bill…
ASU Theatre Dept. Presents "A Streetcar Named Desire"
Alabama State University ‘s Department of Theatre Arts takes on one of the most acclaimed plays in all of American theater when it presents the production of Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire,” which starts THIS Wednesday (at 7 p.m. nightly,…
Alabama Unemployment Rate Up
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's unemployment rate is up to 6.4 percent despite improvement in the national jobless picture. The state released statistics Monday showing the January rate was up one-tenth of…
Church of the Highlands Celebrates New Facility
After years of waiting, Church of the Highlands Montgomery…
Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo Draws Large Crowd
It's not every day you can get up close and personal with a rattlesnake. "This is close as i want to get to but it's interesting to see these types of snakes and…
10-Year-Old Child Killed in Single Vehicle Crash
A single-vehicle crash at 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 11, has claimed the life of a Nashville child and injured six others. The 10-year-old child was killed when the 2006 Dodge Durango SUV, in which she was a passenger, ran off…
Fatal Crash on I-85 Claims Two Lives
A three-vehicle crash Friday has claimed two lives and injured three others. Roberto Linares, 55, of Montgomery and a 16-month-old of Hapeville, Ga., were killed as passengers in a 2001 Toyota Sienna. Linares was not using a seat belt, but…
Driver Finds Success with Uber One Year Later in Montgomery
Johnny Green is on the road these days.... Formerly known as "Windee Breeze" on "Good Afternoon Montgomery," he now has a new alias. "Hi, everybody! I'm Johnny Green, better known now as…
Troopers: Deadly Crash on I-85 NB; At Least Two Fatalities
A deadly crash is affecting traffic on I-85. State Troopers say multiple vehicles are involved and there are at least two fatalities. The crash happened in the northbound lanes of the highway between mile markers 24 and 25 near shorter.…
Old Cahaba Preps for Bicentennial Celebration
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Old Cahaba in Dallas County was Alabama's first state capital and officials at the site are planning to celebrate the state's bicentennial with a big archaeological discovery. The site of the the state's first capital is…
Scam Targets Troy Bank and Trust Customers
For some Troy Bank and Trust customers, keeping tabs on their accounts is a no brainer. "I travel a lot so i have to call them and give them information and let them know that i'm going to be out…
