Lowndesboro Home to Scores of Historic Buildings
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The town of Lowndesboro is home to one of the most impressive collections of historic homes and buildings in the state. It's one of the best…
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Preparing for Troy Fest
From pottery to drawings and paintings, Troy Fest is home to artist and a place where many visit to browse their eye-catching pieces. "We have people that travel from all over…
New AL Chief Justice Officially Sworn-In
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed Associate Justice Lyn Stuart to lead the Alabama Supreme Court as chief justice. Ivey announced the appointment Wednesday after Roy Moore resigned to run for U.S. Senate. Stuart had been acting chief justice since May…
Lawmakers Vote to Remove Anti-gay Sex Education Policy
Alabama lawmakers could remove language that disparages homosexuality from state sexual education policy. The House Education Policy Committee passed a motion Wednesday that would strike a passage from current Alabama education codes that says being gay is a "criminal offense…
UPDATE: Suspended Chief Justice Running for US Senate Seat
Suspended Alabama Chief Justice and gay marriage opponent Roy Moore says he is running for U.S. Senate. The outspoken conservative announced Wednesday he will seek the Senate seat previously held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The fiery Republican jurist joins…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Warning Alabamians of Phone Scam
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is making their customers and Alabamians aware of a current telephone spoofing scam targeting individuals throughout the country. These scammers represent themselves as Blue Cross and Blue Shield employees. The perpetrator may use…
Bridgework to Begin on Two Bridges on Ingram Road
Bridgework is slated to begin on two bridges on Ingram Road just north and south of Myrick Road beginning on May 1, 2017. The section of Ingram Road will be closed to allow replacement of two bridges that are over…
W.A. Gayle Planetarium to Host Annual Astronomy Day on Saturday
The W.A. Gayle Planetarium, operated by Troy University Montgomery, will be hosting a special free event at 6 p.m., Saturday in support of National Astronomy Day. The event will include telescopic viewing of stars planets and the moon (weather permitting), as well…
Coroner Identifies Pedestrian Killed in Alabama
A woman has died after stepping into the path of a car. The Opelika-Auburn News reports (http://bit.ly/2pkKCTf ) that the Opelika Police Department says in a statement that the woman was a pedestrian who entered the roadway in front of…
Morning Mimosas? House Debate Sunday Morning Alcohol Sales
The Alabama House of Representatives has voted to let some local governments decide if restaurants can offer up Sunday morning mimosas and other alcoholic drinks. The bill would allow county commissions and city councils, in areas where Sunday alcohol sales…
AL Education Officials Release Incorrect Graduation Rates
Alabama education officials say they're investigating a series of mistakes after publicly releasing incorrect information about graduation rates in the state. Some local superintendents complained publicly that numbers posted to the state's website last Friday were too low. The Alabama…
Three Montgomery Magnet Schools Named in Top Ten
On the same day that Alabama State education officials met with parents to discuss the state takeover of many Montgomery Public Schools, three Montgomery city/county magnet schools have been ranked tops in the state. U.S. News & World Report Magazine…
Voters to Decide on 'Right to Life' Language in Constitution
Alabama voters will decide in 2018 whether to write anti-abortion language into the state constitution. The Alabama House of Representatives voted 73-24 Tuesday to give final approval to the legislation seeking to put "right to life" language into the Alabama…
"Girls on the Run" Empowers Girls to Believe in Themselves
Local girls are hitting the pavement getting ready for a 5k run this weekend. But it's about a lot more than just running. "Girls on the Run" is an international organization that…
Lawmakers Pass Bill Affecting Faith-Based Adoption Organizations
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to a bill protecting faith-based adoption organizations that refuse to place children with gay parents or other households because of their religious beliefs. The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 87-6 to go…
Abandoned Dogs Spark Concern in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Abandoned animals are becoming a big problem in communities all around Dallas County. Brandi Williams of Valley Grande says people are dropping off unwanted pets on a road near where she lives. And now there…
Fort Dale Academy is Mourning the Loss of Sophomore Carter Boswell
Sixteen-year-old Carter Boswell was killed when the vehicle he was in ran off the road and crashed into a tree on Butler County 50 East of…
Moral Movement Alabama Rallies at State House
As lawmakers returned to the State House Tuesday, Moral Movement Alabama rallied for their attention outside. Members of the organization say their legislators aren't responding to their concerns. The group sent House Speaker Mac McCutcheon and Senate Pro Tem Del…
AL Democrats Set Qualifying Dates U.S. Senate Special Election
The Alabama Democratic Party will open qualifying for the Special Primary Election to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Attorney General Jeff Sessions at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, April 26. Any interested registered Alabama voter may call the Party…
Billboards To Support F-35 Planes In Montgomery
You may have noticed them around town - The Montgomery area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring billboards across the city to raise awareness of the effort to get the F-35 to locate here. Leaders of the F-35 Task Force say…
Former AU Coach Tommy Tuberville Won't Run for Governor
Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville says he won't run for Alabama governor in 2018. Tuberville told Sirius XM's College Sports Nation Tuesday he thinks he could have won but decided not to run. The former Texas Tech and Cincinnati…
California Judge Blocks Trump Order on Sanctuary City Money
A federal judge in San Francisco has blocked a Trump administration order to withhold funding from communities that limit cooperation with U.S. immigration authorities. U.S. District Judge William Orrick issued the temporary ruling Tuesday in a lawsuit over the executive…
USCIS Helps in Case Leading to Unlawful Practice of Law Conviction
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provided assistance in the conviction of Douglas H. Cooner, a disbarred Alabama attorney, who was found guilty of two counts of perjury in the first degree (felonies), three counts of theft in the second…
New Jimmy John's Location Coming to Montgomery
A new Jimmy John’s sandwich shop located at 1470 Taylor Road is now open and ready to serve gourmet sandwiches to the people of Montgomery. “This will be our third store in Montgomery and our team is excited to serve…
Donald Trump Jr. to be Guest Speaker at Faulkner Benefit Dinner
Faulkner University announced that Donald Trump, Jr. would be the speaker at Faulkner’s Annual Benefit Dinner during a press conference held Tuesday. President Mike Williams revealed the news. “Donald Trump, Jr. is a giant in the landscape of American Business, and…
