Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Vernon Barnett as the new Commissioner of Revenue. It is her 5th change to her cabinet and more are expected as she puts in place a leadership team focused on improving the state’s image. “The…
Over 900 students are new graduates of Troy University. The university held it's spring commencement in Trojan arena Friday morning. The graduates represent 29 states and 13 nations. Lieutenant General Steven Kwast, Commander and President of Air University at Maxwell…
Keeping up with the growth of Troy University, the university's dining services are giving the Trojan Center Food Court a new look. "We realize that we are running out of seats capacity on the actual retail section so therefore we…
A prison construction plan is headed to a key vote in committee. The House Judiciary Committee will vote Tuesday on the proposal to build, or lease, up to four prisons in the state. Sen. Cam Ward, the bill's sponsor, said…
For people living in the Cottage Hill neighborhood, a vision is finally becoming a reality as they see a transformation of their area, which they believe highlights the historical district that has been forgotten. This quiet neighborhood overlooking downtown Montgomery,…
We are learning more about the state takeover of Montgomery public schools after The Alabama State Board of Education met Thursday. The board laid out the timeline for the intervention. As we've reported, the state is taking over 27 of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell hosts town hall meetings in Lowndes and Montgomery counties. Lowndes County residents filled the town hall auditorium in White Hall Thursday afternoon. Sewell talked about local and national issues including immigration, national…
Alabama voters might go to the polls on putting the Ten Commandments on display in school and public buildings. The Alabama Senate approved the bill on a 23-7 vote amid criticisms that it was an unconstitutional establishment of religion. The…
Spirit Airlines says union pilots have agreed to extend indefinitely an injunction barring them from conducting a work slowdown while the two sides negotiate over a new contract. The airline said Thursday that the injunction will stay in effect until…
A federal judge in San Francisco has approved a $1.2 billion settlement with owners of about 88,500 Volkswagens with 3-liter diesel engines rigged to cheat on emissions tests. Judge Charles Breyer gave the deal final approval during a hearing Thursday.…
On Wednesday, May 10, Luciana Mekele Jackson, 40, of Montgomery, was sentenced to 81 months in federal prison for wire fraud and identity theft, announced A. Clark Morris, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. Her prison sentence…
House Democrats have continued to stall a vote on a proposal to redraw legislative districts that they say diminish the power of black voters. A procedural maneuver to have the lengthy redistricting bill read aloud by a computerized voice is…
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the death of Dennis Jones, 22, of Montgomery. Jones was pronounced dead after sustaining a fatal gunshot wound late Wednesday evening. At about 11:30 p.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded…
A new high- tech form of entertainment is about to open its doors in downtown Montgomery. It's called Escapology. It's a live action breakout game where participants have to solve puzzles and search…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City School Board voted unanimously to place Superintendent Dr. Angela Mangum on paid administrative leave pending a hearing in about two weeks. The vote…
First responders in the River Region are learning how to deal with people with mental health issues during a crisis. The three day training was sponsored by the National Alliance of…
People from across the nation are in Montgomery this week for the National Security Forum at Maxwell Air Force Base. Wednesday participants had the chance to go inside the life of…
After disaster strikes, The Alabama National Guard can be seen taking action to help people across the state. But what happens before, is just as important. "Right now we're in the…
Two law enforcement agencies in Butler County will obtain new equipment thanks to grants awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey. The City of Greenville will use two grants totaling $8,346 to purchase new ballistic vests to protect police officers from gunshots…
The Alabama State Bureau of Investigation is requesting help from the public as it investigates a woman's death. Shmeko Shontae Sturdivant's body was found off County Rd. 40 in Lowndes County. The bureau has not released any other details. The…
The Butler County Career Academy is a major player in the county's economic development. The Academy trains existing workers and the next wave of the workforce in numerous subjects like welding, nursing,…
A federal appeals court is rejecting the claims of an Alabama death row inmate who says he should be executed by hanging or firing squad rather than lethal injection. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Anthony Boyd…
Alabama State University will be awarded a first-place, top-prize of $50,000 today (in a LIVE-STREAM ceremony) to be used towards a campus improvement project from Home Depot's "Retool Your School" contest that is developed to benefit our nation’s treasured Historically Black Colleges and…
Alabama lawmakers have moved closer to decriminalizing midwifery in the state. A Senate committee Wednesday passed a bill that would make it legal for a licensed midwife to assist a woman in childbirth. It's currently illegal in Alabama for anyone…
Montgomery Police Department initiated a criminal investigation after receiving information alleging the involvement of an MPD officer with controlled and illegal drugs. The investigation identified Amanda Millwood, 38, employed as an MPD officer, as a suspect. Late Tuesday, May 9,…
