Fallen Soldiers Honored in Memorial Day Service in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma gathered to honor the sacrifice of the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. The ceremony was hosted by VFW Post 3016…
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Greenville Celebrates Memorial Day
The Memorial Day Celebration in Greenville was filled with friendly faces, fun laughs, and sometimes, solemn moments. All who came to Confederate Park showed their support for those serving our country,…
Few Memorial Day Travel Headaches, Most Wait Times Bearable
Travelers who had braced for long lines and long waits have instead been moving through most U.S. airports fairly quickly, as the busy Memorial Day travel weekend draws to close. However, the airlines weren't ready to say "mission accomplished" yet,…
Striking Verizon Workers to Return Wednesday
A union that represents about a quarter of some 40,000 striking Verizon workers says a tentative agreement ending the walkout is protecting American jobs amid concern about jobs moving overseas. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers joined the Communication Workers…
For Memorial Day, New Stamps Showing Service Cross Medals
The U.S. Postal Service is marking Memorial Day by issuing new stamps showing the Service Cross Medals. They are among the nation's highest military honors. The Postal Service dedicated the stamps at a ceremony…
One of FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives Captured
Authorities say one of the FBI's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives has been captured on the border with Mexico, a man wanted in the death of his pregnant girlfriend. Bureau spokeswoman Laura Eimiller says in a news release Monday that border…
Highland Gardens Neighborhood Revitalization Project Receives Grant
The Highland Gardens Neighborhood Revitalization Project and the Central Alabama Community Foundation has received a grant from Youth Service America and the Sodexo Foundation to implement summer education activities in Montgomery’s Highland Gardens Neighborhood. These learning activities will focus on S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology,…
Montgomery Woman Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Crash
Authorities say an Alabama woman accused of causing a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of her passenger has been arrested. Alabama state troopers say that 47-year-old Charla Jeanette Farmer of Montgomery is charged with manslaughter in the death of…
Cemetery Walking Tour of a Cemetery at Cahawba
The Alabama Historical Commission oversees the site of Alabama's first capital after it became a state. Here's the tour information, provided by the Commission: Old Cahawba's Cemetery Walking Tour Saturday, June 4 10 am - 11 pm Old Cahawba Archaeological…
Montgomery Film Maker Sets Sights on LA
A Montgomery man is making waves in the film making world with his breakthrough web series featuring African Americans in horror films. His name is Sylvester Folks, and he writes, shoots, edits,…
Annual Art On The Lake Event Kicks Off At Lake Martin
Hundreds of people are heading to Lake Martin this weekend, and some are benefiting a great cause. The annual Art On The Lake event kicked off Saturday morning. Artists from all over the southeast have artwork for sale. 20 percent of…
Youth Leadership Students React to Alabama Leaders
Hundreds of high school students from across the state sharpened their skills at Troy University for the weekend. It was all part of the Hugh O' Brian Leadership Conference. Students learn how…
Montgomery Symphony Jubilee Pops Concert
It was a picture perfect evening as a crowd packed the Capitol lawn to take in a free concert for all ages. "'Showboat' for the train shed down by the river.. We'll do…
Bullock County Authorities Investigating Theft
Bullock County authorities are looking for the person responsible for a theft and what they believe to be arson at a hunting camp. Officers say someone broke into the building on…
Alabama AG Urges Schools to Ignore Obama's Transgender Bathroom Policy
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange is urging state schools to ignore the Obama administration's directive on transgender students and school bathrooms. A statement issued Friday by the attorney general's office says Strange sent a letter to the Alabama Board of…
Holiday Air Travelers See a Break From Long Security lines
Travelers taking to the skies for the Memorial Day weekend say security lines are moving faster than expected after weeks of costly delays at U.S. airports. Transportation Security Administration spokesman Mike England says bomb-sniffing dogs are being used at busier…
Suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore is Suing State Agency
Suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore is suing the state agency that filed ethics charges against him. Attorneys for Moore filed a federal lawsuit Friday against the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission. The suit asks a court to order Moore's immediate…
Gov. Bentley Awards Grants to Equip Millbrook Police
Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded three grants totaling $10,531 to provide equipment upgrades for the Millbrook Police Department. The grants will enable the city to upgrade body cameras and patrol weapons. Police officials said the department will purchase new, more…
Two Additional Zika Virus Cases Reported in Alabama
The Alabama Department of Public Health reports the fourth and fifth travel-related cases of the Zika virus in Alabama residents. The positive specimens were from residents of Houston and Jefferson counties. In February and March, Zika cases were reported in…
Prattville Farmers Market Opens This Summer
Mark your calendar for the Grand Opening of the Prattville Farmers Market on Saturday, June 4, from 7:00 a.m. until noon at The Grove across from Pratt Park on Doster Road in Downtown Prattville. Fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables will be…
Alabama Supreme Court Voids Previous Ruling on Lesbian Couple's Adoption
The Alabama Supreme Court has voided its earlier decision not to recognize a lesbian couple's adoption that was carried out in another state. The opinion announced Friday falls into line with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued in March that…
Prattville Woman Dies from Fire Ant Attack; Day After Mother Dies
Authorities and relatives say an Alabama woman standing atop a hay bale was attacked by fire ants and died the day after her mother died. A joint funeral was held Thursday in Selma for the women, 29-year-old Kalyn Rolan and…
First Week of Mike Hubbard's Ethics Trial Concludes
Prosecutors are nearing the end of the first week of testimony in their ethics case against Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard. The attorney general's office plans to call a number of witnesses related…
Francis Marion Teachers Get Training with New iPads
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Perry County school will have a new high-tech tool to aid in the learning process when students return to school in the fall. Teachers at…
Prattville Police Make Arrest in Death of Prattville Woman
Authorities have arrested a man in the death of a Prattville woman who was run over and killed by her own car. Autauga County officials tell news outlets that they have…
