Hurricane evacuees arrive in the River Region
The Dierking family is taking an unplanned vacation to Montgomery this weekend. They had to evacuate their home in Jacksonville, Florida as Hurricane Matthew approaches. The family of six lives…
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Bentley Declares State of Emergency so Evacuees Can Get Meds
Gov. Robert Bentley issued a state of emergency to help hurricane evacuees get their prescriptions filled while in Alabama. Bentley issued the limited emergency proclamation Friday. The state is expecting a significant number of evacuees in Alabama from Hurricane Matthew.…
Gov. Bentley Awards Grant to Lowndes Co. to Create Jobs
A $300,000 grant awarded Gov. Robert Bentley will give interstate travelers another option on where to stop, provide additional revenue for Lowndes County and help create 30 local jobs. The Community Development Block Grant will provide infrastructure necessary for Love’s…
Inaugural "Sista Strut" 3K Breast Cancer Walk in Montgomery
The Inaugural Sista Strut is a 3K breast cancer charity walk to raise awareness for breast cancer specifically in women of color. The walk will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 beginning at 8:00am at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.…
Opioid Epidemic Growing Across Alabama, Nation
Fifty-two million Americans ages 12 and older are a part of the growing epidemic of opioid abusers from all walks of life. That's according to the Council On Substance Abuse. College student Chase Leland says he sees it as well. "The…
Selma Non-Profit Puts Spotlight on Domestic Violence
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and a Selma non-profit holds a candlelight vigil Thursday night to help spread the word. SABRA Sanctuary is a…
Leaders want voters to say "YES" to Amendment 11
A new constitutional amendment on the ballots this November could give Alabama a better chance at…
Troy University Students Raise Funds for Professor
Troy University students are helping a visually impaired professor in a big way. They are working to raise $15,000 to replace Joey Arnold's eSight device. The device helps improve vision in his…
Alabama Sends Resources to Florida to Assist with Hurricane Matthew Response
Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced that Alabama is sending state personnel and resources to Florida to assist with hurricane response efforts. Alabama has received numerous requests for assistance from Florida as Hurricane Matthew approaches and intensifies. So far assistance…
Former Speaker Hubbard Begins Appeal of Ethics Conviction
Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard is appealing the ethics conviction that removed him from office. Hubbard's lawyers filed the notice of appeal Wednesday with the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. The appeal comes after the trial judge denied Hubbard's…
Gov. Bentley Awards CACC with ARC Grants Totaling Over $1 Million
Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday visited the Central Alabama Community College (CACC) in Alexander City where he announced two Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grants for the Alexander City and Childersburg campuses. The Governor joined CACC President Susan Burrow along with…
Female Linebacker Makes Impact for Central High in Lowdnes Co.
MOSSES, Ala. (AP) - The Central High School linebacker runs around with speed and spouts smack talk to teammates with zest, happily enjoying a practice session as much as anyone should. When blocked, an offensive lineman chides the sophomore with…
Dept. of Justice Opens Investigation into Conditions of Alabama's Men Prisons
The Justice Department announced today that it has opened a statewide investigation into the conditions in Alabama’s prisons for men. The investigation will focus on whether prisoners are adequately protected from physical harm and sexual abuse at the hands of…
Muhammad Ali's Home Placed on Market for $2.2 Million
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Muhammad Ali's home in Kentucky has been placed on the market with an asking price of $2.2 million. For that, a buyer can live in the same home as the former heavyweight boxing champion. The buyer…
Presidential Race Heats Up
Over 83 million tuned in to watch Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. About 37 million watched the vice presidential candidates. Our political analyst Steve Flowers says he doesn't think voters will be…
Selma Voters Elect New Leadership
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Big changes may be on the way to the city of Selma after voters elect a new mayor and four new members to the city council. State…
Forestry Commission Issues Fire Warnings
The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a fire danger warning for nearly 50 counties across the state. Officials say the extremely dry weather conditions and lack of rain in the days to come have created an environment that is favorable…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to promoting public awareness about domestic violence and informing communities about available resources to aid families dealing with a domestic violence crisis. Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the…
City of Brundidge Elects New Mayor
The City of Brundidge also has a new mayor elect in town. Isabell Boyd defeated Cynthia Pearson in the city's run-off election Tuesday. Boyd received 55 percent of the vote. Pearson had…
Black, Latino Youth Less Likely to Receive Financial Help from Folks
A new Gen Forward survey finds more young blacks and Latinos feel that they can't depend on family to help financially than do whites or Asians. That includes big-ticket items like college tuition as well as smaller expenses. More than…
Greenville business gives back
The Greenville area Check Into Cash employees are teaming up with…
Escaped Inmate Recaptured Near Federal Drive Walmart
Zedarius Briggs, 19, of Montgomery was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Jail. Briggs was being held for outstanding warrants with the Montgomery Sheriff’s Department for Robbery, Receiving Stolen property 1st and Reckless Endangerment when he fled from…
Memorial Service Held for Slain Holman Prison Corrections Officer
A memorial service is being held for an Alabama corrections officer who died after being stabbed by an inmate. Gov. Robert Bentley will speak at the Wednesday memorial service in Anniston honoring corrections officer Kenneth Bettis. Bettis' name is being…
MPD Arrest Second Teen in Montgomery Homicide Investigation
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a second teenager in the shooting death of 23-year-old Jermaine Hogan of Montgomery. Hogan was wounded in a Sept. 11 shooting and died more than two weeks later, on Sept. 27. MPD detectives charged a juvenile…
Darrio Melton Will Become Selma's Next Mayor
State Rep. Darrio Melton will be giving up his seat in the Legislature in order to lead the city of Selma. He beat James Perkins, Jr. in the runoff for the mayor's position.…
