Preparations for the Upcoming School Year
Teachers are already back in the classroom in Troy, getting ready for the upcoming school year. But before the bell rings, there are a few reminders from teachers. They say they…
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City Clerks in Alex City Go On Strike
Alexander City's clerks decided to go on a strike today and not show up to work. This happened when workers found out the financial director, who was supposed to be fired due to "financial reasons,"got reinstated. According to the Mayor, the financial director…
ADOC Studies Aging Prisons
The Alabama Department of Corrections is studying the state's aging prisons, some of which could one day be replaced with a few "mega-prisons" housing up to 4,000 inmates each. The agency has a nearly $500,000 contract with an engineering and…
CDC Awards $400,000 to Alabama to Fight Zika Virus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $400,000 to Alabama to establish, enhance, and maintain information-gathering systems to rapidly detect microcephaly–a serious birth defect of the brain–and other adverse outcomes caused by Zika virus infection. The funding…
Rep. John Lewis Releases 3rd Novel in Series
Troy native, Civil Rights Icon and U.S. Representative John Lewis (D- Ga.) has published a third book in his graphic novel series about the Civil Rights Movement. Â Â The Washington Post reviews the new volume with a nod toward Selma's…
Two Arrested After Multi-County Chase; One Suspect Still At-Large
Macon County Sheriff, Andre Brunson, says 2 people are in custody in Tuskegee following a multi-county chase. He says the chase started in Bullock County after a home break in. Brunson says they are still searching for at least one…
Inmate Fatally Struck by Vehicle While Working Roadside
Authorities say an Alabama Department of Corrections inmate has died after being hit by a vehicle while working along a roadside near Troy. State troopers say 34-year-old Steven Edward Martin of Warrior was killed Monday afternoon when he was struck…
Trial Date Set for Suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore
A court has set a tentative date for the trial of suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore. An order released Monday by the Alabama Court of the Judiciary says Moore's trial on judicial ethics charges will begin Sept. 28 if…
Alabama's Tax Free Weekend Set for Aug. 5-7
Alabama's upcoming sales tax holiday on clothing, computers, and school supplies could provide a much-needed lift to many small stores and businesses, said Rosemary Elebash, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business. The sales tax holiday isAug. 5-7.…
Montgomery Man's Blind Hug Video Goes Viral
"Free Hug" videos have been popular on Facebook and YouTube in recent years, but recently a Montgomery man recreated those videos with a new twist. David Sadler stood outside of a…
Fundraiser Underway for Wilcox Co. Families without Running Water
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman teams up with a Selma business to collect water for families living without water in Wilcox County. Stephanie Walters and the folks at…
Morning Fire Destroys Luverne Landmark
An early morning fire left traffic on U.S. Highway 331 stopped and a historic Luverne building in ashes. The 911 call came in around 4:15 AM. Luverne Volunteer Fire Department was at…
Holman Correctional Facility on Lockdown
One of Alabama's toughest prisons is on lockdown following the second incident since March in which officers had to regain control of an inmate dormitory following a disturbance. Prison system spokesman Bob Horton says officers were maintaining tighter-than-normal restrictions on…
CrimeStoppers Looking for Burglary Suspect
Crimestoppers needs your help finding a man they say broke into an Armed Forces Recruiting Center in Montgomery. Montgomery police say the man broke into the Armed Forces Recruiting Center in the 2900 block of Eastern Boulevard multiple times between…
Deceased Singer, Prince's Estate Worth Over $2 Million
The legal bills for sorting out Prince's estate are already running into the millions. The special administrator overseeing Prince's estate is seeking permission to pay several law firms for work on the estate, with the biggest share - $1.9 million…
Pike Road Residents to Honor the Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Office
The Town of Pike Road will host the 2016 National Night Out for its residents, Tuesday night, August 2, at Town Hall. The event will honor Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for all it…
Gov. Bentley Goes from Gambling Critic to Lottery Supporter
Gov. Robert Bentley's support of a referendum on a state lottery comes six years after he criticized gambling as a detriment to society. The governor has consistently supported the people's right to vote on gambling. However, in his 2010 campaign…
Business Fire Causing Delays on HWY 331
A business fire that happened around 4 am is causing traffic delays on highway 331. It happened near the Patsaliga Creek Bridge in Luverne, Ala. The Southbound lane is currently open. The area near the bridge will be blocked for…
Selma Mayoral Candidates Participate in Open Forum
The candidates running for the upcoming Selma Mayor seat are all diverse in ages and backgrounds, but all want to help Selma grow into a destination city. At an open forum on Sunday at Selma High School, all five candidates…
Hundreds of Kids Benefit from Community Health Fair
Area kids are gearing up to go back to school. Health Services Incorporated are helping with their needs. The organization hosted a free health fair today for kids. Kids were treated to…
Montgomery Ballet's 'Performance on the Green' Returns
The Montgomery Ballet performed for hundreds of fans on the lawn of Blount Cultural Park Friday evening. The show featured students from the Montgomery Ballet school as well as the ballet's summer intensive program. It was choreographed by Patric Palkens,…
Air Force Seeks New Land-Based and Air-Launched Nukes
The Air Force is soliciting industry proposals to build a new fleet of long-range nuclear missiles as well as replacements for its air-launched nuclear cruise missile force. The two projects are part of a near-total rebuild of the nation's nuclear…
Obama Signs Bill Requiring Labeling of GMO Foods
President Barack Obama has signed into law a bill that will require labeling of genetically modified ingredients for the first time. The legislation passed by Congress two weeks ago would require most food packages to carry a text label, a…
Judge Dismisses Alabama Lawsuit Over Refugee Placement
A judge has dismissed Alabama's lawsuit against the federal government over refugee placement. U.S. Magistrate Judge John Ott on Friday rejected Alabama's claim that the federal officials were not consulting with states on where refugee placement. The dismissal comes a…
Selma City School District to Host Back to School Bash
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools is gearing up to welcome students back to school in just over a week. The school district is hosting a big back to school bash Saturday morning at Selma High School. Superintendent…
