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DRIVE Alabama Takes County Officials on Road Tours

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Drive Alabama Campaign Continues in Pike County

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State Health Officials Host Community Meeting About TB Outbreak

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More 908th Reservists Return Home

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Issues Arise at Montgomery County School Board's First Education Summit

[gtxvideo vid="36tVlPTo" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/36tVlPTo-120.jpg?cachebust=1453307913156" vtitle="Education Summit"] The 2016 Education Summit began with a simple overview of Montgomery County Public Schools over the past few years. After many questions and suggestions thrown out by the audience, the school board ran out of…

Holtville Middle Schoolers Win State In App Competition

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Happy Homecoming as 908th Airmen Return

[gtxvideo vid="MSTpkZjF" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MSTpkZjF-120.jpg?cachebust=1453237072763" vtitle="tROOPS RETURN"] Reservists made it back home Monday night to Maxwell Air Force Base. Families and loved ones gathered to welcome them home with signs and banners. Our own Olivia Deas welcomed home her husband,…

Butler County Remembers Dr. King

[gtxvideo vid="v1oiC7Qw" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/v1oiC7Qw-120.jpg?cachebust=1453235297557" vtitle="kingbreakfast"] Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a chance for everyone to celebrate and remember the teachings of the late Rev. Dr. King. The day also provides a chance to teach younger generations about what…

New Walking Tour Highlights Montgomery History

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47 Cases of Tuberculosis Confirmed in Perry County

The Alabama Dept. of Public Health has confirmed 47 people have been identified with tuberculosis infection in Perry County. Patients who have tested positive will receive further testing and treatment , including a chest X-ray, according to a statement from…

Meet Our New Sports Director Vince Lennon

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State Sen. Quinton Ross Wants to "Ban the Box"

A state lawmaker from Montgomery says he'll introduce legislation that will help those with felony convictions to get jobs more easily. Senate Minority Leader Quinton Ross (D-Montgomery) says his "ban the box" bill would remove the check-box that requires convicted…

Gun Show Vendors React to Executive Order

President Obama's recent executive order called for increased background checks and for all who sell guns to become licensed dealers or face severe punishment. While many are showing support for the President's decision, gun sellers are saying the order is not…

Local Shooting Range Owner to Speak at National Trade Show

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No FEMA Assistance for Montgomery County Flood Victims

[gtxvideo vid="5Un5E0so" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5Un5E0so-120.jpg?cachebust=1452878285804" vtitle="Fema relief for flooding"] Ripped up carpet and ruined furniture. The rain that flooded Cornelia Robinson's home Christmas Eve was a gift she had rather not received. "It comes in from each side. So it flooded…

SAV-A-LIFE Troy Expands with New Program

SAV-A-LIFE  Troy has been serving Pike County for 30 years, now they are expanding their program to meet the needs of individuals.  The center currently offers several classes with pregnancy resources for groups. But with their Family Life Enrichment and…

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