Mental Health Town Hall Highlights Funding
Recent state budget cuts made a big impact to departments like mental health, now advocates are raising concerns about the issue. Advocates came together at a town hall at the Montgomery Area…
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Suspended Chief Justice, Roy Moore, Defends His Marriage Memo
Alabama's suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore is defending his January memo to probate judges regarding same-sex marriage. The state's Judicial Inquiry Commission has accused Moore of disrespecting the judiciary by telling judges the state's injunction against gay marriage remained in…
Kids Eat Free at IHOP
Kids Eat Free* at IHOP® Restaurants is back! Known for being the originator of serving freshly made breakfast at any time of day, every day, IHOP invites families to savor the last weeks of summer by spending time together at dinner…
Governor to call Special Session for Lottery
Governor Bentley says he will call a special session of the Legislature to consider a constitutional amendment allowing a statewide lottery. He says he will travel the state first, to promote the legislation that would set up a vote by…
Montgomery teacher fights assigned transfer
A Montgomery Public Schools teacher says she is being treated unfairly by being transferred to a different school. The school board held a transfer hearing today in the case. Monica McCord…
Parole Denied for Woman who put Baby in Oven
Melissa Wright is currently in Tutwiler Prison serving out her 25 year prison sentence. She was convicted in 2003 for attempted murder of her one year old daughter, Ashley. "At the time…
Clean Up Efforts Underway after Train Derailment in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Clean up efforts are underway in Wilcox County after a train derails in the Kimbrough community. Officials at Norfolk Southern say seven empty cars derailed at about 9:30 last night. They say the rail cars…
Waker Foundation Efforts to Unite Troy Community
Summer break is winding down for many Alabama students and one organization wants to make sure kids and parents get back into their routine. The Waker Foundation-a non profit organization…
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed for Selma Man Against John Deere
Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C., has filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the family of William DeShannon Thomas, who was killed Aug.13, 2015, when the John Deere 4440 tractor he was operating unexpectedly jumped forward.…
State Auditor Refiles Lawsuit Against Gov. Bentley
The state auditor has refiled a lawsuit against Gov. Robert Bentley's effort to build a hotel and conference center at Gulf State Park. Auditor Jim Zeigler and state Rep. Johnny Mack Morrow, both frequent critics of the governor, filed the…
Wetumpka Holds Unity Forum
The city of Wetumpka wants to bridge the gap throughout its community. That's why city leaders held their first unity forum. Several members of Wetumpka and Elmore County aw enforcement were on hand,…
Macon Co. Courthouse Fire Determined to be Arson
A fire that caused heavy damage to the historic Macon County Courthouse is being investigated as a case of arson. The Macon County Sheriff's Office believes the July 9 fire was deliberately…
August is Clean Up Month for Montgomery District 5 Residents
August has been designated District 5 Clean Up Month and July is Clean Up Month for District 4. Residents can take advantage of special garbage and trash removal service during this time only. The City’s Sanitation Department will remove nearly…
Nightclub shooting safety
With recent shootings at nightclubs across the country, many people are wondering what they should do if they are in a nightclub during a shooting. Lieutenant Randy Pollard with the Montgomery…
DNC Kicks off with Controversy
The Democratic National Convention is underway. But not without controversy. An email leak shows the Democratic National Committee chair favored Hillary Clinton. Political analyst says its something Bernie Sanders knew he…
EXTRA: Help Wanted, Teachers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It's an ongoing issue in education that's affecting schools and communities throughout the state. School districts are dealing with an ongoing teacher shortage. Students across the…
Greenville Library Almost Ready to Reopen
The Greenville Butler County Library is almost ready to reopen its doors after a summer of renovations. The library has been largely untouched since it was built in 1992, and the…
Woman Shot, Killed in Car Traveling on Interstate
A Georgia woman was shot and killed in a moving car traveling on Interstate 85 in Alabama. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones says investigators are trying to piece together what happened in the early Monday morning shooting. Authorities were initially…
Gov. Bentley Commends Work of Alabama Tourism Department
Governor Robert Bentley on Monday commended the Alabama Tourism Department for its work last week in New York City. The Tourism Department set out on a takeover of Manhattan. The marketing campaign involved several experiences that brought unique aspects of…
Horseshoe World Competition Begins
The Horseshoe World Competition is making its home in the capitol city for two weeks, and it's attracting competitors for across the globe. Over 900 people will compete in the event, and most…
Lawsuit Filed Against ADOC for Severe Beating of an Inmate
A lawsuit was filed today in Montgomery County Circuit Court arising from a severe beating of an inmate by DOC employees at the St. Clair Correctional Facility, a prison well known for abuse, neglect, murders and beatings from the hands of prison…
Verizon Buys Yahoo for $4.83 Billion
Verizon is buying Yahoo for $4.83 billion, marking the end of an era for a company that once defined the internet. The sale announced Monday marks the second time in two years that Verizon has snapped up the remains of…
Troy University Graduates Optimistic About the Future
Another group of Troy University graduates enter the workforce. Graduates say it's not only a time to think about responsibilities ahead. But also how the upcoming presidential election could impact their futures. Alabama…
Gunn Family Speaks Out
The Gunn family all agreed to meet in Montgomery for a special reunion. After more than 60 years apart, they agreed it was time to visit and get together in their home…
Overnight Montgomery Shooting Leaves One Dead, Suspect In Custody
The Montgomery Police Department has made an arrest in the Sunday, July 24, shooting death of 31-year- old John Green of Montgomery. MPD detectives charged Tervar Reaves, 31, of Montgomery with one…
