Visitors to Blount Cultural Park will notice a lot of activity around the Alabama Shakespeare Festival this week, as workmen diligently work to repair and repave parking lots. “It’s been ten years since the parking lots and roads were last paved,”…
The Alabama Education Association has filed suit against the state teacher's insurance board over what AEA attorneys say is a violation of the Open Meetings Act. AEA on Tuesday filed the suit, seeking to invalidate premium increases the Public Education…
The Alabama Department of Transportation is getting ready for the beginning of hurricane season on June 1. Workers will conduct a drill to practice reversing the traffic flow on Interstate 65 in south Alabama on Wednesday. Traffic won't be affected,…
[gtxvideo vid="Ul08ckse" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ul08ckse-120.jpg?cachebust=1463510640385" vtitle="WAKA_2016_05_17_12_04_31"] Valiant Cross Academy is finishing up it's first school year in Montgomery. It's an all boys school that helps at risk youth. How did the school fair in their first year? On May sixth 20-15…
MONROE, La. (AP)- Star Alabama tackle Cam Robinson and reserve defensive back Laurence Jones have been arrested on drug and weapons charges. Ouachita Parish Sheriff's records show Robinson and Jones were…
Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced over 150 new grants that will provide more than 2,700 additional Alabama four-year-olds with access to high-quality, voluntary pre-kindergarten. “Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten is a proven program that prepares students for success,” Governor Robert Bentley said.…
[gtxvideo vid="M26VxctF" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/M26VxctF-120.jpg?cachebust=1463508102965" vtitle="bike wrecks"] The League of American Bicyclists ranks Alabama as the least bicycle friendly state in the country. Laws, infrastructure and education are just a few of the reasons. And some cyclists say they are reminded…
[gtxvideo vid="SY5znx0p" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SY5znx0p-120.jpg?cachebust=1463505897725" vtitle="selma speedway death"] From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A deadly car crash at a racetrack in Selma -- claims the life of a Montgomery man. Authorities in Dallas Co. say Darren Bryant died on his…
[gtxvideo vid="K9BWIk0X" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/K9BWIk0X-120.jpg?cachebust=1463499829047" vtitle="WAKA_2016_05_16_18_04_54"] A tropical Asian plant has made its way to Alabama - and onto a list of banned substances. It is called Kratom, and Alabama is the latest of six states to ban the substance.…
MPD and fire medics responded to Old Selma Road and West South Blvd. on a call of a possible drowning. An adult male was pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the victim hasn't been released. We'll keep you…
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for an unknown subject wanted in reference to a Capital Murder Investigation. On Sunday, November 29, 2015 the victim, 75-year old James Chapman, was murdered at the intersection of Rosa L. Parks Avenue and Fleming Road. …
[gtxvideo vid="DdRzg7a1" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DdRzg7a1-120.jpg?cachebust=1463429206837" vtitle="montgomery co commision"] The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office will receive some much needed upgrades. County Commissioners approved a measure that would provide resources to make improvements to the building. The department will see some big changes in…
Police in suburban Chicago say Irish singer-songwriter Sinead O'Connor has been found safe. Wilmette police spokesman Eric Peterson said Monday that O'Connor has been located, though he wouldn't say where she was found. But he says the singer "is safe…
Jury selection is beginning in the ethics trial of the Alabama House speaker. Republican Speaker Mike Hubbard faces removal from office if convicted of felony charges that he used his current office and his past position as chairman of the…
Some Alabama superintendents are upset by funding cuts to a reading program that will disproportionately affect schools with higher reading scores. Lawmakers in April approved the 2017 education budget, which included about $7.5 million being cut from the Alabama Reading…
GALVESTON, Texas -- The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended a search in the Gulf of Mexico for a passenger missing from a cruise ship that sailed out of Galveston. A Coast Guard statement says search and rescue coordinators suspended the…
[gtxvideo vid="SRtlUefE" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SRtlUefE-120.jpg?cachebust=1463413993857" vtitle="hubbard trial peview"] A trial almost three years in the making is in its final chapters this week. Jury selection for the case against Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard begins May 16. Hubbard faces…
This month's Second Saturday celebration in the capital city had a delicious addition, and it was all for a good cause. The 5th annual River Region Iron Chef competition kicked off today at the Riverwalk Amphitheater. Teams of two were given…
A tradition continued in Pike Road Saturday. The Waters community hosted their 5th annual Crawfish Boil. Close to 1,500 people showed up for the event with almost 3,000 pounds of crawfish. There were games for the kids, live music and…
[gtxvideo vid="zzH6URv4" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zzH6URv4-120.jpg?cachebust=1463413296086" vtitle="prattville city fest"] Prattville's Annual CityFest drew thousands of people to it's downtown area during the weekend. The festival started Friday evening and ended Saturday evening. It included dozens of vendors, entertainment, food, and animals.…
Dozens of dads in Troy had the opportunity to spend quality time with their kids as part of a fishing rodeo. The rodeo was hosted by Melissa Issak of Issak Law Firm in Troy. Issak says it's important for all…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some very special student athletes took to the field of competition in Selma Friday. Selma City and Dallas County Schools hosted their annual Special Olympics at Memorial Stadium. More than forty special needs students competed…
[gtxvideo vid="56dOePje" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/56dOePje-120.jpg?cachebust=1463180607965" vtitle="amazing race troy family"] Troy University Student, Cole LaBrant and his mom Sheri are one of three final teams of the season on The Amazing Race. The teams competed for a million dollar prize. People…
[gtxvideo vid="7K4QIi4C" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7K4QIi4C-120.jpg?cachebust=1463414823228" vtitle="transgender bathroom"] U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) today responded to the release of a joint directive from the U.S. Justice Department and the U.S Department of Education telling every public school district in the country…
[gtxvideo vid="W7WB7xjF" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/W7WB7xjF-120.jpg?cachebust=1463407390062" vtitle="will to walk"] At first glance, Park Crossing High School senior Montaeus Bell looks like any other student. But the the wheel chair he used to get to and from class sets him apart but…
