Renascence Giving Former Inmates a Second Chance at Life
Overcrowded in prisons is an ongoing issue in Alabama. One non profit called Renascence is looking to do it's part by giving former non violent inmates a second chance at life. Renascence is…
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Jury Selected for House Speaker Mike Hubbard's Ethics Trial
A jury has been picked for House Speaker Mike Hubbard's ethics trial scheduled to start next week. The panel of 12 jurors and four alternates is made up of five…
Birmingham Follows Montgomery Lead
There has been a Family Justice Center in Montgomery since 2010. It, and others like it. are based on the first such center, begun in 2001 in California. All of them are authorized by federal law. Now Birmingham is starting…
EXTRA: "A Reel Deal"
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Committee Looks To Expand Magnet Schools In Montgomery
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Alabama Education Association Files Lawsuit over "Secret Meeting"
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Trump University Lawsuit Headed to New York's Highest Court
New York's highest court is expected to decide next year whether to dismiss a fraud lawsuit against presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump over his former school for real estate investors. The midlevel Appellate Division in March rejected Trump's request…
Valley Grande Man Convicted of Child Abuse
Jonathan Wilson of Valley Grande, Alabama has been convicted of child abuse. Wilson and his wife Tessie were arrested in 2014 and charged with aggravated abuse. Dallas County Authorities say the couple abused an 11-year-old girl. Investigators say the victim…
Inmate Found Dead at St. Clair Facility Identified
The Alabama Department of Corrections has identified an inmate who was found dead days ago at the St. Clair Correctional Facility.Inmate found dead at St. Clair facility identified Department spokesman Bob Horton said in an emailed statement Tuesday that the…
High School Students in Dallas Co. Earn Diplomas and Degrees
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dual enrollment programs high school students give a head start to a career by providing them with a short cut to a college degree. Dallas…
Troy Residents Share Opinions on Presidential Candidates Running Mates
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City of Troy Celebrates Groundbreaking of MAX Branch
The City of Troy will soon be home to a new MAX Branch. City leaders and officials from MAX celebrated the occasion with a groundbreaking ceremony. Officials say the MAX branch will feature the latest in technology, individual kiosks, and…
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Parking Lots to be Repaved
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,”…
AEA Files Lawsuit over Health Premium Increase
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…
ADOT Get Ready for This Year's Hurricane Season
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,…
Valiant Cross Shaping Young Minds of Students
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Two Alabama Football Players Arrested on Drug and Weapon Charges
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…
Gov. Bentley Announces Pre-K Program Gets $15 Million in Grants
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.…
Cyclists Urge Driver Safety After Close Call Accident
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Authorities Investigate Deadly Car Crash at Selma Racetrack
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Butler County Authorities Looking for Kratom
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MPD Investigates Drowning Death
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…
MPD Search for Person in Capital Murder Investigation
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. …
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Prepares for Renovations
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Musician Sinead O'Connor Has Been Found Safe
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…
