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…
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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…
Jury Selection Underway for House Speaker Mike Hubbard's Trial
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…
Superintendents Upset by Funding Cuts to a Reading Program
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…
Search Called Off for Woman in Gulf
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…
What's Next for Mike Hubbard as He Prepares for Trial?
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River Region Iron Chef Competition Kicks Off In Downtown Montgomery
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…
Crawfish Boil Raises Money For Pike Road School
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…
Prattville's CityFest Draws Thousands
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Fathers in Troy Participate in Fishing Rodeo
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…
Selma City and Dallas Co. Schools Host Special Olympics
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…
