Effort to Rename Historic Bridge Talk of the Town in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A resolution approved by the Alabama senate to rename Selma's Edmund Pettus Bridge -- has people in the historic city speaking out.
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Alabama Makers Market Connects Vendors, Businesses
The Alabama Department of Tourism is trying a new method of connecting Alabama makers to business owners who can sell their products.
Warning For Troy Drivers Near Elm Street Construction
A major road project in Troy is ready to break ground, but drivers not following the rules of the road are creating a road hazard.
Alabama Makers Marketplace helps Vendors Go Statewide
The Alabama Tourism Department wants to help get more Alabama made products in gift shops across the state.
New Development Plan for Head Elementary School Property
An update now on the former Head Elementary School property in Montgomery.
Perry County Leaders Work to Prevent Loss of Ambulance Service
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A change could be on the way to Perry County that would change how quickly people get emergency medical care.
Budget Battle Waits Another Day In State House
Another day in the state house and still no general fund budget has been brought up in the senate. That caused a lot of confusion for lawmakers today.
Changes Coming to Downtown Tallassee
Renovations are set to begin on the historic Mount Vernon Theatre in July. Volunteers raised nearly half a million dollars for the project. Now people who live there are turning their attention to the abandoned buildings just blocks away from the theatre and Hotel Talisi, which shut down after an arson in 2009.
Calhoun Foods Closes Grocery Store on West Fairview Ave.
After 30 years in business, Calhoun Foods has closed its grocery store on West Fairview Avenue in Montgomery.
Scholarship Set Up After Union Springs Teen's Death
It's been more than a year since a Union Springs teen was found dead not far from his school.
Report Says Lowndes Co. Roads Are Second-Deadliest in State
If you drive the highways and backroads of some of Alabama's most rural counties, then you're driving on some of the deadliest roads in the state.
Alabama Senate seeks to rename Edmund Pettus Bridge
Alabama senators are seeking to rename Selma's Edmund Pettus Bridge, a historic site in the voting rights movement that also bears the name of a Ku Klux Klan officer.
Tuskegee Woman Missing Nearly Three Weeks
Have you seen 60-year old Lorene "Pokie" Ware?
MPD Makes Arrests in Deadly Holiday Weekend Shooting
Two men have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that happened in Southwest Montgomery over the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend.
Failed Bills May Come Up in Special Session
As the 2015 legislative session draws to a close, there are several bills introduced this session that don't look like they will make the cut.
Group Makes Push to Construct MLK Jr. Statue in Montgomery
We begin with the push to erect a statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In Montgomery.
Health Groups Offer Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The death rate from prostate cancer among African-American men in Alabama is number one in the nation. But there's an effort underway around the state to try and do something about it.
Open Meetings Act Changes Pass Through State House
Lawmakers focused today on amending the Open Meetings act. It's a law that requires elected officials to make all important meetings public and open to everyone.
Chance to Fly in Legacy Army Aircraft in Troy Saturday
An event this weekend in Troy is offering an up close look at Army Aviation. People will have the chance to take flights in legacy Army aircraft.
Bond set for Alabama man accused in slaying over bad grades
Bond has been set for an Alabama man authorities say confessed in the death of his mother during a fight over his grades.
Judges will only consider race in legislative district fight
Judges say they will only look at accusations of racial gerrymandering as they review Alabama's legislative districts for a second time.
Roadways in Lowndes County 2nd Deadliest in Alabama
If you're driving the highways and backroads of some of Alabama's most rural counties, then you're driving some of the deadliest roadways in the state.
Athletic Director John Hartwell Officially Leaving Troy
Troy's Athletic Director John Hartwell will become the Vice President and Director of Athletics position at Utah State University.
Does Montgomery Have Enough Workers If Hyundai Expands?
With reports that Hyundai is looking to build more cars in the U.S., the company's U.S. CEO is raising questions about whether Montgomery has enough workers.
Hurricane Season Begins
Hurricanes are no stranger to the state of the Alabama. As of June 1st, hurricane season is officially underway.
