Troy University's Campus Kitchen Sees Added Support
About one third of children in the Pike County community live below the federal poverty line, that's according to leaders of a new Troy University initiative.
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Bentley Seeks $541 Million in Taxes for State General Fund
Saying Alabama is in a budget crisis, Gov. Robert Bentley is asking legislators to approve $541 million tax increase.
Education Leaders Celebrate ACCESS, Virtual High School
Education and state leaders gathered in Troy Thursday talking about the state's distance learning program.
Celebrating Alabama/ China Trade Relations
Thursday night representatives from China and state and local officials came together to celebrate the relationship Alabama has with the country... Especially in the trade industry.
City of Selma Gets Ready to Showcase its Rich History
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is getting ready to showcase its rich history to the world by commemorating two different events that happened a 100 years apart.
Public Safety Plans Unveiled For Selma To Montgomery March Anniversary
All eyes across the nation will be in Selma and Montgomery in less than two weeks for of the 50th anniversary of the voting rights march. And public safety officials are making plans to make sure the area is covered.
Hotels Booked for Selma to Montgomery March
If you're looking for a place to stay during the Selma to Montgomery March Anniversary, Montgomery might not be the place to stay anymore.
Max Credit Union Donates Selma to Montgomery March Painting
Today, the city of Montgomery received a present from a local bank and an artist.
Montgomery Holds Ticket Amnesty Day Next Month
The city is holding its annual amnesty program next month.
Parents Threaten to Sue Over Magnet School Changes
A group of Montgomery parents say they may sue the Montgomery County School Board over changes made to the magnet program. It's a story you'll see only here on Alabama News Network.
New Mayoral Candidate, New Issue
The race for mayor is getting even more crowded with state school board vice president Ella Bell officially announcing today. And other candidates are already diving into the issues.
Funeral Arrangements Made for this Saturday for Aiden Howard
Funeral arrangements have been annouced for the six-year-old boy who was killed when a man intentionally drove an SUV into a Montgomery apartment.
Ala County Wants to Fix Roads Using 2011 Tornado Grant
Cullman County wants to use money left over from the 2011 tornado disaster to repair roads.
Ala. Superintendent Exonerated of Child Endangerment Charges
A judge says the Lowndes County school superintendent followed proper procedure in investigating a 2012 sexual misconduct accusation against a school janitor.
Is Montgomery Prepared for a Snow Storm?
It was a cold, rainy Wednesday for Montgomery, but people we talked to say they would much rather see the rain than the snow that counties to our north are experiencing.
CrimeStoppers Needs Money to Continue Operations
Crimestoppers, the non-profit organization that financially rewards people for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect, is itself low on funds.
Finalists Named in Selma Superintendent Search
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Five finalists have been named in the search for the next superintendent of Selma City Schools.
House Republicans Want Electric Chair, Charter Schools
House Republicans are ready to get back to work, and they're focused on several bills they are determined to pass. Some topics include gay marriage and the death penalty, but hanging over all this is an underfunded budget.
Tuskegee Couple Competes in CBS's The Amazing Race
The twenty-sixth season of The Amazing Race premiers tonight on CBS 8. People in Tuskegee will see some familiar faces.
Faith Group Kicks Off Campaign To Support Roy Moore
A group of local and national pastors are starting a resistance movement against the federal court system in the wake of Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore's decision against issuing same-sex marriage.
Why was Juan Daniels, Now Wanted for Murder, Released from Prison in 2013?
Juan Daniels, the man who police say ran an SUV into a Montgomery apartment complex, killing a six-year-old boy, is now wanted for murder.
"The Blind Side's" Michael Oher in Town
Michael Oher speaks out about adoption Tuesday night in Montgomery.
Selma Police Prepare for Big Crowds and Security Concerns at 50th
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- In less than two weeks tens of thousands of people are expected to start arriving in Selma to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Movement -- but is the city ready to handle the crowd?
What's Right With Your Community: Keeping Strays Off the Streets
Every year millions of dogs and cats are euthanized in shelters around the country. Now a few people are leading the charge to change that in the river region.
Autauga Co. Kicks Off SMART 911
There's a new service in Autauga County that hopes to provide emergency responders with more information to save time and save lives.
