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Proposed Tobacco Tax Increase Fails in Committee
Part of Governor Robert Bentley's push to fix the budget crisis- changes to the tobacco tax. Not only would it increase but also expand to include e-cigarettes and vapor products.
NAACP holds Rally at Capitol on 860 mile 'Journey to Justice'
On the steps of the capitol NAACP members and marchers young and old unite.
Last Day on the Job for Out-Going Selma Police Chief William Riley
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma Police Department is under new leadership as out-going police chief William Riley wraps up his final day on the job.
Montgomery VA Regional Benefits Office Touts Improved Service
V-A officials in Alabama say the benefits side of the Veteran's Administration has seen a big improvement in service to veterans.
City Leaders Break Ground on New Municipal Courthouse Building
Montgomery is getting a new municipal court building. It should be up and open for business in about a year.
Service Dogs Saving Lives
Service Dogs Alabama held the graduation for their Class of 2015 Sunday, August 2. These dogs are going to assist children with certain disabilities and veterans with post traumatic stress disorder.
Corrections Officers Searching for Three Escaped Inmates
Alabama corrections officers are looking for three inmates they say escaped over the last two days.
Lanier High School Class of 1990 Cleans Up Campus
Sidney Lanier High School's class of 1990 celebrated their 25th class reunion by cleaning up their old high school campus.
ASF Hosts Inaugural Nat King Cole Jazz Festival
Inaugural Nat King Cole Jazz Festival Held at Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
NAACP Journey For Justice March Begins in Selma
It may be 50 years since the end of the civil rights march from Montgomery to Selma, but the marching continues.
ADT's "Stars on the Riverfront" Rehearse for Big Weekend
Local dance students are hard at work along the riverfront rehearsing a wide range of dance from classical to contemporary.
New Supermarket Coming to Thomaston in Marengo Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People who live in the small Marengo County town of Thomaston will soon be able to do their grocery shopping a lot closer to home.
Phylicia Rashad Delivers Tuskegee University Commencement Address
It's a day every one of these students has looked forward to for years, the chance to walk across the stage and accept a diploma from Tuskegee University. The day was even more special with the addition of TV's Phylicia Rashad.
Helicity Montgomery, Sanctuary Church Rebuilding After Burglary
A popular Montgomery venue needs your help.
Alabama Lawmaker Arrested for Shooting Ex-Wife's Tires
A state representative admits he shot out the tires on his ex-wife's car, but says he plans to plead not guilty to domestic violence charges.
Seven Students Graduate Hope Inspired Ministries Program
Seven students graduated from Hope Inspired Ministries Thursday night.
Training Held for an Active Shooter Crisis in Butler County Schools
Law enforcement officers in Butler County are training themselves on what they should do if there were ever an active shooter situation in a school.
Montgomery Mayoral Candidates Participate in Domestic Violence Forum
The Montgomery County Task for on Domestic Violence held a forum Thursday night for the five Montgomery mayoral candidates.
Back to School Events and School Supplies Giveaways in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students in Selma and Dallas County are getting ready to head back-to-school -- and several area groups are helping to make sure students are ready.
David Nash Convicted a Second Time in Death of Well-Known Animal Trapper
Once again a jury has found former physician David Nash guilty in the death of a local well-known animal trapper Ralph McNeill.
New Business Coming to Perry Hill Road, Atlanta Highway
It's been an eyesore for almost five years. But now, one part of Montgomery is getting new life.
Crime in Montgomery; Perception vs. Reality
Crime seems to be the hot topic among Montgomery mayoral candidates this election period.
Superintendent Margaret Allen Prepares for New School Year in Montgomery
It's almost time to go back to school in Montgomery.
