What's Happening: June 26-28
Peaches take center stage this weekend, but there are also other celebrations happening across the River Region!
News
Pike Road Summerfest celebrates 250th anniversary of U.S. independence
Even though we're still in the month of June, people in Pike Road are getting an early start to the celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Montgomery swim school takes part in "World's Largest Swimming Lesson" event
The Goldfish Swim School in Montgomery has taken part in the "World's Largest Swimming Lesson."
Reid State uses new technology to teach neonatal nursing care
It's all made possible thanks to a $60,000 grant from the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), which helps Launch the project addressing rural healthcare disparities and nursing shortages
What The Tech: Steps to take if your I-phone is stolen
The company recently updated its guidance because today's thieves aren't just stealing phones. They're trying to trick owners into unlocking them.
Perry Co. PREP Center hosts Job and Resource Fair
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Job and Resource Fair in Perry County is helping to give some formerly incarcerated men -- a new lease on life. The Bureau of Pardons and Parole and…
Wanted escaped inmates captured at GWC Homes in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Dallas County inmates that escaped from a Perry County facility in May -- are back in jail. They were captured after a stand off with police at Selma…
Wetumpka man charged with human trafficking in Chilton County
35-year-old Brandon Barnett has been charged two counts of human trafficking and one count of domestic violence by strangulation or suffocation.Â
Two more men charged in Montgomery shootout
It happened around 3:50 p.m. on May 30 at a business in the 2800 block of East South Boulevard.Â
Tomato Sandwich Lunch Highlights State’s Peak Growing Season and Local Farmers
The annual Tomato Sandwich Lunch is a favorite summertime tradition, and it also showcases Alabama-made and Alabama-grown products.
Selma-Dallas Co. EDA hosts inaugural Workforce Summit in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma-Dallas Co. Economic Development Authority hosts its inaugural Workforce Summit in downtown Selma. Workforce development was the main focus of the inaugural Workforce Summit. The summit brought local…
BFGoodrich tire plant in Tuscaloosa to close; 1,200 jobs affected
Michelin North America, Inc., has announced that it will close the BFGoodrich tire plant in Tuscaloosa, which will affect 1,200 workers.
Man charged in death of 2-year-old child
It happened around 5:10 p.m. on Monday, February 16 when officers responded to a local hospital in regards to an unresponsive juvenile male.Â
What The Tech: A.I and your utility bill
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, search for information, and even write emails. But some experts say AI could eventually affect something much closer to home: your monthly electric bill.
Woman critically injured in Montgomery house fire
It happened around 2:02 a.m. Wednesday in the 2900 block of Alta Road.
Federal judge bars President Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
A federal judge has permanently barred President Trump's administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.
9th annual Boone Day to remember Montgomery civil rights legend
Plans are underway for the 9th annual Boone Day to remember the life and works of the late Rev. Richard Boone of Montgomery.
Montgomery Public Schools looking for cafeteria workers for new school year
Montgomery Public Schools is need of cafeteria workers for the upcoming school year.
Pedestrian hit by two vehicles, killed, in Lee County
A man has been killed after being hit by two vehicles on U.S. Highway 280 in Lee County.
ALDOT to replace rest area on I-65 North in Greenville
The Alabama Department of Transportation says it will replace the northbound rest area near Greenville with a larger, modernized facility.Â
Jackson Hospital leadership still hopeful hospital can be saved in recent email to employees
CEO John Quinlivan told employees that they remain in active negotiations with Blue Cross Blue Shield and that the discussions will continue until June 25 deadline.Â
What The Tech: E-vite scams on Facebook
If you receive a suspicious Evite or party invitation, don't assume it's legitimate just because you recognize the sender. That friend may already be a victim, too.
Montgomery City Council Members Speak After Unprecedented Vote to Remove Colleague Amid Residency Scandal
A rare move by the Montgomery City Council removes a sitting council member from office after evidence shows she no longer lives in the district she represents.
Dallas Co. Sheriff's Office investigators arrest two suspected thieves
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas Co. investigators arrest two people suspected of stealing thousands of dollars from their employers. Sheriff Mike Granthum says deputies arrested 43 year old Valerie Merchant of Selma following…
New Linden Bypass opens in Marengo County
According to ALDOT, the new bypass is designed to move through traffic and heavy trucks around downtown Linden.
