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Selma Launches Community Recycling Education Program

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma hosted a recycling education event today to kick-off a new recycling program in the city. It was a day of fun in the sun --…

Pay It Forward: Danny Parker of Montgomery

Danny Parker manages the Food Outlet on Coliseum Boulevard in Montgomery.

Montgomery Biscuits Helping to Bring Mental Health Awareness with Strike Out Stigma Week

May is mental health awareness month and The Montgomery Biscuits along with state agencies have partnered together in hopes of changing how people view mental health.

Loneliness Poses Health Risks as Deadly as Smoking, Surgeon General Says

Loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking up to a dozen cigarettes daily, the U.S. surgeon general said as he declared a public health epidemic.

Troy Man Struck, Killed by Hit and Run Driver

Alabama State Troopers are searching for the driver who hit and killed a Troy man.

Montgomery Attorney Convicted, Sentenced for Financial Exploitation of the Elderly

A Montgomery attorney has been convicted and sentenced on one count of financial exploitation of the elderly, which is a felony.

Baptist Health, Trenholm State Launch Nursing Partnership

A new nursing education partnership has been announced between Baptist Health and Trenholm State Community College.

Montgomery County Officials Announce Summer Youth Programs

Montgomery County leaders have announced plans for youth activities this summer.

Hollywood Writers Begin Strike, Late-Night Shows to Go Dark

Television and movie writers soured by Hollywood's low pay in the streaming era have gone on strike.

Singer-Songwriter Gordon Lightfoot Dies at 84

Gordon Lightfoot, the singer-songwriter known for “If You Could Read My Mind" and "Sundown” as well as many other hits, died Monday.

Perry Co. Children Get Free Eyecare Treatment in Marion

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Over a hundred Perry County school children could soon be seeing things a lot more clearly -- after getting free eye care treatment Monday in Marion. Norene Heard of…

Montgomery Area Food Bank Provides Service Across Much of Alabama

May first marks the beginning of Child Hunger Month-- today we got a first hand glance at what the Montgomery area food bank is doing to help fight hunger across the state

Montgomery Man Struck, Killed by SUV

A Montgomery man has been killed after being hit by an SUV.

CrimeStoppers Tip Leads Police to Montgomery Fugitive Suspect

Montgomery police say an anonymous tip to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has helped them capture fugitive Lakeisha Hawkins.

Damaged Macon County Bridge Closed for Repairs

A bridge in Macon County has been closed for repairs.

More Alabamians Eligible for WIC Benefits

Alabama has raised the income guidelines for WIC (Women, Infants and Children) benefits, which means more people qualify for help.

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Aerosmith Announces Farewell Tour

Aerosmith will be touring a city near you for the last time to celebrate the rock band's 50-plus years together.

8 ON YOUR SIDE: Tuesday Morning Closing All Stores

Tuesday Morning, the discount home goods retailer, has announced that it is closing all stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this year.

Opelika Police Need Help Solving Cold Case Homicide

Opelika police need your help identifying a homicide victim from 1990.

UPDATE: Judge Denies Trump Lawyer Request for a Mistrial in Rape Case

Former President Donald Trump's attorney had requested a mistrial Monday in his client’s rape case, saying the judge overseeing the civil proceedings in federal court has ruled in a biased manner against Trump.