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Volunteers Join Forces to Clean Up Montgomery Neighborhood
Volunteers picked up trash, pulled weeds and cut overgrown grass at the Regency Park Community Center.
Pine Level Celebrates New School Year With Back-to-School Bash — and a Duck
Daisy waddled around and quacked enthusiastically as she greeted children and families at Pine Level’s back-to-school bash.
Montgomery Church Becomes City’s First Sensory-Inclusive House of Worship
The room is equipped with noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools and weighted blankets to help individuals regulate sensory input during church services.
Montgomery Students Gear Up for New School Year With Back-to-School Bash
In addition to school supplies, children also had the chance to pick out new shoes, socks and personal hygiene items.
Loni Anderson of the hit TV series "WKRP in Cincinnati" has died days before 80th birthday
Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station’s empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy “WKRP in Cincinnati,” has died just days before her 80th birthday.
Greenville man killed in crash on Interstate 65 in Butler County
A Greenville man has been killed in a crash on Interstate 65 in Butler County.
Woman killed in two-vehicle crash in Bullock County
A woman has been killed in a two-vehicle crash in Bullock County.
Montgomery teenager killed in Chilton County crash
A Montgomery teenager has been killed in a single-car crash in Chilton County.
Grand Ole Opry star Jeannie Seely dies at 85
“She was one of my dearest friends,” Dolly Parton said of her longtime friend and fellow country music artist Jeannie Seely.
Hyundai donates school supplies & uniforms to Selma City Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama donates more than $12,000 dollars -- to help Selma City School students prepare for the upcoming school year. HMMA and its team members purchased new…
Active shooter training exercise held in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and CrimeStoppers have held their active shooter training exercise in Ramer.
Pike Road Schools holds teaching institute to prepare for new school year
Pike Road Schools has held its teacher institute as it prepares for the upcoming school year.
Perry County to receive $2 million to improve water infrastructure
Perry County will receive $2 million from the Delta Regional Authority to improve water infrastructure.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Investigation launched following man's body found near Eastchase Parkway
Montgomery police have launched a death investigation following the discovery of a man's body near Eastchase Parkway earlier this week.
Five finalists chosen for new flag for City of Montgomery
The City of Montgomery is narrowing its list of finalists for a new city flag.
Montgomery man sentenced to federal prison for illegal gun possession
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for illegal gun possession.
Man sentenced to federal prison in Montgomery for fentanyl conspiracy involving shipments to Alabama
A man has been sentenced in federal court in Montgomery for being part of a conspiracy to bring fentanyl into Alabama.
What the Tech: Can ChatGPT's new "Study and Learn" feature help students?
ChatGPT has a new feature which can help students grasp classroom concepts without doing the work itself. See how it works:
When does the school year start in our area?
In our area, the school year starts for various public school systems from Monday, August 4, through Monday, August 11. Here's the list:
Voting Rights Act 60th Anniversary Celebration set for Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Leaders of organizations from around the state gathered in Selma to announce an upcoming event to celebrate the signing of the Voting Rights Act. The "Fight for the…
Some Alabama officials pushing for tougher punishment for child sex abusers
Some Alabama lawmakers and other officials want tougher penalties for anyone who sexually abuses a child.
Running event raises money for Alabama Sheriff's Youth Ranches
A recent running event has raised money for the Alabama Sheriff's Youth Ranches.
What's Happening: August 1-3
There are still plenty of back-to-school events happening this weekend, but there's also a lot of other events to enjoy across the River Region!
Baptist Heath, UAB reach new deal with United Healthcare
Baptist Health and UAB have announced that they have reached a tentative agreement with UnitedHealthcare on a new health insurance contract.
