Troy City Offices to Close Early on Friday for Funeral of Former Mayor Jimmy Lunsford
All city offices in Troy will close at noon on Friday, May 28, to observe the visitation and funeral for former longtime mayor Jimmy Lunsford.
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Seven Candidates Qualify for Montgomery City Council District 1 Special Election
The seven candidates are Tijuanna Adetunji, Carlton Avery, Edwin “Ed” C. Bertarelli, Ed Grimes, Brenda Irby, Josephine Jordan, and Donnie Mims.
Troy University Returning to 100% Capacity for the Fall 2021 Season
Troy's Veterans Memorial Stadium will operate at 100 percent capacity and full tailgating will return to campus for the upcoming 2021 football season, Director of Athletics Brent Jones announced Thursday. "We are extremely excited to announce that we will be operating at…
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Sees 25% Increase in Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program
This increase comes a year after the pandemic caused college enrollment nationally to decline 2.5%. According to the National Student Clearinghouse, the decline in fall 2020 was nearly twice the rate of decline the previous year.
Montgomery County Receives $300,000 to Help Supply Food to Low-income Families
The awards are part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama under a special Community Development Block Grant program funded from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Union Members Arrested During Alabama Coal Strike Protest
BROOKWOOD, Ala. (AP) - A union says nearly a dozen miners who've been striking an Alabama coal company for about two months were arrested during a protest outside a mine in Tuscaloosa County. The United Mine Workers of America says…
Standoff Ends After Machete Attack in Florence
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) - A Florence man accused of attacking his three children and brother with a machete held police at bay for more than three hours before officers arrested him to end the standoff. Authorities say Kyle Seeley seriously…
Ivey faces Decision on Promotion Requirement for 3rd Graders
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is weighing whether to delay next year's high-stakes requirement to hold back third-graders who aren't reading on grade level. Ivey has through Thursday to sign legislation by Democratic Sen. Rodger Smitherman of…
Clarke Co. Sheriff Resigns Amid Impeachment Probe
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama sheriff has resigned ahead of an impeachment proceeding that sought to remove him from office. Attorney General Steve Marshall's office announced Wednesday that Clarke County Sheriff William Ray Norris is resigning effective June 1.…
Governor Ivey Signs Bill to Ban Curbside Voting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation to ban curbside voting in the state. Ivey's office announced Wednesday that she had signed the bill by Republican Rep. Wes Allen of Troy. It would forbid election workers…
UPDATE: Dispute Over Officer-Involved Shooting Incident in Montgomery
Attorneys for a man who died during an incident involving Montgomery police last week are speaking out against the police department for what they say was the murder of an unarmed Black man. But Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and District Attorney Daryl Bailey say those attorneys are ignoring the facts of the case.
Former Troy Mayor Jimmy Lunsford Dies, Those Who Worked Alongside Him React
The City of Troy is mourning the loss of one their own as Jimmy Lunsford, mayor for 27 years, passed away on Tuesday.
Pike Road Takes Another Step Toward Vote on Property Tax Hike
The town of Pike Road has taken another step toward a vote on whether to raise property taxes for schools.
Clarke County Sheriff Resigns as He Faced Impeachment
The sheriff of Clarke County has resigned ahead of an impeachment proceeding that sought to remove him from office.
Man Dies after Being Shot in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man has died after being shot late last night.
Alabama Man Sentenced to Die in Fatal Gas Station Holdup
COLUMBIANA, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama man convicted of capital murder in the slaying of a gas station clerk who was killed during a robbery has been sentenced to death. A judge sentenced 48-year-old Michael Anthony Powell 2016 gunshot killing…
Lawsuit Cites Campus Speech Rule at University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - A conservative Christian group has filed suit against the challenging rules that require students to obtain a permit to speak on campus five days in advance. The suit claims the rule violates a state law which…
Judge: Man Charged with Bringing Guns to DC Had Militia Ties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A federal judge has ruled that a man charged with bringing 11 molotov cocktails and other weapons to Washington on the day of the U.S. Capitol riot…
Man Sentenced to Prison in Theft from Police Memorial Fund
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A man who pleaded guilty to stealing from a memorial fund established to aid survivors of a slain Alabama police officer has been sentenced to more than three years in prison. News outlets report a federal…
Rooster Bridge a Unique Part of Demopolis History
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Rooster Bridge near Demopolis was originally built 102 years ago. It's construction closed the only gap in a highway that stretched from coast to coast. Hundreds of people…
MPS Faculty & Staff Take a Look Back at the School Year
From having all students virtual at on day one, to learning in a hybrid setting, MPS staff say this school year was like a roller coaster. With many ups and downs throughout the last…
BREAKING: Former Longtime Troy Mayor Jimmy Lunsford Dies
The city of Troy has lost a political giant with the death of former mayor Jimmy Lunsford.
ALEA Troopers Urge Boaters, Motorists to Make Memorial Day Weekend Safe
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is reminding everyone to take safety precautions on the water and roadways ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Alabama state troopers say there are more boats on…
Montgomery Regional Airport Preparing for Memorial Day Weekend Travel Surge
The Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) and the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) have prepared for the surge in travelers expected at MGM.
