Montgomery Public Schools to Host Public Forum on COVID-19
MPS Officials will host a public forum to provide information and answer questions from the community about COVID-19.
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Purchase of Perry Co. Correctional Center Part of Governor's Prison Plan
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Governor Ivey's plan to address the state's prison problems includes the purchase of an empty prison near Uniontown. Perry County Correctional Center has sat vacant for nearly a decade…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Wednesday, Sept. 22 Show Drop in Numbers
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. The numbers show another drop in hospitalizations.
Spire Employees Volunteer to Repair Roof at Camp Chandler
Spire's volunteer work helped save Camp Chandler over $10,000 in repairs. As part of Spire's Annual Day for Good initiative, employees are able to volunteer to support an organization or cause of their choice. Spire chose to replace the roof…
Former Chick-fil-A Employee Pleads Guilty to Fraud
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Prosecutors say a former Chick-fil-A manager in Birmingham has pleaded guilty in a scheme that defrauded customers of nearly $500,000. Larry James Black Jr. worked as hospitality director at a restaurant in downtown Birmingham. A statement…
Ivey Promotes Alabama Prison Plan Ahead of Special Session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday blamed crumbling infrastructure for the state’s prison problems as she prepares to call lawmakers back to Montgomery for a special session on prison construction. “The main issue contributing to these…
Montgomery City Council Continues Fight For Better Safety At Apartment Complexes
Councilman Mitchell along with a few others have been tackling a safety issue at a number of apartment complexes for months. Some have cooperated while others have been a constant no-show.
Gov. Kay Ivey Joins Other GOP Governors Wanting Answers about Border Crisis
Gov. Kay Ivey and more than two dozen other Republican governors want answers from the Biden administration about how it will handle the crisis at the U.S. border.
MacMillan International Academy Named "National Blue Ribbon School"
The U.S. Department of Education has named MacMillan International Academy in Montgomery a "National Blue Ribbon School."
Boil Water Notice in Effect in Marion After Citywide Water Outage
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A boil water notice is in effect in Marion -- now that the water is back on -- following a city-wide water outage yesterday. "Unfortunately this is not the…
2 Weeks Until Property Tax Increase Vote for New Pike Road High School
Residents in the town of Pike Road are 2 weeks away from heading to the polls to decide on a property tax increase for schools. Pike Road schools are working to make sure the…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospitalization Numbers for Tuesday, Sept. 21 Show Another Drop
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. The numbers show another drop in hospitalizations.
"The Wonder Years" Casting Begins in the Capital City
The ABC TV show "The Wonder Years" is getting a reboot and filming in the Capital City. The production is looking…
Toyota Plant Adds 450 Jobs to Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - A Toyota factory in north Alabama will add 450 jobs as the sole North American manufacturer of engines for the 2022 Tundra pickup truck. The company says employment at the Toyota Alabama plant will increase to…
Man Found Shot to Death in Parking Lot of Mobile Mall
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Authorities have identified a man found shot to death over the weekend in the parking lot of a south Alabama shopping mall. 21-Year-old Bryan Maynard died at a hospital after he was found wounded in the…
Second Alabama Man Dies in Floodwaters after Heavy Rain
HAZEL GREEN, Ala. (AP) — A north Alabama man who was kayaking with his children following heavy rains saved the kids when the current became too strong but couldn’t get himself out of the water and drowned. The Madison County…
Ex-Armored Truck Driver Sentenced to 2 Years in Fake Robbery
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — A former armored truck driver admitted he staged a phony robbery with two others in Alabama was sentenced to two years in federal prison Monday. Jonah Bessard, 26, had pleaded guilty earlier this year to the…
Alabama State University is Getting a New Track
The university will be resurfacing the track at the Old Hornet Stadium. Head coach Ritchie Beene says that although it will take some time before the track is finished he is looking forward to the benefits this change will bring to the program and the university.
Autauga County Deputies Looking for Suspect Who Broke into Dollar General
The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man wanted for burglary and felony criminal mischief.Â
Two Montgomery Residents Killed in Crenshaw County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say two people from Montgomery have been killed in a two-car crash in Crenshaw County.
As Pike Road continues to grow, is there a need for a full-time fire department?
As Pike Road is currently the fastest growing community in the state, the town continues to assess the need for a full-time fire department.Â
Selma Man Stabbed to Death Over the Weekend
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's 16th murder of the year. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says 48 year old Roderick Moore of Selma -- was stabbed to death over…
New Waters of the World Exhibit Opens at the Montgomery Zoo
There's a new fun exhibit that just opened at the Montgomery Zoo. Water of the World is an exhibit with cool aquatic animals for the whole family to see. The exhibit is filled with South American animals of all kinds,…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Monday, Sept. 20 Show Hospitalizations Down, ICU Bed Availability Up
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. The latest numbers show hopeful signs that hospitalization numbers are going down, while the state now has even more ICU beds available.
3rd Annual Great Alabama 650 Race Began Over the Weekend
The 3rd Annual Great Alabama 650 Paddling Race is underway. This 650 mile paddle race starts from the north Alabama and ends at the Gulf. Some of the competitors have already gone through the River Region on their 10 day…
