MPS Hosting Teacher Job Fair on July 8th at Eastdale Mall
There is a shortage of teachers and Montgomery Public Schools is trying to rectify the problem. MPS will host a teacher recruitment fair on July 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Eastdale Mall.
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USPS Announces Monday Closure in Observance of 4th of July Holiday
U.S. Postal Service facilities will be closed for retail transactions on Monday, July 5, for observance of the 4th of July holiday. There will be no regular mail delivery and limited mail collection runs will be conducted in Alabama, which includes ZIP Codes that begin with 350-369 and 386-397.
7-Year-Old Boy Killed in Mobile Home Fire Near Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a 7-year-old boy has been killed when a fire engulfed his mobile home near Birmingham. The child was pronounced dead on Wednesday at the scene of the blaze at the Jefferson County residence. Sgt.…
Gov. Kay Ivey Raises $1.2 million for Reelection
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has raised $1.2 million in her bid for reelection, her campaign announced Thursday. The Republican incumbent’s fundraising could deter challengers from either side of the aisle in the 2022 election. In a…
Restoration Project Set to Start at Historic Selma Church
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Historic Brown Chapel AME Church in Selma -- just broke ground on a $1.3 million dollar restoration project -- that will help preserve it's history -- and carry it…
Cameron Dubois' Par-tee Down Classic Golf Tournament
A local country singer is giving back to her community through a charity golf tournament. Cameron DuBois wanted to start a charity event to raise money for the Montgomery Area Down Syndrome Outreach Group. She was inspired to do so…
WWII Veteran Travels to Alabama on 50 State Tour
Back during World War II, Sidney Walton was stationed in camp Sibert, Alabama. He is now one of the oldest Veterans at 102 years old. Walton has spend the last 3 years traveling to all 50 states to raise money…
NCAA Athletes Can Now Profit from Their Fame
A new era in college sports has arrived. For the first time, NCAA athletes will be permitted to profit from their fame.
Fort Deposit Funeral Shooting Suspect in Custody
Authorities in Fort Deposit say the man accused of opening fire at a funeral and killing one person is in custody.
Census on Track for August Data Release after Court Ruling
FILE - This March 19, 2020, file photo, shows a 2020 census letter mailed to a U.S. resident. Alabama on Wednesday became the second state to challenge the U.S. Census Bureau's decision to delay by six…
2nd Oath Keeper Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy in Jan. 6 Riot
An Alabama man who stormed the U.S. Capitol with other members of the Oath Keepers extremist group has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and is cooperating with prosecutors in another major boost for the Justice Department in its sweeping Jan. 6…
Dentist Killed After Being Hit by Car While Riding Bicycle
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (AP) — A Scottsboro dentist was killed Tuesday when he was hit by a car while riding his bike, police said. Dr. Wayne Augustus Patterson III, 65, died in a bicycle accident. Bart Buchanan, who was a close…
Southern Shutter Company Flourishes Despite High Lumber Prices During The Pandemic
The Southern Shutter company is well known for their quality custom shutters... some known projects they have created shutters for includes, the white house, a historical re-creation of Thomas Jefferson's Pennsylvania home, and even the home projects in Wetumpka for HGTV hometown takeover.
Selma Mayor Outlines Volunteer Process Amid Cemetery Controversy
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. -- steps into a controversy at a historic cemetery to try an diffuse the situation. "At the center of this matter is volunteerism," he…
Prattville Independence Day Celebrations
In Prattville, the 4th of July is looked forward to by residents every year and even more this year after the city's events were cancelled in 2020. Prattville residents are excited to celebrate Independence Day again, some getting back with friends and family for the first time since the pandemic. Some say this holiday is giving them a sense of normalcy.
ALEA, Montgomery County D.A. Working to Keep People Safe over 4th of July Holiday
Staying safe this holiday weekend. That's the message state and local law enforcement officials are driving home as thousands of people get ready to hit the highways and waterways to enjoy the 4th of July.
WANTED: U.S. Marshals Task Force Searching for Fugitive in Montgomery Shooting
The U.S. Marshals Task Force is searching for a man in reference to a shooting investigation. The man is Cleophus Tolliver, 41. Tolliver is wanted for Assault 2nd. The charge stems from an incident that took place on June 1,…
U.S. Census Bureau on Schedule to Release 2020 Census Numbers by mid-August
The U.S. Census Bureau says that it's on schedule to deliver the numbers used for redrawing congressional and legislative districts by mid-August. The news comes after federal judges rejected a challenge that could have delayed the data release.
Andalusia Police Charge Fourth Person with Murder in Micah Coon Killing
Andalusia police say they've now charged a fourth person with murder in the killing of an Andalusia man last November.
U.S. Representative Terri Sewell Announced Over $7 Million in Funding for Head Start Programs
On Wednesday, June 30, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced over $7 million in federal funding for Head Start programs serving Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. This funding will allow Head Start programs to continue preparing Alabama children for success and will grow…
Montgomery Public Schools Will Accept New Applications for Magnet Schools
Montgomery Public Schools has announced it will accept new applications to its magnet program starting July 1.
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts Experience Huge Drops in Membership
America's most iconic youth organizations - the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the USA - have been jolted by unprecedented one-year drops in membership.
Comedian Bill Cosby's Sex Assault Conviction Overturned
The court said Wednesday that they found an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.
Dadeville Police Searching for Missing Man
Police say 42-year-old Devoris Shun Crayton hasn't been seen since Monday when he left his home.
One Dead, One Critical: Montgomery Police Investigate Two Shootings Tuesday Night
Montgomery police are investigating two shootings that occurred Tuesday night. On Tuesday, June 29, around 5:30pm, police and fire medics responded to a call of a shooting in the 3600 block of Horseshoe Circle. At the scene, they found a man with a fatal gunshot wound. Later Tuesday night, around 11 pm, Montgomery police and fire medics responded to the area of Early Street and E.D. Nixon Avenue in reference to a call of a shooting. At the scene, they found a female juvenile suffering from a life threatening gunshot wound.
