Alabama's Tax Free Holiday Set for July 16-18
Alabama’s 16th annual back-to-school sales tax holiday is July 16-18. This marks the fifth time the annual tax holiday will take place on the third weekend of July.
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Local Realty Group Unveils Little Library in West Montgomery
A Montgomery realty group has added its fourth little library in the city. Kelly Realty, LLC unveiled a little library at Uncle John's Pathway House on Council Street Friday morning. Jeremy…
Alabama jobless rate at 3.3% in June, better than US average
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's jobless rate declined to 3.3% in June, well below the national average, as state leaders emphasized keeping the economy going amid concerns about a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Kay Ivey's office said Friday…
Governor Ivey Appoints Rep. Bill Poole As State's Next Finance Director
Governor Kay Ivey has tapped State Rep. Bill Poole to serve as the newest finance director. Rep. Poole, who is the Republican lawmaker out of Tuscaloosa, is a member of the…
Part of I-85 Closed Due to Crash in Montgomery County Now Open
UPDATE: The portion of I-85 closed due to a single-vehicle crash in Montgomery County is now open. ORIGINAL: State troopers are on the scene of an accident that has forced part of the interstate to be shut down. The single-vehicle…
Survivor of wreck that killed 8: ‘I’m not strong. My God is’
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The girls home director who was driving a van that crashed in Alabama, killing two of her own children, two nephews, and four other youths, wept Thursday at a remembrance where she said religious faith has…
Mobile Officer Arrested After Wife Alleges Domestic Abuse
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - A Mobile police officer was arrested on a charge of domestic violence after his wife accused him of choking her during a dispute over another woman. Mobile police say Officer Daniel Marlin was placed on leave…
Man Sought in Alabama Slaying Returned from South Carolina
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a man sought in a killing that happened in Alabama two months ago has been returned to the state to face charges following his arrest in South Carolina. Police in Decatur say 27-year-old Antone…
District 1 City Council Race Heads to A Runoff Election
The District 1 City Council Election is now heading into a runoff, the results of the July election showed that none of the 7 candidates received 50 percent of the vote. The two candidates that did get the most votes in the district were Donnie Mims and Ed Grimes.
Job Fair Brings Employment Opportunities to Uniontown
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- CHOICE Resource Center is hosting a job fair Friday in Uniontown. The job fair will be held from 9 am to 2 pm in the Uniontown City Hall parking lot -- next to the Dollar…
A New Dining Experience is Coming to Downtown Greenville
Dewberry's Steakhouse will be a 1920's era themed steakhouse, that promises to be an experience that will draw people to downtown Greenville.
MPS Providing School Supplies for Students to Start the School Year
Montgomery Public Schools will be providing all students with basic, consumable school supplies such as paper, pencils, markers, notebooks and crayons to start the school year. This is a one-time distribution, and parents must replenish these supplies as the school year progresses.
ALDOT Worker Finds Dead Body on Highway 80 Near Southside High School in Selma
Dallas County Authorities have opened a death investigation after a body was found. The body was found on Thursday, July 15, around 8:45am.
Child Tax Credit Checks Start Rolling Out July 15
Millions of families will be able to access a new round of federal funds starting Thursday, July 15. The American Rescue Plan that Congress passed in March boosts the child tax credit.
ALEA: All Lanes Blocked at Highway 143 and Interstate 65
Roads are blocked in Elmore County at Alabama 143 near River Oaks Boulevard. The road blockage comes as a result of a single vehicle crash that occurred around 8:21am.
Alabama Board of Education Discuss Banning "Race Theory" in Public Schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama might ban so-called “critical race theory” from being taught in public K-12 schools even though education officials said no schools are actually doing so. Members of the Alabama Board of Education on Tuesday discussed the wording of…
$3 Million in Grants Going to Black History Sites
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A fund formed in response to the deadly racial violence four years ago in Charlottesville, Virginia, said Thursday it will award $3 million in grants to more than three dozen groups and sites nationwide to help…
"That's My Child" Founder Fakes Being Shot on Facebook Live
Charles Lee, founder of the non-profit organization "That's my Child" attempted to use social media as a way to reach out to the community to garner more mentors for his programs. Around…
Base Tells Troops to Prove Vaccination as COVID Cases Rise
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama military base has ordered troops to show proof of vaccination in order to go without face masks as the state sees an uptick in COVID-19 cases — a rise attributed to low vaccination rates…
Successful Mentorships Happening Through The Montgomery Basketball League
The Montgomery Basketball League has been a success, Oronde Mitchell and other community leaders teamed up with the midtown YMCA to implement a program for young boys that not only allows them to play a sport, but receive one on one mentorship from members of the community.
Selma Non-Profit Awarded Hefty Grant by the White House
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit working to rid the community of drugs -- is recognized -- and gets a hefty grant from the White House. Drug Free Communities of Dallas…
Amidst Microchip and Parts Shortage, Used Car Prices Higher Than Ever Before
If you're in the market for a used car, get ready for some sticker shock as secondhand car prices are higher than ever before.
Montgomery Parks and Rec Hosts Outdoor Adventure Day for Local Youth
The Montgomery Parks and Rec hosted its Outdoor Adventure Day at Gateway Park for local youth on Wednesday. Montgomery kids were able to go out to participate in kayaking, horseback riding, archery, and other fun activities. This event was held…
Rural Alabama Hospitals Receive Over $10 Million in Funding to Support COVID-19 Testing
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced $10,335,040 in funding for Alabama’s small rural hospitals to support COVID-19 testing and mitigation. The funds, provided through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP), were secured through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) which passed in March with the support of House and Senate Democrats.
Women In Training Donates Over 200 Hygiene Kits to Female Students at Goodwyn Middle School
Non-profit organization, Women In Training, continues to provide the needs of the community. Women In Training founders, Brook and Breanna Bennet, and Vice President, Claudia Mitchell, were at Goodwyn Middle School Tuesday passing out WIT Kits.
