New 'Safe Room' Storm Shelter Arrives In Macon County
There's a new storm shelter, protecting rural residents in Macon County. A Safe Room was delivered and assembled next to the Chisolm Community Center, on County Road 69. It's a bout…
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Road Resurfacing Project on Highway 87 Beginning August 12
Beginning Wednesday, August 12, weather permitting, an Alabama Department of Transportation resurfacing project on Alabama Highway 87 from Pike County Road 3304 to U.S. Highway 231, will begin. Motorists should expect delays and should be mindful of workers and equipment…
Montgomery Felon Sentenced to Over 5 Years for Gun Charge
On Tuesday, August 4, Johnathan Earl Chappell, 31, of Montgomery, was sentenced to over 5 years (70 months) in prison after pleading guilty to a federal firearms charge, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. Chappell was also ordered…
Montgomery Man Killed in Mobile Highway Crash
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a Wednesday afternoon motor vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality. On Wednesday, August 5, around 1:43 pm, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 4300 block of Mobile Highway near the West South…
Montgomery Police Investigating Wednesday Afternoon Shooting
Montgomery Police are investigating a shooting. Police say they responded to a local hospital around 3:00 yesterday afternoon after a man showed up with a gunshot wound. After further investigation, Police say the man was shot near Oak Street and…
Troy City Schools Pushes Start Date to August 24
Troy City Schools have announced the start date for students has been moved to August 24. Superintendent Cynthia Thomas released a statement to the school system's Facebook page Wednesday night, stating the reasoning behind the new start date is due…
Dallas Co. Election Results Lead to Several Historic Firsts
From the West Alabama newsroom-- Dallas County is the site of the state's first capital -- as well as the site of historic civil rights events -- that changed the world. And the county…
Alabama Power Sends Crews to New Jersey for Storm Recovery
Alabama Power has announced that this morning, it sent 133 lineworkers and 94 support workers to New Jersey to assist utility company FirstEnergy in its storm response. Alabama Power workers will help FirstEnergy subsidiary Jersey Central Power and Light. That…
Coronavirus Pandemic Takes Toll on Montgomery City Revenue
The coronavirus pandemic is taking a bite out of Montgomery's city revenue. Mayor Steven Reed has presented a breakdown of figures comparing revenue raised from alcohol, lodging, gasoline and sales and use taxes from…
Montgomery Leaders Urge Residents to Support School Referendum
Montgomery County area leaders today said it’s time to invest more than the bare minimum in Montgomery Public Schools. On Wednesday officials announced the formation of a community-wide campaign to raise…
Alabama Braces for School Impact on COVID-19 Numbers
Health officials say they are cautiously optimistic that Alabama is seeing a decline in COVID-19 cases, but warned that the number of cases will likely rise as students returns to campus this month. The reported number of daily COVID-19 cases…
Mission Accomplished: U.S. Space & Rocket Center Reaches Fundraising Goal
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville is the state's top paid tourist attraction. But the center said it faced possible closure later this year if it couldn't raise enough money to keep its doors open. A GoFundMe campaign…
Dollar General Celebrates Opening of $26 Million Distribution Facility in Montgomery
Officials with Dollar General Corporation are celebrating the opening of a $26 million fresh cold storage facility in Montgomery. A virtual celebration was held this morning. The facility is located at 6080 Mobile Highway and is 450,000 square feet. “We…
MPS Works to Fill Teacher Openings
There are hundreds of job openings posted on the Montgomery Public Schools website right now, with the first day of school less than a week away. 226 job openings were posted…
Civil Air Patrol Assists With COVID-19 Test Transport
On June 22-23, Civil Air Patrol (CAP) began transporting COVID-19 testing kits to rural, indigent, and underserved, communities in Alabama. 100 Test kits were transported from UAB to Hale County on June 22 utilizing Civil Air Patrol air and ground…
Gov. Ivey announces grant to extend water in Tallapoosa County
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $200,000 grant to provide public water to 86 households in south-central Tallapoosa County. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be combined with a $350,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded to the Tallapoosa County…
COVID-19 Testing in Alabama Dropping As Virus Spreads
U.S. testing for the coronavirus is dropping even as infections remain high and the death toll rises by more than 1,000 a day. It's a worrisome trend that officials attribute largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours…
Montgomery Regional Airport Among Airports Making $5 Billion Total Impact in Alabama
A recent study examined Alabama’s 76 airports. The study, which evaluates the contributions of airports to the growth of the state’s economy, estimates that in 2019, commercial service and general aviation airports’ spending added $5 billion in impact to Alabama’s…
Former Atlanta Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Rayshard Brooks Suing Over Firing
The former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks is suing the mayor and interim police chief. He is saying his firing violated his constitutional rights and the city code. Meanwhile, prosecutors have asked a judge to revoke his…
Montgomery City Council Revokes Two Business Licenses
Two businesses lost their licenses following the Montgomery city council meeting tonight. The city council voted unanimously to revoke the licenses of Empire Entertainment Center and Club Ciroc. According to Montgomery Police, the department receives several calls about shots fired…
Two Wounded in Montgomery County Shooting
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday evening. It happened at about 8:30 p.m. in the 800 Block of Industrial Park Blvd. Authorities say two people were wounded. The extent of their injuries is unknown.…
Dallas Co. School District Prepares for Face to Face Learning
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County School officials continue to get ready for the start of the new school year -- amid COVID-19. The school district is preparing to bring some students back…
MPD Investigating Death Investigation on Park Towne Way
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting Death Investigations following the shooting deaths of Jeremiah Chatman, 19, and Quamae Summerlin, 18, both of Montgomery. On August 4, around midnight, MPD and…
Alabama Department of Public Health to Provide Contact Tracing, Parental Notification of Coronavirus Investigations in Schools.
While many school districts are preparing for full virtual instruction, there are some districts that will begin with blended and in-person instruction. The Alabama Department of Public Health has release…
Alabama Power Customers Receiving Credit on Bill in October
The typical Alabama Power customer will receive a $25 credit in October, following a decision by the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). Commissioners approved the credit Tuesday at their monthly meeting. The newly approved credit is on top of a 3% rate reduction…
