Trenholm State Community College Releases Plan to Reopening School
With the safety of students, faculty, and staff as a top priority, Trenholm State Community College (TSCC) has released a plan to reopen August 14, and return to normal operations…
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Bullock County Schools Reopening Strictly Virtual on August 24
Bullock County Schools will begin the 2020-2021, on August 24, on a virtual/remote plan for the first nine week period. All students will have access to digital materials and instructional activities to remain engaged in learning during the time schools…
Macon County Schools Reopening Virtually on August 6
To view the full, detailed reopening plan CLICK HERE. Macon County Schools has announced they will reopen schools virtually due to the dangers of the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools will reopen…
Alabama Department of Education Receives $10 Million to Equip Buses with WiFi
The Alabama Department of Education has received $10 million from Governor Ivey’s GEER funds to equip school buses with WiFi capabilities to increase Internet connectivity and help bridge the digital divide. This would allow students to have Internet access while…
Alabama Jobless Rate Down from 12.9% to 7.5% as Economy Reopens
Alabama's unemployment rate dropped to 7.5% as the economy recovers during a worsening coronavirus threat. State statistics show the jobless rate for June was down substantially from April, when it hit 12.9% as almost 217,000 lost their jobs as businesses…
Job Readiness Training Program Prepares Students for Future Employment
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A job readiness program in Dallas County -- helps some local high school students -- get prepared for their future. Easterseals West Central Alabama is hosting their Job Exploration…
Protesters Paint "Black Lives Matter", "Expand Medicaid" in Front of State Capitol
Protestors wrote "Black Lives Matter" and "Expand Medicaid" in front of the Alabama Capitol during a demonstration on Thursday. The painting happened during a press conference and demonstration by the Alabama SaveOurselves Movement for Justice and Democracy. The group holds…
Movie Theater To Reopen at Eastdale Mall
Coming soon... you'll be able to catch a movie at Eastdale mall, once again. Eastdale Cinemas will be opening Fall or Winter of this year, according to the mall's Facebook…
1,000 Reward Being Offered for Information in Death of Missing 17-Year-Old
A cash reward, starting at $1,000, from CrimeStoppers has been offered for any information that leads to closure or an arrest regarding the death of Lesley Pantaleon. The Montgomery Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers that a Missing Person Investigation…
Women's Golf Tournament in Prattville Postponed Until 2021
Due to the continued impact of COVID-19, the Symetra Tour announced today that the fourth annual Guardian Championship on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Capitol Hill—originally scheduled for September 18-20—has been postponed. The tournament will return to the…
Montgomery County Probate Office Launches New Interactive App
The Montgomery County Probate Office, in efforts to provide the best customer service possible, now has a mobile app. The app will serve as a new way for the Probate Office to connect with Montgomery County residents and visitors, providing…
Alabama Senate Race Shaping Up to be a Contentious Slugfest
With control of the U.S. Senate on the line, Alabama's race is a contentious matchup between a college football coach backed by President Donald Trump and the Senate's most endangered Democrat. Armed with Trump's endorsement and fame from years on…
Alabama Establishes First Statewide Commission to Promote Entrepreneurial Growth
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that by Executive Order 720, she has established Alabama’s first statewide commission on entrepreneurship and innovation. The Alabama Innovation Commission, known as Innovate Alabama, will serve as a platform for innovators to engage policymakers, exchange…
Georgia Governor Explicitly Voids Mask Orders in 15 Localities
ATLANTA (AP) - Doing the complete opposite of Gov. Ivey in Alabama, Georgia's Gov. Brian Kemp is explicitly banning Georgia's cities and counties from ordering people to wear masks in public. He's voiding orders that at least 15 local governments…
Prattville Police Searching for Identity of Trailer Thieves
The Prattville Police Department is currently investigating the theft of a 2006 Anderson 10T Gooseneck Dump Trailer. Investigators advise that the trailer was last seen on June 27 secured within a locked gate. The victim realized the trailer was stolen…
Trump Reins in Major Environmental Law to Speed Big Projects
ATLANTA (AP) - President Trump is rolling back an influential environmental law from the Nixon era that he says delays infrastructure projects. The law is credited with ensuring that major projects get full scrutiny and that local communities have their…
$20,000 Reward Offered in Unsolved Demopolis Murder Case
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Marengo County DA's Office and the Demopolis Police Department -- are hoping a big reward -- will help them solve -- an unsolved murder. District Attorney Greg Griggers…
What You Need to Know About Alabama's Statewide Mask Mandate
Effective July 16, 2020 at 5:00 P.M., each person shall wear a mask or other facial covering that covers his or her nostrils and mouth at all times when within six feet of a person from another household in any…
JC Penny Closing 152 More Stores, Cutting Nearly 1,000 Jobs
JC Penney is closing 152 stores and cutting about 1,000 jobs. The retailer said Wednesday that the jobs to be eliminated will include corporate, field management and international positions. Penney filed for bankruptcy protection in May. As part of its…
MISSING 14-Year-old Girl Found Safe
Montgomery police say that 14-year-old Missing Persn Jakayla Stafford has been found safe and is back with her family. Safford was safe found near Jackson Hospital on Wednesday, July 15. **ORIGINAL STORY** The Montgomery Police Department is searching for 14-year-old…
Governor Ivey Issues Statewide Order Requiring Masks to be Worn in Public
Governor Kay Ivey, in conjunction with State Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris, has issued a statewide mask order. You will now be required to wear a mask in public. People are required to…
Sen. Doug Jones to Face Tommy Tuberville in U.S. Senate Showdown
With former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville's victory over former U.S. Senator Jeff Session in Tuesday's runoffs, the stage is now set for Tuberville to take on incumbent Democratic Senator Doug…
MPS Votes in Favor of Changing Names of Three Schools Named After Confederate Leaders or Soldiers
At Tuesday's Montgomery school board meeting, board members have voted to change the names of three high schools. Robert E. Lee High School, Jefferson Davis High School, and Sidney…
State Rep. Ronald Johnson, Longest Continuously Serving Member of the House, Dies at 76
State Rep. Ronald Johnson, (R-Sylacauga), the Dean of the Alabama House of Representatives, died this afternoon of complications from liver cancer. He was 76. Johnson held the District 33 seat that includes portions of Clay, Coosa and Talladega counties for more…
Low Voter Turnout in Dallas Co. for Runoff Election
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County voters are at the polls choosing a new tax collector -- and two new county commissioners. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn says voter turnout in Dallas County --…
