Consumer giant Johnson & Johnson has announced it will soon be removing talc-containing baby powder from store shelves. The move comes after numerous lawsuits against the company from women who…
While many things have slowed down during the pandemic, unfortunately cancer has not. But newly diagnosed cancer patients will be receiving some extra comfort and care thanks to Leadership Montgomery. As a…
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for the location of 47-year-old fugitive Wayne Ellis. Ellis is described as a white male, 6’0 ft.in height, weighing approximately 190lbs. Reports indicate that Montgomery Police responded to the 1000 block of Madison Avenue…
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus. The companies said 22 countries and a number of U.S. states are already planning to build voluntary phone…
On Wednesday, May 20, Charles Bennett Salter III, 38, of Montgomery, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. According to court records, in February 2018, an agent from the Alabama Law Enforcement…
As the COVID-19 pandemic advances, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has become vital to safely operating most businesses. From offices and salons to restaurants and retail stores, supplies like face masks and hand sanitizer have become essential, yet hard-to-find items. More…
Montgomery mayor Steven Reed is expressing concern for the city as COVID-19 cases continue to rise as the number of available ICU hospital beds drop. Reed says the local healthcare system is…
Churchill Academy had a graduation parade Tuesday night to celebrate their Senior Class. The Pike Road Fire Department led the parade and cars, Montgomery Police Department helped with the effort, and both Thorington Road Baptist Church and Grace Pointe Church…
Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that Alabama will receive $3,299,821 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funding to provide economic relief to qualifying applicants in the state’s seafood industry who have been affected by the COVID-19…
Memorial Day weekend is expected to bring increased traffic volume to Alabama roads as summer vacation travel begins for some. The Alabama Department of Transportation is doing its part for road safety by having no temporary construction-related lane closures on…
As COVID-19 restrictions start to loosen, churches are making moves to revive in-person services. Last week, the Archdiocese of Mobile released guidelines for Catholic Churches that wished to resume public masses. A few of…
Montgomery YMCAs have officially reopened their doors after being temporarily closed due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Although the doors are open, everything is not completely back to normal, there are going to be…
GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) — Large crowds have returned to Alabama beaches as the state loosened restrictions on restaurants and social gatherings. WKRG-TV reports that beaches are seeing sizeable crowds. Alabama beaches opened this month after being closed for six weeks. The…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Kay Ivey has scheduled a special election to replace a central Alabama legislator who announced she is resigning to take a position with the Trump administration. Rep. April Weaver of House District 49, consisting of…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama State Health Officer Scott Harris said the state’s coronavirus numbers are “not as good as we could hope for” as outbreaks continue. Harris said the trend in coronavirus numbers “depends which part of the state you are…
From the West Alabama newsroom-- Wallace Community College Demopolis announces new leadership -- along with new plans for expansion at the college. Blaine Hathcock is the new Campus Director…
Many churches have found creative ways to engage their congregation during the coronavirus pandemic. For some churches, their reach has been greater using online and drive-up services , but the Archdiocese…
The Montgomery Area YMCA's have reopened their doors, but with a few changes. Some of the changes were made to the operating hours. The Bell Load location is open Monday through Friday from…
Pike County residents are beginning to see the effects of the state's Rebuild Alabama gas tax increase. Crews have begun the process of fixing damaged rural roads in the county. "Some of…
Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education are proud to announce that the nationally-recognized, high quality Alabama First Class Pre-K program will add 55 new classrooms…
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 20 parole hearings Tuesday as the Board resumed hearings following postponements because of COVID-19. The board Tuesday granted parole to two non-violent offenders and denied parole to 18 inmates, including 11 offenders…
Montgomery police and fire medics responded to the area of Seibles Road and Narrow Lane Road on Tuesday, May 19, at about 9:40 a.m. in reference to a body found. At the…
Montgomery police have made an arrest in a shooting in the 200 block of Burgwyn Road on May 5. According to court records, Leandre Moss, of Birmingham is charged with Burglary 1st degree…
Many students who planned on summer internships and the chance to build professional relationships saw those hopes dashed by the COVID-19 pandemic. But there are new opportunities in virtual internships, and experts say the skill sets gained in these unusual…
It’s been 22-years since a Macon County murder case went cold. Sylvia Dowdell’s body was found with multiple gunshot wounds under a bridge on Macon County Road 22 in 1998. She…
