Terri Sewell to Host 8th Annual Job Fair in Selma Thursday
Thursday, August 8, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D) will host her 8th Annual Job Fair at Wallace Community College Selma in Selma. The Annual Job Fair is a chance for Rep. Sewell…
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Grant Used to Fund Drug Recognition Expert Program Expects to Take Dangerous Drivers Off Roadways
Alabama’s focus to take dangerous drivers off the road just became a little sharper thanks to a $315,578 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will use the funds to continue its drug recognition expert program.…
Faulkner University Welcomes Davis Elementary Back to School
The Faulkner University’s Marching Eagles drumline set the beat as more than 300 student athletes, coaches, faculty and staff lined the sidewalk and hallways of Montgomery Public Schools' Davis Elementary to welcome students on their first day of school.…
Montgomery Truck Driver Indicted for Death of Auburn University Student
Authorities say they've arrested a man who was driving a tanker truck full of jet fuel when it crashed into a car and killed an Auburn University student. A statement from Auburn police says Robert Anthony Lockwood, 45, of Montgomery…
Sears Announces Closure of Last Alabama Store
Sears is closing its last full-size store in Alabama. The company announced Tuesday it will shut down 26 full-size Sears stores and Kmart locations nationwide in late October. That includes the Sears at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, which is…
NAACP Members Calling On Congress to Restore Voting Rights Act
Members of the NAACP held vigils across the state Tuesday night, including in Montgomery to bring attention to voter suppression. The gathering was held in front of the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist…
Montgomery Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders Participate in National Night Out
Law enforcement officers and first responders spent Tuesday night promoting safer neighborhoods. It was all part of National Night Out, where agencies across the country educate people on crime prevention. The Montgomery Police…
Developments Coming to Tuskegee at I-85 Exit 38
Drive past exit 38 on I-85 , and you can't help but to notice all the construction happening. Alabama News Network has confirmed that the developments will be restaurants,a hotel, a Greyhound bus…
Child Abuse Survivor Speaks to Teachers, New Law named after Her
Elmore County teachers and staff attended a professional development day ahead of the school year beginning Wednesday. The speaker was actually a former student, 18-year-old Jessi Kearley. "I would ask people for…
Apple-Branded Credit Card Begins Roll Out
An Apple-branded credit card designed primarily for mobile use will start rolling out on Tuesday. Apple announced the card in March in a partnership with Goldman Sachs. On Tuesday, some iPhone users who had requested a notification will get invites…
U.S. Job Openings Were Flat in June at 7.35 Million
The number of open U.S. jobs was largely unchanged in June and hiring slipped, suggesting the job market has cooled a bit. The Labor Department said Tuesday that the number of available jobs fell by just 0.5%, to 7.35 million.…
Keeping Your Kids Safe in School Zones
A new school year also brings an increase in traffic. Pike County officials are warning drivers to obey all traffic laws. “Let's really get this year started on the right foot,” Lieutenant Bryan…
Hotel Growth in Downtown Montgomery
Spending the night in downtown Montgomery, is a bit easier with more hotels popping up. The latest is Staybridge Suites. "With all of the growth that's in Montgomery, it is a great fit…
Capital Murder Suspect Sought by Montgomery Sheriff's Office
Nigel Taylor, 19, is wanted by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for Capital Murder and Attempted Murder. Taylor is described as a black male, approximately 5’5” in height, and weighing approximately 125 lbs. He is of thin build and was…
Residents Fed Up With Overflowing Trash At Montgomery Apartment Complex
A stinky situation at a Montgomery apartment complex has residents fed up, and demanding answers. After weeks of watching the trash pile up around the property, one tenant at Garden Grove…
Tuskegee Cell Phone Store Robbed at Gunpoint, Police Search for Suspect
The Tuskegee Police Department is searching for the identity and location of a male wanted in connection to a robbery investigation. On August 1, an unidentified male entered the Metro PCS store located in the 100 block of South…
Trustee Advised Former Auburn President on Communication, Morale
Auburn University trustees advised then-President Steven Leath to focus on communication and warned him of potential problems several months before his departure. A performance assessment obtained through an open records request sheds light on trustees' concerns in September 2018 after…
Students in Selma Head Back to School
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Summer break is officially over -- and it was back to school for students in the Selma City School district Monday. "It's so exciting being back for…
New Outdoor Store Coming to Eastchase
Mountain High Outfitters will open its’ 8th Alabama location this fall at The Shoppes at EastChase. The Birmingham-based company offers apparel, footwear and gear for backpacking, bouldering, camping, caving, climbing, hiking, long-boarding, mountaineering, skiing, trail running, slack lining, paddle boarding,…
4 Cars Damaged in Shootout in Cloverdale Neighborhood
The Montgomery Police Department is continuing to investigate the discharging of a firearm into an unoccupied vehicle following a Saturday evening shooting that occurred near the intersection of Woodley Road and East Fairview Avenue. On Saturday, August 3, around 6:40…
Service Dogs Alabama 2019 Graduation
13 dogs are ready to make a difference in the lives of their owners and others around them. Service Dogs Alabama is excited to welcome their 2019 graduating class. The ceremony was held…
Heritage Baptist Church Hosts Back to School Bash for Vaughn Road Elementary
One local church group spent Sunday afternoon, gearing up students for the school year. Heritage Baptist Church hosted a back to school bash Sunday for Vaughn Road Elementary School. The group gave away over 500 backpacks full of school supplies. …
Man Charged with Murder in Autauga County Domestic Violence Dispute
The Autauga County Sheriff's Office says a man has been charged with killing a woman this afternoon. Deputies say James Warren Thomas, 54, is being held on a $150,000 bond for domestic violence-related murder. This afternoon, deputies responded to the…
Schools Faces Challenges Teaching English as 2nd Language
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Properly educating students who are learning English as a second language is proving to be a significant challenge for Montgomery County schools. Students who don't speak English as their primary language make up nearly one-quarter of…
Alabama Daycares get Licensed Under New State Requirement
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - More than 150 previously unlicensed daycares in Alabama have gotten licensed by the state in order to continue receiving childcare subsidies. A 2018 state law required centers to get licensed by Aug. 1 to continue receiving…
