Selma City School Officials Prepare for New School Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Believe it or not -- it's only a few weeks away from the start of a new school year. And school officials in Selma are working hard…
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Pike County Farmers Praying For Rain
It's been a tough year for many Alabama farmers as dry weather conditions continue. Some Pike County farmers say their crops are improving thanks to some recent rain. James Bunce is a cotton…
Former Auburn Assistant Basketball Coach Avoids Prison
Former Auburn University assistant basketball coach Chuck Person has avoided prison in a bribery scandal that has touched some of the biggest schools in college basketball. Person was sentenced on Wednesday to serve community service during two years of supervised…
Roy Moore Lags in Campaign 2020 Fundraising; Sen. Doug Jones Leads
Republican Roy Moore has raised less than $17,000 so far in his newest U.S. Senate race. Moore this week reported raising $16,693 since announcing his candidacy four weeks ago and trails almost all other candidates in fundraising. Incumbent Democratic Sen.…
Montgomery Zoo's "Pack the Van" School Supply Drive Happening This Weekend
While you're out doing your back-to-school shopping during Alabama's sales tax-free weekend, The Montgomery Zoo needs your help to "Pack the Van". All weekend long, you can drop-off brand new school supplies, that will be loaded up in the Zoo2Go…
Montgomery Public School Board Revisits the Idea of Charter Conversion Schools
Montgomery Public School Board members are revisiting the idea of charter conversion schools for 3 Montgomery Public Schools. Charter schools have been a hot topic for MPS. Board President Clare Weil says, that…
Trenholm State Community College President Announces Retirement
Trenholm State Community College President, Sam Munnerlyn, has decided to retire, the college announced Tuesday. Munnerlyn's career spans 40 years at Trenholm State. He began as the Educational Talent Search Program Coordinator in 1979, and also served as the Coordinator…
Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens dies at 99
John Paul Stevens, who served on the Supreme Court for nearly 35 years and became its leading liberal, has died. He was 99. Stevens' influence was felt on issues including abortion rights, protecting consumers and placing limits on the death…
Qualifying Ends for Montgomery Municipal Elections
Qualifying ended at 5:00PM Tuesday for Montgomery Municipal Elections. The Municipal Elections are for Montgomery Mayor and City Council. Here are the unofficial names in the race for Mayor. Butler Browder Jr. , Ed Crowell , Artur Davis, Ronald Davis…
Montgomery Regional Airport Getting FAA Money to Make Improvements
The Montgomery Regional Airport is making some upgrades, thanks to a big grant from the Federal Aviation Administration. The airport was awarded $935,000, mainly to repave and resurface all of the taxiways and runways.…
City Enters Three Year Agreement To Help Reduce Environmental, Trash Issues
If there are potholes or other curbside issues in your Montgomery neighborhood, they could be fixed soon. It comes after a three year agreement between the City and Rubicon Global, a technology company that helps…
Governor, Perry County & Uniontown Offer Reward in Unsolved Murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Perry County are hoping a $7000 dollar reward will help solve the unsolved 2016 murder of a Uniontown man. It's been nearly three years since 40 year old…
Donald Watkins Sentenced to Five Years after Investment Scam Conviction
Well-known Alabama lawyer Donald Watkins, who was convicted of swindling NBA star Charles Barkley and using the name of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to bolster an investment scam has been…
Nationally Acclaimed Christian Comedian Jeff Allen in Montgomery Tonight
He has performed stand-up comedy specials on VH1, Showtime, and Comedy Central. Don't miss your chance to see comedian Jeff Allen live in Montgomery on Tuesday Night. Allen's comedy is centered on the humor in everyday family life, and the…
ADECA Moves Surplus Property Auctions Online
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is moving Alabama’s public surplus property auctions to the internet starting this month. In a statement, ADECA says its move will allow for items to be auction year-round and allow the…
River Region United Way Awards Over $2 Million to Local Nonprofits
The River Region United Way is awarding millions to agencies that partner with them each year. Over $2 million was awarded for 85 programs in our area Monday. Those programs are part of over 40 nonprofits here in the River…
Operation Southern Shield Is Underway to Crack Down on Speeders
Alabama is joining four other states for Operation Southern Shield. It's an effort to crack down on speeders on interstates and major highways. State troopers and local law enforcement agencies say they'll be working…
River Region United Way Presents Millions to Non-Profit Agencies
The River Region United Way has presented more than $2.34 million to fund 85 programs operated by more than 40 non-profit agencies throughout the River Region. A total of $2,341,717 in program funding was…
Alabama Sales Tax Holiday Coming Up
Summer vacation is winding down which means most schools begin in a few weeks. During the July 19th-21st weekend, shoppers can take advantage of sales without paying the state's 4% sales tax. "This…
Alabama State Parks to Celebrate State's Bicentennial with Free Admission
Friday is the 200th day of the year. That's the perfect reason for Alabama State Parks to celebrate the state's bicentennial. On that day, Alabama’s state parks will offer free admission, free parking and a 20% discount on overnight accommodations…
SEC Fans Gearing Up For College Football
SEC Media Days are set to begin this week in Hoover. It means college football season is a little over a month away and fans are excited. "The SEC is the best conference in…
Alabama Schools Plans Projects With More Money From State
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) - A sizable increase in a state education fund is allowing local school systems to pay for school resource officers and maintenance projects, among other things. The Dothan Eagle reports that the money is available after Alabama…
15-Year-Old Girl in Critical Condition After Tuscaloosa Shooting; 2 Arrested
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting that left a 15-year-old girl in critical condition. According to police, the shooting took place in the 2100 block of University Blvd around 2:15 a.m. Sunday morning. The teen was transported…
1 Dead, 2 Injured in Hope Hull Shooting
One person is dead and two more injured after a shooting occurred in Hope Hull. Shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office reported multiple injuries in the 100 block of Vista Del Verde Drive. According to…
Hundreds Volunteer in Montgomery for Serve Day
Serve Day 2019 was a success, with hundreds of people from various churches volunteering their time to serve in Montgomery. The day began with a Furniture for Families drive, sponsored by The Family Sunshine…
