2019 Walk of Life Happening Saturday
The 2019 Walk of Life 5k is happening Saturday, April 26th through Downtown Montgomery. The walk/run honors people who have battled breast cancer and also those who have survived the disease.…
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Art Walk in Wetumpka on Saturday 4-27-19
On April 27th, Several artists will be in downtown Wetumpka, 11:000 am - 6:00 pm. The Tulotoma Art Trail The first official event of the Tulotoma Snail Trail, this annual…
TroyFest Brings Artists from Around the Country to Downtown Troy
Preparations are underway for the annual Troyfest Arts Festival in downtown Troy. The event begins this weekend. “TroyFest is the premier fine art and craft festival held in the central Alabama region,”…
Montgomery Fire Investigating Hotel Fire
Montgomery Fire officials are investigating a fire at the Governor's House Hotel. The vacant hotel went up in flames just after 1:00 a.m. Friday morning. Firefighters were able to control the fire, but the building was heavily damaged. So far,…
Alabama Wildlife Federation's Wild Game Cook Off Serves Up Plenty of Unique Dishes
The Alabama Wildlife Federation's Wild Game Cook off is pretty wild with plenty of meat. "We've had venison sliders, we've had venison tacos, we've had banana foster," says Jessica Summerlain. The…
More Corrections Officers Key to Improving Alabama Prisons
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Alabama Department of Corrections continues to add new corrections officers at state prisons. ADOC added 58 new corrections officers to its ranks Thursday morning in Selma.…
Autauga County Artist Has Work on Display at High Museum in Atlanta
Brenda Davis lives in Autauga County and can't stop painting. She paints framed works of art, but also art on ceilings, floors, even shoes. She is self-trained. She says her inspiration comes from…
Second Man Charged in Deadly Ann St. Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a second suspect in a deadly shooting earlier this month in 1100 block of Ann st. That shooting happened the night of April 12. 27-year-old James Bibb was killed in the parking lot of…
Alabama Senate Narrowly Approves Lottery Bill
The Alabama Senate has narrowly approved a lottery bill. Senators on Thursday voted 21-12 for the bill. It now moves to the Alabama House of Representatives. The bill passed with the minimum 21 votes required to pass a constitutional amendment.…
One Alabama Woman Dead, Second Hospitalized
State Troopers report a woman was killed in a two car accident in Coffee County at the intersection of Coffee County Road 110 and Alabama 125. The women who was killed is identified as 22 year old Kandice Leigh Price…
State Could Require Third Graders to Meet Reading Benchmark Before Promotion to Fourth Grade
Alabama could become the next state to require third graders to pass a reading benchmark before moving to fourth grade. The House Education Policy Committee on Wednesday approved the legislation by Republican Rep. Terri Collins of Decatur. The bill now…
State Sets New Record With 2018 Economic Development Projects
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that companies locating new facilities in Alabama or expanding existing operations invested $8.7 billion in growth projects during 2018, establishing a new annual record for the state. These economic development projects, outlined in the…
Bill Wants to Restore Bingo to Dog Tracks
As lawmakers debate a proposed state lottery, separate bills seek to restore electronic bingo operations to state dog tracks. Democratic Rep. Pebblin Warren on Wednesday urged a House committee to approve the proposal…
Lottery Bill Heads to Senate for Vote
The Alabama Senate will debate a lottery bill today. Senate Rules Chairman Jabo Waggoner said Thursday that he expects a lengthy debate on the bill. Waggoner said it is the only bill on the proposed debate agenda. The bill by…
Former Vice President Joe Biden Enters 2020 Presidential Race
Joe Biden has formally entered the 2020 race for president. The vice president under President Barack Obama made the announcement in a video released this morning. The move marks what will likely be the 76-year-old's final opportunity to seek a job…
Roy Moore Defends Confederate Monument Preservation Law
Roy Moore's Foundation For Moral Law has filed a brief in support of the Alabama law protecting confederate monuments. The lawyer who filed the brief is quoted as saying: "...the mouthpiece for Alabama citizens to speak for the preservation…
Auburn Men's Basketball Team Honored at Governor's Mansion
Governor Kay Ivey invited the team to the governor's mansion to recognize their amazing run this season which catapulted Auburn Basketball in the national spotlight. The Auburn Men's Basketball team may have…
Dallas Co. Commission Reinstates Tax to Help Fund Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The fate of two Dallas County schools slated to close at the end of the school year -- may not be sealed after all. The Dallas County School…
Three Charged with Falsifying Cough Syrup Prescription
Three Georgia residents are in the Pike County jail after trying to forge prescriptions for cough syrup. The Troy Police Department says the three individuals entered into four local pharmacies attempting to…
Human Trafficking Awareness Day at State House
State legislators along with various agencies teamed up for Human Trafficking Awareness Day at the State House. Four bills were introduced in House Committee's to help fight back against human trafficking. Officials with…
Tennessee Department of Health Says Man Likely Exposed Alabamians to Measles
On April 23, the Tennessee Department of Health reported to the Alabama Department of Public Health that an individual with a confirmed measles case traveled through Alabama on April 11 and made two stops during the infectious period. Persons should…
DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Scheduled for April 27
Attorney General Steve Marshall urges Alabamians to participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, on Saturday, April 27, at various locations throughout the state. This year’s event—the 17th DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back--has approximately 68 collection sites…
Bill Cosby Files Motion Against Judge in Sexual Assault Case, Seeks Bail While Appealing Conviction
Imprisoned actor Bill Cosby is renewing attacks on a Pennsylvania trial judge as he again seeks bail while he appeals his sex-assault conviction. Lawyers for the 81-year-old Cosby filed a bail motion Wednesday with the state Superior Court. They complain…
53 Postal Workers in Montgomery to Get Back Pay and Benefits
A Florida-based contractor will pay $329,057 in back wages and benefits to 53 postal delivery workers in Montgomery. According to reports, the decision comes after an investigation into St. Augustine, Florida-based Postal Fleet Services Inc. by the U.S. Department of…
Medical Marijuana Bill Advances to the Senate
Alabama lawmakers are advancing a bill that would allow the use of medical marijuana to treat some illnesses and conditions. The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday voted 6-2 for the bill after a public hearing. The bill now moves to…
