What's Happening: January 31-February 2
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News
$412 million beverage distribution plant announced for Montgomery
Global beverage company Diageo has announced plans to bring a $412 million beverage distribution plant to Montgomery.
Supporters of Jackson Hospital hold rally as financial restructuring continues
A rally in support of Jackson Hospital's financial restructuring has been held, which included staff, community partners and patients.
New road improvement projects announced across Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey announced Thursday that more than $40 million in state transportation funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects.
UPDATE: Everyone aboard American Airlines jet that collided with Army helicopter feared dead
Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members that collided with an Army helicopter was feared dead in what was likely to be the worst U.S. aviation disaster in almost a quarter century.
Passenger jet collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Washington National Airport
An American Airlines flight was inbound to Reagan Washington National Airport at an altitude of about 400 feet and a speed of about 140 miles per hour when it suffered a rapid loss of altitude over the Potomac River, according to data from its radio transponder.
StoryCorps wants people in Selma to share their stories
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma have the unique opportunity to share their own personal stories -- with the world. StoryCorps is a national nonprofit organization -- committed to the idea that…
Wife of 72-year-old man beaten to death in Macon County Jail files lawsuit
The wife of a 72-year-old veteran who was beaten to death by a cellmate in the Macon County Jail has filed a civil rights lawsuit against three deputies working at the jail, claiming they ignored his pleas for help.
Man arrested after assault at Opelika gas station
Opelika police have made an arrest in an assault at a gas station.
Man pleads guilty to stealing nearly $250,000 from Montgomery County Commission
Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced that a local political consultant has pleaded guilty to stealing money from the Montgomery County Commission that was supposed to go to charity.
Boy suffers life-threatening injuries in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police need your help finding the person responsible for a shooting that left a boy seriously injured.
Alabama shows improvement in national school report card
A national school report card shows Alabama made significant improvements in 4th grade test scores, but performance among 8th grade students wasn't as large.
Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal grants after widespread confusion
President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.
Trump plans to sign the Laken Riley Act into law as his administration's first piece of legislation
People who are in the United States illegally and are accused of theft and violent crimes would have to be detained and potentially deported even before a conviction.
US children fall further behind in reading, make little improvement in math on national exam
New results from a national exam find that America’s children have continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math.
Lowndes County EMA director passes away
The family of Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency Director Rodney Rudolph has announced his death.
Federal judge hears request to block upcoming nitrogen gas execution in Alabama
Alabama has set a Feb. 6 execution date for Demetrius Terrence Frazier, but his attorneys want the court to intervene.
Mayor Steven Reed touts City of Montgomery's economic accomplishments and future plans in State of the City address
Much of Mayor Reed's State of the City speech focused on new programs planned for 2025 and beyond.
Advanced ATC Academy seeks air traffic controller trainees
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A single mother in Selma now has a new career in the high-paying field of aviation -- after completing an advanced training program at Craig Field in Selma. Paige…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans
The temporary block will be in effect until Monday afternoon, February 3.
Chilton County Sheriff's deputies searching for suspects following shooting
The Chilton County Sheriff's Office is searching for two suspects following a shooting.
Former Crenshaw County Jail administrator facing charges in alleged assault on handcuffed inmate
A former Crenshaw County Jail administrator faces a federal indictment in the alleged assault on a handcuffed inmate, according to the U.S. Justice Department.
Alabama attorney general joins others in wanting Costco to drop its DEI policies
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is one of 19 attorneys general nationwide wanting Costco to drop its policies on diversity, equity and inclusion.
People in Selma react to declassification of JFK, MLK, RFK assassination records
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- President Donald Trump orders the declassification of government records concerning the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy -- Senator Robert Kennedy -- and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King,…
