Nearly Seventy City Employees Laid Off in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- About 70 city employees in Selma -- have been laid off from their jobs -- just as the holiday season is about to get started. City officials…
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Sheriff Identifies Prattville Girl Killed in Accidental Shooting
Autauga County officials have identified the 9-year-old Prattville girl killed in an accidental shooting over the weekend. Sheriff Joe Sedinger says Alyssa Davis died at Children's Hospital in Birmingham after she shot herself with a handgun Sunday afternoon. Davis was…
Ivey, Maddox Make Final Election Push
It is crunch time for candidates as Election Day is now just one day away. Today, the candidates for Governor criss-crossed the state, both making stops in Montgomery. "I'm going to…
Montgomery Fire Officials Investigate Early-Morning Warehouse Fire
Montgomery fire officials are investigating an early morning fire. Montgomery Fire and Rescue responded to a warehouse fire on Wares Ferry Road. The warehouse housed race cars, trucks, and tires. Crews were able to contain the blaze. No injuries were…
Mobile Man Charged with Murder in Troy Man's Death, Second Suspect Sought
An Mobile man has been arrested on a murder charge and police are looking for a second suspect. Reports say that 21-year-old Jeremyah Deunte Howell of Mobile has been arrested and charged in the Saturday death of 25-year-old Rashad…
West Point Apologizes for Theft of Air Force Falcon Mascot
Cadet 3rd Class Mara Brown releases Ziva, a gyr-saker falcon, Jan. 12, 2017, during falcon training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Co. The AcademyÕs falcons perform for 500,000 to 600,000 people each year at sporting…
Gun Manufacturer Misses Hiring Target
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Officials in a north Alabama city are giving a gun maker three more years to meet job quotas in an incentive deal. The Huntsville City Council on Thursday approved the extension for Remington Outdoor Co. Remington…
Troy Trojans Prepare to Take on Louisiana-Lafayette at Homecoming
After a month on the road, the Troy Trojans will be back at Veterans Memorial Stadium Saturday to take on Louisiana-Lafayette for homecoming and a win is on everyone's mind. "You saw on national tv what we were able to…
Selma Man and Two Juveniles Charged in Homicide
An adult and two juveniles are behind bars tonight -- charged in the death of a Selma man. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says 20 year old Kachavias Jones -- a 17 year old juvenile -- and a 16…
Gov. Ivey Awards Grant to Alex City to Help with Industry Expansion and Create Jobs
A $300,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will provide the framework for an Alexander City automobile supplier to expand and create 100 new jobs. C & J Tech plans a $5 million expansion of its 250,000-square-foot facility which currently…
Voters Gearing up for Election
With new poll pads packed and ready to go, the Montgomery County Election's Office is making sure voter check-in is as simple as possible. "I think voters will feel like the process…
Troy University Student Involved in Hit-and-Run Incident, Struck by Vehicle Crossing Intersection
The Troy Police Department is investigating a report of a hit and run accident involving a pedestrian. The accident occurred at the intersection of Park Street and University Avenue. A 20-year-old female Troy University student was struck by a white…
Three Selma Officers Arrested
The Alabama Attorney General's Office says the officers, Sgt. Jeffery Hardy, 45, Sgt, Kendall Thomas, 38, and Lt. Tory Neely, 48, are charged with: "knowingly falsifying, concealing or covering up material or making a false or fraudulent statement in a…
Pre-existing Conditions as an Election Issue
One of the issues in Tuesday's election is a health insurance battle that could end the requirement for insurance companies to cover pre-existing conditions. State attorneys-general have lined up---mostly by party--- on either side of a lawsuit asking the courts…
2,500 Agriculture Jobs At-Risk Due to Hurricane Michael Damage
A new assessment says about 2,500 agriculture jobs in southeastern Alabama could be affected by damage from Hurricane Michael. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System says the storm caused more than $300 million in losses last month. That includes $204 million…
Straight Party Voting Rules
Voters will head to the polls in less than a week, but there is some discrepancy in ballot rules. There is a place on the ballot for straight party voting. That…
Marion Non-Profit to Turn Old Perry Co. Jail into Museum
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group in Marion is awarded a $500,000 dollar federal grant to turn the old Perry County Jail -- into a voting rights museum. Beyond…
Montgomery Group Helps Aging Citizens Prepare for "Golden Years"
A Montgomery group is educating residents on how to prepare for their golden years. The first-ever Sage Legacy Counsel's Successful Aging Boot Camp took place today at Archibald Senior Center. Attendees received…
Text 911 Services Coming Soon to Montgomery County
In situations where people can't call 911, texting will soon be an option to get law enforcement and first responders on the scene. Sending a text with photos or videos to 911…
Write-In Candidate
Voters in Tuesday's election will have dozens of candidates to choose from on the general election ballot....or they can write in a name that is not on the ballot. That's what…
Colleges Offering Free Admissions Applications This Week
Thousands of Alabama students are taking the next step in their promising futures this week. They are applying to top colleges and universities nationwide during Alabama College Application Week 2018 – October 29 through November 2. Alabama College Application Week was started six…
Troy Trojans Prepare for Big Homecoming Weekend
Homecomings are a chance to meet up with old classmates, see the changes of campus, and take part many campus activities. The Troy Trojans are gearing up for their big homecoming game…
Montgomery Fire And Rescue Graduates New Firefighters, Aiming To Fill More Openings Soon
20 new firefighters took the path to protect and serve Thursday at Montgomery Fire and Rescue's graduation ceremony. Still, officials say even more fire personnel are needed. Montgomery Fire and Rescue…
Sanitation Dept. Consolidates 2 Saturday Trash Pick-Up Points
If you use Montgomery's Saturday bulk trash- pick up service, some changes are taking effect this week. The Department of Sanitation has consolidated its Saturday pick-up points at Danelly Elementary School…
Michael's Damage to Alabama Agriculture
Alabama Extension service officials have calculated the cost of Hurricane Michael on Alabama Agriculture.....and it includes some large numbers. “Direct agricultural losses total $204 million alone,” said Paul Brown, Extension’s storm response leader. “But when you consider associated impacts on…
