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…
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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…
Wellness Coalition Now Offers Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance Over the Phone
If you're uninsured or under-insured, The Wellness Coalition in Montgomery wants to help. It's offering a new free service to help you get the coverage you can afford. The organization can…
Nurse Practitioner Convicted in Montgomery "Pill Mill" Case
On Monday, October 29, a federal jury convicted nurse practitioner Lilian Ifeoma Akwuba, 39, of Montgomery, on 17 counts of unlawfully distributing controlled substances, 4 counts of health care fraud, 1 count of conspiring to distribute controlled substances, and 1…
Alabama State University Received $600,000 in Funding from DOD
Alabama State University has received a three-year grant award from the U. S. Department of Defense (DOD) in the amount of $600,000 to support research on “Lightweight Multifunctional Advanced Materials.” The goal of this science and technology grant research is to develop…
Early Morning Assault Leads to Charges for Montgomery Man
Montgomery police arrested Johnathan Wiley, 21, on multiple charges in connection with an early morning incident Oct. 29 involving four victims. Officers charged Wiley with two counts of second-degree assault, one count of first-degree burglary, one count of second-degree criminal…
Perry County Gets $300,000 Grant to Repair Damaged Roads
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $300,000 grant to the Perry County Commission to continue its recovery from torrential rains that damaged roads and continues to be a health and safety concern. The Community Development Block Grant will assist the…
Election Outlook for Tuesday
As the nation remains divided along party lines, it's a battle that will play out in voting booths across the country. "In midterm elections, this has never failed in almost…
Stolen Pick Up Truck Used to Crash into Stores in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Dallas County are searching for the person responsible for ramming two convenience stores with a stolen pick up truck causing thousands of dollars in…
State Auditor's Race Rematch from 2014
The race for Alabama state auditor is a rematch from 2014. Republican Auditor Jim Zeigler faces a challenge from Democratic nominee Miranda Joseph in the Nov. 6 election. The primary duty of the office to inventory and keep up with…
Montgomery County Sheriff Addresses Concerns of Sex Offenders on Halloween
Some parents may be concerned when it comes to what neighborhoods their children should be in while trick or treating. That is why Montgomery County Sheriff officials are reminding people to check…
Monster Chemistry Lab Helps Teach Students the Joy of Science
If students in Alissa Jordan’s science class at Pike Liberal Arts in Troy were scared of science before, that has now changed. On Wednesday, students were getting into the Halloween spirit through…
Alabama to Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Review Abortion Procedure
Alabama will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review the state's effort to ban the most commonly used second trimester abortion procedure. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall's office on Tuesday asked the court for additional time to file its petition…
Candidate's Wife Apparently NOT shot.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The wife of Alabama's Republican nominee for lieutenant governor has been hurt in an accident while shooting skeet. A statement issued Wednesday by state Rep. Will Ainsworth of Guntersville says wife Kendall Ainsworth suffered a cut…
Hundreds show up at local Memorial Service for Synagogue Shooting Victims
It was an overflow crowd with standing room only as the Montgomery community came together at the Agudath Israel Etz Ahayem Synagogue Tuesday. Speakers from different faiths and…
Wife of Alabama Republican Lt. Gov. Candidate Injured in Shooting
The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, Will Ainsworth, says his wife was injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon. He released as statement saying "while skeet shooting with our family on Tuesday evening, my wife, Kendall, was involved in a minor…
Authorities Investigate Shooting and Fire at Dallas Co. Club
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is shot and killed -- and the night club where it happened -- is burned to the ground. Capt. Mike Granthum says…
Montgomery Public Schools Emergency Response Team Trains for Evacuations
At anytime disaster could strike schools, prompting teachers and emergency officials to act fast for evacuation. Montgomery Public Schools Emergency Response Team is making sure they are ready in the event…
