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…
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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…
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…
