Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Greg Calhoun
Family, friends, and colleagues tearfully said goodbye Friday to Greg Calhoun on what they called a bittersweet day. Calhoun was the founder of Calhoun Foods and Calhoun Enterprises. "Greg Calhoun is…
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Grants Being Made Available in Dallas County
From a Foundation News Release: "Black Belt Community Foundation Launches First Re-Granting Cycle for Its Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Process Work supported by W.K. Kellogg Foundation for Selma and Dallas County SELMA, AL – October 19,…
Alabama Unemployment Rate
Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate is 4.1%. September’s rate represents 2,117,027 people working. In August, 2,112,099 people were counted as employed, and 2,082,085 were counted as employed in September 2017. Average weekly earnings increased over the year by…
ADECA to hold state surplus property auction Wednesday in Montgomery
Vehicles, computers, office furniture, TVs, refrigerators, metal detectors and even marine radar and sonar equipment are just a few of the more than 600 lots of items up for bid at the state surplus property auction on Wednesday, Oct. 24.…
Troy Woman Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Not Wearing Seatbelt
A single-vehicle crash at 8:23 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, has claimed the life of a Troy woman. Heather Brantley, 21, was killed when the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt she was driving left the roadway and overturned. Brantley, who was not using a seat…
Montgomery County To Use New Polling System In November Election
Voting in Montgomery County may be getting easier. Montgomery County voters will be using a new system that should get them in an out of the polling booth a lot quicker on…
Local Youth Organization "That's My Child" Continues to Keep Kids Away from Violence
With recent violence hitting Montgomery, one local youth organization continues their efforts in keeping kids off the street. "That's My Child" has been getting area youth involved since 2012. Right…
Protesters Picket Selma City Hall on Behalf of City Workers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- City employees in Selma have learned that they won't be getting paid this week -- due to a lack funds. Earlier this week nearly seventy city…
Walt Maddox Calls for Ivey's Medical Records to be Released, Suspects Cover Up
Alabama gubernatorial challenger Walt Maddox is asking Governor Kay Ivey to release more information on her 2015 hospitalization, including if her office told the state trooper accompanying her to keep it secret. Maddox said in a press conference today, the…
Health Fair Provides Troy City Employees Opportunity to Improve Work Environment
From flu and allergies, to the aches and pains of the every day hustle, it's the time of year where our bodies tend to break down. The city of Troy is helping its employees…
3rd Congressional District Voting Concerns
The Democratic nominee for the 3rd Congressional District is suspicious about the number of voters listed as inactive or removed…
MPS Asks Community to Assist with Funding of Middle School Baseball and Softball Programs
Montgomery Public Schools is asking for help from the community to create a system-wide middle school softball and baseball program. The drive is being led by a community committee headed by David Thomas Sr. The group is seeking funds to…
Railroad Crossing Repair on U.S. Highway 31 at Well Road Begins Friday
The Alabama Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists that beginning Friday, October 19 at approximately 7:00 a.m., weather permitting, U.S. Highway 31 at the railroad crossing at Well Road will be closed. The closure will be in place…
Two Alabama Groups Call for Less Marijuana Prosecution
From an SPLC News release: "The report (From The Southern Poverty Law Center and The Appleseed Center for Law and Justice) identified wildly disparate arrest rates for white and black people in certain jurisdictions. Among the 50 law enforcement agencies…
Governor Ivey Awards $2.7 Million to Enhance Recreational Trails Program in Alabama
Alabama’s outdoor recreational opportunities will soon increase thanks to $2.7 million in grants awarded by Governor Kay Ivey. The funds will help expand or build trails or trail amenities at 10 sites in Alabama to enhance recreation outlets. An additional…
Political Anaylst Steve Flowers Speaks on Upcoming November Election
We are just a few weeks away from Alabama's November election. Right now, Alabama News Network's Political Analyst Steve Flowers says that the democrats have 3 viable candidates, one…
One Dead, Two Others Injured in Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation into the Wednesday night shooting death of Jermaine Barnes, 45, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 900…
Special Needs Children Benefit from Golf Classic
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dozens of golfers hit the links in Dallas County today -- to raise money to help special needs children. About 12 three-man teams teed up at…
Wetumpka Domestic Stabbing Incident Turns Fatal
Wetumpka police say an overnight stabbing has turned fatal, and the suspect in the incident is facing charges. Corrace Calloway, 34, of Wetumpka, has been charged with the murder of 28-year old, Selina Powell, also of Wetumpka. Authorities say they stabbed…
Alabama State Freshman Killed by Drunk Driver Over the Weekend in Atlanta
An Alabama State University student was killed in a car crash over the weekend while at home visiting her family. Kennedy Segars, 18, of Atlanta was hit from behind by what…
TARP Collecting Items for Animals Displaced by Hurricane
There’s a quote that says “our perfect companions never have fewer than four legs.” Those perfect companions are needing help after Hurricane Michael ripped through Alabama, Florida, and Georgia last week.…
More damage from Hurricane Michael: Timberland
From the Alabama Forestry Commission: Timber Damage from Hurricane Michael "In the wake of Hurricane Michael, many Alabama landowners are finding that their forests have been…
One Person Injured in Plane Crash Near Opelika
One person has been hurt when a single-engine plane crashed into some woods in near Opelika. Reports say three people were on the plane when it came down near Interstate 85 near Opelika around 10 p.m. Tuesday. Opelika Fire…
Gov. Ivey Disputes Spencer Collier's Claims That She Had a Stroke in 2015
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's doctor confirmed she was hospitalized during a 2015 trip to Colorado, but Ivey disputed a statement from the state's former top law enforcement officer that she had suffered a mini-stroke. Ivey said she had altitude sickness…
