A Montgomery High School is being recognized nationally for improving parental involvement with the schools. Sidney Lanier High School is now a National PTA School of Excellence. The award is the result…
In the 1800's, Montgomery became the first U.S. city to use a trolly transportation system. And a local tourism business is wanting to bring a trolly-like bus to the city of Montgomery.…
Montgomery City and County officials hope to grow the economy by using some unique area technology. They're calling it Tech MGM, a name that is a combination sales pitch and positioning statement.…
Members of The "Friends of The Alabama Archives" group were given a first look at the "Ordinance of Secession" and two early Alabama Constitutions today. The documents been in Massachusetts for some much needed restoration. The other constitutions are now…
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality. On Thursday, Oct. 4, at about 2:30 a.m., Montgomery police and Fire Medics responded to the 2300 block of Eastern Blvd. in reference to a…
The success of the Equal Justice Initiative's museum and memorial in Montgomery may bring more expansion. Reports say the Montgomery City Council approved the sale of a parking lot to the civil rights nonprofit for $900,000 Tuesday. City officials say…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the Wednesday night shooting death of Terry Tallie, 27, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 2200 block of Lucas Drive on October 3, after receiving a report…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's nothing better than having a good time and supporting a good cause at the same time. Alabama News Network Kids Day provided that opportunity Wednesday at…
Diversity in the workplace was on the minds of hundreds of people attending the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce's Diversity Summit Wednesday. More than 600 representatives from small businesses to large…
A former Tallassee police officer has been indicted on federal civil rights violations. The department of justice says Michael Smirnoff is charged with two counts of deprivation of rights under color of law, and one count of obstruction of justice.…
For several months, some Montgomery Public Schools students have been getting lessons in conflict resolution. It's the middle of the school year and students say these seminars are getting them to…
What to do if an active shooter comes into your work place. That's what the Georgiana Police Department wanted to teach work force professionals through an active shooter training course Wednesday. The…
The government says 38 people in seven states have gotten sick from eggs produced by an Alabama poultry farm. The Food and Drug Administration says the illnesses are linked to salmonella-tainted eggs from Gravel Ridge Farms, which is north of…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has extended her fundraising lead in the race for governor. According to campaign finance reports filed Tuesday, Ivey reported raising more than $735,000 last month. Challenger Walt Maddox reported raising $373,000. Ivey's largest September contributors were…
Montgomery Police are investigating an early Wednesday morning shooting. Capt. Duckett tells Alabama News Network a man sustained a serious gunshot wound in the 3600 block of Debby Drive. The incident happened around 2 a.m. The man was taken to…
The Montgomery city council approved several resolutions Tuesday night including renaming a park and the Equal Justice Initiative expansion. The city council approved the sell of property for the 900 thousand dollars for the EJI to open an entertainment center.…
The Troy Police Department says an autopsy has confirmed the woman found in a wooded area early Saturday morning was murdered. She was 33-year-old Kathryn Louise Davis. Barr says investigators are following up on leads in the case, and asks…
Science and Technology is a growing field in Alabama, and with that comes a growing need for qualified employees. Hundreds of Alabama educators were in the capitol city for the Alabama S.T.E.M. conference, evaluating how to better prepare students for…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The search continues for a missing elderly Dallas County man who disappeared without a trace about five days ago. Authorities say Leon Bradley wandered away from his home on CR 186 Thursday afternoon. They say…
Montgomery police have arrested two people after authorities say five children were exposed to cocaine. Authorities have charged 40-year-old Eric Heath and 31-year-old Cordelia Adair with five counts of chemical endangerment of a child. The Department of Human Resources called…
It's that time of year where fairs across Alabama are popping up. Final preparations were underway Tuesday to get the Pike County Fair into motion. “This is our 66th year of having a fair in the pike county area,” Troy…
There are hundreds of major manufacturing companies in the River Region. Some of them are opening their doors for students this month for National Manufacturing Month. National Manufacturing Month gives students a better idea of the opportunities that are available…
It's a problem a lot of communities across the country are facing. The over breeding of feral cats. Steven Tears is executive director of the Montgomery Humane Society. He says they are…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 62nd Annual Central Alabama Fair is set to get underway in Selma -- and organizers say there have been a few changes this year. The fair will…
Two more family members have been arrested after a teenager was found naked and chained in his Prattville home last month. Authorities say it's two of the the boy's uncles. Douglas Gene Phillips…
