Taste of Nigeria
Natives of Nigeria, who live in the area, gathered at Trenholm College Auditorium to celebrate their culture and cuisine. The main purpose of the event was to give the community the…
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Hefty Fines In Effect For Texting And Driving in Montgomery
If you plan on making a drive to Georgia in the near future, you may want be aware of a new hands free distracted driving bill that takes affect soon. Texting…
Riverfront Greenway Trail Expected to Open this Summer
The Riverfront Greenway Trail was designed with one particular goal in mind - to get people closer to the river. "Montgomery is a river town,not too many people think of Montgomery…
Trump Signals Support for Legislation Easing U.S. Ban on Pot
President Donald Trump says he's inclined to support a bipartisan effort in Congress to ease the U.S. ban on marijuana. Asked Friday about a proposal that would reshape the nation's approach to pot, Trump said he would "probably end up…
Suicide Prevention, Getting Help
Celebrity TV Chef Anthony Bourdain is the second celebrity suicide this week after fashion designer Kate Spade reportedly took her own life. Unfortunately, statistics show suicide rates on the rise across the…
Local Church Wraps Up Inaugural Summer Camp
Montgomery's Aldersgate United Methodist Church ended its week-long summer camp on Friday. The church partnered with Winshape Camps, a summer camp program created by the founders of Chic Fil A owners Truett and Jeanette Cathy, for its inaugural year of…
Get Tested for HIV on June 27
On June 27, in honor of National HIV Testing Day, Alabama’s Medical Advocacy & Outreach (MAO) joins organizations across the nation to increase activities that foster people of all ages to get tested for HIV; to learn the difference between popular…
Alabama appeals order to make execution information public
Alabama is appealing a federal judge's order to make the state's lethal injection procedures public and to unseal other court records about an aborted execution in the state. Chief District Judge Karon O. Bowdre on Thursday stayed her order to…
Alabama Wins "Silver Shovel Award"for Economic Development
Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Area Development, a national publication, has selected Alabama for its Silver Shovel Award, a top honor recognizing the state’s economic development successes in 2017. In announcing the award, Area Development singled out several large-scale projects, including Mercedes-Benz’s…
Montgomery Communities Come Together To Prep for 'National Night Out'
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships. Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits…
Flood Damage Assessment Underway in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- State EMA officials are in Perry County assessing the damage left behind by flash flooding. The city of Marion took a direct hit from a…
Montgomery Regional Offers New Flight Destination to Customers
Montgomery Regional Airport is making it easier for government officials, military members, and families flying to Washington D.C. Partnering with American Airlines, the airport now offers non-stop flights to and…
Family Dollar to Open New Store on Mobile Highway in Montgomery
Family Dollar Stores, Inc., a leading small format and convenience retailer, has announced plans for a new store in Montgomery. “Family Dollar is pleased to invite customers to experience our great value and broad assortment of merchandise in the Montgomery…
2 in Troy Charged with Shooting into Occupied Residence
Brandon Ramond Moultry, 34, and James Edward Siler, 43, both of Troy, have been arrested and charged with Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Dwelling. On June 4, at approximately 6:45am, Troy Police responded to the 300 block of…
Macon County Deputies Investigate Deadly Highway 29 Shooting
Macon County Deputies has launched an investigation into a deadly shooting. Sheriff Andre Brunson says Eric Williams, 27, was shot and killed yesterday on Highway 29. A suspect is in custody, but his identity has not been released. Stay with…
Alabama Lawmaker Arrested on Multiple Charges in Montgomery Pill Mill Investigation
On Thursday, June 7, an Alabama lawmaker, William “Ed” Henry, 47, of Hartselle, was arrested on charges stemming from his role in a medical kickback scheme. All information comes from United…
Trash Troubles Raise Concerns in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma residents are talking trash about the effectiveness of city leaders. Trash has been piling up along city streets for several weeks and residents want it…
Should Gubernatorial Candidates Governor Kay Ivey and Walt Maddox Face Off in a Debate?
Both Governor Kay Ivey and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox won in Tuesday's primary election. But the question now is should the two debate going forward? Ivey won the republican nomination, while…
On D-Day + 74 years
The Merci Train, also known as the French Gratitude Train or the Forty and Eight, included 49 boxcars filled…
U.S. Department of Labor Data Shows That American Job Openings Exceed Job Seekers for First Time on Record
For the first time on record, the number of American job openings exceeds the number of job seekers – providing the latest indicator of continued job growth and economic strength under President Donald J. Trump. The Job Openings and…
All 15 GOP House Incumbents Renominated for Seat in Legislature
After Republican voters successfully renominated all 15 GOP House incumbents who faced opposition on Tuesday’s primary ballot, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R - Monrovia) and House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R -…
Reaction to MPS Board Primary Election
After last night's primary election, it looks like changes will be coming to the Montgomery Public School Board. Incumbent Melissa Snowden was defeated and Board President Robert Porterfield is moving to…
Montgomery City Council Approves Ordinance for Bike Share Program
The Montgomery City Council Tuesday night approved an ordinance paving the way to bring bike share systems to the Capital of Dreams. “This is another step in becoming a true destination city –…
John Merrill is the GOP Nominee for Secretary of State
First-term incumbent John Merrill has won the GOP nomination for Secretary of State. Merrill beat Marshall County Revenue Commissioner Michael Johnson. Merrill ran on his experience, while Johnson said he wanted to use his technical and administrative experience in the…
Walt Maddox Wins the Democratic Primary for Governor
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox has won the Democratic primary in Alabama's race for governor. Maddox defeated former Alabama Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb and other candidates in the Tuesday race. Maddox…
