Local Church Sending "Buckets of Blessings" to help Ukraine Families
A Montgomery church is lending a helping hand to families in need on the other side of the world. And they're doing it one bucket at a time. Dalraida Church of…
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School Bus Pick Up Issues on Dirt Road in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County woman wants school officials to fix a problem some school buses have had picking up kids who live on dirt…
Governor Ivey Signs Executive Order, Raises Awareness for 2020 Census
Earlier today, Governor Kay Ivey signed Executive Order 715 which establishes a state-level committee designed to prepare Alabamians for the 2020 U.S. Census. Governor Ivey called it the Alabama Counts! 2020…
Missing Dadeville Man Found Dead in Wooded Area Near Home
On Thursday, August 16, 68-year old Dwight Smith, of Dadeville, was reported missing from his residence on Slaughter's Cross Road. An investigation revealed that Smith was last seen on Sunday, August 12. Today, at approximately 9:40 a.m., Smith was found…
Montgomery Police Arrest Three Men on Sexual Assault Charges Over the Weekend
Montgomery police have charged Gerald Lamar, 50, with first-degree rape in reference to a sexual assault that occurred August 18. The assault is said to have occurred around 11:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Beckview Drive. The adult female victim says…
Booker T. Washington School's History & Legacy
Booker T. Washington School has been a fixture in the Montgomery community for years, dating back to 1865. As current students remember the school they called home, others are looking…
Teen Shot During Commission of Robbery, Charged with First-Degree Robbery and Assualt
MPD charged Arthur Colvin, 16, in connection with a shooting and robbery that occurred August 8. The shooting occurred around 4 a.m. in the 1700 block Hamlet Court. The adult male victim sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and was transported to a…
Gov. Ivey puts new limits on Alabama sheriffs for jail food funds
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says the state comptroller has updated an agreement with county sheriffs to end a practice that let some of them pocket state money left over from inmate food programs. Reports say the affidavit that county sheriffs…
The BTW Fire Aftermath
An early Saturday morning fire destroyed one building at Montgomery's Booker T. Washington Magnet School......then Saturday night a water main broke and flooded part of the surviving large building at the school on the other side of Union Street. That…
Support Pouring In After BTW Fire
Support continues to pour in from churches, schools, and government officials after the early morning Saturday fire that destroyed one of the main buildings at Montogmery's BTW Magnet School. Montgomery Public Schools…
Update: Aftermath of Fire at BTW Magnet High School
Leaders at Montgomery Public Schools are getting a better idea of the fire damage at Booker T. Washington Magnet High…
Booker T. Washington Magnet High School Has a Long History
Every school has a history that includes the faces of students, the commitment…
How to Help BTW Students after Fire Destroyed Part of Their School
The fire at Booker T. Washington…
BTW Magnet Students and Community React to Early Morning Fire
Fire destroyed a part of Montgomery's Booker T. Washington Magnet High School early Saturday morning. For many, the aftermath of the fire seems unreal, leaving students distraught over what they have worked so hard for. BTW students like Senior Class…
Web Page Set Up for BTW Students and Parents after School Fire
Montgomery Public Schools has set up a web page for parents of Booker T. Washington Magnet High School students to share information about the fire that destroyed part of the school early this morning. The web page will be used…
MFD Drone Video Released of Booker T. Washington Magnet School Fire
The Montgomery Fire Department has released drone video of the fire at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School. The fire destroyed part of the school early this morning. The fire destroyed Building C, which housed the school’s cafeteria, counselor’s offices,…
Fire Destroys Part of BTW Magnet School in Montgomery
A fire has destroyed part of Booker T. Washington Magnet High School School in Montgomery. The fire started around 3…
Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing at Troy Apartment Complex
Troy police have made an arrest following a fatal stabbing. Authorities have charged 41-year-old Domeka McKenzie with murder in the stabbing death of 33-year-old Carl Burney. They say McKenzie stabbed Burney in the back and chest Thursday night. It happened…
2018 Buckmasters Expo Begins
If you are looking for the best in hunting, then Buckmasters is the place to be this weekend for you. Buckmasters gives hunters a chance to get well-prepared for hunting season with a big choice of hunting manufacturers to choose…
Selma Museums Benefit from Montgomery Memorial
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Museums in Montgomery aren't the only ones getting a bump in tourism from the new Lynching Memorial. Some museums in Selma are also seeing an up-tick in tourism traffic. The Ancient Africa, Enslavement & Civil…
Greenville Dollar General Robbed at Gunpoint, Police Need Help Identifying Suspect
The Butler County Sheriff’s Department are searching for an unknown subject wanted in reference to an Armed Robbery investigation. Investigators say a robbery occurred at the Dollar General Store located on Pineapple Highway in Greenville on Thursday, August 16.…
Former Prattville Police Officer Cooperates with Investigation, Gets Reduced Sentence
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that former Prattville police officer, John Wayne McDaniel Jr., has been sentenced for conspiracy to commit burglary, third-degree theft, second-degree theft of prescription medicine and criminal impersonation of a police officer. McDaniel was sentenced this…
Briggs & Stratton Corp. Bringing More Jobs to Alabama
Briggs & Stratton Corp. announced plans today to open a 400,000-square-foot distribution center in Alabama, adding 20 new jobs to its significant manufacturing presence in Auburn. The new facility is expected to be operational by spring 2019. Briggs & Stratton’s decision…
A Perfect Activity for the Rainy Weekend Ahead
Montgomery officials are running a two week contest with some cool prizes....but you'll have to go out in the rain to win. Mayor Todd Strange joined the head of the Public Art Commission on Thursday to announce the contest and…
Nearly $200,000 Stolen from Montgomery Casino; Two Men Arrested in Connection to Crime
Two men have been arrested on charges of stealing nearly $200,000 from an Indian casino in Montgomery. Federal court records show that Timothy Dean Pettiway and Jory D'Michael Trayvunn Dumas were arrested Tuesday on theft charges in the August 10…
