Wilcox Co. Water Infrastructure Project Funded by Grant
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some Wilcox County residents will soon have access to clean, safe water in their homes -- thanks to a grant from Governor Kay Ivey and…
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908th Airlift Wing Gets Warm Welcome Home After Deployment
It was a heart warming reunion at Maxwell Air Force Base Tuesday, as family and friends welcomed their loved ones back home from deployment. Around 150 reserve citizen airmen of…
Poverty Simulation Brings Empathy for the Less Fortunate
The money, bills, and families were fake, but the lessons learned were real. Troy University nursing students got a first-hand look at the struggles low-income families face every day. Faculty members, including…
ASU Investigates Student Shot, Car Stolen on Campus
Alabama State University police are investigating a shooting on campus. They say a 19-year-old male student was shot early Sunday morning on South University Drive. The student's car, a 2011 gray Camaro, was stolen during the incident. The student was…
Bringing Awareness to Suicide
It's a leading cause of death in the U.S. and statistics are on the rise. But not many people want to talk about it-- Suicide. The Pike Road Ladies Auxiliary held a…
Co-Defendant in Alexis Hunter Murder Gets 30 Year Sentence
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man tried and convicted of felony murder in the 2013 death of Selma High student Alexis Hunter -- learns his fate. Larry Hunter of…
Love Bug Population Increase Due to Alabama's Weather Conditions
Love bugs are everywhere and people are complaining. “I’m wondering what is it that brought them back, because whatever it is, I wish it would take them back from where they came…
Growing Vandalism Problem Under Wetumpka's Bibb Graves Bridge, Residents Say
If you're taking a stroll under the historic Bibb Graves Bridge near downtown Wetumpka, its hard not to notice some of the colorful additions that Wetumpka residents are now calling eye…
Walt Maddox Kicks Off Bus Tour in Alabama Governor's Race
Gubernatorial challenger Walt Maddox kicked off a statewide bus tour as he seeks to make gains against Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey. The Tuscaloosa mayor and Democratic nominee began the tour Monday in his hometown of Tuscaloosa. Describing himself as the…
Governor Ivey Announces Investment of $1.1 Million to Strengthen Alabama’s Economy, Infrastructure
Governor Kay Ivey and Delta Regional Authority (DRA) Chairman Chris Caldwell announced on Monday that DRA will invest $1.1 million to enhance workforce training and development, help create technology jobs and deliver safe drinking water to the Black Belt region. DRA’s investments,…
Montgomery Firefighters Participate in Alabama Remembers 9/11 Stair Climb
An annual event in memory of the fire and law enforcement personnel who died in the 9-11 terrorist attacks takes place each year at the RSA Building in Montgomery. The Alabama Remembers 9/11 Stair Climb allows firefighters and volunteers from…
Cullman County School System Votes to Put "In God We Trust" on School Buildings
Cullman County to put 'In God We Trust' on schools CULLMAN, Ala. (AP) - The Cullman County school system has voted to put "In God We Trust" on school buildings. The Cullman Times reports that the Cullman County School Board…
Two ATVs Collide: One Dead, Three Injured Just After Midnight
Information from Alabama State troopers: ALEX CITY POST – A two-vehicle crash at 12:20 a.m. today, Sept. 15, has claimed the life of an Alex City man. Ryan Scott Mask, 26, was killed when the Polaris RZR ATV he was operating…
Governor Kay Ivey Thanks First Responders and BTW Volunteers
It has been nearly a month since a fire destroyed Booker T. Washington Magnet High School in downtown Montgomery. Saturday, Governor Ivey thanked those that responded to the fire. The students and faculty of BTW have settled into their new…
Prattauga Art Guild's Art Market Series Features Work from River Region Artists
In Prattville, the Prattauga Art Guild is kicking off its fall artist market series at the Prattville Creative Arts Center. The annual series features artwork by artist in the River Region. Several pieces of art work are displayed inside the…
Alabama Wrecks leave Two Pedestrians Dead
The first accident happened in Coffee County and involved a 60 year old Elba woman headed back to her car from a ballgame when she was hit by a car and killed. She's identified as 60 year old Pamela Jan…
Montgomery 1st Grader Leaves School, Runs Home, Goes Unnoticed By School
A 6-year-old student left his Montgomery elementary school, and the school reportedly did not notice that he was missing. Ron Knight was surprised to find his nephew, Tyler Knight…
GoFundMe Set Up To Help Nurse Malnourished Horse Back to Health
A local animal rescue, needs your help to get an extremely malnourished stray horse back on its feet. Monica Orendorf, of Dusty Trails Horse Rescue, has twenty-five other horses in her care,…
Governor Ivey Awards $1.89 Million to Help Victims of Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse
Governor Kay Ivey on Friday awarded $1.89 million in grants to support organizations and programs that help victims of domestic violence and elder abuse throughout the state. “No one should ever have to experience the horrors of domestic violence or elder abuse,…
Andalusia Man Arrested for Firing Shots During Domestic Dispute
At approximately 4:00 PM Thursday afternoon, Andalusia police officers responded to a call of a domestic dispute that resulted in gunfire, on Murphree Drive in the Westhaven Apartment complex. Preliminary investigation reveals two subjects got into an altercation. One of…
MPS Passes Budget, Deficit Remains
The Montgomery County Board of Education approved a budget for fiscal year 2019. But there's still a nine million dollar deficit. Superintendent Ann Roy Moore says they are doing what they…
Winn-Dixie Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of Selma Store
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a new grocery shopping experience available for people in Selma. The Selma Winn-Dixie has been redesigned by the company to fit the needs of the…
River Region Volunteers Prep To Assist In Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts
As Hurricane Florence creeps closer to the Carolina coastline, help is already on the way from the River Region are to those in it's path. The American Red Cross of Central Alabama will…
Contractors Discuss School Security Improvements
School security is a big concern across the country and here at home. Contractors across the state met Thursday in Montgomery to discuss how they can improve the issue. These contractors…
