A $300,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will provide the framework for an Alexander City automobile supplier to expand and create 100 new jobs. C & J Tech plans a $5 million expansion of its 250,000-square-foot facility which currently…
With new poll pads packed and ready to go, the Montgomery County Election's Office is making sure voter check-in is as simple as possible. "I think voters will feel like the process…
The Troy Police Department is investigating a report of a hit and run accident involving a pedestrian. The accident occurred at the intersection of Park Street and University Avenue. A 20-year-old female Troy University student was struck by a white…
The Alabama Attorney General's Office says the officers, Sgt. Jeffery Hardy, 45, Sgt, Kendall Thomas, 38, and Lt. Tory Neely, 48, are charged with: "knowingly falsifying, concealing or covering up material or making a false or fraudulent statement in a…
One of the issues in Tuesday's election is a health insurance battle that could end the requirement for insurance companies to cover pre-existing conditions. State attorneys-general have lined up---mostly by party--- on either side of a lawsuit asking the courts…
A new assessment says about 2,500 agriculture jobs in southeastern Alabama could be affected by damage from Hurricane Michael. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System says the storm caused more than $300 million in losses last month. That includes $204 million…
Voters will head to the polls in less than a week, but there is some discrepancy in ballot rules. There is a place on the ballot for straight party voting. That…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group in Marion is awarded a $500,000 dollar federal grant to turn the old Perry County Jail -- into a voting rights museum. Beyond…
A Montgomery group is educating residents on how to prepare for their golden years. The first-ever Sage Legacy Counsel's Successful Aging Boot Camp took place today at Archibald Senior Center. Attendees received…
In situations where people can't call 911, texting will soon be an option to get law enforcement and first responders on the scene. Sending a text with photos or videos to 911…
Voters in Tuesday's election will have dozens of candidates to choose from on the general election ballot....or they can write in a name that is not on the ballot. That's what…
Thousands of Alabama students are taking the next step in their promising futures this week. They are applying to top colleges and universities nationwide during Alabama College Application Week 2018 – October 29 through November 2. Alabama College Application Week was started six…
Homecomings are a chance to meet up with old classmates, see the changes of campus, and take part many campus activities. The Troy Trojans are gearing up for their big homecoming game…
20 new firefighters took the path to protect and serve Thursday at Montgomery Fire and Rescue's graduation ceremony. Still, officials say even more fire personnel are needed. Montgomery Fire and Rescue…
If you use Montgomery's Saturday bulk trash- pick up service, some changes are taking effect this week. The Department of Sanitation has consolidated its Saturday pick-up points at Danelly Elementary School…
Alabama Extension service officials have calculated the cost of Hurricane Michael on Alabama Agriculture.....and it includes some large numbers. “Direct agricultural losses total $204 million alone,” said Paul Brown, Extension’s storm response leader. “But when you consider associated impacts on…
If you're uninsured or under-insured, The Wellness Coalition in Montgomery wants to help. It's offering a new free service to help you get the coverage you can afford. The organization can…
On Monday, October 29, a federal jury convicted nurse practitioner Lilian Ifeoma Akwuba, 39, of Montgomery, on 17 counts of unlawfully distributing controlled substances, 4 counts of health care fraud, 1 count of conspiring to distribute controlled substances, and 1…
Alabama State University has received a three-year grant award from the U. S. Department of Defense (DOD) in the amount of $600,000 to support research on “Lightweight Multifunctional Advanced Materials.” The goal of this science and technology grant research is to develop…
Montgomery police arrested Johnathan Wiley, 21, on multiple charges in connection with an early morning incident Oct. 29 involving four victims. Officers charged Wiley with two counts of second-degree assault, one count of first-degree burglary, one count of second-degree criminal…
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $300,000 grant to the Perry County Commission to continue its recovery from torrential rains that damaged roads and continues to be a health and safety concern. The Community Development Block Grant will assist the…
As the nation remains divided along party lines, it's a battle that will play out in voting booths across the country. "In midterm elections, this has never failed in almost…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Dallas County are searching for the person responsible for ramming two convenience stores with a stolen pick up truck causing thousands of dollars in…
The race for Alabama state auditor is a rematch from 2014. Republican Auditor Jim Zeigler faces a challenge from Democratic nominee Miranda Joseph in the Nov. 6 election. The primary duty of the office to inventory and keep up with…
Some parents may be concerned when it comes to what neighborhoods their children should be in while trick or treating. That is why Montgomery County Sheriff officials are reminding people to check…
