Dr. Ann Moore Chosen as MPS Superintendent
After serving Montgomery Public Schools at the interim superintendent for the past 3 months, Dr. Ann Moore is here to stay. "The way that I work is that I never come…
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Governor Honors Service of Soldiers in Montgomery
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two dozen soldiers were honored by the governor for their excellence in their service to the military and their communities. The annual Governor's Outstanding Service Member Awards…
Ann Moore Chosen as New Superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools
Ann Moore has been named the new superintendent for Montgomery Public Schools. She has currently been serving as interim superintendent since January. Moore was one of four finalists who were interviewed by the school board earlier today. The school system…
Hotel Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted by Montgomery Police
Montgomery investigators have released photos of an unknown subject wanted in reference to an armed robbery investigation. The suspect is wanted in connection to a robbery that occurred on May 2, in the 10100 block of Chantilly Parkway. The unknown…
Dawson Says 'He's Tired of Alabama Being Embarrassed by Scandal and Corruption'
Evangelist turned Republican gubernatorial hopeful Scott Dawson said if people are surprised to see him running for governor, they are not alone. In a way, he is too. Dawson said in an interview that he got in the race because…
Attorney General Candidates Face off in Forum
The Alabama attorney general race is picking up speed. Four candidates faced off in a forum Wednesday night at Faulkner University. Those candidates included Chess Bedsole, Alice Martin, Steve Marshall, and…
Two Murder Suspects Arrested in Selma, Two Remain at Large
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two murder suspects are behind bars tonight in Selma but the search continues for two others. Twenty year old Jeffery Bennett of Selma has…
Plans for Prattville Schools to be Discussed
Could a Prattville city school system be the answer for people in the preferred city, hoping to better the quality of education? Some people like Denise Thompson, who is a former…
Major Pharmaceutical Company Donates Overdose-Reversing Drugs to Alabama Rescue Squads
A major pharmaceutical company is donating 1,744 devices that contain an overdose-reversing drug to Alabama's volunteer rescue squads to combat the opioid crisis. Kaleo Inc. announced the donation of 872 boxes, which include two devices, to the state's rescue vehicles…
More Employers Moving Away from Testing for Marijuana When Drug Testing
FPI Management, a property company in California, wants to hire dozens of people. Factories from New Hampshire to Michigan need workers. Hotels in Las Vegas are desperate to fill jobs. Those employers and many others are quietly taking what once…
5th Annual Camellia Bowl Set for December 15
The fifth annual Raycom Media Camellia Bowl will be played Saturday, December 15, at the historic Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. The game will feature a team from the Mid-American Conference against a team from the Sun Belt Conference, and will be…
Police Search for Suspect Accused of Shooting into Vehicle
Deoggo Foster is wanted by the Montgomery Police Department regarding a criminal investigation. On Sunday, April 11, investigators said that Foster committed the offense of Discharging a Firearm into an Unoccupied Vehicle. The offense occurred in the 7100 block of…
Alabama First Openly Gay Lawmaker to Lead LGBTQ
Alabama's first openly gay lawmaker will head an LGBTQ coalition in Florida after her retirement this year. Democratic Rep. Patricia Todd from Birmingham has accepted a job as executive director of One Orlando Alliance, a coalition of LGBTQ organizations formed…
Voters Hear from MPS Board Candidates in Forum
Montgomery Board of Education candidates took turns answering questions at Tuesday night's forum. One issue they talked about was charter schools. "I don't think this school system is designed for…
Demopolis Summer Youth Leadership Program Expands
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A summer program in Demopolis designed to develop the leaders of tomorrow is expanding. The annual Public Safety Youth Leadership Academy teaches participants the skills necessary…
Judge Rules Montgomery's First Charter School Won't Open in 2018
Montgomery's first charter school most likely won't open in 2018 after a judge rules it didn't receive enough votes for its application. The Alabama Education Association sued charter school…
State Auditor Jim Zeigler Pushing for Portraits of Governors Lurleen and George Wallace to be Returned to State Capitol Rotunda
State Auditor Jim Zeigler is calling on Alabama's Historical Commission to have portraits of Governor Lurleen Wallace and George Wallace returned to the capitol's rotunda. Zeigler's request comes just days before the…
Alabama Power Customers to See Slightly Lower Bills
Alabama Power Co. customers will see slightly lower power bills because of a federal tax cut given to utilities. The Alabama Public Service Commission on Tuesday discussed the utility giant's…
Legendary Country Music Group "Alabama" to Perform in Tornado Relief Concert
Multi Grammy Award-winning country music group Alabama has announced it will headline a tornado-relief concert at Jacksonville State University later this year. It will be the group's only performance in the state in 2018. Alabama will perform at JSU Stadium…
MPS Releases Names of Final Four Superintendent Candidates
The Montgomery County Board of Education has released the names of the four finalists for the superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools. In alphabetical order: Larry E. DiChiara, Ed.D. Dr. DiChiara has 35 years of professional educational experience in public schools in…
MPS Board Narrows Superintendent Finalists to Four
On Monday, the Montgomery County Board of Education narrowed the field from 12 candidates to 4 in their search for superintendent. Then they ranked the candidates privately from…
Murder Investigation Underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is dead and police are investigating a series of shootings in Selma. Police say 26 year old Ernest Daniels of Selma was killed…
Second Arrest Made in Dollar General on Cherry Hill Road Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a second Montgomery man in the shooting death of Damion Clarke, 28. Clarke was fatally wounded Sunday January 7, after a verbal dispute. MPD charged Mark Robinson, 30, with murder after he was taken…
Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Death Sentence for Man Convicted of Murdering Montgomery Police Officer
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the capital murder conviction and death sentence of Mario Dion Woodward for the murder of Montgomery Police Officer Keith Houts in 2006. Woodward was convicted in Montgomery…
Amber Alert Issued for Missing 3-Year Old Boy
SARALAND, Ala. (WKRG) - An AMBER Alert has been issued by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency for a 3-year-old boy who was inside of a car stolen Friday in Saraland. Saraland Police say Milton Farris stole a Maroon 2010 Nissan Altima with 3-year-old…
