It was on June 10th of 2016 that a jury convicted the Republican Speaker of 12 of the counts against him, primarily using his elected position for his personal economic benefit. Hubbard called the investigation and prosecution a witch hunt…
The longtime Baptist minister who had been scheduled to make the keynote address at this week's Southern baptist Convention meeting in Dallas has decided not to do so, and…
If you are coming to a food truck event, you have to be prepared to eat plenty of food. "I'm a foodie. I like to taste a little bit of everything…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
The Merci Train, also known as the French Gratitude Train or the Forty and Eight, included 49 boxcars filled…
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…
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 -…
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…
