Elmore County Fourth Grader Spreads Kindness with 'Buddy Bench' at School
It's a simple bench on a playground. But it could be the difference of a good day or bad day for someone. It's called the "Buddy Bench." "A buddy bench is where…
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Sue Bell Cobb Stresses Experience as a Judge and a Lottery Proposal
**FILE**Sue Bell Cobb, Alabama's first elected female chief justice, poses for a portrait, Nov. 14, 2006, in Montgomery, Ala. She is supporting a bill that would set experience requirements for the state's judges even though it…
Governor Ivey Releases SAFE Council Report
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday released the report of recommendations from the Governor’s “Securing Alabama’s Facilities of Education” (SAFE) Council. The report focused on improvements in three areas: physical security, threat assessments and mental health, and coordinated training and planning. “I am…
"Every Student Succeeds Act" Plan Approved by U.S. Department of Education
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that Alabama’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) state plan was approved by the U.S. Department of Education. Governor Ivey received a phone call Monday morning from Education Secretary Betsy DeVos informing her of the decision. The Alabama ESSA…
Downtown Prattville Warehouse Fire Under Investigation
The Prattville Fire Department has investigated three suspicious fires in recent weeks. The first was at the Kasai plant in March, then a post office fire in April and now a…
Nearly 500 to Graduate Saturday from Tuskegee University
As part of its spring commencement exercises, Tuskegee University will confer 490 degrees on its newest graduates. At its 133rd Spring Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 12, the university will award 392 bachelor’s degrees, 31 master’s degrees and one doctoral degree.…
State election systems still waiting for security checkups
With the midterm primaries about to go into full swing, the Department of Homeland Security is playing catch-up in helping to ensure that state election systems are secure against cybertampering by the Russians or others bent on mischief. The department…
Breaking: Macon County Schools Closed Due to "credible threat"
All Macon county schools were closed Monday following what school officials are calling a "credible" threat. Macon County Sheriff Andre' Brunson says they were tipped off early Monday this morning…
Old Cloverdale Festival Highlights College Street Park
People living in Old Cloverdale are keeping their history alive with the Old Cloverdale Festival, an idea that came when neighbors learned there had been a similar event held in Cloverdale…
One Month Countdown
The Democratic and Republican Parties will elect the candidates to run in November one month from now. The Primary Elections are on June 5th statewide. Voters have to decide the party primary in which they want to vote. The winners…
Voters Get to Know Republican Candidates at "Coffee With the Candidates"
Some voters attended a "Coffee with the c=Candidates" event in downtown Montgomery Saturday. It was coordinated by the Montgomery County Republican Executive Committee. "I like to cast a vote that's an…
Annual Crawfish Boil Benefits Pike Road Patriot Fund
Many people spent the Saturday, helping out Pike Road while enjoying crawfish. The Pike Road Crawfish Boil benefits the Pike Road Patriot Fund. The annual event helps students and school programs in the arts and athletics. Thousands of pounds of…
Wetumpka Rodeo to Help Future Farmers
Folks in Wetumpka saddled up Friday night to rope and ride at the rodeo. It's all to help Future Farmers of America at Wetumpka High School. Cowboys and cowgirls have come from all over. "All over, we even got some…
Prattville Woman Accused of Shoplifting; Leading Police on Chase
Whittney Laken Rhodes, 32, of Prattville, is accused of trying to elude police after officers tried to stop her vehicle. Police say Rhodes was suspected of shoplifting from Rack Room Shoes before the chase. They say Rhodes struck a vehicle…
UPDATE: Troy Police Identify Bank Robbery Suspect
The Troy Police Department has identified the suspect in the recent Regions Bank robbery as 41-year-old Joey Takashima Howard from Skipperville, Alabama. Howard is also a registered sex offender. The robbery happened at the Regions Bank located on George Wallace Drive…
MPS Board Members React to Supreme Court's Ruling Siding with Interim State Superintendent on Sale of Georgia Washington Middle School
A ruling by the Supreme Court on the sale of Georgia Washington Middle School does not sit well with some Montgomery Public School Board members. "We're no longer in a holding pattern. There's going to be a lot of work,"…
Chantilly Hotel Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested
The Montgomery Police Department has made an arrest in reference to an ongoing robbery investigation. The Sleep Inn & Suites EastChase hotel, on Chantilly Parkway, was robbed at gunpoint by a man that was later identified as Aaron Pouchie, of…
Cavanaugh Leads Fundraising in Lt. Governor Primary
Public Service Commission president Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh has outpaced her Republican opponents in fundraising for the lieutenant governor's June primary. Cavanaugh raised nearly $150,000 in April to reach $1.1 million in total contributions. She came into the campaign with more…
Challengers Question the Health of Kay Ivey
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's challengers are indirectly trying to raise questions about the 73-year-old frontrunner's health ahead of the primary, releasing their own medical information and saying the public should have confidence in the next governor's health. State Sen. Bill…
Longtime Paramedic Receives First Responder Award
Charles Grooms, a long time paramedic, walked into some unexpected recognition for his work on the job . Grooms' colleagues and loved ones were there as he received Alabama News…
AL Supreme Court Sides With State Superintendent on Sale of Georgia Washington School
The Alabama Supreme Court has sided with Interim State Superintendent Ed Richardson in a lawsuit filed to stop the sale of Georgia Washington Middle School. In an opinion released this morning, the Supreme Court states Richardson's decision to put the…
Repentance and Restoration: One Church Addresses Sins of its Past
Sitting on land that once housed the Chantilly Plantation, The Church at Chantilly first opened its doors in downtown Montgomery in 1824 as First Presbyterian Church of Montgomery. …
Concerned Citizens Discuss Starting Prattville School System
Parents and concerned citizens packed the Prattville city council chambers Thursday evening to learn what can be done to improve schools. "Classrooms don't have textbooks. They're on their phones googling textbooks…
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…
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…
