MPS Board Members React to New State Superintendent
Today is day one on the job for newly chosen State Superintendent Eric Mackey. He walks into the position with many pressing issues, one of which is the…
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Graduation Ceremonies Set for Montgomery Public Schools
Montgomery Public Schools has announced its high school graduation ceremonies. Once again, graduations will be broadcast Live over the Internet so that family and friends the world over can watch. Each link will go Live approximately two hours prior to…
Governor Kay Ivey Announces “Success Plus” Initiative to Prepare State’s Workforce
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced a plan to grow Alabama’s skilled-labor pipeline by 500,000 workforce-ready employees by 2025. The Success Plus Initiative addresses Alabama’s increasing need for workers with certificates, credentials, or degrees in addition to a high school diploma. By…
Sports Betting Could Soon Be Legal Nationwide
The Supreme Court has struck down a federal law that bars gambling on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states, giving states the go-ahead to legalize betting on sports. The Supreme Court on Monday struck down the Professional…
Contract to Sale Georgia Washington Middle School to the Town of Pike Road Complete
On Friday, May 11, Interim State Superintendent Ed Richardson executed a contract for the sale of Georgia Washington Middle School to the Town of Pike Road. This sale, once consummated, will generate $9.85 million in much-needed capital injection into the…
Hudson, Green Named ASU Board of Trustees New Chairman and Vice Chairwoman
The Alabama State University Board of Trustees has a new chairman and vice chairwoman. On Friday, May 11, Darrell Hudson was elected by a vote of 9 to 5 to serve as head of the Board. The vote came as former…
Mothers and Their Roles Celebrated
People everywhere are celebrating mothers and the role they play in our lives. Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs on the planet. It's a job that comes with high expectations. Though motherhood requires a lot of hard…
8 Alabama Cities on list of Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S.
The home security company Safewise says they've crunched the most recent FBI crime numbers and come up with the 50 Most Dangerous Cities in America. It lists Anniston Alabama as the most dangerous city in America. Close to Montgomery: Alexander…
Shoppes at EastChase Farmers Market Begins
The EastChase shopping center farmers market opened for the season Saturday. There were people selling produce, homemade breads and baked goods. The items are from growers in Alabama. Shopping center public relations people say thousands of people go to the…
Prattville City Fest Wraps Up
It is that time of the year, where Main Street in downtown Prattville was lined up with people selling things, and there seemed to be something for everyone. "We came out so we can enjoy the festivities here and have…
Herb Day Celebrates Hops...
Herb lovers held their 21st annual meeting at Old Alabama Town today, and the Internal Herb of the Year ---hops---was a main focus. More information about the Old Alabama Towns Herb Society is here: http://www.oathsblog.com
Selma City Councilman Turns Himself In to Police
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Councilman Sam Randolph turned himself in to police this morning and is now out on bail after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Randolph was charged with public lewdness for allegedly relieving…
Prattville City Fest Underway
Prattville City Fest draws thousands of people to downtown Prattville each year. This year, nothing less is expected from people that put the festival on each year. Vendors already started setting up for the festival Friday afternoon, along with people…
Sue Bell Cobb Campaign Director Jailed for Not Registering as Sex Offender
A campaign director for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sue Bell Cobb has turned himself in to authorities. Earlier Thursday, a warrant was out for Paul Littlejohn's arrest for not registering as a sex offender. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Sex Offender…
Selma City Councilman Faces Public Lewdness Charge
An arrest warrant has been issued for Selma City Councilman Samuel Randolph. Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier says he faces charges of Public Lewdness. Collier says the judge issued the warrant after Randolph was seeing relieving himself on the street.…
Alleged Case of Bullying Raises Safety Concerns
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An alleged case of bullying in Wilcox County has one woman afraid for the safety of her grandchild. Rosie Young of Alberta says her granddaughter in 8th grade is being bullied on the school bus…
Arrest Warrant Issued For Sue Bell Cobb Campaign Manager
An arrest warrant has been issued for a campaign manager for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sue Bell Cobb. Paul Littlejohn, III, is Cobb's Jefferson County campaign manager, and a registered sex offender. The Jefferson county sheriff's office says it issued the…
UroLift Procedure Done for the First Time in Montgomery at Jackson Hospital
A new, first of it's kind for central Alabama medical procedure for men with dealing with enlarged prostate symptoms is now available. The procedure is called UroLift. It has been done across the country and now Dr. Brian Richardson at…
ASU Alumunus Pays Entire School Balance for 25 Graduating Seniors
Most students only dream of graduating from college with a “zero balance” on their school accounts, and on Saturday (May 12), dreams will come true for 25 graduating seniors at Alabama State University - all thanks to the generosity of one philanthropic alumnus. The dream-maker…
Mercedes to Recall Smart Cars Due to Engine Fire Risk
Under pressure from the U.S. government, Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 43,000 tiny Smart cars because the engines can catch fire. The recall covers the Smart for two cabrio and coupe cars in the U.S. from the 2008 and 2009 model…
Alabama Community College Tuition to Increase in the Fall
Tuition is going up for Alabama's community and technical colleges. Reports say the Alabama Community College System on Wednesday approved a $10-a-credit-hour increase set to go into effect this fall. System officials say the increase brings the average tuition and…
Older Jeeps Recalled; Suspension Problem Could Cause Crash
Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 325,000 older Jeep SUVs in North America to fix a suspension problem that could limit a driver's control of the vehicles. The recall covers Liberty SUVs from the 2004 through 2007 model years. Fiat…
Goodwyn Drive Homicide Suspect Now in Police Custody
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a Montgomery man in the Friday, May 3 shooting death of Demarcus Jones, 32, of Montgomery. MPD charged Mardedus Mack, 29, with murder after he was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive…
Parole board says Neelley has not waived parole hearing
A state board says a parole hearing will occur for a woman originally sentenced to die for the 1982 rape and slaying of a 13-year-old Georgia girl in Alabama. The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles issued a statement Thursday…
MPS Teacher wins Alabama 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year
Zestlan Simmons is an English teacher at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School. She was part of four finalists across the state and Wednesday night she was named the Alabama…
