Hundreds Attend Job Fair in Downtown Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of people in search of work turn out for a job fair Wednesday in downtown Selma. The Dallas County DHR Jobs Task Force hosted its…
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MPS Students Attend Conflict Resolution Forum Hosted by City Leaders
Hundreds of area students are getting a lesson in conflict resolution. It's something that Montgomery Police say is vital. "Middle school and high school, we're constantly out there and we do respond…
Local agencies to receive $924,255 in grants to lower energy costs for low-income residents
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $924,255 to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents who need help reducing their home’s utility bills. The grants are supporting Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program which provides funds to improve the energy efficiency and…
Gov. Ivey to Give Commencement Speech at Troy's Spring Graduation Ceremony
Governor Kay Ivey on Friday will provide the Commencement Address to Troy University’s Class of 2018. This is the largest spring commencement exercise in the history of Troy University. Approximately 950 graduates representing 26 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and the District of…
MACOA recruiting volunteers to help put the “meals” in Meals on Wheels
Today the Montgomery Area Council on Aging (MACOA) announced a new volunteer opportunity known as MACOA Meal Makers that allows groups and individuals to contribute to Meals on Wheels even if they cannot drive a route. MACOA Meal Makers prepare…
Group Wants Statue of Doctor that Examined Slaves to be Removed from the State Capitol
A group is calling for the removal of a statue on the grounds of the Alabama Capitol honoring a 19th century doctor who experimented on slaves. State Sen. Hank Sanders and other members of the group Save Ourselves Movement for…
Alabama Man Arrested in New Mexico on Child Pornography Charges
An Alabama man wanted on child pornography charges has been arrested in New Mexico. Sources say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement release that says 35-year-old Kenneth Earl Hooks was arrested Monday. Authorities say Hooks has been on the run…
MLK Statue Unveiling Pushed Back to Winter
Montgomery residents will have to wait a little longer for a statue of Civil Rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr., to be unveiled. The MLK statue installation date has been pushed back to winter. According to the Montgomery Area Business…
Doctor: Gov. Ivey in "Excellent Health"; Health Not an Issue in Campaign
Responding to her primary challengers, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has released a letter from her doctor saying the 73-year-old governor is in "excellent health." Ivey's campaign released the letter Wednesday after her challengers indirectly made an issue of the front…
MPS Class of 2018 Breaks Last Year's Scholarship Record by Earning $71 Million in Scholarships
Montgomery Public Schools graduating class of 2018 eclipsed last year’s record earnings of $49 million in college scholarship by gathering over $71,260,000 in offers. This includes two students who were offered more than $1 million each. MPS Superintendent Ann Roy…
Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission Awards
Traveling in the Old Cloverdale neighborhood, there's no shortage of historic homes. "The beautiful thing about this neighborhood and these houses, there is a lot of history with them. And we…
Alabama River Provides Economic Boost in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- When the temperature starts to increase so does the amount of boating activity on the Alabama River in Selma. Hanging out on the river is…
Montgomery Explores Bikeshare Opportunities
Bikesharing could soon be coming to Montgomery. The program lets people rent bikes in heavily populated areas and then drop them back off after a couple of hours. Michael Briddell with the…
Local Organizations Prepping to "Beat the Heat"
For some, rising temperatures outside means finding the right balance between fun in the sun and spending more time inside. Olivia Venable with the Millbrook Senior Center is already making summer activity…
UPDATE: Prattville Apartment Shooting Suspects Taken into Custody
On Sunday, May 6, Prattville police officers responded to a call of a shooting that occurred at the Highland Lakes Apartment complex on Briarwood Street. A 19-year old male is said to have been shot once in the lower back by Deshaun…
Gov. Ivey: 'Alabama is Stronger Than It Was a Year Ago'
Gov. Kay Ivey says Alabama is "stronger" than it was a year ago. In a campaign stop in south Alabama, she stressed improvements in the state's economy and named companies that have announced projects in the state over the last…
Gov. Ivey Announces Over 15,000 New Jobs Coming to Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Commerce released the 2017 New & Expanding Industry Report. Companies planning new facilities or expanding existing operations in Alabama announced nearly 15,500 new jobs and more than $4.4 billion in capital investment…
Dr. Lily McNair Named 8th President of Tuskegee University
Dr. Lily D. McNair will become Tuskegee University’s eighth president after being unanimously selected by its Board of Trustees. She will serve as the first female president of the institution in its 136-year history. McNair currently is provost and senior…
Six Etowah Co. Judges Recuse Selves from Roy Moore Case
All six judges in an Alabama county have recused themselves from presiding over the lawsuit filed by failed U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore against some of the women who accused him of sexual misconduct. Reports say Etowah County's four circuit…
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…
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.…
