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…
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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…
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…
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…
