Dallas Co. Braces for Arctic Blast of Winter Weather
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma and Dallas County are bracing for a winter weather system expected to bring snow and below freezing temperatures to the area. The…
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Senate Approves Bill Requiring Police to Collect Data on Race and Traffic Stops
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill that would require police agencies to collect data on race and traffic stops. Senators on Tuesday approved the legislation on a 27-0 vote. It moves to the Alabama House. The bill's sponsor, state…
Alabama State Troopers Calling on Legislature to Ease Trooper Shortage
Alabama State Troopers are saying accidents, fatalities, and injuries on the road are up and they believe it's because of a shortage of troopers. "There's not an area I don't think in the…
Senate Votes to Take Alabama Out of Marriage Business
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill that would do away with marriage licenses and the requirement for people to go through a wedding ceremony. The bill comes as a few Alabama probate judges refuse to issue marriage licenses to…
Troy University to Break Ground on New Recreational Center
Troy University officials will officially break ground a new student recreation center at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 19 on the grounds of Sartain Hall on the Troy Campus. Site preparation has begun at Troy University for the construction of a new student recreation…
ALDOT Urges Drivers to be Safe During Icy Weather
The Alabama Department of Transportation is continuing to warn Alabamians to expect icy roadways and bridges beginning Tuesday and lasting until temperatures return to above freezing. Hazardous driving conditions should be expected in any part of Alabama where snow or precipitation is followed…
Montgomery Woman Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years for Identity Theft, Tax Fraud Scheme
On Wednesday, January 10, Kidiamond Sharagnes Pearson, 25, of Montgomery received a sentence of 54 months in prison for her participation in a scheme to steal identities and then file fraudulent tax returns, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin,…
State Legislator George Bandy Dead at 72
Alabama legislator George Bandy of Opelika has died. Alabama House of Representatives spokesman Clay Redden said Bandy died Tuesday at a Georgia hospital. He was 72. Lawmakers were told last week that Bandy had been hospitalized for pulmonary and circulatory…
Senator Doug Jones Co-Sponsors Legislation to Protect Net Neutrality
U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today announced he will co-sponsor legislation to repeal the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to end its policy of net neutrality, also known as the Open Internet Order. Last month, the FCC voted to repeal…
ADPH Urges Residents to Take Precaution During Extreme Cold Weather
The Alabama Department of Public Health urges residents to take extra precautions during times of extremely cold weather. When exposed to cold temperatures, our bodies begin to lose heat faster than it can be produced. This results in abnormally low…
List of Warming Stations in the Area
Millbrook: Millbrook Baptist Church – 3431 Brown’s Road, Millbrook, AL 36054 – 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Tuesday - Thursday Deatsville: Deatsville Fire Department Community Room – 6930 AL Hwy 143, Deatsville, AL 36022 – 24 hours…
Mobile Food Pantry Marks MLK Day in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr led the Voting Rights Movement in Selma back in 1965 and community service marked the King Day celebration. The annual mobile…
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. In Montgomery; Statue Coming This Summer
It was a day of reflection, as many around the nation honored the life and legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church…
Governor Ivey Announces U.S. Civil Rights Trail, 30 Sites in Alabama
Visitors can literally walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Medgar Evers, John Lewis and other African -American activists thanks to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.…
Butler County Honors King's Life, Legacy
Through heartfelt song and a hearty breakfast, hundreds gathered in Butler County Monday morning to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "I came out here today to celebrate Rev.…
Governor Ivey Issues State of Emergency in Preparation for Winter Weather
Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 6:00 p.m. Monday for all Alabama counties in preparation for potential severe winter weather. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for a large portion of Alabama in anticipation…
MLK III is Calling Out President Trump for Vulgar Comments About African Countries
Martin Luther King Jr.'s eldest son is calling out President Donald Trump following accusations the president used a vulgarity to describe African countries during a meeting last week and expressed a preference for immigrants from countries like Norway. Martin Luther…
MLK's Dream Inspires Dream of Better Korean Relationships
A South Korean Pentecostal pastor says the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s words and actions have inspired him to dream of better relations with North Korea. The Rev. Young Hoon Lee spoke Monday in Atlanta at Ebenezer Baptist Church where…
Friendship Mission among Montgomery Shelters Bracing for Arctic Blast
The return of colder weather this week has area homeless shelters preparing for large crowds --- and the different needs that brings. For Clarence McDuffie, the Men's Shelter at Montgomery's Friendship Mission West is a special place. "It's like a…
Southern states join to promote civil rights tourism
Southern states are banding together to promote civil rights tourism across the region. Fourteen states including all of the Deep South are joining to promote the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. It's a tourism website and campaign that will highlight about…
Alabama Could be #2 in U.S. Auto Manufacturing!
Forbes Magazine considers the existing car manufacturing in Alabama, adds the newly announced Toyota-Mazda plant up near Huntsville and reaches an astounding conclusion: Alabama could be the number two car producing state in the U.S. soon---behind…
Montgomery County Sheriff's Dept. Helps Habitat for Humanity
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Department helped Habitat for Humanity restore a home Saturday. They are turning a house into a home for Jonathon Bryant. It will be the first home he's owned.…
New MPS Interim Superintendent Ready to Get to Work
The Montgomery County Board of Education voted six to one to approve Dr. Ann Roy Moore for the interim MPS superintendent Friday. She is a former superintendent of Huntsville City Schools and also worked on the team for the Selma…
Flu Outbreak Update
Just like many doctors Dr. Norman Taylor of Mulberry Medical Associates has seen a number of patients with the flu. "We try to isolate patients as soon as we feel like they have the possibility of having the flu because…
Montgomery Police Chief, Mayor Review Crime In 2017
Montgomery city officials are once again addressing crime. Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley, and Mayor Todd Strange were among few officials taking part in a discussion of crime prevention and response last year. Officials provided a look at the crime numbers…
