Remember 1993's $250-Million to Lure Mercedes?
Now, Alabama is providing about $900 Million to win the $1.9 Billion Dollar Toyota/Mazda plant. It comes with 4,000 jobs. It will be located near Huntsville. CBS has a comprehensive report HERE.
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Troy Man Dies in Two-Vehicle Crash
A two-vehicle crash at 6:00 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12, has claimed the life of a Troy man. Martin Reyes, 29, was killed when his 1997 Pontiac Sunfire struck a 2012 Mack Truck driven by Meredith Douglas Street Jr., 59, of Alabaster.…
Evergreen Man Sentenced to 20 Years for South Alabama Crime Spree
On Wednesday, January 10, Kelvin Golden, 32, of Evergreen, Alabama, was sentenced to 240 months (20 years) in federal prison for armed robbery, announced Louis V. Franklin, Sr., U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. There is no…
Alabama Hospitals Filling Up with Flu Patients
Alabama hospitals are filling up with patients because of a worsening influenza outbreak. The acting state health officer, Scott Harris, says hospitals in nearly one-third of Alabama's counties are at 90 percent of their patient capacity, and some are full.…
9-year-old Dies in Car Crash near Eclectic
According to ALEA, a two-vehicle crash at 12:55 p.m. Thursday claimed the life of a child. The 9-year-old child was pronounced dead at the scene. Troopers say the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer she was riding in struck a 2011 Mack garbage truck. She…
Gov. Ivey Declares State Public Health Emergency as Flu Virus Spreads
Governor Kay Ivey declared Thursday a State Public Health Emergency as the flu virus spreads across the state. As the flu virus spreads across the country, it can be…
Road Safety Concerns in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some Dallas County residents say they're concerned for their safety because of the condition of two of the roads in their community. Selmont residents say…
Superintendent Fears Loss Of Accreditation in Montgomery Public Schools, Says "Major Changes" Still Needed
Interim State Superintendent, Dr. Ed Richardson says there's a need for new plans to fix the serious financial and academic concerns in Montgomery Public schools and fears they could soon…
Mayor Todd Strange Speaks Out on Montgomery Public Schools
When it comes to a dynamic school system, Mayor Todd Strange says it all starts with school board members. "The board should approve the policies, approve the budget - a…
Pioneer Electric Cooperative Looking for Talented Students for Annual Montgomery Youth Tour
"It's honestly a life-changing experience even though it's just a week long." That's the way Fort Dale Academy Senior Braxton Daniels describes his experience on last year's Montgomery Youth Tour. "It was…
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Voter ID Law
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Alabama's requirement to show photo identification at the polls. U.S. District Judge L. Scott Coogler on Wednesday ruled the provision does not violate the Voting Rights Act. Alabama in 2014 began requiring…
Montgomery Co. Inmate Charged with 2015 Murder
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect in the May 23, 2015, shooting death of Deandre Mungro, 20, of Montgomery. MPD detectives charged Eric Abram, 23, of Montgomery with one count of capital murder. Abram was located in the Montgomery County Detention Facility,…
Ride for Alabama Coalition Launches in Support of Statewide Ridesharing Bill
MONTGOMERY (Jan. 11, 2018) — A statewide group of unified organizations today launched the Ride for Alabama coalition in support of Representative Faulkner and Senator Singleton's statewide bipartisan ridesharing legislation…
Winn Dixie Issues Voluntary Ice Cream Recall
Winn Dixie has issued a voluntary recall on one of the store's ice cream products due to the threat of listeria. Store officials say the 12-count Winn Dixie brand ice cream bars affected have the UPC code 2114021745 on them.…
Local Cancer Patient Shares Journey in her Artwork
Kelly Parvin was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma two years ago. She is showing her artwork at a Montgomery gallery. She says her abstract art comes from her own battle. And she…
Selma Police Investigate City's First Murder of 2018
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's first murder of 2018. Lt. Tory Neely says a California man was found shot to death at around 6:30 Tuesday night on the 2500 block of Summerfield Road. Neely…
People Concerned About Deadly Shootings in Montgomery
Three deadly shootings in Montgomery have claimed the lives of four people and it has people concerned. "My prayers and thoughts for Montgomery is that we really wake up. It's like a wake up call and we need to try…
Proposed Recommendations To Alabama's Juvenile Detention Center
A task force aimed to reform Alabama's juvenile-justice system hopes to make more progress this legislative session. Its been months of research and evaluations of Alabama's Juvenile Justice System, for members…
Butler County Preparing for Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Butler County Emergency Management Agency Director Kris Ware knows how quickly Mother Nature can strike in Butler County. "We've had a hurricane threat, we've had tornadoes in the northern part,…
Centennial Hill Nightclub Killer Sentenced to 85 Years
Rapper Doe B and Troy University student, Kimberly Johnson, were killed in a nightclub shooting back in 2013. Doe B, whose real name was Glenn Thomas, had signed with rapper…
Deatsvillle Woman Charged With Having Sex With a Minor
A Deatsville woman is facing multiple charges after admitting to having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old child. Jennifer Rose Ingram, 31, is charged with three counts of rape, two counts of sodomy, and one count of furnishing a controlled substance…
Senator Doug Jones Applauds Toyota-Mazda Selecting Huntsville for New $1.4 Billion Manufacturing Plant
Washington D.C. – Automakers Toyota and Mazda today announced they will invest $1.4 billion dollars to create a new manufacturing plant in Huntsville. The new plant, which is expected to be operational in 2021, will create 4,000 jobs. “The Toyota and Mazda…
Toyota and Mazda announce Alabama plant
Japanese automakers Toyota and Mazda are building a joint-venture auto plant in Alabama. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and company executives made the announcement in a Wednesday news conference. Alabama and North Carolina were finalists for the plant that will eventually…
Responding to Ivey's SOS Address
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox is running for Governor as a Democrat, and he's issued a counter statement to the Governor's State of The State address last night: "Last night Governor Kay Ivey gave her State of the State address. The picture she…
Montgomery: One of 52 Places To Visit in The Entire World
It's one of a half dozen U.S. locations in the Unites States that are among 52 worldwide that The N.Y. Times says people should visit in 2018. Other locations include Cambodia, Iceland and Prague. Why Montgomery? Here's the copy from the…
