Search For State Superintendent Continues
The search for a permanent state superintendent continues. The state school board discussed the next steps in a meeting and work session Thursday. State school board members listened as interim…
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Governor Ivey Promotes Veterans Day through Proclamation and Executive Order
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday proclaimed Saturday, November 11, as Veterans Day in the state of Alabama and signed Executive Order 712 expanding the purpose of the Alabama Executive Veterans Network (AlaVetNet). “Veterans make up more than 12 percent of Alabama’s population;…
East Central Mental Health Hosts Anti-Bullying Summit for College Students
East Central Mental Health and Troy University officials are tackling bullying among college students with an anti-bullying summit. Whether it's verbally, physically, or online, these students are putting their concerns on…
Gov. Ivey Awards Grant to Help Crime Victims Across the State
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $208,845 grant to the Victims of Crime and Leniency Angel House in Montgomery to assist victims of violent crimes in 59 counties throughout the state. The nonprofit organization will use the funds to assist…
Butler County Humane Society Starting Junior Ambassador Program
The Greenville Animal Shelter remains crowded with homeless dogs and cats year-round. "It fills, fills up," said Kandys Killough, Butler County Humane Society President. The Butler County Humane Society is tasked with helping rescue these animals, but they can't do it alone.…
Faulkner University Offers 50% Tuition Reduction for First Responders
Faulkner University has a long tradition of honoring and supporting the nation’s first responders and local communities and one way the university is showing its gratitude for their service is by offering them a 50 percent reduction in college tuition.…
Roy Moore Campaign Teams Says Sexual Misconduct Allegations is "Fake News"
Senate candidate Roy Moore's campaign is calling allegations of sexual misconduct "the very definition of fake news and intentional defamation." The campaign released a statement on Thursday after The Washington Post reported the Alabama Republican candidate had sexual contact with…
Free Shredding Event Scheduled for December 8
The Montgomery Clean City Commission, MAX Credit Union, AARP Alabama, the City of Montgomery and Gilmore Services will offer free on-site document destruction Friday, December 8 from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event, which is also being sponsored by…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Closures Expected on I-65 Beginning November 13
An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) project on Interstate 65 in Butler County that began on Tuesday, September 18 will have daytime lane closures beginning Monday, November 13. There will not be lane closures northbound from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. or…
The Latest: GOPers call Roy Moore story 'deeply troubling'
The top Senate Republican says if the report about Alabama candidate Roy Moore and sexual contact with a 14-year-old is true, he should drop out of the race. In a one-sentence statement Thursday, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says: "If these…
Man Fatally Shot at Ex-Girlfriend's Home
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a death investigation after a Montgomery man fired at occupants of an ex-girlfriend’s home early this morning and sustained a fatal gunshot wound when an occupant returned fire. Michael McGhee, 28, was pronounced dead…
What is the Future of Football?
Could football as we know it one day be a thing of the past? Longtime sports broadcaster Bob Costas recently said football "destroys people's brains." And he didn't see a very bright…
Authorities Searching for Registered Sex Offender
Authorities are looking for Andre Lavaughn Cameron, a registered Sex Offender in Lowndes County. Authorities say Cameron escaped from the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department and is believed to be on the run somewhere in the Montgomery area. Cameron has felony…
Robbery Suspects Caught in the Act by Selma Police
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police say two suspects have been arrested after they're caught in the act of robbery by an undercover officer. Twenty-five year old David Carter…
U.S. Senate Candidates Continue Campaign
We're just over a month away from deciding who will the Alabama Senate seat once held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Doug Jones or Roy Moore. Both senate hopefuls made a stop…
Feasibility Study Begins for Pike County Jail
Pike County could be a step closer to a new jail. A jail feasibility study has started for the potential project. Officials say while this study does analyze the needs…
Alabama Supreme Court Holds Special Session at Troy University
The supreme court of Alabama held a special session at Troy University Wednesday. Sessions are done routinely at different locations across the state. Wednesday's session included two cases, Jessie Livell Phillips versus the state of Alabama. Phillips was prosecuted in 2012…
Self-Operating Shuttle Bus Crashes After Launch
A driverless shuttle bus has crashed less than two hours after it was launched in Las Vegas. Police say no injuries were reported in the Wednesday crash between the self-operating vehicle and a semi-truck. It's not yet clear what caused…
Alabama City Shuts Down Nightclub Where 9 Shot
An east Alabama city is shutting down a nightclub where two people were killed and seven others were wounded last month. The Opelika-Auburn News reports the Lanett City Council has voted to close Club Addiction. Council Charles Looser says he…
Signs Stolen off Roof of Longtime Montgomery Restaurant
A longtime Montgomery business owner says signs were stolen right off of the roof of his restaurant. This happened at Country's Barbecue on Atlanta Highway and the owner is hoping someone…
Public Safety Director Murphy Speaks Out on Retirement
Mayor Todd Strange created the City Public Safety Director position in 2010. He appointed former State Public Safety Director Chris Murphy to the job. He was hired to oversee 3…
Indictments Returned in College Hoops Bribery Scheme
A federal grand jury in New York City has returned indictments against four college basketball assistant coaches charged in a bribery scheme. The grand jury returned the indictments Tuesday against eight of 10 men arrested in September. Prosecutors say the…
Scouts for Food Drive in Selma Benefits Salvation Army
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Boy Scouts of America and the Salvation Army are teaming up to help needy families during the holidays, but they need help from the community to do it. Area boy scouts are working to…
What's Next For Montgomery Public Schools' Budget?
There is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding what budget cuts, and downsizing could mean for Montgomery Public Schools. Officials say the system is facing 5 million dollars in cuts…
South Alabama Regional Airport to Host Air Show Next Year
All eyes will be on the sky over Andalusia next year. "We're proud to announce that here in Covington County at the South Alabama Regional Airport that we'll be hosting an…
