Local Help Continues for Hurricane Relief
People in Montgomery are continuing to give in the wake of the latest hurricanes. Volunteers gathered at Aldersgate United Methodist Church Wednesday. They sorted and packed hygiene kits with…
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'Sopranos' Mobster, Veteran Actor Frank Vincent Dies at 80
Frank Vincent, a veteran character actor who often played tough guys including mob boss Phil Leotardo on "The Sopranos," has died. He was 80. His family says in a statement that Vincent died peacefully on Wednesday. No cause of death…
Carrington Dropping Out of Governor's Race
Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington is dropping out of the 2018 race for governor. Carrington made the announcement Wednesday on social media. He said his six-month campaign had been fascinating, and he had learned much about the state. However, he…
Michael Sentance Steps Down As State School Board Superintendent
The State School board of education is now in need of a new superintendent, with the resignation of Michael Sentance earlier Wednesday. Sentance was facing a possible vote to remove him…
Troy City Council Considers Whiskey Distillery
The city of Troy could be a new tourist attraction for a whiskey distillery. While city leaders see the opportunity for a whiskey distillery another move in economic development. One Troy…
Four People Shot at Party in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating a weekend shooting that left four people injured. Police say two women got into a fight at a party on…
Jefferson Co. Commissioner Dropping Out of 2018 Governor's Race
Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington is dropping out of the 2018 race for governor. Carrington made the announcement Wednesday on social media. He said his six-month campaign had been fascinating, and he had learned much about the state. However, he…
State School Superintendent Michael Sentance Resigns
State superintendent Michael Sentance has resigned. Below is the official statement from the Alabama Department of Education: Alabama State Superintendent of Education Michael Sentance has officially submitted his letter of resignation to the Alabama State Board of Education and to…
Birmingham-Southern College Cuts Tuition by Over 50 Percent
Tuition and fees are going down at Birmingham-Southern College. The university said Tuesday that it's reducing tuition and mandatory fees by more than 50 percent starting in fall 2018. Al.com reports officials say the drop in tuition is expected to…
Tuskegee University Ranked Among Top Schools in the Nation
Tuskegee University remains one of the nation’s and region’s best historically black universities, according to national rankings released on September 12 by U.S. News and World Report. In U.S. News’ 2018 edition of Best Colleges, Tuskegee University tied for sixth…
U.S. Senate Race Heats Up with New Attack Ad
In two weeks, voters will head to the polls for the U.S. Senate seat runoff between Luther Strange and Roy Moore. You've probably seen the attack ads. An ad against Luther Strange was just released. And it is linked…
Irma Evacuees Fill Roland Cooper State Park
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of Irma evacuees in Wilcox County have started making their way back to Florida while hundreds more have remained in the area waiting for the opportunity to return home safely. Evacuees from Hurricane Irma…
State EMA Officials Helping Irma Evacuees Make it Back Home Safely
Now that Irma has passed over, many in the river region are dealing with the after-math of Irma. State Emergency Management Agency officials have kept a close eye on the conditions in the last few days, but they are now…
Former NASA Astronaut to Speak at Auburn
Auburn alumna and former NASA astronaut Jan Davis will present “An Auburn Astronaut: My Journey into Space” Friday, September 15, as part of the Auburn University Libraries’ Discover Auburn Women of Distinction, a lecture series celebrating 125 years of Auburn women,…
Postings of U.S. Job Openings Hit a Record High in July
Job openings posted by U.S. employers reached an all-time high in July, suggesting that the steady hiring of the past year will endure. The Labor Department says openings edged up 0.9 percent from June to 6.2 million, the highest on…
For Profit-College Fraud Claims Could be Held Up for Months
Tens of thousands of former students who say they were swindled by for-profit colleges are being left in limbo as the Trump administration delays action on requests for loan forgiveness. The administration is waiting until it can rewrite Obama-era rules…
Evacuees Return Home After Time in River Region
As damage assessments continue in the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Irma, evacuees are leaving local storm shelters in the Montgomery area. Many families have taken shelter in at the American Red…
ASK Invests $2.7 Million in New Facility, Bringing New Jobs to Montgomery
Joined by elected leaders and Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce officials, today customer support company ASK marked the official grand opening of its new headquarters. The company invested $2.7 million to renovate the former Brunswick Woodmere Lanes bowling alley on…
FEMA Trucks Leave Alabama Headed to Florida
A convoy of federal emergency management trucks was preparing to head to Florida from an Alabama staging area to help with Irma recovery. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has scheduled 180 trucks to depart Alabama for Florida on Tuesday. That's…
Dallas Co. Churches Provide Shelter to Hurricane Victims
From the West Alabama Newsroom- Churches in Dallas County are offering help to hurricane victims by providing temporary shelter for people in the area who need it. Church leaders are providing…
Irma Evacuees Take Shelter At Alabama State University
Local Shelters continue to house those who have traveled to the area to avoid Tropical Storm Irma. Alabama State University has been working with the American Red Cross to take in…
Heavy Traffic Expected as Evacuees Head Home
As the remnants of Hurricane Irma move through Alabama with tropical storm strength, the Alabama Department of Transportation is ramping up efforts with state and local law enforcement to conduct the state’s largest ever movement of evacuee traffic returning to…
President Trump Approves Disaster Declaration for Alabama
The office of Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that President has approved her request for a presidential disaster declaration for Alabama. The President declared that an emergency exists in the state and ordered federal assistance to supplement existing response efforts…
Gov. Ivey Extends Voter Registration Deadline for Senate Primary Runoff
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed Executive Order 711 extending the deadline to register to vote in the September 26, 2017 Republican Primary Run-off Election for Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat. The original deadline was today, but due to the closure of state offices Governor…
Greenville Signs Deal to Buy Hospital from Tennessee Company
A south Alabama city has signed a deal to buy its local hospital from a Tennessee company. Quorum Health of Brentwood, Tennessee, said Monday that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the 72-bed L.V. Stabler Memorial Hospital in…
