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Voting Rights Act 60th Anniversary Celebration set for Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Leaders of organizations from around the state gathered in Selma to announce an upcoming event to celebrate the signing of the Voting Rights Act. The “Fight for the Vote: 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act” is set for Wednesday, August 6th. Organizers say the statewide event will feature free food — live music —…
Selma church prepares to celebrate 150th anniversary
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Selma — is preparing to celebrate a major milestone in it’s history. It’s members have been serving — and working in the community now — for 150 years. The church was founded during the Reconstruction Era — eight years after the Civil War in 1873. Selma resident — and…
Hayneville high school Class of ’73 celebrates 50th anniversary
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Hayneville High School class of 1973 — held it’s 50th year anniversary tonight in Montgomery. The Evening of Elegance featured a night of dinner and dancing at the Embassy Suite Hotel. In addition to recognizing the Class of ’73 — the night also honored the five black students who integrated Hayneville High — back…
66th Anniversary for the Montgomery Bus Boycott Held at Holt Street Memorial Baptist Church
Hold Street Memorial Baptist Church held the 66th Anniversary commemorating the Montgomery Bus Boycott. On December 6, 1955, the Montgomery Community held a mass meeting to announced the beginning of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The event was in honor and to remember all of the brave foot soldiers who fought for their freedom that continues to carry on today. Bishop…
Local Civil Air Patrol Squadron Celebrates CAP’s 80th Anniversary
A special anniversary was celebrated nationwide among U.S. Air Force members. A local civil air patrol squadron held their anniversary event in the City of Wetumpka.
Remembering Rod & Paula Bramblett
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Traffic Reporter Jerry Howell Celebrates 20 Years With Alabama News Network
Our very own traffic reporter Jerry Howell is celebrating a big milestone with Alabama News Network. Jerry has been our “eyes in the sky” for 20 years now, joining the Alabama News Network team in July of 1999. Since then, Jerry has had a bird’s eye view not only to the growing amount of cars on Montgomery’s roadways, but the…
Michelle Obama Announces Week of Action to Sign Up Voters
Michelle Obama is marking the 53rd anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by urging Americans to participate in a week of action to get people signed up to vote. The former first lady announced Monday that the When We All Vote Week of Action will be held Sept. 22-29. Mrs. Obama, a co-chairwoman of the When We All Vote organization,…
Wetumpka Walmart Greeter Celebrates Major Milestone
Retail store, star greeter celebrate 30th anniversary
Wetumpka Walmart greeter James Osborne has one mission every time a customer walks through the door. “Make them feel welcome and tell ’em have a good day and all,” said Osborne. Osborne has been with the store since it opened 30 years ago. He recalls a conversation with Walmart founder Sam Walton. “I talked to him on the telephone and…
