From the West Alabama Newsroom– A non-profit in Demopolis is working to build industry in the Black Belt region by improving workforce development. West AlabamaWorks hosted a Lunch & Learn event Tuesday to promote the use of the Alabama Career Essentials program to train workers. The ACE program is a free 40-hour training course — that provides workers with basic…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The city of Demopolis is honoring the city’s small business community. Mayor Woody Collins signed a proclamation celebrating the contributions that entrepreneurs and small business owners make in the community. Collins says small businesses are the backbone and economic engine of the city. “They create jobs. They provide resources. And the support they give our…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Millions of federal dollars could be on the way to Selma to help improve living conditions in the city. City leaders are reaching out to the community for help — to determine the best ways to use federal grant money. The Selma CNTR is heading up the outreach effort. Executive Director Ainka Jackson says residents…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Christmas holiday season — is the busiest time of year for the Salvation Army in Selma. And it’s reaching out to the public — for more volunteers to help. Selma Salvation Army officials say — it’s all about people in the community — helping people in the community. The Salvation Army in Selma is…
From West Alabama Newsroom– Some big improvements could be on the way to Selma. The city is one of four in the country chosen for a special initiative. The Partnership for Equitable and Resilient Communities is designed to help marginalized communities tap into federal dollars to help tackle areas of need in the community. “The federal government has passed a…
The search is on for a new superintendent for Montgomery Public Schools, and the community had the opportunity to give their input on what they want in the coming leader.
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, members of the community gathered at the state capitol steps for a program reflecting on his life.
GOOD IN THE COMMUNITY: On Wednesday, Oct. 7th members of Alpha Phi Alpha and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity joined together to deliver meals to Lanier High students. The members delivered almost 50 breakfast and lunch bags to families. The fraternities have been providing meals for students every Wednesday through Friday for the last month. Alpha Phi Alpha member, Manuel Williams…
The first-ever Street Dining on Dexter was hosted by the City of Montgomery and Downtown Business Association. The event featured art vendors, live music, and extra tables with seating around the Court Square Fountain for residents to go out and enjoy the scenery. While in midst of the pandemic the city is searching for ways to support local businesses, “This…
GOOD IN THE COMMUNITY: Morning Star Baptist Church donated two-thousand dollars to Valiant Cross Academy to assist in their educational enhancement. The check was presented to Valiant Cross Academy founders and staff Thursday, Oct. 1st by Morning Star Pastor Micah Thomas. Thomas, sought out Valiant after noticing the good its staff is doing for young African American males in Montgomery….
