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 —…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The city of Selma is preparing for a big two-day event downtown — to celebrate the country’s 248th birthday. The Stars and Stripes Independence Day celebration in downtown Selma — kicks off July 3rd — then continues July 4th. Festivities include a carnival — a free concert — food vendors — and a fireworks show….
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Historic Brown Chapel AME Church in Selma is hosting an tornado recovery event Friday. Balm of Gilead Day focuses on the mental and spiritual health needs of tornado victims — as well as their physical needs. Organizers say the event is a day of healing — hope — and restoration — for families impacted by…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The city of Selma plays host to a three-day international photography festival this weekend. The 3rd Annual Photographic Nights of Selma — kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday. It’s only the third event of its kind in the entire world. The other two photographic nights — are in the south of France — and…
Prattville Baptist Hospital held their Grand Opening ribbon cutting event for their new Geriatric Behavioral Health Wing.
The $6.5 million investment features a brand new 22-bed wing inpatient psychological and behavioral care for older patients.
In cooperation with the City of Wetumpka, Main Street Wetumpka will be hosting its first Community Market of the year this Thursday, April 1, downtown. This event will take place the first Thursday of each month through November from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Community Market will include as many as 45 vendors in the downtown area, including crafts, produce,…
On Saturday, about 100 people gathered at the Wetumpka Police Department to pray for law enforcement officers and first responders. “If all you see is negative everyday, you probably wouldn’t want to get up and do your job, but they choose to get up and do it regardless,” Ashley Carter, event organizer told Alabama News Network. “To me, that means…
Dozens of teams from across Central Alabama put their oars in the water and their endurance to the test, trying to win the championship at the 9th Annual Dragon Boat Race and Festival in Montgomery’s Riverfront Park on Saturday. “We’ve got 32 teams that have been paddling all day long,” executive director of the festival Andrew Szymanski said. “We also…
In recognition of American Stroke Month, Richard Salazar, MD, Neurologist with The Jackson Clinic, will present a stroke seminar on Tuesday, May 24, on the Jackson Hospital campus, 1725 Pine Street. The event will take place on the 11th floor of the Goode Building. Along with learning more about your risk factors for stroke, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in cholesterol,…
Montgomery Habitat for Humanity volunteers and Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers are joining forces on May 4, to help local families build or repair a decent and affordable place they can call home. Wednesday’s project is part of Habitat for Humanity’s National Women Build Week, which takes place April 30-May 8. The project also supports “Home for the Holidays,” a nationwide initiative launched by Lowe’s…
