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Governor’s Back to School Tour makes a stop in Wilcox Co.

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Governor Kay Ivey is traveling to school districts around the state emphasizing the importance of reading to kick-off the new school year. The governor’s Back to School Tour — made a stop in Wilcox County at ABC Elementary School on Tuesday. Ivey visited several classrooms — and encouraged students to read a book every single…

Superstar Garth Brooks Joins David Lamb on Alabama News Rising

Previews Upcoming Concert in Birmingham and Recalls Concert in Montgomery Long Before He Hit the Big Time

Country Music Superstar Garth Brooks joined David Lamb on Alabama News Rising to discuss his upcoming concert in Birmingham on June 4th. The concert will be the first time Brooks has returned to Alabama for a show in seven years. Brooks gave fans a preview of what to expect for the big show, how it feels to be back on…

Selma Tour of Historic Homes Returns with New Name

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A 46-year annual Selma tradition — returns in a new way — following a two-year COVID-related hiatus. After more than four and half decades — the annual Historic Selma Pilgrimage — is no more. But it’s only because organizers — are now calling the event — the Historic Selma Tour of Homes. “Selma has the…