Water Crisis

Perry Co. residents speak out about an ongoing water crisis

From the West Alabama Newsroom– About a dozen families in west Perry County — have been dealing with major water issues in their homes for about a month. And now they’re speaking out about the problem. An entire community of people — is being impacted by the ongoing water crisis. Residents have been dealing with brown water — off and…

Pistons’ Owner Pledges $10M to help Resolve Flint Water Woes

FLINT, Mich. (AP) – Tom Gores, a Flint native and owner of the Detroit Pistons, is pledging to raise $10 million to address the short- and long-term needs of his Michigan hometown, where the drinking water is contaminated with lead. Gores said in a statement Thursday that he’s appointed two associates to raise money from other business leaders and identify…