A seventh College in Mississippi has decided to stop displaying the official Mississippi flag because of the prominent confederate symbol on it. Delta State's President issued a statement explaining the decision: This is a painful decision in many respects…
Crews plan to resume their search for two brothers who disappeared during a fishing trip last week on the Tennessee River in northwest Alabama. Lauderdale County Emergency Management Agency Director George Grabryan says that searchers are hoping for better weather…
[gtxvideo vid="e2ewAEPU" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/e2ewAEPU-120.jpg?cachebust=1456446214856" vtitle="WAKA_2016_02_25_18_11_34"] If you're looking to visit a place that's a little more exotic, then maybe you need to visit the city of Prattville. It may surprise you to know that the city is home to…
Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday declared a statewide State of Emergency in anticipation of severe weather moving through Alabama. The National Weather Service has forecast a significant threat of severe weather with impacts from tornadoes, damaging winds, hail, flooding, and…
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading representative of small business owners, is endorsing Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) for reelection. Roby has a strong record of standing up for small business in the U.S. House and should…
The US Attorney for Alabama's Middle District has responded to a letter from several Alabama lawmakers asking for the federal government to look into the ethics investigation of House Speaker Mike Hubbard. George Beck held a press conference Friday morning…
Police in Ozark are investigating after a dead body was found inside a burning van. The Dothan Eagle reports (bit.ly/1KuXs7I) police and firefighters responded Wednesday to a report of a van engulfed in flames on a Dale County road. After…
The Nutrition Education Program, or NEP, at Alabama Cooperative Extension System has announced that Auburn’s own Cam Newton will be featured in a social marketing billboard campaign throughout Alabama from Feb. 22-March 25. The campaign will reach all corners of…
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for three men charged with killing an 85-year old man during a home invasion in Cusseta. A Lee County judge found probable cause to charge all three defendants - Robert Jamal Wiggins, Khaleef Javante…
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the U.S. Forest Service today announced a federal investment of over $40 million for restoration of forests near growing communities to reduce wildfire threats, protect water supplies, improve wildlife habitat and support rural…
[gtxvideo vid="wQRDBGNd" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wQRDBGNd-120.jpg?cachebust=1455659406581" vtitle="Capri Makeover"] The longest, continually operated movie theater in Alabama is set to re-open it's doors by April. The Capri Theatre in Montgomery closed it's doors back in December to undergo an $800,000 renovation. The…
A Marshall County judge has sentenced a north Alabama man to death for the second time in the 2009 death of the pregnant wife. Al.com reports (http://bit.ly/20sXG0V ) that Circuit Judge Tim Riley resentenced 36-year-old Jessie Phillips on Friday. Phillips…
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MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded grants totaling $243,954 to support specialized units dedicated to assisting domestic violence victims and prosecuting abusers in five central Alabama counties. “Domestic violence is a terrible crime, and those who are guilty must be…
Dr. David Fry will host a "Dentistry From The Heart" event, providing adults with free dental care in April. The exact date will be released at a later date. Dr. Vincent Monticciolo started "Dentistry From The Heart", in 2001, as a way to giving…
[gtxvideo vid="aZIgGSK7" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aZIgGSK7-120.jpg?cachebust=1454719656731" vtitle="Oddities Critters"] McClelland's Critters is a unique private zoo located in the Bank community of Pike County. Jeff Sanders spent some time at the zoo to find out what makes it an Alabama Oddity. If…
[gtxvideo vid="BZEP4Kaa" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BZEP4Kaa-120.jpg?cachebust=1454545263705" vtitle="Ziegler Rebuttal"] Republican state auditor Jim Ziegler is offering his rebuttal to the Governor's State of the State address and budget proposals. He's upset with what he calls a democratic style tax and spend approach…
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Interested in working for Montgomery's EGS branch? The call center is looking for full and part time employees.
Sykes Enterprises is hiring several positions for their new call center located in Montgomery.
