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A few quiet, rain-free days before showers return to the forecast
wsfa.com...By the time the rain and storms get to Central Alabama the coverage will be lowering.... ...The risk of severe weather is very low, but we can't rule out a severe storm north or west of Montgomery....

Man dead after shooting in Montgomery Tuesday
wsfa.com...Man dead after shooting in Montgomery Tuesday. MONTGOMERY, Ala.... ...When they arrived, officers located Willie Gray, 34, who had been fatally shot.... ...Get news alerts FASTER and FREE in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store!... ...The two cases are unrelated, according to MPD. Not reading this story on the WSFA News App?...

Documentary to highlight Troy University's Vietnamese college partnership
wsfa.com...That partnership started 10 years ago when Le Cong Co, a Vietnam War soldier and the founder of Duy Tan University, first met with Troy's chancellor... ...(WSFA) - Troy University has been partnering with Duy Tan University in Vietnam for seven years, providing unique educational opportunities to students... ...For Duy Tan University, Le Con Co's legacy is only growing. His children serve as provost and vice provost for the school.... ..."Really changing their life for the better, giving the opportunity to study in Troy," said Provost Bao Le....

Remains found in Lake Mead identified as man who drowned in 1974
wsfa.com...Remains found in Lake Mead identified as man who drowned in 1974. LAS VEGAS, Nev.... ...Clark County authorities said the remains were identified as those of Donald Smith from Las Vegas, who was 39 years old at the time of his death.... ...Another set of skeletal remains found on May 7, 2022, were identified as those of Thomas Erndt, also from Las Vegas.... ...Officials said Smith died in April of 1974. His death was ruled as accidental....

40th Alabama State Games begin June 9th
wsfa.com...in 1982 at the request of the United State Olympic Committee.... ...40th Alabama State Games begin June 9th. MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The 40th Alabama State Games are set for June 9th through the 11th.... ...Our potential, like the athletes that compete, is limited only by our imagination," said Ron Creel, founder of the ASF Foundation and the Alabama... ...Not reading this story on the WSFA News App? Get news alerts FASTER and FREE in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store!...

Increased chance for lawmakers to repeal state grocery tax
wsfa.com...MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Cheaper groceries are more of a reality this year.... ...As more state leaders get on board with repealing the 4% tax on groceries, Lt. Will Ainsworth is the newest supporter.... ...Particularly this year, you know, in one given year," said Senator Andrew Jones, R-Cherokee County.... ..."We would support a complete repeal of the state grocery tax," said Jamie Harding with Alabama AARP....

Emergency alert issued for 19-month-old missing from Montgomery
wsfa.com...According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Ava Dansby was last seen on March 19th in Montgomery.... ...ALEA says Ava may be with her mother Lateasha Wright, 21. Both Ava and Lateasha are considered to be in danger....

Three Alabama school districts file lawsuits against social media giants
wsfa.com...The lawsuits of the Baldwin County, Montgomery Public, and Tuscaloosa City School Districts are filed in the California state court Judicial Council... ...(WSFA) - Beasley Allen, Wagstaff & Cartmell, and Goza & Honnold lawyers filed lawsuits on behalf of three Alabama school districts against Meta (... ...Beasley Allen attorneys and co-counsel Wagstaff Cartmell and Goza & Honnold seek to help these school districts get the resources they need from... ...caused by social media addiction," said Beasley Allen, attorney, and JCCP co-lead counsel Joseph VanZandt....

11 departments meet for active shooter training in Montgomery
wsfa.com...can plan ahead to respond to a disaster like that," said Montgomery EMA City/County Director Christina Thornton.... ...(WSFA) - Training was in session Tuesday at the Cramton Bowl Multiplex where 11 departments from Montgomery and neighboring counties met to discuss... ...involved and see exactly what response capabilities they have," said Sam Castanza, the assistant chief of special operations for Montgomery Fire ... ...Rescue....

Alabama communities continue to recover after severe storms
wsfa.com...Areas in Macon, Elmore and Autauga County were hit particularly hard.... ...Alabama communities continue to recover after severe storms. MONTGOMERY, Ala.... ...Macon County Emergency Management Agency Director Frank Lee says the county is taking mitigation steps to help with future emergency situations.... ...Autauga County EMA Director Gary Weaver said they are making progress....