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March is Women's History Month!

Bentley Issues a "No Burn Order" for 46 Counties

Gov. Robert Bentley has signed a "No Burn Order," prohibiting all outdoor burning for 46 counties in north and central Alabama.  The No Burn Order makes it illegal for anyone to start a fire or have an open flame, including something as a campfire, in any forest, grassy area or wooded area.  Anyone caught starting a fire in one of the 46 counties could be charged by police and face a fine of $250-$500.  There is also a possibility that the person could face a 6-month jail sentence.  

Melanie began her career as a work study student, working in the areas of news reporting, anchoring and news-gathering. After graduating from Alabama State University, she worked as a production assistant at the local NBC affiliate, WSFA-TV. As a News Director at WVAS-FM, Melanie leads her team to produce award- winning newscasts and talk shows. Her professional achievements includes News Reporter of the Year for a number of years and awards for talk show producer, by the Alabama Broadcasters Association and the Associated Press. She is an active member of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. Her goals are to expand the reach of WVAS FM into more homes locally, regionally and nationally.