A major road improvement projects kickrd off Wednesday on West Fairview Avenue in Montgomery. The work will stretch from I-65 to Air Base Boulevard. Public Information Director for the city Michael Briddell says the project encompasses three phases. The repaving portion of the project is expected to be complete by August 10th, but the installation of new signals won't begin until late fall. The entire undertaking will cost nearly $1.4 million and is being funded by the Alabama Transportation and Improvement Program or ATRIP.
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.