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Big Lots Layoffs

Starting today, the layoffs of nearly 500 workers at a Big Lots distribution center in Montgomery will go into effect.

According to a WARN Notice filed with the Alabama Department of Labor last week, the series of nationwide layoffs are in response to Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Big Lots, and a failed merger with Nexus Capital Management back in August.

In addition, 46 stores are being closed across the country.

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.