MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery Public Schools is mourning the loss of a Booker T. Washington Magnet High School teacher.MPS officials confirmed that piano teacher Leslye Ames has died.“Mrs. Ames was a brilliant and beautiful spirit who was committed to developing the gifts and talents of young musicians. We will never forget the bright light that she and her family provided the entire BTW community and the piano magnet,” BTW Principal Quesha Starks said.Ames was only 49 years old.“She was a master pianist,” said Jeanne Charbonneau.Ames died Thursday after a battle with COVID-19....…MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery Public Schools is mourning the loss of a Booker T. Washington Magnet High School teacher.MPS officials confirmed that piano teacher Leslye Ames has died.“Mrs. Ames was a brilliant and beautiful spirit who was committed to developing the gifts and talents of young musicians. We will never forget the bright light that she and her family provided the entire BTW community and the piano magnet,” BTW Principal Quesha Starks said.Ames was only 49 years old.“She was a master pianist,” said Jeanne Charbonneau.Ames died Thursday after a battle with COVID-19....WW…

ALEX CITY, Ala. (WSFA) - An Alex City police officer is determined to quell the bad myths some people may have of law enforcement and he’s come up with a “tasty” way to get his message across.On the basketball court at the Woody Wood-Pecker Day Care Center, police officer Chelsey Hall armed himself with a bag of lollipops and a message, a message for the younger generation in town.“As you well know a lot of bad news on TV. Never be afraid of law enforcement,” said Hall, who stands a towering 6′5″ and 300 pounds.Hall’s ‘partner in crime’ is Cpl. Tyler Lashley.“We just try to do the best we...…ALEX CITY, Ala. (WSFA) - An Alex City police officer is determined to quell the bad myths some people may have of law enforcement and he’s come up with a “tasty” way to get his message across.On the basketball court at the Woody Wood-Pecker Day Care Center, police officer Chelsey Hall armed himself with a bag of lollipops and a message, a message for the younger generation in town.“As you well know a lot of bad news on TV. Never be afraid of law enforcement,” said Hall, who stands a towering 6′5″ and 300 pounds.Hall’s ‘partner in crime’ is Cpl. Tyler Lashley.“We just try to do the best we...WW…