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Montgomery County Prioritizes Healthy Living With Two Health & Wellness Fairs

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) -Montgomery County is hosting two community Health & Wellness Fairs on April 13 and 20. Both will be free and open to anyone.

Montgomery County leaders say this is an opportunity for all of us to learn more about what it means to live healthy and a great way to learn about available resources to help you live healthy.

The events will also feature the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Mobile Nutrition Lab and Health Services Inc.'s Mobile Health Unit.

"We are excited to host two Health & Wellness Fairs this year," said Montgomery County Commission Chairman Doug Singleton. "An active and healthy lifestyle is key, and these events are a great way for residents to get plugged into local resources that promote exercise, nutrition, and wellness!"

Montgomery County is hosting two community Health & Wellness Fairs on April 13 and 20. Both will be free and open to anyone.

The first of these events will be Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.M.-1 p.M. At Elton Dean, Sr. Park at 7251 Old Selma Rd, Montgomery, AL 36108. The second will be April 20 from 10 AM-1 PM at the Montgomery County Activity Center located at 147 Old School House Rd, Grady, AL 36036

For more information, visit mc-ala.Org

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Two-time Alabama State University President William H. Harris Dies At 79

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Former Alabama State University President William H. Harris passed away, university officials confirmed Saturday. He was 79.

The university's statement reads as follows:

"It is with a very heavy heart that the University announces the passing of former Alabama State University President, Dr. William H. Harris, a resident of Hilton Head, South Carolina and a native of Georgia; who transitioned yesterday. He was 79 years-old.

"The University extends its deepest condolences to President Harris's wife, former First Lady Wanda Harris, his son, Dr. William J. Harris; and his family, friends, former employees, alumni and the myriad people whom he impacted," said ASU President, Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr. 

"The family announced that final arrangements are pending, and will be shared once finalized."

Harris served twice as ASU's president, first from 1994 to 2000 and from 2008 to 2012. ASU credits Harris with introducing the school's first major endowment and with making their program more competitive and attractive to prospective students.

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