Fair Food: A Timeless Tradition
It's day three of the Alabama National Fair and while some people are there to ride the rides or play the games, it seems that everyone is there to eat the delicious fair food. Fair food is quite a tradition…
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Montgomery Biscuits Host First-Ever Ballpark Candy Walk
Sunday afternoon, hundreds of trick-or-treaters came out to Riverwalk Stadium. It was for the first annual Ballpark Candy Walk. The free event was hosted by the Montgomery Biscuits and featured food, games, face painting, hay rides, and more. Our very…
Best Time for Heart Surgery?
"New research shows that heart operations performed in the afternoon produced better outcomes than those done in the morning. Because afternoon heart surgery syncs with the body's circadian clock (the internal body clock that controls when people sleep, eat…
Competitions at the Alabama National Fair
Rain may have cut into fair attendance Saturday,but there were indoor activities to enjoy. Women were staying dry indoors, showing off their skills in variety of creative competitions in cooking and quilting. The cooks were preparing what they hope will…
Troy Kicks Off Homecoming with Downtown Parade
Trojan fans lined the streets of downtown Troy before Saturday's game against Georgia Southern. Alabama news network took part part in this year's parade which included university and city organizations. So far the Trojans are 5-2 for the season.
Amazon May Enter Alabama Pharmacy Business
From CBS: "Amazon's potential entry into the pharmaceutical business spurred drug store and pharmaceutical benefits manager CVS (CVS) to make a $66 billion offer for health insurer Aetna (AET), according to the Wall Street Journal, As the Journal noted, most prescriptions…
The Alabama National Fair Is Underway
The Alabama National Fair, presented by the Kiwanis Club, is underway at Garrett Coliseum. The fair has been a Montgomery tradition since 1954. This year's event promises even more rides, food and fun.…
College Football Fans Plan Slew of Activities for Bye Weekend
Both Alabama and Auburn fans will have one thing in common Saturday and that's... withdrawal. Eight weeks into the season, both the Tide and Tigers have that much-needed and well-deserved bye-weekend. For the…
Security Changes to the Montgomery County Courthouse?
County officials are taking a closer look at courthouse security after a witness was shot outside a few days ago. This was the scene Monday after a man was gunned down on Lawrence…
Autauga County Authorities Search for Armed Vehicle Breaking & Entering Suspect(s)
On October 26, on the 2000 Block of Vonica Rose Street in Deatsville, an overnight Breaking and Entering of a vehicle occurred. Autauga County investigators released video of the suspect(s). One suspect appears to be armed during the offense. If…
Millbrook Police Search for Sonic Drive-In Armed Robber
On Sunday, October 22, the Sonic Drive-In located at 77 Dudley Drive in Millbrook was robbed by an unknown male suspect. Investigators say the suspect was armed with a black unknown type handgun. An employee was made to re-enter the business at…
Suspects in Deadly Selma Nightclub Shooting Arrested
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police have arrested two suspects in a deadly nightclub shooting that claimed the life of a young mother. Twenty-nine year old Kenneth Ingram…
Federal Judge Blocks Alabama Abortion Restriction Laws
A federal judge has permanently blocked Alabama laws that tried to restrict abortion clinics near schools and to ban a common second-trimester procedure. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson issued a 148-page ruling Thursday saying the laws are unconstitutional. He's preventing…
Letters Written by "To Kill a Mockingbird" Author Harper Lee Sells for Over $12,000
A batch of letters hand written by "To Kill a Mockingbird" author Harper Lee has sold for more than $12,000. A statement from the Los Angeles-based Nate D. Sanders Auctions says 38 letters from the deceased novelist to friend Felic…
Wetumpka Haunted Tours give Boost to Downtown Shops
It's that time of year for ghosts and goblins. The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce is holding its second annual Haunted History Tours. And it's scaring up customers for downtown businesses. The…
i-Team: Ransomware Attack
Ransomware: it is information superhighway robbery and it could lead cyber criminals to a computer near you. According to the FBI, the number of ransomware attacks is up 300% from 2015.…
MPS Still Without A 2018 Fiscal Budget
The Montgomery Public School Board of Education held a second budget meeting Thursday. This, in an attempt to finalize a 2018 fiscal budget plan. A budget was proposed on Tuesday which…
Law Enforcement Combating the Opioid Crisis
The ongoing opioid crisis is sweeping the country. Thursday, President Trump declared the crisis a national public health emergency. For the Troy Police Department, the opioid crisis is nothing new, just…
Harvey Weinstein sues former company
Harvey Weinstein is suing his former company seeking access to his employment file and emails to help defend the former film mogul from multiple investigations. Weinstein's lawsuit against the company he co-founded cites the fallen mogul's need to defend himself…
Annual Tale Tellin' Festival Preps Underway
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Folks in Selma are gearing up for the 39th Annual Kathryn Tucker Windham Alabama Tale Tellin' Festival coming up this weekend. Organizers are getting everything ready to host the two-day event Friday and Saturday. They…
Alabama Business Shuts Down Amid State Lawsuit Over Gambling
A north Alabama business is shutting down until a court rules on the state's lawsuit claiming it's an illegal gambling operation. A court order says River City Entertainment in Lacey Springs and the state have reached an agreement while a…
Police: Puppy Bandits Stole $5,000 'Frenchies' From Store
Police are looking for two people captured on video dashing out of an Alabama pet store with two French bulldog puppies worth thousands of dollars. The owner of Petland Montgomery, Keith Evans, says a man and a woman spent about…
Montgomery Cancels Vets Day Parade
Montgomery officials have decided to replace the Veterans Day parade the city organized for the past seven years with an event inside Riverwalk Stadium this year. The city's announcement quotes Mayor Todd Strange: “Although support has been steady in the…
Golden Apple: Brandon Howard
Our Golden Apple Award Winner this week comes from the Montgomery Public School System. Band Director Brandon Howard at Jefferson Davis High School continues working just as hard today as when he…
Suspect Wanted for Theft Turns Himself In
A man wanted for theft has turned himself in. CrimeStoppers released photos of the suspect on October 19th. After being shown on television and social media, the suspect contacted the lead Investigator and identified himself as Mardrecuis Williams. The Investigator…
