The American Red Cross is accepting monetary donations to help flooding victims in Louisiana. At last check, this is how the flooding has affected the state:More than 75,000 Louisiana residents have been impacted by these storms More than 40,000 homes…
Alabama State University will help 729 students at 10 schools in Montgomery, Lowndes and Elmore Counties graduate from high school and prepare for a college education thanks to a $349,000 Educational Talent Search (TRIO) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The…
Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate is 5.7%, down from June’s rate of 6.0%, and below July 2015’s rate of 6.1%. July’s rate represents 123,095 unemployed persons, compared to 130,298 in June…
A plan to build a mosque in East Montgomery was approved Thursday night by the city Board of Adjustment. The East Montgomery Islamic Society proposed to build the 6,000 square foot mosque…
It's football time once again, and the Champions Challenge at Cramton Bowl had plenty of fans ready to cheer on their team. "I'm excited. I think we have a good team…
Candidates for mayor and city council in the city of troy had a chance to share their views with voters Thursday evening. Candidates introduced themselves to voters in downtown Troy on the square. Questions from voters followed. Each candidate was…
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The Greenville Tigers are kicking off the football season with a Jamboree Game against Stanhope Elmore High School Thursday night. The game will have three quarters of play by the Varsity teams,…
State senators have punted a vote of a lottery bill after a test vote indicated it did not have the votes to pass. Senators stopped discussions Thursday on the bill…
The City of Montgomery in early September will install a low level median on Commerce Street from Bibb to Montgomery Street to prohibit motorist from parking in the middle of the street. Prioritizing public safety while enhancing the street’s curb appeal for…
Twitter says it has suspended 360,000 accounts since mid-2015 for violating its policies banning the promotion of terrorism and violent extremism. The San Francisco-based company says it has also made progress in preventing users who were suspended from immediately returning…
Kanye West fans can buy a taste of "The Life of Pablo" this weekend following the rapper-turned-fashion mogul's announcement of 21 pop-up stores worldwide that will be open for just three days, beginning Friday. West tweeted a map Wednesday night…
Volvo is teaming up with ride-sharing company Uber to develop next-generation driverless cars, in a $300 million project. The Swedish car maker says it has signed an agreement with Uber to incorporate the latest know-how in autonomous driving technology. The…
The Justice Department says it's phasing out its relationships with private prisons after a recent audit found the private facilities have more safety and security problems than ones run by the government. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates has instructed federal…
The Alabama Supreme Court is refusing to hear the case of a Montgomery police officer charged with murder. The court without comment on Thursday denied a request by officer Aaron Smith to review a judge's decision setting bond for the…
A well-known Montgomery businessman is adding an important leadership role to his resume. The governor has named Perry Hooper Jr. to the board of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Hooper is the Vice…
Dozens of people attended Troy's "Brown Bag on the Square" Thursday afternoon. The event kicked off football season in the area. It's also the last "Brown Bag" of the summer. Coaches Charles Henderson, Pike Liberal Arts, and Troy University's football team…
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bill to use the state's oil spill settlement funds to pay debts and build roads in south Alabama. Representatives approved the bill on an 88-10 vote Ways and Means Committee Chairman Steve…
A lottery bill is headed to a vote in the Alabama Senate. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said he intends to seek an up or down vote on a lottery bill on Thursday afternoon. The bill is expected to…
Former Alabama Secretary of State Jim Bennett has died. He was 76. Bennett's death was announced by Jacksonville State University, where he was chairman of the board of trustees. University spokeswoman Buffy Lockette says Bennett died Wednesday night after a…
It was "Heroes for Heroes" as community members called in to help support Brantwood Children's Home Wednesday evening. During Alabama News Network 6 o'clock news, Beasley Allen Law Firm presented a $5,000 check…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma businessman is using his company and his faith to try and make a difference in Selma and Dallas County -- and beyond. Ryan Bergeron has…
The fall semester begins at troy university with hundreds of new students on campus. Last year was a record breaking year for the university with 2300 new students. University officials say they expect…
A lottery bill has quickly stalled in the Alabama Senate amid deep disagreements among lawmakers over gambling. Senators debated a lottery bill for several hours Wednesday before giving up and…
The Elmore County Sheriff’s Department is searching for two unknown subjects wanted in reference to a Theft of Property Investigation. On August 11, 2016 between 7:00-7:30 p.m., two unknown males entered into a convenience store located in the 1600 block of Balm…
