Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Montgomery
Alabama News Network was on the scene at the Montgomery Regional Airport as a Delta Air Lines flight from Houston to Atlanta had to make an emergency landing earlier this afternoon. Emergency…
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Three Suspects Sought After Armed Robbery at Dollar General in Highland Home
The Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Thursday evening armed robbery at a Dollar General store. According to investigators, the robbery occurred at approximately 9:52 p.m. at the Dollar General in Highland…
What Day Does School Start? See the List
Students at most school systems in our area will be going back to class in the next few days. Several systems start the year on Monday, Aug. 5. Students in Pike Road Schools don't have to be back until Wednesday,…
Prison System Graduates New Class of Correctional Officers
The Alabama Department of Corrections is hiring a new category of corrections officer as the state tries to address a prison staffing shortage. Sixty-one basic correctional officers will graduate Friday from the Alabama Corrections Academy in Selma. The prison system…
Forum Held for House District 74 Candidates
Three candidates vying for the House District 74 seat participated in a campaign forum at Dalraida United Methodist Church on Thursday. The event was sponsored by ARSEA/APEAL, a statewide organization representing state, county…
Selma Man Sentenced to Over 4 Years for Possessing Firearm as a Felon
United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announced that Anthony Brown, 35, was sentenced to 57 months (4 years and 9 months) of incarceration for possession of a Glock .45 caliber pistol. On April 16,…
Lowe's Cutting Thousands of U.S. Store Jobs
Lowe's Co. is laying off thousands of employees at its U.S. stores as it outsources some of their duties to outside companies. The home-improvement chain, based in Mooresville, North Carolina, declined to say exactly how many employees were affected. But…
Major Milestone in Fight Against Blight
Montgomery city leaders have tackled the issue of abandoned and vacant homes for three years now, and today they reached a major milestone. A home on Mobile Highway was the 435th to…
Fire & Police Chief Search Amps Up in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- City officials in Selma are beginning to amp up the process of finding new chiefs to head up the fire and police departments. Council…
Aldi Opens First Store in Montgomery
People in Montgomery have a new place to get groceries. This morning, ALDI had their grand opening on Eastern Boulevard. The store is built next to Best Buy and Petco. The first…
Alabama Could Pay over $1Million for Blocked Abortion Law
Alabama might have to pay more than $1million to lawyers for abortion clinics after the state's unsuccessful attempt to ban a common second trimester abortion procedure. In a court filing last week, lawyers for abortion clinics said they will seek…
"Christmas in July" Event Helps Women and Children in Need
It may have been hot outside. But inside of the Nellie Burge Community Center there was only the warmth of Christmas cheer with "Christmas in July." "The whole idea behind this is that…
Apple Watch Saves Crenshaw County Woman's Life
One Brantley woman says her Apple Watch helped save her life. A little over a year ago Chandler Robertson was headed to Andalusia for physical therapy when she was involved in…
Troy Highway Gas Station Robbed at Gunpoint, Police Search for Suspect
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for the identity and location of a suspect wanted for Armed Robbery. Police have released photos of a masked individual that committed the armed robbery. The robbery occurred at the Marathon Gas Station…
Traffic Reporter Jerry Howell Celebrates 20 Years With Alabama News Network
Our very own traffic reporter Jerry Howell is celebrating a big milestone with Alabama News Network. Jerry has been our “eyes in the sky” for 20 years now, joining the Alabama…
Federal Reserve Cuts Key Interest Rate by Quarter-Point
The Federal Reserve is cutting its key interest rate for the first time in a decade to try to counter threats ranging from uncertainties caused by President Donald Trump's trade wars to chronically low inflation and a dim global outlook.…
Number of People Over 65-Years-Old Binge Drinking Increasing
New research shows the number of people over 65 who binge drink is increasing, but doctors say too much alcohol can be especially harmful for older adults. When we think of binge drinking, we think of college students. But new…
UAB & UnitedHealthCare Reaches Agreement to Continue Accepting Company's Medical Insurance
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System has reached a deal with UnitedHealthCare to continue accepting the company's medical insurance. The agreement means almost 25,000 policyholders can continue getting care at one of Alabama's leading hospitals. UAB was going…
National Democratic Party Officials Reject Alabama Democrats' Bylaws
National party officials are expressing concern that the Alabama Democratic Party isn't doing enough to attract more non-black minorities. The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee on Tuesday rejected the state party's proposed bylaws. The national party in February…
24 Children Have Died from Being Left in Hot Cars in 2019
Today is National Heatstroke Prevention Day. The group KidsandCars.org says so far in 2019, at least 24 children have died after being left behind in hot cars. Some automakers are creating high-tech options to prevent a tragedy, while one teenager…
Montgomery Woman Upset After TruGreen Glitch Wipes Out Her Account
Only 62 cents is left in Cynthia Innman's savings account. Her checking account has a zero balance. "Had I not tried to use my debit card. I would not have known that this could've…
Alabama Sued in Transgender Driver's License Case
A federal judge is questioning Alabama's requirement for a transgender person to undergo full gender reassignment surgery to change the sex on their driver's license. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson held a Tuesday hearing in the lawsuit filed by three…
ArtsRevive Transforms Street Corner in Downtown Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit is working to revitalize a part of the city's downtown area by using the arts to transform the area into a thriving art district. ArtsRevive…
Memorial Service Held for K9 Jake
A memorial service honoring the life of a prison search dog who died earlier this month was held Tuesday. Jake, an Alabama Department of Correction's K9, became ill after detecting a narcotic during a…
Part of Eastern Boulevard to be Closed Early Thursday Morning
The Alabama Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of a road closure on Eastern Boulevard in front of the Drury Inn in the early morning hours of Thursday. The closure will begin…
