APOLLO 11: Montgomery Residents Remember First Steps on the Moon
Fifty years ago Saturday, Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. It was an achievement "out of this world,"- literally. "I was 8 years old when the Apollo 11 went…
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Project to Address Opioids in 4 Alabama Counties
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - A new program is being developed to address the opioid problem in parts of west Alabama. A statement from the University of Alabama says a team of researchers and others has gotten a $200,000 federal planning…
Boating Deaths are Soaring on Alabama's Lakes and Rivers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Alabama has already had its deadliest year in two decades for boaters - and summer isn't nearly over. Al.com reports that boating accidents in the first 6 ½ months of 2019 have killed 25 people. Already,…
Police: Body in Car Was Dead Before Alabama Officer Fired
ALICEVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Police in west Alabama say a person whose body was found after a police shooting was dead before the officers fired. Aliceville Police Chief Tonnie Jones tells the Tuscaloosa News that the driver had a dead…
Deer disease: No Christmas Reindeer Imports to Alabama
JASPER, Ala. (AP) - Live stand-ins for Santa's reindeer won't be allowed to come into Alabama this year, as part of the state's precautions against a deadly deer disease. So far, there hasn't been any chronic wasting disease in Alabama,…
Neil Armstrong Biographer Working on New Book
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama college professor who wrote Neil Armstrong's authorized biography is working on another book dealing with the first person to walk on the moon. A release from Auburn University says professor emeritus James Hansen is…
Alabama Jail Shut Down Over Unsafe Conditions
BUTLER, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama jail has been shut down because of unsafe conditions. Choctaw County Sheriff Scott Lolley tells WTOK-TV that all 23 prisoners at the jail in Butler have been moved to the Clarke County jail in…
Flipping the 334 Career Fair
The Flipping the 334 Career Fair is a unique career fair. It is for young adults age 17-21. The fair was Saturday morning at That's My Dog Jr. More than a…
50 Years Ago: Man Walks on the Moon
Celebrations are in full swing across the country for the 50th anniversary of humanity’s first footsteps on another world. The Apollo 11 mission has special meaning in Alabama. The Saturn V rocket used to launch Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and…
1 Person Dead After Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-65 Northbound
One person is dead after a multi-vehicle collision that happened Friday night, on Interstate 65, at exit 166. Montgomery Police and fire officials responded to the accident. Authorities say the cause of the accident is under investigation. Alabama News Network…
Wetumpka Community Progresses 6 Months After EF-2 Tornado
Homes, churches, and local businesses felt the impact of January's EF-2 tornado in Wetumpka. But the community is already making room for "the new." We're ready to stop looking at old busted up stuff and start building new stuff," said…
Government Seeks to Dismiss Alabama Lawsuit over Census
The federal government is asking a judge to dismiss Alabama's lawsuit seeking to include only citizens and other legal residents in 2020 U.S. Census counts. U.S. Department of Commerce made the request in a Friday court filing responding to the…
Number of Candidates Running for Montgomery Mayor Down to 12
The list of candidates for Montgomery Mayor is a little bit shorter. David Sadler announced that he did not qualify for the race. In a Facebook post, Sadler says he was seven signatures short of qualifying for the Montgomery Mayor's…
Lawsuit Filed in Deadly July 4th Lake Jordan Boating Crash
The family of one of the men who died at Lake Jordan on the Fourth of July has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The family of Travis House has filed the lawsuit against Damion Bruno, the man who was driving…
Search For Missing Boater on Smith Lake Suspended Indefinitely after 2 Weeks
Authorities have suspended the search for a woman who was thrown from a boat on July 4. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said Friday that the search for 26-year-old Kelsey Nicole Starling on Smith Lake has been indefinitely suspended. The…
Montgomery Fire Rescue Adds New Members
Montgomery Fire Rescue is adding new members to its Special Operations Force. Special Operations consist of heavy rescue, the dive team and hazmat. Their eight-week certification program is underway. This week is swift…
Your Town Friday: State Parks Celebrate Alabama's Bicentennial
Alabama News Network is on the road with "Your Town Friday". This week, we're at Wind Creek State Park at Lake Martin. All Alabama state parks are celebrating the state's bicentennial…
ASU Celebrates Anniversary at Historical Birthplace in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Alabama State University commemorates its 152nd birthday -- with a pilgrimage to it's historical birthplace in Perry County. The Montgomery to Marion Freshman Pilgrimage took members of the ASU…
Wetumpka Tornado: Six Months Later
It's been six months since an EF-2 tornado hit near downtown Wetumpka. The tornado, which touched down on Saturday, Jan. 19, caused extensive damage to First Presbyterian Church, First Baptist Church, the city…
Contraband Search at Staton Prison in Elmore Leads to Medical Emergency for Canine
The Alabama Dept. of Corrections says a contraband search late last night at Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore led to a medical emergency for…
Back to School Sales Tax Holiday
It's shop 'till you drop for families looking for back to school supplies. The 2019 Sales Tax Holiday officially starts today. This weekend means some school supplies, computers and clothing are all tax free. We stopped by an office depot…
Alabama Unemployment Hits Record Low 3.5%
Alabama's unemployment rate is down to what officials say is a record low at 3.5%. State figures released today show the preliminary, seasonally-adjusted rate for June dropped two-tenths of a percent from the May rate of 3.7%. It's the state's…
Man Hit By Car Near Fairview Avenue
A man is fighting for his life after a crash Thursday night. Montgomery Police tell us a man was hit by a car last night near Fairview Avenue and Gaston Avenue. The victim's injuries…
Hundreds Attend Montgomery Mayoral Forum
13 candidates are vying to become Montgomery's next mayor. A forum hosted by Neighborhood Associations of Midtown Montgomery and East Montgomery, gave each of them a platform Thursday night. "In my opinion, it's way too…
Wallace Community College Selma Expands Service Area
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Wallace Community College Selma is expanding its service area this fall to reach more of west Alabama. Marengo, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Lowndes and Wilcox counties will be added to…
