City of Montgomery Surplus Property
Cities sometimes end up owning real estate when property owners fail to pay property taxes.    A Montgomery city  map of those properties makes it look looks…
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Hurricane Relief Effort Underway in Marengo Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A county-wide effort is underway in Marengo County to raise supplies to take to hurricane victims in Texas. Community leaders are spear-heading…
Selma City Schools Selects New Superintendent
The Selma City School Board has selected its new superintendent. Dr. Avis Williams of Tuscaloosa will be district's new leader if she accepts the offer. She was chosen over four other finalist including interim superintendent Arthur Capers, Dr. Dee Ray…
Court says Judge Wrongly Blocked Minor's Abortion
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals has overruled a judge who refused to give a minor permission for an abortion despite finding that she was mature enough to make the decision. Judges ruled in favor of the girl and granted…
Hotels In Montgomery At Capacity As Hurricane Irma Evacuees Travel To The River Region
Many folks avoiding Hurricane Irma are making their way to the River Region; some having trouble finding accommodations. Tarina Mann works at Montgomery's Comfort Inn and says that phones have…
Troy University Receives $500K Grant for Entrepreneurship Program
For Avalon Dudinsky, the taste of success already sits in her hands. The Troy University student is a business owner of "Stan's Stuff" an all purpose seasoning that's already in…
Troy University Announces New Gameday Parking and Traffic Routes
Troy University and city officials have announced new parking and traffic plans for Troy's 2017 football season. The Troy Police Department has announced the following traffic plans: One hour prior to game time, George Wallace Drive will be closed…
Equifax Says Data From 143 Million Americans Exposed in Hack
Credit monitoring company Equifax says a breach exposed social security numbers and other data from about 143 million Americans. The Atlanta-based company said Thursday that "criminals" exploited a U.S. website application to access files between mid-May and July of this…
ASU Acadome to Open for Hurricane Irma Evacuees
Alabama State University is opening the doors to its Acadome to help house Hurricane Irma evacuees. ASU says it's working with the American Red Cross and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency to offer shelter to the storm's evacuees. The Red Cross…
Airline Seats Disappearing as Irma Approaches Florida
Airline seats out of Florida before Hurricane Irma are running out. A JetBlue spokesman said Thursday that the airline sold out flights leaving Florida through next Wednesday. JetBlue had capped fares on those flights at $99 to $159 each way.…
Burger Bash Invades Downtown Montgomery
If you're hungry for a burger then downtown Montgomery is the place for you to be Thursday night. Â The MGM Burger Bash is returning. Meteorologist Elissia Wilson will be live on Alabama News Network at 5:00, 5:30 and 6:00 with…
Former Legislator Pleads Guilty to Taking Bribes
A former Alabama legislator has pleaded guilty to taking bribes from a lawyer and a coal company executive to oppose adding Birmingham area neighborhoods to an EPA Superfund site. Former Rep. Oliver Robinson of Birmingham on Thursday pleaded guilty to…
Gov. Kay Ivey Announces She's Seeking a Full Term in Office
Today, Gov. Kay Ivey announced her decision to seek election as Governor in 2018. The Governor said in a statement, “Four months ago, I was sworn in as the 54th Governor of the State of Alabama. There hasn’t been a more humbling moment in…
Local Impact of Hurricanes bring High Gas Prices, FL Livestock
A driver moves through flood waters left behind by Hurricane Harvey, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Aransas Pass, Texas. Harvey rolled over the Texas Gulf Coast on Saturday, smashing homes and businesses and lashing the shore…
5 Finalists Selected in Bullock County Superintendent Search
What exactly should the next superintendent bring to the table for bullock county schools? "Someone who is excited to be here, who wants to be part of the community, who is willing to work with our government officials, our business…
Selma Fire Fighters Raise Money for MDA
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of first responders in Selma has gone above and beyond the call of duty in an effort to save lives and make a difference in the community. The Selma Fire Department helped raise…
Alabama Community College Systems Names New Director Of Aviation Programs
There's a new head of aviation programs for the Alabama Community College System. The new position is responsible for the oversight of the system's aviation technology programs across the state. Michael McDaniel will take on the new title and plans…
Two State Death Row Inmates Halt Their Scheduled Executions
Two Alabama death row inmates are asking the state Supreme Court to halt their executions scheduled for next month. Lawyers on Wednesday asked the Alabama Supreme Court to stop the executions since the 11th Circuit Court ordered hearings in a…
Senator Bill Hightower Announces He's Running for Governor
Republican state Sen. Bill Hightower of Mobile is running for governor. Hightower made the announcement Wednesday in his hometown of Mobile. In his announcement, Hightower said Alabama needs new leadership in order to get new results. He described himself as…
Father-Son Arrested for Brawl at Alabama-FSU Game
A father and son from Alabama are facing charges after a fight at Atlanta's newest stadium sent one woman to the hospital. WSB-TV reports Atlanta police arrested Charles Kraver and Charles Kraver Jr. after a fight during the Alabama vs.…
New Businesses Opening in Downtown Montgomery
Ribbon cuttings have been a frequent sight in downtown Montgomery recently, and Wednesday a new luxury barber opened it's doors.  River Region Golden Shears & More is situated on Monroe Street…
Auburn Awarded $4.7M to Fund Cyber Security Program
Auburn University has been awarded a $4.7 million grant from the National Science Foundation to help address a shortage of public sector cybersecurity professionals. The award is part of NSF’s CyberCorps Scholarship for Service, or SFS, program that provides students…
City Council Cracks Down on Negligent Landlords
The City of Montgomery is cracking down on negligent landlords. At Tuesday night's city council meeting, they passed an ordinance. The abatement ordinance will keep landlords living out of state accountable to what is happening on their properties. But not…
Police: Millbrook Woman Admits to Killing Her Uncle
A Millbrook woman is charged with the shooting death of her uncle. Millbrook Police Chief PK Johnson says 30-year-old Sheneika Oliver is charged with murder in the death of 47-year-old Kenneth Williams. Williams was shot in the parking lot of…
Equipment Stolen from City of Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma City Councilwoman is looking for answers after tens of thousands of dollars worth of equipment is stolen from the city. Councilwoman Jannie Thomas chairs…
