Selma Man Charged in Trailer Park Shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting another man in the face. Police Chief Spencer Collier says…
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Montgomery Restaurant Week Kicks Off
Area chefs are fired up for a week ahead, part of Montgomery Restaurant Week, giving customers a taste of their specials. "It's get the attention downtown so you know you bring more…
Group Tied to Trump Backs Strange in Alabama's Senate Race
President Donald Trump's feud with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hasn't yet become an all-out political proxy war. A super PAC aligned with Trump intends to help Alabama Republican Sen. Luther Strange's bid for re-election - even though Strange is…
Alabama Court of Appeals Upholds Two Death Sentences
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the cases of two inmates sentenced to death for murder. The court turned down the appeal of Dontae Callen, 24, in a decision Friday. Callen was convicted of killing an aunt and…
Former President Endorses Alabama U.S. Senate Candidate
Former Vice President Joe Biden has endorsed a Democratic candidate in Alabama's U.S. Senate race to fill the seat previously held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Biden said in recorded calls that Doug Jones, a U.S. attorney during Bill Clinton's…
ASU Alum to Make Appearances in New BET Show
Alabama State University alumna Angela Nesbitt (’04) is making her mark on the small screen, in a recurring role on BET Centric’s new TV show, "Beauty and the Baller". “Beauty and the Baller” is a single-camera television comedy series that follows…
Gun Found on Brewbaker Tech Campus
A 16 year old male Brewbaker Technology student was found to have a handgun in his car in the school’s parking lot this morning. He was immediately taken into custody by police and will be proposed for expulsion. Montgomery Public…
Gov. Kay Ivey Awards Grant to Provide Job Training for Recently Released Inmates
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $130,870 grant to help former inmates obtain work skills needed to help them transition back into society and become productive citizens. The grant will provide funds for the Cut Above the Rest program to…
Roby, Lynn Announce New Workforce Development Partnership
At a press conference Thursday, U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R – Ala.) and Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Economic Development, Jeff Lynn, announced a new partnership with four…
Former Governor Don Siegelman Speaks Out
For 6 years, former governor Don Siegelman served time in federal prison. He says he made it with the support of his family. " I've been blessed with my family with Joseph and Dana as my children who have stood…
Portion of Roof Collapses at Big Lots Distribution Center
Montgomery authorities say part of the roof has collapsed at the Big Lots Distribution Center on Selma Highway. Authorities say the collapse also caused a gas line to sever. Authorities say all workers got out safely, but one person was…
New Details in J. Paul Jones Hospital Closing
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More details are available about the decision to close J. Paul Jones Hospital in Camden. Hospital board chairman George Alford says the hospital is losing money…
Heavy Rain Brings Reports of Flash Flooding
Alabama News Network is getting reports of flash flooding in several locations in our area tonight. Heavy rain and thunderstorms in Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery and Pike counties brought several inches of rain in just a few hours. Autauga Co:…
Former Gov. Don Siegelman Speaks Out Following Release From Prison
Former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman is speaking out about his federal corruption conviction and and his time spent in prison. Siegelman spent more than six years at a federal prison following his conviction on federal corruption charges he took an…
Troy PD Turns Over Missing Woman's Investigation to Bullock Co. Sheriff's Department
The Troy Police Department, as of August 10, has turned the lead investigation in the missing person case of Lisa Joy Theris over to the Bullock County Sheriff’s Department. As our investigation draws near the end of its third week…
Pike Road Historic School Welcomes Students
Kathleen Griswell is welcoming another group of students for the 2017-2018 school year-this, time in a different space. "I've had the pleasure of teaching these children multiple times so it was familiar faces and they were excited to have their…
State Agriculture Commissioner Advises Horse Owner to Vaccinate for EEE and West Nile
Agriculture & Industries Commissioner John McMillan announces that a horse has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) by the department’s diagnostic laboratory in Auburn. The horse was presented for treatment at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine from the…
Former Alabama Governor Continues to Argue His Innocence
Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman is maintaining his innocence days after completing his six-year sentence on public corruption charges. The 71-year-old Democrat was released from federal prison in March and recently completed house arrest. Siegelman was in Atlanta on Thursday…
State Superintendent Responds to Low Evaluation
Alabama Superintendent Michael Sentance says he is proud of his work so far after taking the helm of the state's public schools 11 months ago. Sentance responded Thursday to low…
Tallassee Woman Facing Federal Charges for Online Shopping Scheme
On Tuesday, August 8, Tanya Lee English (aka Tonya Roberts), 42, of Tallassee, Alabama, was arrested on federal charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, announced A. Clark Morris, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. According…
Two Men Charged with Capital Murder in 2016 Burgwyn Road Homicide
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested two suspects in the November 17, 2016, shooting death of 31-year old Jacurtis Howard of Montgomery. MPD detectives charged John Turner, 20, and Raheem Brown, 29, both of Montgomery with one count each of capital murder. Turner was taken into custody…
Montgomery Police Identify Centennial Way Fatal Shooting Victim
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the death of Timothy Barnes, 28, of Montgomery who was pronounced dead after sustaining a fatal gunshot wound Wednesday evening. At about 7 p.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to…
Local Korean Reacts to Rising Tensions with U.S. and Korea
As tensions rise between the U.S. and North Korea, it's causing concern for some Korean Americans. "Yes, we worry about our families, my wife's families too," said Montgomery resident Sungi Chun. Sungi…
Dog Dispute in Orrville Ends in Shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is shot and another is wanted by authorities after an alleged dispute over a dog ends in gunfire Monday. Authorities say the shooting…
Marsh to Run for Re-election to Alabama State Senate Seat
Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh is running for re-election to his state Senate seat. Marsh made the announcement Wednesday following months of speculation about his political future. The Republican from Anniston has led the Alabama Senate since Republicans…
