Selma City Councilman Hosts Outdoor Praise Party
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's going to be a party on the streets of downtown Selma Friday night. And it has nothing to do with the big game between Selma High and…
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Reactions to Rising Gas Prices
Willie Tillis will be one of the thousands travelers on the road for Labor Day weekend and a trip to the gas station is not something he's thrilled about right now. "Last week…
Sneak Peek Inside Atlanta's New Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Alabama News Network is in Atlanta for Saturday's game between #1 Alabama and #3 Florida State. While we await kickoff, we got a sneak peek inside the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The stadium is…
Troy Christian Love Center Accepting Donations for Harvey Storm Victims
People in Troy are continually giving to help Harvey storm victims. The city's Christian Love Center has started taking donations. Everything from non-perishable food items, water, and toiletries are accepted. Youth Coordinator, Lawanda Bell says it's something they always put…
Auburn Gameday Changes- What To Expect At Season Opener
Auburn University will kickoff a brand new football season with some brand new game day changes. Kassie Arner with Auburn athletics highlights some of the biggest changes fans can expect to see this…
Supreme Court Issues Stay for MPD Officer Murder Trial
The Supreme Court has issued a stay in the case of a Montgomery police officer charged with the shooting death of a west-side Montgomery resident. Officer Aaron Smith was due to go on trial for his role in the death…
Former Air Force Colonel Named New Alabama EMA Director
Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday she has named Brian Hastings as Director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency. Director Hastings recently retired, with the rank of Colonel, from the United States Air Force. “The recent events in Texas remind us of…
Female Juvenile Charged with Calling in Bomb Threat
Montgomery police has charged a juvenile female with Terrorist Threats in reference to a bomb threat that occurred yesterday at Jeff Davis High School in Montgomery. The threat was called in to the office and the school was evacuated out…
Apple CEO Headlines List of Auburn Alumni in TV Spot
Six notable Auburn alumni are helping the university drive home the message that a degree from the Plains is a powerful tool for success and a great career. The alumni are featured in Auburn’s 2017 fall television spot, which debuted Friday in…
Early Morning Apartment Fire Under Investigation
The Montgomery Fire Department is investigating an early morning fire in the 4700 block of South Court Street. Officials say the fire was on the first floor of a two story apartment complex. They say it started in the kitchen…
Help Needed for Montgomery Bakery Owner in Wreck
The community is coming together to help the owner of a well known Montgomery bakery after a serious car crash. The owner of Liger's Bakery, Donnie Davis, was hit head-on by…
Battle of Selma Cancelled for 2018
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Battle of Selma Civil War Reenactment in Selma has been cancelled for 2018. Its the second year in a row the four-day event is being cancelled. Its due to an on-going dispute between…
Troy Students Give to Texas
Troy University Students of Lamda Chi Alpha are preparing for a long trip ahead traveling to Texas to deliver items. "It was honestly Christ-led. We have some strong believers in…
Alabama State Students Ready For The Labor Day Football Classic
This weekend marks the return of the showdown between the ASU Hornets and the Tuskegee Golden Tigers. The highly anticipated rivalry that was once a Thanksgiving day tradition, is now the Labor Day Football Classic. ASU students are excited to…
Gov. Ivey Encourages Alabamians to Donate Blood Following Hurricane Harvey
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday called on Alabamians to donate blood to aid the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Due to the massive devastation of this storm system, the state of Texas is relying on the efforts of blood banks across the country.…
Colonial Pipeline to Shut Down Gasoline Supply Line
Colonial Pipeline says it plans to shut down a key line that supplies gasoline to the South due to storm-related refinery shutdowns and Harvey's effect on its facilities west of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Georgia-based company said in a statement…
Alabama News Network Joins "Together for Texas" Relief Effort
Alabama News Network is joining other broadcasters throughout the state in helping with relief efforts in Texas. TV and radio stations throughout Alabama are collecting donations to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Alabama News Network is working with the…
2018 Battle of Selma Reenactment Canceled
Organizers of the annual Battle of Selma Civil War reenactment have canceled next year's event. They are blaming the city of Selma's efforts to impose fees for the cancellation. The 2017 event had been canceled after organizers say the city tried to…
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange Proclaims Chiari Malformation Awareness Month
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange has officially declared September as Chiari Malformation Awareness Month. Strange signed a proclamation to John Farris Harper, who has been diagnosed with the disease. Chiari Malformation is a neurological disorder…
Auburn Making Gameday Changes for 2017 Season
Auburn University is making changes and updates to its gameday experience. The University has announced that it's made improvements in food service, game presentation, parking and traffic, gameday weekend events and in-stadium features. Auburn has released a list of 25 changes…
UPDATE: Four Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash Near Letohatchee Identified
Authorities have confirmed that four people died in a wreck on a rural Alabama highway. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Cpl. Jess Thornton tells local media that the crash happened late Tuesday night on Interstate 65 in Lowndes County near Letohatchee.…
Local EMA Looking for Lessons from Harvey
Prattville emergency crews are preparing to help with flood rescue efforts in Houston in the aftermath of Hurrican Harvey. Back at home, EMA officials are taking a closer look a their own…
Selma School Superintendent Interviews Underway
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City School Board is interviewing candidates for the superintendent's job in hopes of finding the right person to run the school district.…
Teen Battling Cancer Returns Home From Treatment In Houston
You may remember Jackson Conway, the 14-year-old boy from Evergreen, who was diagnosed with cancer. Alabama News Network has been following his journey to beat cancer since his community…
Alabama Supreme Court Sets Execution Dates for Two Inmates
The Alabama Supreme Court has set execution dates for two death row inmates. Jeffrey Lynn Borden is set to die by lethal injection on Oct. 5. Borden was convicted of killing his estranged wife, Cheryl Borden, and her father, Roland…
