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Georgia Man Faces Child Porn Charges in Alabama

A Georgia man accused of sending child pornography to an undercover officer in Alabama has been arrested as part of a joint investigation. The Opelika-Auburn News reports 53-year-old Henry Allen Sasser was arrested in Franklin, Georgia, after Lt. Bill Hough…

Tensions Between Trump and Sessions May Be Cooling Down

Simmering tensions between President Donald Trump and his attorney general appear to be cooling down. The White House says Trump has "100 percent" confidence in his Cabinet. That would include Attorney General Jeff Sessions, whom Trump has publicly belittled in…

MPS Failing School Transfer Numbers Released

Earlier this month we reported on parents transferring their kids out of failing Montgomery schools through the Alabama Accountability Act.  Now we've obtained the final numbers of just how many students…

Gov. Ivey Awards ALEA Grant for Safety Equipment

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded almost $1.8 million in grant funding to help the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency enforce traffic safety laws, provide training and upgrade equipment. The six grants will support increased enforcement of impaired driving and seat belt…

U.S. Pending Home Sales Improved in June

Americans signed more contracts to buy homes in June, snapping a three-month decline in pending sales. The National Association of Realtors says that its pending home sales index rose 1.5 percent in June to 110.2. The gain still puts the…

AL Speaker of the House Announces Several Committee Changes

Following a routine review of current assignments, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R - Monrovia) on Monday announced several changes in the House committee structure. “Committee assignments are often changed in order to bring new ideas, fresh perspectives, and renewed enthusiasm…

8-Year-Old Reported Missing Located

Prattville police chief Mark Thompson confirms 8-year-old Avery Williams has been located and is safe.   Williams was reported missing Sunday around 4:30 PM near the Candlestick Park area of Prattville. Stay with Alabama News Network for any new updates…

Montgomery Police Investigating Sunday Shooting

Montgomery Police are investigating a shooting that left a person injured Sunday. Police say the shooting happened in the 4700 block of Court Street around 12:30 p.m. The victim has non-life threatening injuries. The shooting remains under investigation.

MPD: Woman in Serious Condition after Shooting

Montgomery Police are investigating a shooting that sent a woman to the hospital with injuries Sunday. Police say the shooting happened in the 5200 block of Carmichael Road around 1:15 p.m. The woman was taken to a local hospital in…

Troopers Investigating Deadly Crash in Macon Co.

Alabama State Troopers are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left a Tuskegee man dead. Officials say 64-year-old Ronald Cleo Gibbs was killed when the 1982 Mercury Zephyr he was driving left the roadway and hit a tree.  Gibbs was not…

Millbrook Police Arrest Shooting Suspect

Millbrook Police have arrested the suspect in a shooting that left a man injured Thursday afternoon. Police arrested 22-year-old Kendrick "Trey" Williams Saturday after he was taken into custody for a prior related incident.  He's been charged with assault 2nd…

Selma All-Stars Celebrate Worlds Series Win

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma baseball team is celebrating an amazing run to the 15U Dixie Boys Worlds Series Championship. Winning the World Series was a goal set by the Selma All-Stars when their season first started. "Yeah,…

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