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…
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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…
Alabama Power Sends Crews to Help with Hurricane Harvey Relief
A team of specially trained Alabama Power personnel left at dawn today for Texas with a convoy of boats and special equipment to help Houston-based CenterPoint Energy restore power in the devastated city. The team of 20 employees are taking…
College Student from Houston Reacts to Harvey Flooding
Like many people, Alabama State University Junior Essynce Henderson has been glued to coverage of Hurricane Harvey's impact on Texas. For Henderson, it's on a very personal note as she was…
ALEA Gives Safety Tips for Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend, summer’s season finale, typically draws heavier-than-usual traffic on Alabama’s roadways and waterways. “Safety is one of our top priorities throughout the year, but it’s especially important during extended holiday weekends, when so many want to enjoy one…
U.S. Senate Runoff Heats Up
We're four weeks away from the U.S. Senate runoff and the race is heating up. Luther Strange and Roy Moore are vying for votes. Moore won 39 percent of the vote to Strange's 33 percent. Political analyst Steve Flowers says…
Strange Calls Moore "Hypocrite" in Alabama US Senate Race
Alabama Sen. Luther Strange has launched his first salvo against challenger Roy Moore, calling him a hypocrite "who has spent 40 years putting himself and his ambition ahead of Alabamians." The remarks contained in a news release Tuesday mark the…
Dallas Co. EMA Donates Emergency Kits to Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Emergency Management Agency donates an emergency kit to each elementary school in Dallas County. Shelter-in-Place kits are a resource schools can use when there's an emergency that requires people stay in one…
Annual I.T. Cyberpower Conference In Montgomery
Thousands of servicemen and women are in the capital city for the largest technology conference for the air force. Vendors like Sandy Morris, are also show casing the latest advancements in i-t…
Strange Says He's the "Clear Choice" in Republican Senate Runoff
Alabama Sen. Luther Strange has launched his first salvo against challenger Roy Moore, saying there is a "clear choice" in next month's Republican runoff. In a Tuesday press release, Strange's campaign called Moore a hypocrite "who has spent 40 years…
Local Organizations & Businesses Help with Texas Recovery Efforts
As Harvey continues to pound parts of Texas local organizations are stepping up to help with the recovery efforts. Now they're asking you to do the same and help in anyway you…
Alabama Firm Gets Military School Food Contract
An Alabama company has a contract for up to $72 million worth of fresh fruits and vegetables for military and U.S. Department of Agriculture schools in Alabama and Florida. A Pentagon list of contracts signed Monday shows that Forestwood Farm…
How to Help the Victims of Hurricane Harvey
Many of you may be looking for ways to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. There are easy ways to do it. There are a few ways to donate to the American Red Cross, which has set up shelters in the…
World War I Statue Unveiled At Montgomery's Union Station
The next time you're at Montgomery's Union Station you'll likely notice a new addition. A bronze sculpture now stands as a memorial to the men of the 167th U.S. Infantry Regiment,…
How to Help Harvey Flooding Victims in Houston
If you are looking for ways to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey, here are some easy ways to do it: There are a few ways to donate to the American Red Cross, which has already set up shelters in…
Alabama National Guard to Assist in Harvey Rescue Efforts
Gov. Kay Ivey's office announced Monday Alabama's National Guard will help with rescue efforts in Houston, Texas. According to her office, the Governor has authorized Alabama Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon to send two CH-47 Chinook Helicopters and two UH-60M medical…
Troy Prepares for Season Opener Against Boise State
The season opener for Troy may be an away game. But that doesn't mean the team will lack support for the game that will broadcast on ESPN-U. From…
Selma Man Charged with Attempted Murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is facing an attempted murder charge after an argument escalates into a shooting. Lt. Tory Neely says 35 year old Khari Varner…
Montgomery Police Launch Two Homicide Investigations
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting two homicide investigations involving separate cases. In one case, 56-year-old Jerome Nowden died after being wounded in an assault on Aug. 16. Police say Nowden had been taken to Jackson Hospital with what had…
Montgomery Police Say Crime Numbers are Going Down
The Montgomery Police Department is releasing new crime numbers after a summer full of initiatives to cut down on crime in the city. While there have been a number shootings…
Alabama Nears Deadline for Prison Improvement Plan
Alabama is nearing a deadline to tell a federal judge how it plans to overhaul mental health care in state prisons. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson has scheduled a Sept. 7 status conference to get an update on mediation between…
"Stuff the Truck" Is a Big Success
We want to thank all of you who helped Alabama News Network with the 3rd annual "Stuff the Truck" food drive on Saturday. We helped the "Tie and Doll" organization collect food for…
Tuskegee Receives Largest Estate Gift in University History
Tuskegee University has received a generous estate gift valued at $1.59 million — the largest planned gift received by the university to date — from 1943 Tuskegee University graduate Dr. Orlando Lawrence Clark. Clark, a resident of San Francisco, was…
The Montgomery Symphony Names New Executive Director
The Montgomery Symphony is pleased to announce Blake Thomas as its new Executive Director effective July 10. A native Montgomerian and lifelong musician, Mr. Thomas is a graduate of The University of Alabama with a degree in Economics and a…
Gov. Ivey Announces Inaugural Disability Job Fair
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the Governor’s Inaugural Disability Job Fair will take place during National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. Governor Ivey made the announcement at United Ability, formerly United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham, following a tour of…
