New Confederate Monument Unveiled in Crenshaw County
Many may wonder why an organization would unveil a new confederate monument on the heels of everything that's taking place right now. David Coggins, owner of Confederate Veterans…
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Prattville Community Continues to Rally Around Heart Patient
People in Prattville continue to rally around 20-year-old Garrison Stojack who was born with aortic stenosis. Saturday, family and friends held a fundraiser for him at the Blue Iguana Restaurant in prattville... Funds go toward his next visit at UAB…
Alabama NAACP Speaks on Scheduled Unveiling of Crenshaw County Confederate Monument
Alabama NAACP members want Alabamians to support the removal of confederate monuments. They met with the media on Saturday specifically to oppose the scheduled unveiling of the new monument in Crenshaw County. "It's my understanding that it's been erected since…
Guardian Credit Union FCS Kickoff Game
The 2017 College Football season returns this weekend,with a match up between UT Chattanooga and Jacksonville State in the Guardian Credit Union FCS Kickoff at Cramton Bowl. Saturday, the nation will watch as two rival teams square off in the…
Governor's Listening Tour Stops in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Governor Kay Ivey was in Selma Friday where she met with community leaders and toured one of the home-grown industries located in the city. The visit was part of the governor's "Listen, Learn, Help, &…
Montgomery County Sheriff's Department Continues Investigation of Desecrated Grave
It's something no one wants to hear,someone tampering with a loved one's grave. A few weeks ago, that's exactly what happened at New Home Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. "It's to really get some leads on unless somebody actually seen somebody…
ASU Students Petition to Rename Campus Building
Students at Alabama State University are petitioning to change the name of a prominent building on their campus. Over 1200 people have signed an online petition to rename Bibb Graves Hall. The building is currently a women's residence hall. Students…
Gov. Kay Ivey Files Paperwork to Run for Full Term
Alabama News Network has confirmed through the Alabama Sec. of State's Office that Gov. Kay Ivey has filed the paperwork needed to run for a full term in office. An office spokesman says the account was created today. Ivey created…
Man Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Maryland Street in Montgomery
An adult male was struck while in the 400 block of N. Maryland Street and has been pronounced dead. The circumstances are under investigation. We'll have more details as information becomes available.
Loophole in State Daycare Law causes Concern
A Mobile daycare operator is facing manslaughter charges and a lawsuit after a 5 year old was left in a hot van to die and then dumped on the side of the road. Montgomery Attorney Joe Hubbard says it is…
Change.org Petition Calls for Removal of SBOE Member Ella Bell
Alabama State Board of Education Member Ella Bell has come under fire today following an al.com opinion article that says she wants to institutionalize Alabama's special needs students. In the piece, Bell is quoted asking whether it's "against the law to…
Pine Beetle Infestation Grows Rapidly in Central Alabama
In the last week, 120 spots of pine beetle infestation has been detected in Butler county. It's one of several counties experiencing the problem. In fact, forestry officials say Montgomery county has reached an epidemic level. "It's a lot of infestation…
College Colors Day 2017 in Alabama
On Thursday, August 24, the university mascots, student leaders and other supporters of from Alabama’s 14 public universities joined Governor Kay Ivey to proclaim September 1, 2017 as College Colors Day in Alabama. The…
Three Arrested in Tallapoosa County Drug Bust
On August 24, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, Chambers County Drug Task Force's K-9 Unit, Alexander City Housing Authority and the Alexander City Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence off Booger Hollow Road in Dadeville. Investigators…
State Board of Education Could Vote on Superintendent's Contract in September
An Alabama Board of Education member said the board could vote as soon as next month on whether to dismiss state Superintendent Michael Sentance. Board member Jeff Newman said Thursday that several members want to discuss Sentance's contract at the…
Bookies will take a Bath if McGregor Knocks Out Mayweather
If Conor McGregor manages to knock out Floyd Mayweather Jr., Las Vegas bookmakers will suffer the biggest single event loss in the history of sports betting. McGregor fans are flooding casinos with small bets on the longshot mixed martial artist.…
Amazon to close on Whole Foods buyout Monday
Amazon will close its $13.7 billion buyout of Whole Foods Market Inc. on Monday and plans to cut prices on grocery staples. Starting Monday, Whole Foods will offer lower prices on staples including bananas, eggs, salmon, beef, and other products.…
Fmr. AL Governor Says President Trump Should Pardon Him from 2006 Conviction
Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman says President Donald Trump should pardon him for his 2006 conviction in a political corruption case. Siegelman now says a presidential pardon would make clear that campaign contributions are not bribes. He made the argument…
Authorities Respond to Active Shooter Situation in Charleston, S.C
Authorities say they are investigating a possible "active shooter" situation in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Police spokesman Charles Francis said a shooting was reported just after noon on King Street, which is a row of restaurant and shops where tourists…
MPD Makes Felony Arrest Following Single-Vehicle Crash
MPD’s investigation following a single-vehicle crash early this morning has resulted in the felony arrest of one of the vehicle occupants and pending charges against the other two occupants. Police have charged Ardaisha Sanders, 17, with first-degree robbery following the…
Small Earthquakes Hits Alabama
The U.S. Geological Survey says a small earthquake occurred overnight in western Alabama near the Mississippi state line. An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.1 happened about 5 miles northwest of Livingston in Sumter County. A government reporting website says…
Speaking Out on Montgomery's Violence
The violence in the community is hitting home with one woman who is trying to help make her neighborhood a safer place. Shannon Ferrari heard the gunshots from her Forest Hills home Saturday night. There was a shooting on Perry…
Questions Surround State Superintendent Job
The State Board of Education did not discuss State Superintendent Michael Sentance's contract Wednesday as planned. Their special called meeting was cancelled after Governor Ivey's legal team questioned the legality of the meeting. The Board did still hold a work…
Tenants at Dallas Co. Trailer Park Being Forced Out
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More than a dozen low-income families in Selma are being thrown out of the trailer park they've been living in through no fault of their own. Tenants at Cahaba Park West trailer park say they…
U.S. New-Home Sales Fell in July, Yet Still Ahead of Last Year
Sales of new U.S. homes plummeted 9.4 percent in July, the sharpest one-month drop in nearly a year. But the decline follows strong sales in previous months, and sales so far this year are outpacing last year's. The Commerce Department…
