Alabama’s next back-to-school sales tax holiday weekend is coming up. From Friday, July 21 until midnight Sunday, July 23, the state is waiving its 4% sales tax on eligible clothes, school supplies and electronics. In addition, many cities and counties…
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks has picked up the endorsement of a fellow Republican who is dropping out of the race to fill Jeff Sessions' former Senate seat. Hoover businessman Dom Gentile announced Monday that he is withdrawing from the U.S.…
Driver license offices are operating again after being shut down because of computer problems. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said in a press statement Monday that a computer problem that caused offices to close had been resolved. ALEA offices, probate…
The Millbrook and Montgomery Police Departments are requesting the public’s assistance in obtaining information regarding a Montgomery auto theft and multiple vehicle burglaries that occurred in a Millbrook residential community. The Montgomery Police Department report states that a 25 year-old…
Two environmental groups are suing the Trump administration for stretching the red snapper season in the Gulf of Mexico. The U.S. Commerce Department did not immediately comment. It has said the economic benefit from allowing weekend fishing this summer by…
O.J. Simpson could have a good chance at parole when he asks officials this week to let him out of a Nevada prison after serving more than eight years for an ill-fated bid to retrieve sports memorabilia. Now 70, Simpson…
A single-vehicle crash on Sunday, July 16, has claimed the life of a Letohatchee woman. Patricia Jo Samolsky, 50, was killed when the 2000 Jeep Cherokee she was driving left the roadway and overturned. Samolsky, who was not using a seat belt,…
On Sunday, July 16, a Montgomery police officer made contact with Dallas White, 50, in reference to White's trespassing on private property. After being asked to leave the property, White became combative, and a struggle ensued. During the struggle White gained…
Montgomery Police are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital Sunday night. Police responded to a shooting in the 3300 block of Broadview Street just before 8 p.m. Sunday. They say one man was taken to the…
Alabama State Troopers are investigating a crash in Covington County that left one person dead and two others injured. Troopers say 46-year-old Karen Ritchie died when the car she was riding in was hit head-on yesterday. Â The crash happened around…
Millbrook Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that happened Sunday afternoon. Police were called to Sandtown Road and Long Drive in regards to a robbery in progress around 2 p.m. Sunday. Â Police say the suspects met up with the…
For people in Alexander City, Sun Festival is a time to getaway on the lake, with 50 events  happening at the festival, coordinators say there is something for everyone. "Some events are more well attended than others. Tomorrow night we'll…
The Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department issued a Emergency Missing Child Alert Sunday for 11-year-old Victoria Skye Smith. Smith was last seen in Dadeville around 4 a.m. Sunday morning. Â She was last seen wearing a purple shirt with yellow writing, black…
Montgomery Police are investigating an afternoon shooting that sent a 17-year-old to the hospital. Police responded to the 3100 block of Sheldon Lane around 3:20 Saturday afternoon. They say a 17-year-old male was taken to the hospital. The severity…
The Autauga County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation in the 400 block of County Road 82 in the Pink Lilly community. Officials say they were called to the scene just before noon Saturday, in response to a possible…
It's nothing new for members of the Church of the Highlands to team up in the summer to make a difference. The annual day of giving back is something volunteers say always look forward to. Food given away to families during Serve…
Church of the Highlands will participate in community service projects all across the state on Saturday, including in Montgomery. One group is partnering with the Montgomery Area Food Bank and Montgomery Neighbors in Christ to provide about 30 thousand pounds…
A Troy man is under arrest after police say he tried to flee - causing an officer to get caught in the getaway car. 29-year-old Willis Cogburn is facing numerous charges - including reckless endangerment, attempting to elude, carrying a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A disturbing video has Selma Police on alert and actively searching for the person responsible for it. Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier released the video at a press conference at police headquarters Friday afternoon. The…
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is partnering with law enforcement officers for Operation Southern Shield to reduce the number of crashes due to speeding. While summer is a time for vacationing, it's also a time that the…
Alabama News Network stopped in Millbrook for this week's Your Town Friday segment. Many Millbrook residents say that community support is what makes their town so special.  Many new businesses are popping up in the city.  Simply Delicious Café just…
A second suspect in a shooting in Prattville is in custody. Quincy Davis was arrested in Elmore County Thursday night. The shooting happened on Cooper Avenue on June 28th. Police say a homeowner and his friend came home during a…
Honda is recalling 1.2 million Accord midsize cars because a battery sensor can short out and potentially cause a fire. The recall covers cars from the 2013 through 2016 model years. Honda says it has four reports of engine compartment…
Two people are joining the Cabinet of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey. Ivey's office says Jim Purcell has been named acting secretary of Information Technology, and Todd Cotton is acting commissioner of the Alabama Department of Senior Services. Purcell has worked…
Tuition is going up for students in Alabama's two-year college system. The Tuscaloosa News reports that trustees have approved a 1.4 percent tuition hike for the Alabama Community College System. The price of credit hour will increase $2 to $119…
