A ceremony to dedicate a portion of Alabama Highway 21 in memory of Correctional Officer Kenneth L. Bettis will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 16, 2017, at the Alabama Coastal Community College in Atmore. The ceremony will include the presentation…
A former volunteer firefighter will spend time on probation and pay fines after pleaded guilty to setting three fires in central Alabama. An Elmore County judge accepted a plea from 30-year-old Chad M. Ellis, who admitted to two counts of…
The race is on to fill Attorney General Jeff Sessions' U.S. Senate seat. And Democrat Doug Jones is appealing to his base. "It's been a surprise to me that Doug Jones has had the financial resources to start running television…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Perry County officials say they're making final preparations to repair one the county's most dangerous roads. County officials say they're working on a project to repair and strengthen nine miles of County Road 12. They…
A new dealership is now part of the Troy community. City officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday for premier Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram. Officials expect the dealership to serve as another economic boost for the City of Troy,…
Jackson Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Parham Mora, a board-certified surgeon, serving the River Region area since 1996. Dr. Mora serves patients at the Mora Surgical Clinic, in Prattville. Dr. Mora graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles…
The annual expo, is something Troy Elementary School officials look forward to, as it teaches students the basics of fishing and boating. During the expo, students rotated to different stations. Students were able to learn everything from reeling in fish,…
Sheriff Joe Sedinger, with the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office, confirms arrests have been made in connection to the October 1st murder of Melvin Perry. Since the murder investigation began, the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division has been working overtime…
The Decatur Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Irma Maria Diego-Gomez. Irma Maria Diego-Gomez is a 14-year old Guatemalan female with brown eyes, brown hair, approximately 5-feet tall, and has a slim build. She was last…
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a Montgomery man in connection to the September 23rd shooting death of Alexundra Bell, 26, and the attempted murder of an adult male. MPD charged James Hubbard, 24, with one count each of capital…
A $360,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey to Auburn University will help ensure Alabamians get the message to buckle up and drive safely on the state’s roads and highways. The university’s Media Production Group will continue producing advertisements and…
Equifax has taken down one of its web pages after reports that another part of its web site had been hacked as well. Equifax has taken down one of its web pages after reports that another part of its web…
Following a shooting early Monday morning at a Montgomery gas station, many are calling on city officials for answers and solutions to what seems to be an increase in violent crime in the city. Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey…
A two-vehicle crash on Wednesday, October 11, resulted in two fatalities. A 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and a 2006 Dodge Charger was involved in a head-on crash in Butler County. The crash occurred on U.S. 31 at the 131.8 mile marker,…
Alabama News Network is following up to the violent crime in Montgomery. And getting your reaction to what is happening in the city. After the Raceway gas station shooting…
Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore had a deal to collect $180,000 in annual salary for part-time work from the legal charity he founded and ended up with a half-million-dollar stake in the group's headquarters, records and interviews show. Property, charity…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city council voted to reinstate Ronita Wade as city treasurer Tuesday night. Wade was placed on administrative leave last month and fired by the mayor…
The Montgomery Biscuits announced that their first ever "Ballpark Candy Walk" will take place on Sunday, October 29th from 3:00 - 6:00 PM at Riverwalk Stadium. The event will be free to the public and include lots of fun activities and crafts for families…
Jesse Holton, an Elmore County teen accused of killing his parents, has been indicted on charges connected to the case. Holton was indicted on a murder charge in the death of his father, Mike Holton. He was not formally charged…
Alabama State University has posted a copy of the contract between Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr., and the ASU Board of Trustees on the University’s website for the public to view. President Ross signed the document on Oct. 3, just hours…
The Mensa organization administers IQ tests to people, and admits only the smartest into their group. CBS reports their invitation to the men was not accepted.   Only about 2% of the population gets a high enough score to…
The Montgomery County School Board approved the sale of a school building to the town of Pike Road Tuesday, but they have 30 days to back out of the agreement. Now, Pike…
Three coaches charged in a college basketball bribery scheme each have been freed on $100,000 bail after initial appearances in a New York federal court. Chuck Person, a suspended assistant coach at Auburn, declined comment as he left a Manhattan…
Five Democratic candidates qualified with the Alabama Democratic Party to run in the Special Election for Senate District 26, and one candidate qualified for House District 4. Qualified candidates for Senate District 26, all from Montgomery, are Deborah Anthony, Fred F.…
It's been almost 2 years since heavy flooding damaged roadways and bridges in Macon County, but repair work has yet to even start in some parts of the county to the disbelief of county officials. [field59_video key="128607d95e606dff31bd6d25faf16bbef18df0c8" account="WAKA" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg"…
