Rocks are Taking Over Prattville
Caroline LaMothe is using rocks to get people active this summer. LaMothe heard about the idea of painting small rocks and hiding them for others to find through some of her friends. She looked into…
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Kayakers Compete at Coosa River's Whitewater Festival
Riding the waves of the Coosa River isn't something everyone is up to doing. But for these kayakers it's a way of life. "It's a family environment, everyone loves water so everyone…
Elmore County Humane Society Sees Influx of Animals
The Elmore County Humane Society took in 40 animals Thursday alone. That's almost double the number of animals they usually take in each day. "Forty in one day, think about 40 animals landing…
Annual Marion Rodeo Underway in Perry Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 22nd annual Marion Rodeo is underway this weekend at Ralph Eagle Arena in Marion. Organizers say this year's event features cowboys from all over the…
Construction Begins for New Park at Property of Old Screws Armory
Where the old Screws Armory once stood is now mostly dirt and gravel as construction takes place for a new park. The process of tearing it down began around three…
Wetumpka Man Learns to Walk Again with New MS Drug
A Wetumpka man with multiple sclerosis is finding a new lease on life thanks to a newly approved drug. Phil Price was one of 22 people in the country to receive a…
Your Town Friday: Alexander City
Downtown Alexander city, has seen quite a few changes over the years but one thing residents say hasn't changed is the town's quiet charm. Alexander City native Sandra Wyckoff says "it's just…
Former Employees of the GC Licensure Board Sentenced on Felony Ethics Violations
Attorney General Steve Marshall today announced that two former employees of the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors (GC Board) each has been sentenced to serve three years in prison for ethics violations and criminal possession of forged instruments. Nancy…
State Rep. Jim Hill Named Chairman of House Judiciary Committee
Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R - Monrovia) on Friday announced that State Rep. Jim Hill (R - Odenville) will serve as chairman of the body’s Judiciary Committee for the remainder of the 2014 - 2018 quadrennium. The post…
Man Executed for 1994 Fast Food Restaurant Murder
A man convicted of killing three people during the 1994 robbery of an Alabama fast-food restaurant was put to death by lethal injection. Authorities say 46-year-old Robert Melson was pronounced dead at 10:27 p.m. CDT Thursday at a southwest Alabama…
Kress Building Almost Finished With Renovations
This is the best view we've had of the Kress building in a very long time. The scaffolding is down, and the residential portion on the top of the building is just…
Orrville Residents Speak Out About Crime
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some Dallas County residents say a gang has been terrorizing their small community for months -- and they want it to stop.…
Troy's Summer Feeding Program Begins
A nutritious meal in the middle of a summer day, isn't that hard to find in Troy, thanks to the city's summer feeding program. "We know that they have junk…
Booker T. Washington Magnet High School Wins $1,000 Grant
A Montgomery high school is being recognized by a non-profit for its efforts to help students take one of the first steps to get into college. Alabama Possible's "Cash for College" program…
Death Row Inmate's Attorneys Make Last Efforts to Stop Execution
Lawyers for an Alabama death row inmate are making another last-minute bid to halt his execution. Attorneys for 46-year-old Robert Bryant Melson on Thursday filed another request with the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal. The filing came just a…
Prattville Police Officer Shot During Domestic Violence Call
Alabama News Network is on the scene in Prattville, where we have confirmed that a police officer was shot during a domestic violence call on Patrick Street this afternoon. Police Chief…
UPDATE: Juvenile Arrested as Suspect in Three Indecent Exposure Cases
MPD has identified a single suspect in all three June 5 indecent exposure incidents and has taken him into custody yesterday evening. Charges are pending and because the suspect is a juvenile, the identity of the suspect hasn't been released…
Hit and Run Accident Claims Life of Tuskegee Woman
A single-vehicle crash at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, has claimed the life of a pedestrian. Yolanda Stinson, 34, of Tuskegee was struck by an unknown vehicle as she walked on U.S. 29 near Chisholm Park, approximately 3.5 miles east…
Alabama Ex-Con Accused Killing 12-Year Old Missing Florida Girl
An ex-convict from Alabama is accused of kidnapping, killing and disposing of the body of a 12-year-old Florida girl. Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan announced the arrest of 38-year-old Robert Letroy Howard of East Brewton, Alabama, during a news conference…
Gov. Ivey Signs Bill Requiring School Emergency Notification System
Governor Kay Ivey recently signed House Bill 89, which requires the Alabama Department of Education to develop and implement an electronic notification system to facilitate the sharing of school emergency-related information between local schools, local school systems, the department, and…
Former FBI Director James Comey Testifies Before the Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on developments involving fired FBI Director James Comey (all times EDT): 12:40 p.m. A White House spokeswoman says she doesn't know if President Donald Trump is taping his Oval Office conversations, but will "try to…
Montgomery Internet Exchange Upgraded to 100 Gigs
The Montgomery Internet Exchange is now at 100 Gig status, meaning it can handle 100 gigabits of traffic per second. "Atlanta has one hundred gig, but also now we are an alternative…
Gun Thefts Trigger Investigations at Selma Police Department
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The theft of hundreds of guns from the Selma Police Department evidence vault has triggered joint investigations into the case by state and federal authorities. Police…
Inmate's Lawyers Seek to Halt Execution Citing Faulty Drug
Lawyers for a condemned Alabama inmate made a series of legal filings trying to halt his upcoming execution, arguing there are questions about the sedative that will be used. Robert Melson is scheduled to die by lethal injection Thursday for…
Youth Leadership Forum Travels To The Capital City
Troy University is hosting the annual Alabama Governors Youth Leadership Forum. The five-day career leadership training program is for high school juniors and seniors with disabilities who want to develop self-advocacy and leadership skills. Wednesday they made a special trip to…
