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.…
News
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…
City of Troy Keeping Kids Active During the Summer
Each year, Troy Park and Recreation's summer day camp enrollment increases, with over one hundred kids participating this year. But what keeps them coming back? "The same kids come, year to…
Work on Student Housing Development to Begin Next Week
Work on a university student housing and retail development is slated to begin after an Alabama city council approved amendments to the development agreement Tuesday. The Opelika-Auburn News reports work on the 191 College development will begin Monday. The changes…
Two People in Custody in Connection to Brundidge Murder
The Brundidge Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers that Jacory Townsend is in Police custody. Townsend was wanted for Murder. Brundidge Detective Charles Beasley advised that Townsend turned himself in, without incident, on Saturday, June 3. The Brundidge Police Department…
State Rep. Mike Jones to Serve As House Rules Committee Chairman
Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R - Monrovia) on Wednesday announced that State Rep. Mike Jones (R - Andalusia) will serve as chairman of the body’s powerful, agenda-setting Rules Committee for the remainder of the 2014 - 2018 quadrennium.…
MPS Offering Summer Feeding Program for Children Ages 18 and Younger
Montgomery Public Schools is offering a summer feeding program at 15 schools around the county. Anyone 18 years old or younger can receive breakfast and lunch at no cost. “This program…
SCOTS lifts stay, clears way for execution
MONGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on the execution of an Alabama inmate scheduled for Thursday (all times local): 10:20 p.m. The U.S. Supreme Court has lifted the stay on an Alabama execution that had been scheduled for this week.…
Domestic Dispute in Dallas Co. Ends in Shootout
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A woman is hurt and a man is behind bars after a domestic dispute in Dallas County ends in a shootout. Sheriff Harris Huffman said the…
Selma Police Department Under Investigation for Possible Missing Evidence
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says his office is helping in a joint state and federal investigation into current and former employees of the Selma Police Department. "The joint investigation will include an audit of the police department's evidence room…
Valiant Cross Academy In Montgomery Wins $50,000
After weeks of asking for your vote, the all boys school, Valiant Cross Academy, is now celebrating a victory. As winners of the nationwide "A Community Thrives" competition, Valiant Cross…
Governor Ivey Signs Bills to Improve Alabama’s Business Climate
Governor Kay Ivey recently signed into law Senate Bill 316, House Bill 242 and House Bill 390. All three bills, improve Alabama’s business climate by reducing regulation and by making it easier for small businesses to operate in the state.…
Cancer Survivors get Free Makeovers
At Virginia College in Montgomery, cancer survivors get their hair, nails, and a facial all for free Tuesday, June 6. It's a part of National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day.…
