Golden Apple: Valari Lagrone
Our Golden Apple Award winner this week comes from the Montgomery Public School System. Valari Lagrone, at Baldwin Arts and Academics Magnet School, has been teaching the art of dance…
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School Board VP Speaks Out about Teacher Absences
As Montgomery Public Schools officials craft their response to State Superintendent Michael Sentance, School Board Vice President Lesa Keith is speaking out about one problem directly affecting students. Keith says there…
Two Confirmed Tornadoes Cause Damage in Marengo Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More than a dozen homes are damaged by two confirmed tornadoes that hit Marengo County over the weekend. EMA Director Kevin McKinney says an EF-2…
Georgia Court Dismisses Car Crash Lawsuit Against Snapchat
A lawsuit claiming Snapchat's "speed filter" tempted a woman to drive too fast before she crashed into a couple's car has been dismissed by a judge who says the Communications Decency Act provides the social media company with immunity. Wentworth…
Federal Judge Swats Aetna-Humana Insurer Combo
A federal judge has rejected health insurer Aetna's plan to buy rival Humana for about $34 billion and become a major player in the market for Medicare Advantage coverage. U.S. District Judge John Bates says in an opinion filed Monday…
Broadway Star, ASU Alumna to Speak at ASU's Founders' Day
A bit of Broadway that is set for a king - a Lion King - is coming as a featured attraction for Alabama State University's Feb. 3, Founders' Day Convocation; as the University is featuring as its keynote speaker, ASU alumna and acclaimed actor, Bonita J. Hamilton, who…
Gov. Bentley Talks Prisons, Budget Ahead Of Session
In one of his first appearances of the new year, Governor Robert Bentley addressed the Alabama Sheriff's Association. One of the biggest concerns for them is the state of our…
Annual Homeless Point-in-Time Count
The Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (MACH) is conducting its annual homeless point-in-time count on the evening of Tuesday, January 24, 2017. The count is required for local community agencies to receive McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance funds distributed by the U.S. Department…
"Alternative facts" remark from Trump adviser sparks mockery
Down is up. The sky is red. Dogs are birthing kittens. Facts? Nope. Try "alternative facts." The internet went wild after a top Trump adviser, Kellyanne Conway, said the administration was supplying the media with "alternative facts." The comment came…
Corrections Officer Arrested on Drug Trafficking Inside Prison Charges
Corrections agents from the Alabama Department of Corrections arrested a corrections officer at the Kilby Correctional Facility in Montgomery County on Sunday for attempting to smuggle illegal contraband into the prison. Antwan Giles, 27, of Montgomery was charged with multiple…
Arrest Made in Burglary Case
An Andalusia man was arrested Friday, January 20, 2017 in connection with the January 7 burglary of a local apartment. Andalusia PD Investigator Jody Scott says 22-year-old Dakoda Deon Sims was taken into custody Friday afternoon around 4:30 PM. Sims…
The Latest on President Donald Trump Signing Executive Orders
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on President Donald Trump: 12: 15 p.m. President Donald Trump calls a lawsuit filed Monday against him "without merit, totally without merit." Ethics attorneys are suing him for allowing his businesses to accept payments from…
Lawsuit: Trump businesses violate Constitution
NEW YORK - A legal watchdog group is filing a lawsuit alleging that President Donald Trump is violating the Constitution by allowing his businesses to accept payments from foreign governments. The group says Trump is violating the so-called emoluments clause…
Beer Recall in Alabama
A Nevada beer distributor is recalling some of it's product from Alabama and 35 other states. Sierra Nevada's rcall affects seven of their 12 ounce bottled beers. The company says they discovered a flaw in their process that could allow…
GALLERY: Storms Move Through And Past Central Alabama
Storms continued through the night Saturday as all of Central Alabama was under a tornado watch. While the storms brought a lot of lightning, they passed by Sunday morning and afternoon. Some viewers and staff took these pictures of the…
Severe Storm Leaves Damage in Wetumpka
People in Elmore County spent Saturday cleaning up after severe storms that came through the area. Mayor Jerry Willis says West Wetumpka was hit the most damage. The Wetumpka Church of Christ…
City of Troy Celebrates Opening of Publix
Saturday was an exciting day of the city of Troy. City officials gathered for a special ribbon cutting for the store. There was also a long line of eager customers waiting…
Storm Damage Reported in Elmore County, Dallas County
Alabama News Network is following reports of damage from storms that pushed through the state this morning, causing damage in Elmore and Dallas counties. Kim Trost with the Elmore County Emergency Management…
School Board Votes on Response to State Superintendent
The Montgomery County School Board voted unanimously Friday to work with the State Department of Education on an intervention. Superintendent Margaret Allen has created committees to address numerous issues State Superintendent Michael Sentance has highlighted. Each School Board member will…
Senate Confirms Kelly to lead Homeland Security
The Senate has voted convincingly to put a tough-talking retired Marine general in charge of overseeing President Donald Trump's pledge to crack down on illegal immigration. Senators confirmed nomination to lead the Homeland Security Department, 88-11. Among Kelly's likely first…
Montgomery Talk Radio Tackles Trump Inauguration
Mark Montiel hosts Capitol Buzz on AM 1440. He's seen a lot leading up to and after the election, and callers are looking for Donald Trump to make good on his promises. "When Trump says he's going to drain the…
Troy University Students Reaction to Presidential Inauguration
While people gathered in Washington DC for the presidential inauguration, people in our area eagerly watched the event unfold on television. We spoke with students at Troy University as…
The Latest on the Prosecution of Drug Lord "El Chapo"
NEW YORK (AP) - The Latest on Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman facing drug trafficking and other charges in the United States (all times local): 3:40 p.m. A U.S. lawyer for Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman…
Five Named as Chancellor’s Fellows at Troy University
Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor, recently announced the 2017 participants in the Chancellor’s Fellows Program at Troy University. From left to right, are: Dr. John Kline, director of the program; Fellows Dr. Dionne Rosser-Mims, Dr. Jeffery…
The Latest of Inauguration Day: Trump Sworn In as America's 45th President
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on Donald Trump's inauguration as the 45th president of the United States (all times EST): 6:30 p.m. The District of Columbia police chief says 217 people have been arrested and charged with rioting and six…
