Drivers in Alexander City Prepared for Winter Weather Threat
Alexander City is one spot in our viewing area that may see more snow and ice than most. On Friday afternoon, drivers were on alert for changing conditions. For now, drivers are watching…
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Pedestrian Killed in Andalusia
Andalusia police say a man was killed when he was hit by a car Friday evening. It happened on Martin Luther King, Jr. Expressway. Â The pedestrian has been identified as 51-year-old Rafael A. Malave of Andalusia. Â The driver of the…
State Troopers Prepared for Winter Weather Across Alabama
Alabama News Network is covering the winter weather threat. Alabama State Troopers are also preparing themselves for what could be a long night, at least in parts of the state. The Alabama Law…
Road Conditions Worsening Across the State
Road conditions are quickly deteriorating in some sections of Alabama under a thin blanket of snow and sleet. The National Weather Service in Birmingham is urging people to avoid travel if possible. Police and county road officials said roads were…
Fans Arriving in Tampa to Cheer on Alabama in the National Championship Game
Alabama News Network is in Tampa to cover Alabama in the National Championship Game. Friday, we began seeing more Bama fans arriving and taking in the sights of Tampa Bay as they await…
Selma Man Accused of Running Down Ex-Girlfriend with SUV
Selma Police say Walter Young, 46, ran over his girlfriend with his SUV after seeing her with another man in the 500 block of Maxey St Thursday afternoon. They say after fighting with the woman, Young got back into the…
UPDATE: Montgomery Co. EMA Ready for Winter Weather
Alabama News Network is tracking the winter weather threat that is impacting our viewing area. We have the latest information from the Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency. Montgomery Co. EMA Director Christina Thornton…
Winter Weather Impacting Bama Fans Traveling to Tampa
University of Alabama football fans are trying to get to the national championship game against Clemson ahead of a winter storm bearing down on the state. Forecasters are saying travel could be a problem through Saturday, and some flights already…
Ohio Senator will Oppose Sessions as Attorney General
Ohio's Democratic senator says he will oppose Donald Trump's choice for U.S. attorney general. Sherrod Brown of Cleveland says in a statement Friday that he met with Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama, on Wednesday. He says they discussed Sessions' positions on…
Gov. Bentley Approves Reward for Information on Deadly Selma Fire
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has approved a $5,000 reward to help find the person responsible for killing a Selma mother and her daughter with cerebral palsy in a house fire last month. Fire officials determined the Dec. 8 fire that…
Autauga County EMA Prepares for Winter Weather
Autauga County EMA Director Ernie Baggett held a meeting Thursday morning with city and county officials to prepare for the possible winter weather. Autauga County School leaders, Prattville City officials, fire teams and law…
Former Marengo Co. Coroner Denies Use of the N-Word
From the West Alabama Newsroom--Â Longtime former Marengo County coroner Stuart Eatmon finds himself under fire amid allegations that he used a racial slur on social media. Eatmon says he didn't do it. He…
Judge Suspended Over Jailing of Indigent Defendants
A judicial discipline panel has suspended a Montgomery municipal judge for 11 months over the jailing of poor defendants who couldn't pay fines. The Alabama Court of the Judiciary announced the suspension Thursday of Montgomery Municipal Judge Armstead Lester Hayes…
Troy University Officials Prepare for Winter Weather
With a new semester starting next week for Troy University students, the threat of winter weather could hinder travel plans back to the area this weekend. University officials say classes will start on time, Wednesday. Residence halls open Saturday. Officials…
Gov. Bentley Near Decision on Replacement for Sen. Sessions
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he is nearing a decision on a replacement for U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions. Bentley told reporters Thursday in Mobile that he expects to make a decision by the end of this week. But Bentley says…
Inmate Mistakenly Released from Jail is Recaptured in Montgomery
An Alabama inmate who prison officials say was mistakenly released from the Barbour County Jail, was recaptured Thursday in Montgomery. Bobby Campbell and another man were taken into custody at a hotel near Interstate Park Drive. Campbell was released from…
Winter Weather Threat: Gov. Robert Bentley Issues State of Emergency
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has issued a state of emergency because of the possibility of a winter weather headed toward the South. The state will open its emergency operations center starting Friday morning, and the Alabama National Guard will activate…
Mtgy Co. School Board Meets to Discuss Possible Takeover
The Montgomery County School Board met Thursday to discuss the possibility of a takeover of Montgomery Public Schools by the state department of education. School leaders say the meeting was in hopes of…
UPDATED: School/Business Closings/Early Dismissals for Friday
From Alabama News Network: These are the school and business closings/early dismissals for Friday because of the threat for winter weather. This list will be continually updated. Alabama State University - Closing at 1:00 PM Alexander City Schools - Dismissing…
Mistaken Release of Alabama Inmate Under Review
Alabama prison officials say a fake court document may have been behind the mistaken release of a state inmate from a county jail. A spokesman says 37-year-old inmate Bobby Campbell Jr., who was serving time for the second-degree rape of…
Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Fire to Oak Tree at Auburn University
A German man has pleaded guilty and apologized after setting a fire that engulfed an oak tree at Auburn University's landmark Toomer's Corner. Jochen Weist pleaded guilty to criminal mischief Thursday in Lee County. Asked to speak, Weist said: "I'm…
2017 Politics Preview
It's shaping up to be a big year in politics as President-Elect Donald Trump will soon take office and Jeff Sessions' Senate seat will be up for grabs. "There are probably 20 viable people  who would have the qualifications to…
Montgomery Public Schools Faces Possible State Takeover
Montgomery currently has 12 different schools that qualified as failing in Alabama in 2016. That's about 15 percent, and after looking at recent test scores, Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange says things aren't moving in the right direction. "We only have…
Butler County Superintendent Amy Bryan Announces Retirement
Butler County Schools Superintendent Amy Bryan announced her plans for retirement Tuesday afternoon. Bryan has been in the Superintendent's…
Repairs Begin for Pike County Jail
After ongoing structural issues at the Pike County Jail..County officials have finally started repairs on the facility. The jail has experienced roofing leaks, interior corrosion and walls separating. Since repairs have started, the parapet at the top of the jail…
