Alabama lawmakers have voted to end the state's one-of-a-kind practice of allowing judges to hand down death sentences despite a jury's recommendation for life in prison. Alabama is the only state that allows a judge to override a jury's recommendation…
The threat of severe weather has prompted some closings for Wednesday. Here is the latest list: Alabama State University - closed Alexander City Schools - closed Alexander City Social Security Administration - closed Ascension Day School-Montgomery - closed Auburn University…
Orders to U.S. factories rose in February amid a surge in demand for commercial aircraft, but a key category that tracks business investment spending slipped for the first time in five months. The Commerce Department says factory orders increased 1…
The U.S. trade deficit declined sharply in February as imports from China fell by a record amount and American exports rose for a third straight month. The Commerce Department says the deficit fell to $43.6 billion in February, 9.6 percent…
Our Golden Apple Award Winner this week comes from the Selma City School System. In her 35th year of teaching kindergarten, Lynn Bender at Payne Elementary School, thinks teaching…
Some people came home to toppled trees and damaged homes in Montgomery Monday after strong storms ripped through the River Region. Becky Stehl's home was damaged after a large tree…
As the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship gets underway Monday night between North Carolina and Gonzaga, fans seem to have a favorite and it was for different reasons. "Carolina, of course.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County authorities are speaking out against legislation under consideration by state law makers that would do away with the need to get a permit to…
U.S. developers ramped up construction spending in February to the largest amount in nearly 11 years, led by more building of homes, highways and schools. The Commerce Department says construction spending rose 0.8 percent in February to the highest level…
An adult male sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound while in the 3700 block of Norman Bridge Road. The circumstances are under investigation and no arrests have been made at this time. Check back with Alabama News Network for more.Â
President Donald Trump is donating the first three months of his salary to the National Park Service. White House press secretary Sean Spicer handed an oversized check for $78,333.32 to Interior Secretary Ryan…
On Saturday, April 1, a crash involving two vehicles at 6:50 p.m., claimed the life of an Opp man. Larry Hudson, 59, was critically injured when the 1997 Harley Davidson he was operating struck a black or dark blue four-door pick-up…
Due to possible severe weather across the state, some Alabama schools have announced school closings for Monday, April 3, 2017. The following schools are listed below: TROY CITY SCHOOLS: Closed BUTLER COUNTY SCHOOLS: Closed CRENSHAW COUNTY SCHOOLS: Closed LOWNDES…
Alabama lawmakers return from spring break Tuesday to a full plate of issues. State budgets, prison construction and action on the proposed impeachment of Gov. Robert Bentley are among the matters set to be decided before the session ends in…
Maxwell is celebrating the air force's 70th Anniversary with their two-day Air Show and Open House, as part of the city of Montgomery's All-American weekend. You'll have the chance to meet United States Air Force pilots and crew, they'll also…
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the homicide of Abdul Smith, 43, of Montgomery after he sustained a fatal gunshot wound late Saturday afternoon, April 1. At about 5:10 p.m. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 800 block of…
Union Springs police are investigating a shooting that left one woman in critical condition. Police say the shooting happened Saturday morning just before 8 o'clock on Thompson Street. The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Fonish Hollingsworth. She is listed…
Benefiting a growing disease, that's the goal of this crawfish boil that has people filling up for a good cause. For some, it's a chance to support other parents that need insurance to cover autism costs. "Ever since my child…
A financial disclosure filed by former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn shows he earned nearly $1.3 million for speeches to Russian companies and lobbying for a Turkish firm, as well as work for other entities. Flynn filed the…
A bill in the Alabama Legislature would require women seeking abortions to get a sonogram two days ahead of the procedure and hear a detailed description of the embryo or fetus. The Senate Health Committee has scheduled a Wednesday public…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma murder suspect recently released from jail for medical reasons had been waiting in jail for more than two years to go to trial in the case. Sheriff Harris Huffman is defending his decision…
The Montgomery Clean City Commission and Councilman Brantley Lyons designate April "District Two Clean Up Month," during which residents can take advantage of special garbage and trash removal services. The Sanitation Department will remove nearly all items, including up to…
U.S. health officials are enrolling volunteers for critical next-stage testing of an experimental vaccine to protect against Zika, the mosquito-borne virus that can cause devastating birth defects in pregnant women. The first volunteer was vaccinated Wednesday at Baylor College of…
Millions of students across the country are homeschooled. Hannah echles has been homeschooled since the first grade. "Being homeschooled I'm sort of introverted and I like to stay in my room in do my schoolwork," says Echles. But, in less…
There's a new plan being pushed to fix the state's overcrowded prisons. It involves taking up empty beds in local jails. When you walk in the door of a state prison, you can see just how crowded the conditions are.…
