State Auditor Against Governor's Prison Plan
State Auditor Jim Zeigler rallied supporters Tuesday to oppose Governor Robert Bentley's prison plan. Ziegler says the plan will hurt taxpayers. "The Bentley plan will in-debt the taxpayers for over…
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MPS Teacher Charged with Engaging in Sex with Student
Montgomery police say they have arrested Latasia Taylor-Hunter on Monday, Feb. 6. Police say Hunter has been charged with School Employee Engaging in Sex with a Student Under 19 Years of Age. Following her arrest, Hunter was placed in the…
Landfill Owner Drops Defamation Lawsuit Against Uniontown Residents
The owner of a landfill in a small Alabama city has dropped a defamation lawsuit filed against residents who used social media to voice their opposition to the disposing of coal ash at the site. The American Civil Liberties Union,…
Bentley Seeks 4 Percent Raise for State Workers
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is using the first day of the legislative session to propose a 4-percent pay raise for state employees, a figure that immediately drew skepticism from some lawmakers over whether the state could afford it. Finance Director…
Central Alabama Community Foundation Awards Third 30th Anniversary Surprise Grant
This year the Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) is celebrating 30 years since its founding in 1987, by a group of civic leaders who had a vision to provide long-term financial support for nonprofit agencies in our community. To commemorate…
Obamas Join Richard Branson for Private Island Getaway
Former President Barack Obama, and his wife, Michelle, have spent some time vacationing with Richard Branson since leaving the White House. The Virgin Group founder put up a blog post with pictures and video of the ex-president kitesurfing off one…
Sarkisian Out as Alabama Offensive Coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons have hired Steve Sarkisian as their new offensive coordinator. The move was announced Tuesday, less than 24 hours after Kyle Shanahan left to become head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. Sarkisian took over as Alabama's offensive…
Senate Confirms DeVos as Education Secretary
The Senate has confirmed school choice activist Betsy DeVos as Education secretary, with Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie. The Senate historian says it was the first time a vice president had to break a tie on a…
ASU Board of Trustees Elects New Board Chairman
The Alabama State University Board of Trustees (BOT) elected Trustee Alfreda Green of Huntsville, Ala. as its new chairwoman. Green succeeds Trustee Ralph Ruggs. Trustee Angela McKenzie is the BOT's vice chairwoman. Green joined the Board in May, 2010 and is a 1980 graduate of Alabama State…
Bentley to Give Annual State of the State Address
Gov. Robert Bentley is expected to push his prison construction plan in his State of the State speech on the opening day of the legislative session. The governor will address lawmakers Tuesday night in the annual televised address. The administration…
Golden Apple: Tanya Williams
Our Golden Apple Award winner this week comes from the Marengo County School System in West Alabama. As a 3rd grade teacher at K4-12 Sweet Water High School, Tanya…
ADOC Pushes for Prison Consolidation
The Alabama Department of Corrections will be pushing a proposal this legislative session to help Alabama's prison overcrowding problem. The plan to consolidate 14 of Alabama's 16 maximum and medium security prisons into…
2017 Legislative Session Set to Begin
The 2017 Legislative Session is about to begin Tuesday, February 7th. Lt. Governor Kay Ivey says prison reform will be a top issue. "The average citizen needs to know that…
Repeat, Violent Offender Facing Rape Charges in Two Counties
Willie Fred Jenkins of Greenville was arrested early February and is facing charges of rape, sodomy, and kidnapping in…
Two Men Found Dead in Mosses
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A double homicide investigation is underway in Lowndes County after two men are found dead in the town of Mosses. Investigators say 36 year old…
5 Issues to Watch in the 2017 Legislative Session
Alabama lawmakers return to Montgomery on Tuesday to begin the 2017 legislative session. Here are five issues to watch throughout the session. ___ PRISON CONSTRUCTION Gov. Robert Bentley will try a second time to persuade lawmakers to approve an $800…
Former Gov. Don Siegelman to Be Released from Prison, Friend Says
Former Gov. Don Siegelman has been told that he will be released from a federal prison in Louisiana on Wednesday, according to an email provided to Alabama News Network from his friend and former aide Chip Hill. Hill says Siegelman will…
Prattville Fire Chief Named Fire Chief of the Year
On February 2, 2017, the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs announced that Prattville Fire Chief Terry Brown had been selected as their Fire Chief of the Year. Chief Brown started…
Jim Zeigler to Oppose Gov. Bentley's $800 Million Prison Plan
When the legislature re-opens Tuesday for the 2017 regular session, they will be greeted by conservative leaders from across the state at a “Welcome Back Rally” on the Statehouse steps. State Auditor Jim Zeigler is leadoff speaker at the rally,…
Vintage Gala Benefits American Cancer Society
Over 300 people in the area are giving back to the American Cancer Society. The benefit is part of the Wynlakes Country Club's Vintage Affair Gala. People attending were able to enjoy wine tasting, a silent auction, and dinner. Money raised…
2 Shot in Lowndes County
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office has opened a homicide investigation after two men were found shot to death in a vehicle near the Mosses community on Friday. The victims have been identified as 26-year-old Frank James Hill and 36-year-old Antoni Markee…
MPD Arrests 3 Robbery Suspects For Accomplice's Murder
Montgomery Police have arrested 3 men in connection with a January murder. 17-year-old Joquan Belyue, 17-year-old Terrance Moorer, and 22-year-old Errol Johnson have all been charged with the murder of Joshua Rogers. Police say the the 3 suspects, along with…
Food Truck Parking Spots Created in Downtown Montgomery
After years of community interest, Montgomery officially has five parking spots specifically for food trucks in downtown. This comes after the city council voted to create the spots last month. Two…
Comedian and Radio Host Rickey Smiley Kicks Off Troy University's Leadership Conference
Troy University kicked off their 16th Annual Leadership Conference Friday night. Comedian and radio host Rickey Smiley was the keynote speaker. Carver High School's choir entertained the crowd. This year's theme is, "Overcoming the Crisis in Education: Reconnecting, Relevance, and…
