EMA Officials Prepare for Severe Weather Threat
Tuesday was a quiet day at the Montgomery County EMA Office as workers continue to prepare for potential severe weather Wednesday, but that could all change at a moment's notice. "Well it…
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AUM Holds Religious Liberties Debate
It's an issue we've seen in the headlines a lot over the past few years-- gay and lesbian equal rights versus religious liberties. Guest debater Adam MacLeod says the religious laws are…
Three Arrested, Two Hurt, One Wanted after Selma Shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Three teenage suspects are behind bars and one is still at large after a shooting in Selma that left two people hurt. Eighteen year old Juwan Howard --…
Pike County Storm Prep
Tuesday's warm temperatures could allow some people to let their guards down after Monday's severe storm. But county officials are warning them not to take tomorrow's threat lightly. "These storm…
Gov. Bentley Issues State of Emergency in Preparation for Severe Weather
Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday declared a statewide State of Emergency in anticipation of severe weather moving through Alabama on Wednesday. The National Weather Service is forecasting a significant threat of severe weather to include destructive and long-track tornadoes, hail…
Luverne Residents Clean Up Storm Damage; NWS Confirms Tornado
The National Weather Service confirmed Tuesday afternoon that an EF0 tornado touched down in the northern part of Crenshaw County during Monday's severe weather. But the NWS is also saying that tornado…
Alabama Senate Approves the Largest Education Budget Since 2008
The Alabama Senate today approved by a 29-2 vote a historically strong budget for the Education Trust Fund. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 budget allocates $6.4 billion to Alabama’s K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities. It is the largest education…
Gov. Bentley's Lawyer Seeks Changes to Impeachment Hearings
Gov. Robert Bentley's lawyer is urging an impeachment committee to allow full hearings and other procedures to give "fairness and due process" to the governor. Attorney Ross Garber in a press conference Tuesday repeated concerns about the procedure proposed by…
ALDOT Focused on National Work Zone Awareness
April 3-7 is National Work Zone Awareness Week, and the Alabama Department of Transportation, road builders, contractors and local officials are joining together to encourage motorists to slow down in work zones, eliminate all distractions, pay attention to all signage…
Alabama Lawmakers Vote to End Judicial Override
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…
School & Business Closings for Wednesday
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…
US Factory Orders Up 1 Percent in February
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…
US Trade Deficit Drops to $43.6 Billion in February
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…
Golden Apple: Lynn Bender
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…
Weakened Trees Toppled in Storm
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…
Fans React to NCAA Championship
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.…
Dallas Co. Authorities Speak Out Against Gun Bill
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. Construction Spending Rose to Nearly 11-year High
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…
MPD Investigates Norman Bridge Road Shooting
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.
President Trump Donates First 3 months of Salary to Natonal Park Service
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…
Motorcyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident
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…
Alabama Schools Announce Closings Due to Possible Severe Weather
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…
Lawmakers Face Decisions on Impeachment and Budgets
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 AFB Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary This Year
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…
MPD Investigating Homicide of Montgomery Man
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…
