Execution Carried Out
Here is a timeline of the execution of an Alabama Death Row inmate last night at Holman Prison in Atmore. ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on the scheduled execution of an Alabama inmate (all times local): 11:15 p.m. A…
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Salvation Army Shelter Prepares for Cold Weather
The Salvation Army is preparing for the cold weather headed towards the River Region.  They expect a 10-15% increase in people staying at their shelter which is already near capacity. Currently there are more than 70 men in their shelter, all…
Supreme Court says Alabama Execution Can Proceed
The U.S. Supreme Court has again ruled that Alabama can move forward with the execution of an inmate convicted of killing a convenience store clerk more than two decades ago. The Supreme Court ruled late Thursday that the execution could…
Selma House Fire Claims Mother and Daughter
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A mother and daughter are dead after a house fire early Thursday morning in Selma. Fire officials say a home in the 800 block of Pettus Street was fully involved when firefighters arrived on scene…
Troy's Adopt-A-Resident Program Efforts to Make Christmas Bright for Residents
Troy Health and Rehabilitation Center needs your help to make Christmas special for residents. The center is taking donations right now for it's Adopt-A-Resident program until Monday, December 12th. Â There are over 130 residents at the center. Workers say they…
One Injured in Gibbs Dr. Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured. Police say that shooting happened in the 1900 block of Gibbs Drive around 4:00pm Thursday afternoon. One man was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle. His condition…
Former Astronaut, US Senator John Glenn Dead at 95
Former astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn has died in Ohio. He was 95. Glenn became a national hero in 1962 when he became the first American to orbit the Earth. Hank Wilson with the John Glenn School of Public…
Learning How To Shop
Pike Road School first graders spent time at the Wal-Mart on Chantilly Parkway in Montgomery on Wednesday morning. A teacher taught the boys and girls how stores work by having them buy toys for the Toys for Tots program. The…
Need for Foster and Adoptive Parents in Alabama
Hundreds of children across the state of Alabama are up for adoption this Christmas. Â Currently there are over 5500 children in the foster system and 190 of those are located in Montgomery County.…
Annual Holiday House Ushers in the Christmas Holiday Season in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Holiday House marks the start of the Christmas holiday season each year in Selma. The arts and crafts sale has been going strong for close to…
Montgomery Makes the List for Possible F-35 Fighter Jet Sites
The Montgomery-based 187th Fighter Wing is one of five Air National Guard units across the country that is still being considered to become home to the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter, U.S. Air Force officials have announced. The F-35A is scheduled…
Troy Family Gets Surprise Home Donation
A Troy family is getting a Christmas wish, thanks to the Troy-Pike County Habitat for Humanity and Publix. Ashley  Barron and her two daughters received a major surprise as they were told they…
Wetumpka Woman Accused of Stealing from Trust Set Up for Ailing Son
An Alabama woman has been accused of stealing from a trust set up for her ailing son in Nebraska. Omaha television station WOWT reports that 42-year-old Pamela Rawlinson is charged with felony theft by deception. A public phone listing for…
2nd Person Dies After Alabama Pipeline Explosion
Officials say a second worker injured in the Oct. 31 explosion of a major gasoline pipeline in Alabama has died. Al.com quotes the Occupational Health and Safety Administration as saying the employee died on Nov. 22 from injuries received during…
Magazine: Trump’s America Could Be Like Alabama With Nukes
New York Magazine has published an article with this headline: Trump’s America Could Be Like Alabama With Nukes The article suggests Donald Trump's America will be like Alabama, with a dislike for unions and a love of religion: "There is…
City Cracks Down on Businesses not Paying Sales Tax
Two prominent Montgomery businesses were brought up at city council Tuesday after failing to pay their sales tax. Bama Lanes and Tenda Chick, both on Atlanta Highway, were two of multiple businesses discussed.…
Verizon To Add 300 Full-Time Jobs At Alabama Call Center
Verizon says it plans to hire up to 300 full-time employees throughout 2017 at its Huntsville call center. Al.com reports the wireless communication company will hold an onsite career fair Saturday at its Huntsville facility. According to Monday's announcement, career…
Google Hits Renewable Energy Goal In Quest To Pare Pollution
Google is crossing a milestone in its quest to reduce pollution caused by its digital services that devour massive amounts of electricity. Google says it believes that beginning next year it will have amassed enough renewable energy to meet all…
Mother Settles JetBlue Lawsuit After Son Flown To Wrong City
A New York City woman has agreed to settle her lawsuit against JetBlue Airways after it mixed up her 5-year-old son with another boy and flew him to the wrong city. Maribel Martinez's lawyer announced the settlement on Tuesday, saying…
Lowndes Co. Chief Deputy Goes on Trial for Assault
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Lowndes County deputy accused of physically attacking a man in the county courthouse goes on trial for assault. Chief Deputy Chris West is accused of body slamming a county jail inmate at the courthouse…
Luther Strange Announces Run for Sessions' U.S. Senate Seat
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange says he will seek the U.S. Senate seat left open if incumbent Jeff Sessions is confirmed to be attorney general under president-elect Donald Trump. Gov. Robert Bentley would appoint Sessions' interim replacement until there's an…
Dog found neglected, injured
UPDATE: Dr. Mickey Golden at Golden Animal Hospital tells Alabama News Network that Dumplin' has passed away from her injuries. Staff at Golden Animal Hospital in Montgomery have been caring for a dog…
Construction Underway in Tallapoosa County on Natural Gas Pipeline
A more than 500-mile-long pipeline under construction in east Alabama will take natural gas through Georgia on its way to Florida. The Sabal Trail pipeline will transport natural gas from the Transco pipeline north of Alexander City, Alabama, to near…
Trial Starts over Mental Health Conditions in Alabama Prisions
Testimony is underway in a civil lawsuit over mental health treatment in Alabama's prison system. Among the first witnesses Monday was 24-year-old inmate Jamie Wallace, who suffers multiple mental health problems. Wallace says he wasn't asked about his mental health…
Golden Apple: Shelby Howe
Our Golden Apple Award winner this week comes from the Autauga County School System. In her 8th year of teaching, Shelby Howe, at Prattville High School just beams with…
