Wilcox Co. Student to Attend Presidential Inauguration
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A student from Wilcox Central High School has been selected to attend the inauguration of Donald Trump as President. When the 45th President of…
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Troy University Adds New Innovation Lab
Earlier this year, Troy University rolled out new exercising bikes for students to study and work out at the same time. Now, just in time for final exams, students are utilizing…
Deadly Storms Prompts Gov. Bentley to Issue Statewide State of Emergency
Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday issued a State of Emergency following deadly storms Tuesday night and additional severe weather Wednesday. Alabama has experienced severe thunderstorms, hail, straight line winds, and tornadoes causing damage in 12 counties including: Colbert, Cullman, Dekalb,…
States Challenge Environmental Rule for Critical Habitat
Eighteen states have filed a lawsuit challenging environmental regulations that could allow more areas to be designated as critical habitat for endangered and threatened species. The states filed the lawsuit Tuesday in federal court in Alabama. It challenges a federal…
ALDOT Names New Southeast Regional Engineer
Transportation Director John Cooper has appointed Steve Graben as Region Engineer for the Southeast Region of ALDOT effective December 1, 2016. The position of Region Engineer is appointed by the Transportation Director, with duties that include the planning, design, construction,…
United Food and Fuel Shopping Spree for Magical Christmas Toy Drive
Alabama News Network's Olivia Deas and Caitlyn Cline teamed up with Ben McNeill of United Food and Fuel on Tuesday. They shopped until they dropped and brought back bags of…
Dallas Co. EMA Monitoring Severe Weather Threat
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Emergency Management officials in Dallas County are keeping a close eye on weather conditions. EMA Director Toya Stiles says there's a chance for severe weather overnight…
Truck Crashes into Elmore Co. Pawn Shop
Surveillance video of a crash was sent to us by an employee of the "Our Town Gun and Pawn Shop" in Elmore County. Employees say a log truck was making a…
Prison Commissioner Says Uprisings, Deaths Calls for New Prisons
The state prison commissioner says outbreaks of violence, including the stabbing death of a corrections officer last month, illustrate the need for new state prisons Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn made the remarks…
Rainfall Didn't End Alabama Drought
Weather experts say storms that dumped as much as 5 inches of rain on Alabama didn't end the drought. National Weather Service statistics show as much as 5 inches of rain fell near the geographic center of the state along…
State of Emergency Issued After Gatlinburg Wildfires
A state of emergency has prompted evacuations in Eastern Tennessee after several raging wildfires move from the Smoky Mountains down to residential areas. Officials say at least 30 buildings in Gatlinburg have been damaged or impacted by the flames. Many…
Forecasters: More Rain to Come Across Alabama
The National Weather Service say parts of drought-plagued Alabama got more than 2 inches of rain, and more is on the way. Forecasters say storms brought rain to some of the state's driest areas, with rainfall totals of around 2…
Golden Apple: Kay McGrew
Our Golden Apple Award winner this week comes from the Montgomery Public School System. In her 2nd year of teaching at Flowers School, Kay McGrew has a unique teaching method to…
Local EMA Prepared for Severe Storms
The first major rain in months is forecast for the next few days. And Montgomery County Emergency Management officials are making sure they are ready should anything severe happen. EMA Director Christina…
Montgomery Police Searching for Missing Man
Montgomery police are searching for a missing man. Police say 67-year-old Brent Talley was last seen last Tuesday in the 300 block of Kingswood Drive. Police say he has dementia. Â He was last seen in a long sleeved brown plaid…
Major Fundraiser Underway at National Voting Rights Museum in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A major fund raising effort is underway at the National Voting Rights Museum and Institute in Selma. Museum board member Louretta Wimberly says an engraved brick project…
Are Your Online Shopping Habits Safe?
Cyber Monday is one of the busiest shopping holidays of the year. Both avid online shoppers and Internet…
ALEA Investigating 14 Traffic Deaths from Thanksgiving Travel Period
Alabama State Troopers of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated 14 traffic deaths during 2016’s five-day Thanksgiving travel period, which began at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, and ended at midnight Sunday, Nov. 27. “There is never a good…
Rep. Martha Roby Talks Trump After Election
Trump's words to Billy Bush in a 2005 interview words set off a firestorm across the nation as Republicans worked to distance themselves from their party nominee. That included Congresswoman Martha Roby…
Former Montgomery Healthcare Worker Sentenced for I.D. Fraud
A Montgomery woman was sentenced today to 26 months in prison for her involvement in a stolen identity refund fraud scheme, announced U.S. Attorney George L. Beck Jr. of the Middle District of Alabama, and Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General…
MPD Being Trained in Community Police Techniques
Montgomery police are being trained to recognize how they are influenced by biases they might bring to the job. The Montgomery Advertiser reports the training is led by former Tuskegee Mayor…
Rock Quilter Credits Gees Bend Quilters
CBS Sunday Morning this week included the story of a Houston man who makes quilts out of materials that include rock T-shirts. CBS reported his quilting journey started one day in 2006. The…
Rain Finally Back In The Forecast!
Monday will be the first day of a much more active weather pattern for the River Region. A cold front to the west will move towards the area. Out ahead of the front, we will finally have the Gulf return…
Montgomery Group Hosts Funky Thanksgiving Fundraiser
One local group had a little fun over the holiday last night...all for a good cause. The group Live + Listen held its annual Funksgiving benefit concert last night at the Union Station Train Shed in downtown Montgomery. The event…
Montgomery Businesses Participate in Small Business Saturday
People across the country were encouraged to shop small for Small Business Saturday. Several shops in Montgomery participated in the annual day that highlights small businesses. Many took to social media with the hashtag #shopsmall or #smallbuisnesssaturday promoting the event.…
