 A teen has died after a two-car wreck on Interstate 85. Troopers say a 13 year old boy from Louisiana died when the truck he was riding in left the road and hit a guardrail. That crash happened I-85 north,…
Saturday, November 26th is Small Business Saturday. The Alabama Retail Association campaign SHOP ALABAMA and small business owners encourage shoppers to spend their dollars locally for the holidays to boost the local economy. Al Cantrell, owner of  Al's Antiques on Mulberry…
Dropouts and students who failed Alabama's graduation exam are heading to community colleges for the state's new high-school diploma. The system's adult education director, David Walters, tells Al.com that more than 125 adults had joined the free program two days…
Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman could be released from prison as early as February, but is still hoping for a pardon from outgoing President Barack Obama. In a Thanksgiving message to supporters, Siegelman thanked people who supported him during his…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Thanksgiving is a holiday that encourages people to have an attitude of gratitude, and that attitude was on full display at a Selma charity Thanksgiving Day. The Bosco Nutrition Center provided more than five hundred…
As Thanksgiving celebrations wind down, Christmas shopping is getting into full swing. Â Many people in Montgomery tell Alabama News Network that shopping is now a part of their Thanksgiving traditions. Some shoppers at…
Alabama State University ended their week of festivities before Thursday big game against Miles College, with their Turkey Day Classic Parade. Hundreds of people lined Dexter Avenue for this year's parade.…
The Salvation Army continued their efforts in giving back to the community with their annual thanksgiving lunch Thursday. Dozens of people stopped by Montgomery's Salavation Army for Thanksgiving lunch, along with resident's already at the center. Coordinators were prepared to…
Former security chief for the governor, Ray Lewis filed a lawsuit against Governor Robert Bentley and his former top aide Rebekah Mason. In the lawsuit he alleges that the governor had a physical…
Gov. Robert Bentley's former security chief has filed a lawsuit against the governor saying his career and reputation were damaged as Bentley tried to maintain and hide an affair with a former political adviser. Ray Lewis, the former state trooper…
From the West Alabama Newsroom--  Authorities in Marengo County are searching for a suspect they say is armed and extremely dangerous and they're asking for help from the public to find him. Sheriff Ben Bates says Stanley Young of Wilcox County…
Gov. Robert Bentley's former security chief has filed a lawsuit against the governor saying his career and reputation were damaged as Bentley tried to maintain and hide an affair with a former political adviser. Ray Lewis, the former state trooper…
After you're done with turkey and your Black Friday shopping, don't forget about your local businesses. Business owners in Troy are busy prepping for Small Business Saturday, a day encouraging people to shop…
There were plenty of laughs to be had as Steve Harvey cracked jokes for the audience. While he wants to bring fun to Alabama State's Turkey Day Classic, he also says he's in it for another reason. "One of my…
Senator Quinton Ross held his 13th Annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway early Wednesday morning. Senator…
President-elect Donald Trump has selected a charter school advocate and GOP donor from Michigan to be education secretary. Betsy DeVos becomes the second woman chosen to fill a spot in…
Ousted Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard is appealing a judge's ruling on allegations of juror misconduct during his ethics trial. Lawyers for the one-time Statehouse leader filed a notice of the challenge this week with the Alabama Court of Criminal…
Alabama's deer hunting season has opened, but make sure you are paying attention to the new rules this season. This year many hunters got their license online. Game wardens say that is fine but make sure you have a way…
The family of Kacy Harris has made a petition for to get Facebook to return their access to their deceased love one's account. Â Harris died in a car crash in June.…
Whether you're planning to fly the friendly skies or take to the roads this Thanksgiving... You are not alone. AAA estimates more than 48 million people will be traveling. And thanks…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The mother of a Francis Marion School ninth grade student is demanding justice after her son was allegedly attacked and injured at school by two…
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect in the homicide of 47-year- old Clifford Cummings, who died from wounds he received in an Oct. 20 shooting. Cummings was pronounced dead at Baptist Medical Center South, where he had been…
Former NFL player Cornelius Griffin and his family are giving back to those in need, in Pike County, just in time for Thanksgiving. The family spent the…
With Black Friday right around the corner, shoppers are getting ready to head to…
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange has released a statement on the death of former Montgomery city council member Jim Spear. Mayor Strange says, "The City of Montgomery has lost a dedicated public servant. Jim Spear provided stellar service to the families…
