Lottery Bill Fails in Special Session
State senators have punted a vote of a lottery bill after a test vote indicated it did not have the votes to pass. Senators stopped discussions Thursday on the bill…
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Low Level Median Coming to Commerce Street
The City of Montgomery in early September will install a low level median on Commerce Street from Bibb to Montgomery Street to prohibit motorist from parking in the middle of the street. Prioritizing public safety while enhancing the street’s curb appeal for…
Twitter Suspends 360K Accounts Over 'Violent Extremism'
Twitter says it has suspended 360,000 accounts since mid-2015 for violating its policies banning the promotion of terrorism and violent extremism. The San Francisco-based company says it has also made progress in preventing users who were suspended from immediately returning…
Kanye West to Open 21 'Pablo' Pop-up Stores Worldwide Friday
Kanye West fans can buy a taste of "The Life of Pablo" this weekend following the rapper-turned-fashion mogul's announcement of 21 pop-up stores worldwide that will be open for just three days, beginning Friday. West tweeted a map Wednesday night…
Volvo Teams Up with Uber to Produce Driverless Cars
Volvo is teaming up with ride-sharing company Uber to develop next-generation driverless cars, in a $300 million project. The Swedish car maker says it has signed an agreement with Uber to incorporate the latest know-how in autonomous driving technology. The…
Obama Administration to End Use of Private Prisons
The Justice Department says it's phasing out its relationships with private prisons after a recent audit found the private facilities have more safety and security problems than ones run by the government. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates has instructed federal…
Supreme Court Refuses Bond Review for Mtgy Officer Charged with Murder
The Alabama Supreme Court is refusing to hear the case of a Montgomery police officer charged with murder. The court without comment on Thursday denied a request by officer Aaron Smith to review a judge's decision setting bond for the…
Perry Hooper Jr. Named to Alabama Music Hall of Fame Board
A well-known Montgomery businessman is adding an important leadership role to his resume. The governor has named Perry Hooper Jr. to the board of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Hooper is the Vice…
Area Coaches Greet Troy Community
Dozens of people attended Troy's "Brown Bag on the Square" Thursday afternoon. The event kicked off football season in the area. It's also the last "Brown Bag" of the summer. Coaches Charles Henderson, Pike Liberal Arts, and Troy University's football team…
House Approves Oil Spill Settlement Split
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bill to use the state's oil spill settlement funds to pay debts and build roads in south Alabama. Representatives approved the bill on an 88-10 vote Ways and Means Committee Chairman Steve…
Lottery Bill Heads to Vote
A lottery bill is headed to a vote in the Alabama Senate. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said he intends to seek an up or down vote on a lottery bill on Thursday afternoon. The bill is expected to…
Former Alabama Secretary of State Jim Bennett Dies at 76
Former Alabama Secretary of State Jim Bennett has died. He was 76. Bennett's death was announced by Jacksonville State University, where he was chairman of the board of trustees. University spokeswoman Buffy Lockette says Bennett died Wednesday night after a…
Brantwood Children's Home Telethon Raises $14,000
It was "Heroes for Heroes" as community members called in to help support Brantwood Children's Home Wednesday evening. During Alabama News Network 6 o'clock news, Beasley Allen Law Firm presented a $5,000 check…
Selma Coffee Company Owner Looks to Make a Difference in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma businessman is using his company and his faith to try and make a difference in Selma and Dallas County -- and beyond. Ryan Bergeron has…
Record Breaking Enrollment Expected at Troy University
The fall semester begins at troy university with hundreds of new students on campus. Last year was a record breaking year for the university with 2300 new students. University officials say they expect…
Special Session Day 3: Lottery Bill Stalls in the Senate
A lottery bill has quickly stalled in the Alabama Senate amid deep disagreements among lawmakers over gambling. Senators debated a lottery bill for several hours Wednesday before giving up and…
Elmore Co. Police Search for Convenience Store Thieves
The Elmore County Sheriff’s Department is searching for two unknown subjects wanted in reference to a Theft of Property Investigation. On August 11, 2016 between 7:00-7:30 p.m., two unknown males entered into a convenience store located in the 1600 block of Balm…
HIPPY is Accepting Applications for 3 and 4 Year-Olds
Montgomery Public Schools’ Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters Program (HIPPY) is now accepting applications from parents or legal guardians of children ages three and four who are not currently receiving pre-k services. HIPPY is a school readiness program…
Child of Plane Crash Victims Reflects on Loss, Faith
A note written by a Mississippi eighth-grader whose parents were among six people killed in a plane crash in Alabama is touching people with its poignancy. Sarah Perry's post on social media talks about being broken-hearted after the death of…
A Sales Tax on Food
Stateline, an online site of The Pew Charitable Trusts, focuses on Alabama in a story about the handful of states that charge the same sales tax on food as everything else: "Alabama, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma and South Dakota…
Local Church Helps with LA Flood Relief Efforts
As flood waters continue to rise, much of Baton Rouge is in total chaos. Travis Dawkins, Dream Center Director for Church of the Highlands in Montgomery, says it's something…
Greenville Police Searching for Burglary Suspects
Greenville Police are asking for the public's help to find three men who broke into the Corner Stop Grocery not once, but twice in eight days. The first break-in was on August 1…
Students in Demopolis Head Back to Class for a New School Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students in Demopolis City Schools head back to class Tuesday for the first day of a new school year. Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff spent part of the day visiting schools. He says students and teachers are…
Uber Returns to Tuscaloosa and Auburn for Football Season
The ride-hailing service Uber plans to return to two Alabama cities this week as students return to college campuses. Local media report that city officials in Auburn and Tuscaloosa have approved ordinances in recent weeks that satisfy the company. Uber…
Champion Sports Trainers Warn of High School Athletic Injuries
High school football kicks off soon. But before kids hit the field, there are a few reminders that parents need to know. Trainers say parents should pay close attention to signs…
