Next week, lawmakers will return to Montgomery to begin a special session called to debate the creation of a state lottery. When they do, there's one group of Alabama voters hoping that a lottery becomes reality. Today, representatives of the…
When President Barack Obama goes on vacation, he plays a lot of golf. And when he plays, he likes to hang out with big-name basketball players. Five days into his family vacation on Martha's Vineyard, the president has spent four…
Gov. Robert Bentley is asking a committee to suspend an impeachment investigation until lawmakers name what they suspect he has done wrong. The governor's office on Thursday filed the motion to suspend proceedings with the House Judiciary Committee until the…
Macy's says it plans to close about 100 stores next year as the department store operator aims to become more nimble in a competitive market. That represents close to 14 percent of its store base. The closures come as Macy's…
Starting this week, school buses will be making frequent stops all across the capital city and state troopers want to remind drivers how to keep themselves and your children safe. State law requires drivers to yield on both sides of…
The latest national report on the drought shows that the worst conditions in Alabama continue to be in the state's northeast corner. The U.S. Drought Monitor released Thursday shows that extreme drought continues in most of Jackson County, along with…
The head of the state's two-year college system is taking a leave of absence to be treated for shingles. The Alabama Community College System board of trustees on Wednesday granted Chancellor Mark Heinrich's request for a leave of absence. The…
Kennon W. Whaley, 51, from Auburn, was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison on August 3, 2016. In May, Whaley was convicted by a federal jury of two counts of concealment of bankruptcy assets while his company, Southeastern Stud & Components, was…
Education consultant Michael Sentance, a former education adviser to the governor of Massachusetts, will be Alabama's next superintendent of education. The Alabama Board of Education named Sentance to the post Thursday morning. Board members went through several rounds of voting…
The Tallassee City Council has filed a lawsuit against mayoral candidates Jeanna Kervin and Trey Taylor contesting their residency in the city. Both candidates though, argue that they are completely qualified to…
As gun sales remain on a steady rise across the country, we checked to see how local gun sales are doing. At Tri-County Pawn Shop in Prattville, they say business is booming. Owner David Gentry says they usually see more sales…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students in Wilcox County were back in class today for the first day of school. School officials say there are big plans in the works to help improve student achievement this year. They say advanced…
On September 25 of last year, a traffic light on Fort Dale Street stopped working. The light at the intersection of Fort Dale and Cedar Street had been an issue…
Lawyers for Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley are telling an impeachment committee that only the most egregious offenses merit removal from office. The governor's office submitted the filing on impeachment standards to the House Judiciary Committee last week as the committee…
Alabama News Network has confirmed that a man has drowned in Lake Jordan. Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin says Ned Terry, 31, of Eclectic had been swimming with another man around 2 p.m. when he drowned. Franklin says they were…
State Auditor Jim Zeigler says he is worried about any lottery bill that could come from the special session. Zeigler, who is pushing for the impeachment of Governor Robert Bentley says he doesn't want any of the governor's supporters profiting from…
Alabama State University's National Public Radio station - WVAS 90.7 FM - will present the second annual Nat King Cole Society Jazz Festival onSunday, September 4, at the Riverwalk Amphitheater in downtown Montgomery. The Jazz Festival will pay tribute to both Natalie and Montgomery…
ESPN sportscaster John Saunders, who has hosted "The Sports Reporters" for the last 15 years, has died, the network announced. He was 61. Saunders joined ESPN in 1986. He did play-by-play on various sports, hosted NHL Stanley Cup Final coverage…
It's official, summer vacation ends this week. School is back in session for students in Pike Road School. Pike Road School will see some changes this year. The school is adding 9th grade,…
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama says it is seeking an average rate increase of nearly 40 percent on individual health care plans offered in the federal marketplace. A company statement says the proposed rate increases are needed because of…
Montgomery Public Schools superintendent Margaret Allen welcomed students back to school at TS Morris Elementary on Wednesday. Allen gave students high five and hugs to the teachers and parents while encouraging…
Troy university's enrollment is up again and it's having a big effect on students looking for housing. Some students are having a problem securing either on or off campus. University officials say…
The Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the American Medical Association (AMA) announced today a partnership to develop and distribute a statewide educational toolbox designed to help reverse the state’s opioid epidemic. Alabama and Rhode Island are the…
Summer break is also over for kids of Pike County schools and Troy City Schools. Students of Troy City Schools headed back to class Wednesday morning. Pike schools started the school year Tuesday. For Charles Henderson High School, students are adjusting…
Alabama State Troopers were on the scene of an early morning wreck on 1-65 south bound near mile marker 186. A UPS truck that is overturned and other cars are involved. There were no injuries reported. It was shut down due…
