Longtime Selma Businesses Share Their Secret to Success
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Its often said that 96-percent of businesses will fail within the first ten years but two businesses in Selma have bucked that trend in a big way.…
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Bullock County Begins Electronic Sign-In for Voters
Bullock County officials are introducing a new way of signing in at the polls for the upcoming November election. They have decided to have voters sign in electronically. Only 29 counties…
House Judiciary Demands Testimony From Gov. Bentley
The Alabama House Judiciary Committee has sent a formal demand to Governor Bentley for his testimony under oath, Committee Chairman Mike Jones (R–Andalusia) announced today. “As we seek to discharge our constitutional duty with regard to this investigation,” Jones said,…
#RankTroy movement gaining national recognition
TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com) - Following Troy University’s win over the University of South Alabama last Thursday, a Facebook page and Twitter account urging AP and Coaches Poll voters to #RankTroy sprouted up and the movement gained momentum quickly. The fan-created…
Woman Sentenced and Fined for UA Sorority Scam
A South Carolina lawyer has been given a six-month prison sentence after stashing hundreds of thousands of dollars in a shoebox as part of a scam involving a $14 million sorority house at the University of Alabama. Jennifer Elizabeth Meehan,40,…
UWA Offer Education Majors Scholarships and Other Aid
The University of West Alabama is planning to launch a program that would give education majors scholarships and other assistance if they commit to teach in a Black Belt community for at least three years. The first round of scholarships…
Veteran's Day Parade Set for Nov. 10 in Tuskegee
On Thursday, November 10, at 3:15pm Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System, Macon County, and the City of Tuskegee will host a Veterans Day Parade at the Tuskegee VA Medical Center. The parade route will began at Vetegee Field and…
Trump supporters, protesters clash at downtown rally
The Trump-Pence bus made a stop in downtown Montgomery Tuesday evening. It was part of a rally held by the Montgomery County GOP. Alabama Trump Campaign Chair, Perry Hooper Jr., spoke…
State Officials Pushing "Yes" Vote for Amendment Two
City and State officials met in Alex City Tuesday to get the word out. They want you to vote 'yes' to Amendment 2 on the ballot November 8th. They say each year…
Swift Drug Company Celebrates 100 Years in Business
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma retailer prepares to celebrate its centennial anniversary in business serving the people of Selma and Dallas County. Swift Drug Company turns 100 years…
Peanut Butter Festival Preparations
It's that time of the year again for peanut butter lovers. The city of Brundidge is just days away from it's annual Peanut Butter Festival. It's the 25th year of the festival…
Elmore Co. Commissioner Arrested
Elmore County Commissioner Joe Faulk arrested and charged with one count of use of office for personal gain. Sheriff Bill Franklin confirmed his bond was $5,000 and he was released on bond. Check with Alabama News Network for latest on…
Wells Fargo Rolls Out Ad Campaign Addressing Sales Scandal
Wells Fargo has launched a new advertising campaign to address the company's ongoing sales practices scandal and what it is doing to make things right for its customers. The campaign, which launched Monday, is being rolled out nationally on major…
Butler County Career Academy celebrates third year
The Butler County Career Academy started in October of 2013. Then, it served almost 600 students and…
Judge Approves Volkswagen Emissions Settlement
A federal judge in San Francisco has approved a $15 billion court settlement of most claims against Volkswagen for its emissions-cheating scandal. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer signed the order Tuesday approving the largest auto-scandal settlement in the nation's history.…
Beer run! Self-driving Truck Goes 120-Plus Miles on Delivery
Anheuser-Busch says it has completed the world's first commercial shipment by self-driving truck, sending a beer-filled tractor-trailer on a journey of more than 120 miles through Colorado. The company says it teamed with self-driving truck maker, Otto, and the state…
Montgomery Family Offers Reward for Info. on Death Investigation
A Montgomery family is issuing a desperate plea and a cash reward for information pertaining to the identity of a suspect involved in the death of their love one, Reginald Williams. A family representative has contacted CrimeStoppers and has requested…
Are you Registered to Vote?
As the candidates hit the homestretch of their campaigns, voters in Alabama get ready to head to the polls in record numbers. "On January 19, 2015, we had 2.2 million registered voters. Last…
Next Phase to Widen Elba Bypass Begins Wednesday
The next phase in the continuation and widening of the Elba Bypass (Alabama Highway 203) will begin Wednesday, October 26, weather permitting. This phase will begin at Taylor Mill Road and end at Alabama Highway 125. The project will include…
Police Investigate Shooting on Campus of Alabama A&M
Alabama A&M law enforcement officers believe a student fired a gun outside a campus residence hall over the weekend. The university said in a statement that no one was injured by the shots that were reported around 10:45 p.m. outside…
Auburn University to Build $12 Million Satellite Campus in Gulf Shores
Auburn University and the city of Gulf Shores are partnering on a new $12 million college facility and center for the College of Veterinary Medicine. Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft said during a news conference Monday that the city will…
Golden Apple: Ronda Daniel
Our Golden Apple Award winner this week comes from the Lowndes County School System. For nearly 30 years, Ronda Daniel at Hayneville Middle School has been stressing to her…
Retired Judges to Hear Roy Moore's Appeal
A panel of retired judges will hear suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore's bid to return to the bench. Alabama Supreme Court justices said Monday that they will recuse themselves from hearing Moore's appeal because their impartiality might be questioned. A…
Crenshaw Co. Police Investigate Deadly Shooting in Highland Home Area
Police in Crenshaw County investigated a deadly shooting. Authorities say two people were shot on upper Panola Road off County Road 4 around 1 o'clock this afternoon, near the Highland Home area. Police say Eddie Joe Flowers and Adam Gregory…
Future of Skate Park under Discussion
A Staybridge Suites Hotel project was announced in early June for downtown Montgomery, but it comes at the cost of the city's downtown skate park. The skatepark closed in July and now the…
