Alabama lawmakers return to Montgomery on Tuesday to begin the 2017 legislative session. Here are five issues to watch throughout the session. ___ PRISON CONSTRUCTION Gov. Robert Bentley will try a second time to persuade lawmakers to approve an $800…
Former Gov. Don Siegelman has been told that he will be released from a federal prison in Louisiana on Wednesday, according to an email provided to Alabama News Network from his friend and former aide Chip Hill. Hill says Siegelman will…
On February 2, 2017, the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs announced that Prattville Fire Chief Terry Brown had been selected as their Fire Chief of the Year. Chief Brown started…
When the legislature re-opens Tuesday for the 2017 regular session, they will be greeted by conservative leaders from across the state at a “Welcome Back Rally” on the Statehouse steps. State Auditor Jim Zeigler is leadoff speaker at the rally,…
Over 300 people in the area are giving back to the American Cancer Society. The benefit is part of the Wynlakes Country Club's Vintage Affair Gala. People attending were able to enjoy wine tasting, a silent auction, and dinner. Money raised…
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office has opened a homicide investigation after two men were found shot to death in a vehicle near the Mosses community on Friday. The victims have been identified as 26-year-old Frank James Hill and 36-year-old Antoni Markee…
Montgomery Police have arrested 3 men in connection with a January murder. 17-year-old Joquan Belyue, 17-year-old Terrance Moorer, and 22-year-old Errol Johnson have all been charged with the murder of Joshua Rogers. Police say the the 3 suspects, along with…
After years of community interest, Montgomery officially has five parking spots specifically for food trucks in downtown. This comes after the city council voted to create the spots last month. Two…
Troy University kicked off their 16th Annual Leadership Conference Friday night. Comedian and radio host Rickey Smiley was the keynote speaker. Carver High School's choir entertained the crowd. This year's theme is, "Overcoming the Crisis in Education: Reconnecting, Relevance, and…
Friday, a group of students from Goshen Elementary joined the Christian Love Center in efforts to give back to the community. It's all part of the student's kindness initiative. They are…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A dispute over city fees has dealt a major blow to the spring tourism season in the city of Selma. The annual Battle of Selma Civil War…
If you're not looking, human trafficking is very easy to miss. That's one reason why Alabama's human trafficking task force held the "End It" summit to help spread knowledge. "It's hidden, like…
If you've noticed a lot of people wearing red today, its for a good reason. They're doing their part on this National Wear Red Day to raise awareness for heart…
You might not want to open a rear window if you're driving a Nissan Altima. The company is recalling more than 341,000 of the midsize cars in the U.S. because the doors might open if a rear window is lowered.…
House Republicans face opposition to their plan to overhaul the way corporations pay federal taxes from a powerful group of lawmakers - other Republicans. The Senate's No. 2 Republican and the chamber's top Republican tax-writer have both been critical. And…
On February 2, the Demopolis Police Department Criminal Investigations Division arrested Chad Smith, 20, of Demopolis, with second degree Rape. Smith is said to have engaged in sexual intercourse with a 14-year old female. He was processed and later transported…
A lawyer for Gov. Robert Bentley is denying that his campaign fund violated the law by paying legal fees for a former aide with whom Bentley was accused of having an affair. Bentley attorney William Athanas says the roughly $9,000…
Looking to order food for your Super Bowl party or snag a deal for the family on Sunday? Look no further. Offers.com has put together a list of over 50 Super Bowl deals, sure to appease any pallette. You can…
Lawyers for Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman are complaining that his New York City jail conditions are too strict. Guzman, who has repeatedly been imprisoned and escaped in Mexico, appeared Friday in a federal court in Brooklyn. His…
An organization that gives a helping hand to victims of domestic violence and other crimes in Montgomery is receiving support in the form of a $18,707 grant awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley. The grant will help Neighbors in Christ continue…
Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) has retained skycap services through Air Chef Aviation Inc; giving passengers traveling a few extra hands assisting their travel needs. On February 1st, skycaps will be positioned at the entrance of the departure doors to assist…
Most big utilities in the Montgomery area are regulated by The Alabama Public Service Commission. The Montgomery Water and Sewer Works are an exception. Their board makes decision independent of any state oversight. Some customers say that makes the monopoly…
The Republican-controlled House has voted to overturn an Obama administration rule intended to clamp down on oil companies that burn off natural gas during drilling operations on public lands. The rule seeks to reduce waste and harmful methane emissions as…
An Alabama pastor says he's adding security during worship services and canceling nighttime meetings after he and two deacons were robbed by gunmen outside the church. The Rev. B.T. Booker Jr. says the three men armed with a sawed-off shotgun and…
Just last month, a Montgomery woman was arrested after falsely reporting a boy's death on Facebook. Montgomery police say 20-year-old Bailey Simmons was charged with falsely reporting an incident,…
