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Bentley to Give Annual State of the State Address
Gov. Robert Bentley is expected to push his prison construction plan in his State of the State speech on the opening day of the legislative session. The governor will address lawmakers Tuesday night in the annual televised address. The administration…
Golden Apple: Tanya Williams
Our Golden Apple Award winner this week comes from the Marengo County School System in West Alabama. As a 3rd grade teacher at K4-12 Sweet Water High School, Tanya…
ADOC Pushes for Prison Consolidation
The Alabama Department of Corrections will be pushing a proposal this legislative session to help Alabama's prison overcrowding problem. The plan to consolidate 14 of Alabama's 16 maximum and medium security prisons into…
2017 Legislative Session Set to Begin
The 2017 Legislative Session is about to begin Tuesday, February 7th. Lt. Governor Kay Ivey says prison reform will be a top issue. "The average citizen needs to know that…
Repeat, Violent Offender Facing Rape Charges in Two Counties
Willie Fred Jenkins of Greenville was arrested early February and is facing charges of rape, sodomy, and kidnapping in…
Two Men Found Dead in Mosses
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A double homicide investigation is underway in Lowndes County after two men are found dead in the town of Mosses. Investigators say 36 year old…
5 Issues to Watch in the 2017 Legislative Session
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 to Be Released from Prison, Friend Says
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…
Prattville Fire Chief Named Fire Chief of the Year
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…
Jim Zeigler to Oppose Gov. Bentley's $800 Million Prison Plan
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,…
Vintage Gala Benefits American Cancer Society
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…
2 Shot in Lowndes County
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…
MPD Arrests 3 Robbery Suspects For Accomplice's Murder
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…
Food Truck Parking Spots Created in Downtown Montgomery
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…
Comedian and Radio Host Rickey Smiley Kicks Off Troy University's Leadership Conference
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…
Goshen Elementary Students Partner with Christian Love Center
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…
Futures of Some Selma Tourism Events Uncertain
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…
Montgomery Hosts Human Trafficking Summit
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…
Many Join The Fight Against Heart Disease On National Wear Red Day
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…
Nissan Recalls Altima; Door Might Open if Window Rolled Down
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.…
GOP Running into Opposition from GOP on Tax Overhaul
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…
Demopolis Man Charged with Rape of Teen
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…
Bentley's Lawyer Says Payments to Rebekah Mason's Attorney are Legal
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…
Restaurants Have Special Deals and Prices for Super Bowl 51
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…
