Severe Storm Leaves Damage in Wetumpka
People in Elmore County spent Saturday cleaning up after severe storms that came through the area. Mayor Jerry Willis says West Wetumpka was hit the most damage. The Wetumpka Church of Christ…
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City of Troy Celebrates Opening of Publix
Saturday was an exciting day of the city of Troy. City officials gathered for a special ribbon cutting for the store. There was also a long line of eager customers waiting…
Storm Damage Reported in Elmore County, Dallas County
Alabama News Network is following reports of damage from storms that pushed through the state this morning, causing damage in Elmore and Dallas counties. Kim Trost with the Elmore County Emergency Management…
School Board Votes on Response to State Superintendent
The Montgomery County School Board voted unanimously Friday to work with the State Department of Education on an intervention. Superintendent Margaret Allen has created committees to address numerous issues State Superintendent Michael Sentance has highlighted. Â Each School Board member will…
Senate Confirms Kelly to lead Homeland Security
The Senate has voted convincingly to put a tough-talking retired Marine general in charge of overseeing President Donald Trump's pledge to crack down on illegal immigration. Senators confirmed nomination to lead the Homeland Security Department, 88-11. Among Kelly's likely first…
Montgomery Talk Radio Tackles Trump Inauguration
Mark Montiel hosts Capitol Buzz on AM 1440. He's seen a lot leading up to and after the election, and callers are looking for Donald Trump to make good on his promises. "When Trump says he's going to drain the…
Troy University Students Reaction to Presidential Inauguration
While people gathered in Washington DC for the presidential inauguration, people in our area eagerly watched the event unfold on television. We spoke with students at Troy University as…
The Latest on the Prosecution of Drug Lord "El Chapo"
NEW YORK (AP) - The Latest on Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman facing drug trafficking and other charges in the United States (all times local): 3:40 p.m. A U.S. lawyer for Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman…
Five Named as Chancellor’s Fellows at Troy University
Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor, recently announced the 2017 participants in the Chancellor’s Fellows Program at Troy University. From left to right, are: Dr. John Kline, director of the program; Fellows Dr. Dionne Rosser-Mims, Dr. Jeffery…
The Latest of Inauguration Day: Trump Sworn In as America's 45th President
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on Donald Trump's inauguration as the 45th president of the United States (all times EST): 6:30 p.m. The District of Columbia police chief says 217 people have been arrested and charged with rioting and six…
Leg Found in Trash Bag Identified as Missing Macon Co. Man's Leg
Authorities say additional human remains have been found in a creek where the leg of a missing man was discovered in east Alabama. Officials said at a news conference Friday, that some of the remains were in trash bags, similar…
U.S Forest Service Schedule Controlled Burns Across Alabama
The U.S. Forest Service says crews will conduct controlled burns on about 91,500 acres of the Bankhead, Conecuh, Talladega and Tuskegee national forests during the next six months. The Bankhead National Forest is planning to burn 15,000 acres in Winston…
Alabama Lawmaker Seeks End to Concealed Handgun Permits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A Tuscaloosa lawmaker wants to do away with the requirement for permits to carry a concealed handgun in Alabama. Republican Sen. Gerald Allen filed the legislation Wednesday ahead of the legislative session that beings in February. Allen…
Federal Court Strikes Down 12 Legislative Districts
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Federal judges have struck down 12 Alabama legislative districts, saying Republicans relied too heavily on race when drawing the lines. A three-judge panel ruled Friday in the long-running lawsuit over the legislative districts. The judges say 12…
Alabama Jobless Rate Jumps to 6.2 Percent
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama's unemployment rate is up to 6.2 percent. Statistics released by the state on Friday say the December jobless rate increased three-tenths of a percent from 5.9 percent in November. The rate is better than the state's…
New Study: AL Traffic Fatalities Up 25 Percent
New research out of the University of Alabama shows the number of fatal traffic crashes in Alabama increased by nearly 25 percent last year. While the number of wrecks may not have increased much, the number of people dying is…
Trump Pays $25 Million to Settle Trump University Cases
President-elect Donald Trump has paid $25 million to settle three lawsuits against his now-defunct Trump University, signaling that a judge's approval of a settlement agreement remains on track for March 30. Plaintiff attorney Jason Forge says Trump Entrepreneur Initiative paid…
Selma Residents Talk Possible Visit by President Trump
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell announced Wednesday that she would not be attending the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. The congresswoman did however, invite President Trump to Selma for the upcoming annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee. Trump supporters…
Officials: Woman Throws Dog From Bridge, Claiming it Can Fly
Authorities say a woman claimed dogs could fly before tossing a small dog about 30 feet off a South Florida bridge, injuring the animal. Capt. David Walesky of Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control told the Palm Beach Post…
Western Union to Pay $586 Million for Fraud Victims
Western Union has agreed to pay $586 million to the U.S. government to pay back victims of fraud that the money transfer company failed to protect. The government says that Western Union did not have a strong enough anti-fraud program,…
Obama Denies Pardon Request for Siegelman
President Barack Obama will not pardon former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman. The Department of Justice informed Siegelman's attorneys Thursday that his clemency petition had been denied. Siegelman's supporters had long hoped the president would free the former Alabama governor before…
Montgomery Biscuits to Hold Job Fair for 2017 Season
The Montgomery Biscuits will hold their fourteenth annual Job Fair at Riverwalk Stadium, split between two dates on Thursday, February 9th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM and on Saturday, February 11th from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM to fill…
Mexican Drug Lord 'El Chapo' Guzaman Extradited to US
MEXICO CITY - Mexico's government says it has extradited drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to the United States, where he is wanted on drug trafficking and other charges. The Foreign Relations Department has announced on Twitter that Guzman was…
Tuning in to Trump's Presidential Inauguration
People across the country are expected to tun in as President-Elect Donald Trump takes office as the 45th President of the United States. We spoke with people at Troy University, who plan…
Alabama Lawmakers Look Ahead To Driverless Cars
In parts of the country, some people are already sharing roads with driverless cars. It's exciting technology, but it raises a lot of questions. Questions that lawmakers like State Senator Tom Whatley…
