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…
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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…
Hayneville Police Searching for Burglary Suspects
Hayneville Police are looking for two men who robbed the Dollar General store on Tuskeena Street on Christmas Day. Police say the two threw a brick through the glass, and took over $900 in merchandise, mostly cigarettes. If you know who they are, call…
In final act as president, Obama commutes 330 drug sentences
WASHINGTON - In his last major act as president, Barack Obama is cutting short the sentences of 330 federal inmates convicted of drug crimes. The move brings Obama's bid to correct what he's called a systematic injustice to a climactic…
Gov. Bentley Announces Appointments to the AL Tourism Dept. Advisory Board
Governor Robert Bentley has appointed nine new members and six reappointments to the advisory board to the Alabama Tourism Department. The governor appointed Wiley Blankenship, president of the Coastal Alabama Partnership; Ashley Jernigan, client relations director of Central restaurant; John…
Construction Worker Finds Human Leg in Trash Bag
AUBURN, Ala. - A construction worker has found a human leg stuffed inside a trash bag in Lee County. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones says the grisly discovery occurred Wednesday afternoon after the worker noticed a bag in a creek…
Show Cause Letter for Takeover of Montgomery Schools Released
Alabama News Network has obtained the official show cause letter from state school superintendent Michael Sentance to the Montgomery School Board. The letter outlines the deficiencies within the school system that could lead to a state takeover. Sentance says that…
Pizza Hut is Looking to Fill 11,000 U.S. Jobs for the Super Bowl
NEW YORK (AP) - Pizza Hut is gearing up for the Super Bowl by hiring 11,000 people in the U.S. to cook up its pies, deliver them to hungry customers or manage its restaurants. The Super Bowl is the busiest…
