A Living Hope: Local Woman with Rare Cancer Gives Birth
Just a week and a half ago, Rhonda Adair was 32 weeks pregnant with her second child when doctors gave her the news no one wants to hear. A mass growing behind her…
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Christmas on the River Underway in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Christmas on the River is underway and kicking into high gear in Demopolis with a full slate of activities scheduled. The State Barbeque Cook-Off Championship is going on Friday night at George Franks Park. Volunteers…
AL Inmate Asks for Stay of His Upcoming Execution
An Alabama inmate is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stay his upcoming execution to consider whether a judge should have been able to give him a death sentence when the jury recommended life imprisonment. Attorneys for Ronald Bert Smith…
Man Dies Following Crash at Troy Highway-Taylor Road Intersection
Around 4 p.m. Thursday, December 1, Montgomery Police and Fire Medics responded to the intersection of Troy Highway and Taylor Road in reference to a two-vehicle collision. The collision resulted in a fatality. The crash involved a 1988 Buick Regal…
Suspect Walks Free in Shooting Death of Former NFL Player
The Latest on the fatal shooting of former NFL player Joe McKnight : 12:30 p.m. A grandmother of Joe McKnight says family members are still seeking information on the former NFL player's death and why the man a sheriff identified…
Governor Awards $37.2 Million to Help Low-Income Families with Energy Costs
Governor Robert Bentley on Friday awarded grants totaling $37.2 million to assist low-income families in Alabama with home energy bills. Due to the recent storms in Alabama, the Governor has fast tracked these grants in order for funds to be…
Former Elmore Co. Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Ethics Violation
A former Elmore County commissioner has pleaded guilty to a felony ethics law violation. Attorney General Luther Strange says Joe Faulk entered his plea Thursday in Elmore County Circuit Court to intentionally using his office for personal gain. Strange says…
MPD Investigate Millard Fuller Rd. Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the overnight shooting death of 23-year old Breyuane Sanders of Montgomery. Around 9 p.m. December 1, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 800 block of Millard Fuller Road after…
Shredding Operation Underway in Montgomery
The city of Montgomery is sponsoring a free document shredding event today. The details are in this news release from the city: MONTGOMERY -- Montgomery Clean City Commission (MCCC), MAX Credit Union, AARP Alabama, Walmart #4691 and Gilmore Services will…
Elmore Co. Native Dies in Tennessee Wildfires
Family of Alice Hagler confirmed to Alabama News Network that the 70-year-old Eclectic native died when the cabin she was living in with her son caught fire. Â Hagler…
Wanted Bank Robbery Suspects Captured
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two bank robbery suspects who've been on the run from authorities for weeks have been captured in Connecticut. Perry County Sheriff Billy Jones says Stanley Young…
Recent Rainfall Helps Farming
A Pike County farmer is grateful to get back into a normal routine after the recent drought that has affected many across Alabama. Kevin Stephens of Stephens Farms says he hasn't…
CandyLand Open for a 3rd Year in Andalusia
Andalusia opened its CandyLand Christmas Town for the third year this…
Four Qualify to Run for Vacated District 67 House Seat
Four Democratic candidates have qualified to run for the State House of Representatives District 67 seat, vacated by Darrio Melton. Tuesday was the last day to qualify for the seat, that covers Dallas and Perry counties. The candidates are Raymond…
Seven Vehicles Involved in Crash with MPS Bus
Preliminary findings of MPD’s investigation indicate that a total of seven vehicles were involved in Wednesday's crash at Taylor Road and the Troy Highway. The investigation indicates that the crash occurred when the tractor-trailer, which was traveling northbound on the…
Gov. Bentley Awards $2.4 million for Emergency Housing Assistance
Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded $2.4 million in grants to help homeless Alabamians find immediate housing and to assist others who are in danger of becoming homeless. The grants from the Emergency Solutions Grant program will support programs that provide…
Alabama Dept. Of Archives and History Launches "Collecting Vietnam"
The Alabama Department of Archives and History is reaching out to Alabama veterans of the Vietnam war to help them document their stories for generations to come. The purpose of the ongoing…
Crews Work to Clear Storm Damage, Restore Power
It was a busy day for utility crews restoring power and clearing debris for several residents around Montgomery Wednesday. A large tree fell in the intersection of Felder Avenue and Boultier Street…
Wilcox Co. Student to Attend Presidential Inauguration
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A student from Wilcox Central High School has been selected to attend the inauguration of Donald Trump as President. When the 45th President of…
Troy University Adds New Innovation Lab
Earlier this year, Troy University rolled out new exercising bikes for students to study and work out at the same time. Now, just in time for final exams, students are utilizing…
Deadly Storms Prompts Gov. Bentley to Issue Statewide State of Emergency
Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday issued a State of Emergency following deadly storms Tuesday night and additional severe weather Wednesday. Alabama has experienced severe thunderstorms, hail, straight line winds, and tornadoes causing damage in 12 counties including: Colbert, Cullman, Dekalb,…
States Challenge Environmental Rule for Critical Habitat
Eighteen states have filed a lawsuit challenging environmental regulations that could allow more areas to be designated as critical habitat for endangered and threatened species. The states filed the lawsuit Tuesday in federal court in Alabama. It challenges a federal…
ALDOT Names New Southeast Regional Engineer
Transportation Director John Cooper has appointed Steve Graben as Region Engineer for the Southeast Region of ALDOT effective December 1, 2016. The position of Region Engineer is appointed by the Transportation Director, with duties that include the planning, design, construction,…
United Food and Fuel Shopping Spree for Magical Christmas Toy Drive
Alabama News Network's Olivia Deas and Caitlyn Cline teamed up with Ben McNeill of United Food and Fuel on Tuesday. They shopped until they dropped and brought back bags of…
Dallas Co. EMA Monitoring Severe Weather Threat
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Emergency Management officials in Dallas County are keeping a close eye on weather conditions. EMA Director Toya Stiles says there's a chance for severe weather overnight…
