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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Andalusia opened its CandyLand Christmas Town for the third year this…
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…
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. 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Surveillance video of a crash was sent to us by an employee of the "Our Town Gun and Pawn Shop" in Elmore County. Employees say a log truck was making a…
The state prison commissioner says outbreaks of violence, including the stabbing death of a corrections officer last month, illustrate the need for new state prisons Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn made the remarks…
Weather experts say storms that dumped as much as 5 inches of rain on Alabama didn't end the drought. National Weather Service statistics show as much as 5 inches of rain fell near the geographic center of the state along…
A state of emergency has prompted evacuations in Eastern Tennessee after several raging wildfires move from the Smoky Mountains down to residential areas. Officials say at least 30 buildings in Gatlinburg have been damaged or impacted by the flames. Many…
The National Weather Service say parts of drought-plagued Alabama got more than 2 inches of rain, and more is on the way. Forecasters say storms brought rain to some of the state's driest areas, with rainfall totals of around 2…
