Lottery Bill Heads to Vote
A lottery bill is headed to a vote in the Alabama Senate. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said he intends to seek an up or down vote on a lottery bill on Thursday afternoon. The bill is expected to…
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Former Alabama Secretary of State Jim Bennett Dies at 76
Former Alabama Secretary of State Jim Bennett has died. He was 76. Bennett's death was announced by Jacksonville State University, where he was chairman of the board of trustees. University spokeswoman Buffy Lockette says Bennett died Wednesday night after a…
Brantwood Children's Home Telethon Raises $14,000
It was "Heroes for Heroes" as community members called in to help support Brantwood Children's Home Wednesday evening. During Alabama News Network 6 o'clock news, Beasley Allen Law Firm presented a $5,000 check…
Selma Coffee Company Owner Looks to Make a Difference in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma businessman is using his company and his faith to try and make a difference in Selma and Dallas County -- and beyond. Ryan Bergeron has…
Record Breaking Enrollment Expected at Troy University
The fall semester begins at troy university with hundreds of new students on campus. Last year was a record breaking year for the university with 2300 new students. University officials say they expect…
Special Session Day 3: Lottery Bill Stalls in the Senate
A lottery bill has quickly stalled in the Alabama Senate amid deep disagreements among lawmakers over gambling. Senators debated a lottery bill for several hours Wednesday before giving up and…
Elmore Co. Police Search for Convenience Store Thieves
The Elmore County Sheriff’s Department is searching for two unknown subjects wanted in reference to a Theft of Property Investigation. On August 11, 2016 between 7:00-7:30 p.m., two unknown males entered into a convenience store located in the 1600 block of Balm…
HIPPY is Accepting Applications for 3 and 4 Year-Olds
Montgomery Public Schools’ Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters Program (HIPPY) is now accepting applications from parents or legal guardians of children ages three and four who are not currently receiving pre-k services. HIPPY is a school readiness program…
Child of Plane Crash Victims Reflects on Loss, Faith
A note written by a Mississippi eighth-grader whose parents were among six people killed in a plane crash in Alabama is touching people with its poignancy. Sarah Perry's post on social media talks about being broken-hearted after the death of…
A Sales Tax on Food
Stateline, an online site of The Pew Charitable Trusts, focuses on Alabama in a story about the handful of states that charge the same sales tax on food as everything else: "Alabama, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma and South Dakota…
Local Church Helps with LA Flood Relief Efforts
As flood waters continue to rise, much of Baton Rouge is in total chaos. Travis Dawkins, Dream Center Director for Church of the Highlands in Montgomery, says it's something…
Greenville Police Searching for Burglary Suspects
Greenville Police are asking for the public's help to find three men who broke into the Corner Stop Grocery not once, but twice in eight days. The first break-in was on August 1…
Students in Demopolis Head Back to Class for a New School Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students in Demopolis City Schools head back to class Tuesday for the first day of a new school year. Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff spent part of the day visiting schools. He says students and teachers are…
Uber Returns to Tuscaloosa and Auburn for Football Season
The ride-hailing service Uber plans to return to two Alabama cities this week as students return to college campuses. Local media report that city officials in Auburn and Tuscaloosa have approved ordinances in recent weeks that satisfy the company. Uber…
Champion Sports Trainers Warn of High School Athletic Injuries
High school football kicks off soon. But before kids hit the field, there are a few reminders that parents need to know. Trainers say parents should pay close attention to signs…
Board Denies Parole to Inmate Convicted of 1991 Kidnapping
Alabama's parole board is refusing to free an inmate convicted of kidnapping a young attorney who was never seen again following her disappearance in 1991. The board denied parole Tuesday for 54-year-old Karen McPherson, who has been in prison 25…
Gov. Bentley Announces New Website to Help Alabama Veterans
Governor Robert Bentley is proud to announce a new online tool for Alabama’s veterans and their families. The Alabama Executive Veterans Network (AlaVetNet) has established a website that will serve as a repository for resources, providing a mechanism for veterans…
Lottery Bills Get First Test in Alabama Legislature
Lottery supporters and opponents are squaring off in the Alabama Legislature. A Senate committee on Tuesday morning heard passionate testimony during a public hearing on five lottery bills. The committee is weighing Gov. Robert Bentley's plan to set up a…
Prosecutors Oppose Hubbard's Request for New Trial
State prosecutors are opposing former House Speaker Mike Hubbard's request for a new trial. Prosecutors in the court filing said that Hubbard's ethics conviction is supported by evidence and the law. They say Hubbard also failed to produce evidence of…
Alabama Has 25 Confirmed Zika Virus Cases
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports there have been a total of 25 travel-related positive tests for the Zika virus in state residents from 16 counties as of 8 a.m. August 15. Counties where there have been Zika…
Selma Mayor Promises Pay Raises to Selma Police as "Sick-Out" Continues
Selma's mayor is promising pay raises for police as officers continue a sick-out that began last week over complaints about salary and working conditions. The Selma Times-Journal reports that Mayor George Evans told officers Monday they'll get the pay hikes…
Lynching Memorial Coming to Montgomery
The Equal Justice Initiative will announce their plans today to build a multi-million dollar memorial to victims of lynching across the country, and a museum in their building on Commerce Street. The memorial honors hundreds of people lynched by mobs…
Lawmakers start special session
Lawmakers returned to the statehouse Monday for the special session called by Governor Robert Bentley. The House of Representatives elected Representative Mac McCutcheon as the new speaker of the house. McCutcheon says…
Sewage Problems in Uniontown Spark City Hall Protest
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Continuing sewage problems in Uniontown sparks a protest at City Hall and demands that city leaders do something to fix the problem once and for…
Pat Dye Speaks to Elmore Co Auburn Club
Pat Dye was the guest speaker at the Elmore County Auburn Club. He coached the Auburn Tigers from 1981 until 1992 building the football program into a power in…
