Stolen family sign returned to owner
A neighborhood landmark that was stolen out of a man's front yard in late July was returned last Saturday. The Outlaw family sign had stood in 84-year-old Carlos Outlaw's front yard…
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State Sen. Dick Brewbaker Resigns from Republican Caucus
Montgomery State Senator Dick Brewbaker has resigned from the Senate Republican Caucus. Brewbaker tells Alabama News Network he resigned over the way the lottery proposals have been handled in the current special session of the legislature. He also says he doesn't share…
Selma Voters Get Ready for Municipal Elections
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma voters get set to head to polls Tuesday to choose a mayor, a city council and a city school board. Eight of the nine council seats…
Lottery Bill Heads to Hearing in House Committee
Lottery legislation is getting a public hearing in the Alabama House of Representatives. The House Economic Development and Tourism Committee will hold a public hearing Tuesday afternoon on the proposal to establish a state lottery. State senators approved the lottery…
Jobs, Youth Top Voter Concerns Ahead Of Tallassee Mayoral Election
With Tuesday's election, the city of Tallassee is looking for change. There are several issues on everyone's mind, not the least of which are jobs. There are four candidates vying for the…
Judge Blocks Obama's Transgender Bathroom Directive
Attorney General Luther Strange announced that a federal court judge has granted a motion for a preliminary injunction by Alabama and 12 other states staying the Obama administration’s transgender school restroom access order. The U.S. District Court ruling allows schools in Alabama and…
Tallassee Hosts Food/Supply Drive for Baton Rouge Flood Victims
On Thursday, August 25th from 7 am – 11 am, the city of Tallassee will be collecting items for the Flood Victims in Louisiana. Members of the Tallassee Police Department, city officials, Tallassee City School Employees and more will be accepting donations…
AL Troopers Arrest Suspected Interstate Shooter
On Sunday, August 21, at approximately 3:43 p.m., ALEA Communications received a call from a motorist who reported that a subject in a white Chevrolet Suburban, armed with a hand gun, fired shots at him on Interstate 85 in Macon…
Escaped Inmate Recaptured
Inmate Edward Paul Powell, escaped from Red Eagle Work Center at approximately 2:45 a.m.. Red Eagle Work Center is located in Montgomery, Alabama in Montgomery County. Powell was recaptured late this afternoon in Dothan. Powell was serving a 20-year sentence…
Historic Film Is Getting a Special Marker In Auburn
A piece of cinematic history is getting a special marker in Auburn. A historic marker will be erected in honor of a train featured in the film "Fried Green Tomatoes" that traveled through Auburn for 45 years. The crescent passenger…
Pike Road Church Gives Back to Louisiana Flood Victims
Flood waters are continuing to recede across Louisiana, but clean up efforts are only now getting underway. FEMA says the number of people who have registered for assistance in the 20 affected parishes has jumped to more than 103,000. That…
One Dead After I-65 Wreck Near Greenville
One person is dead after a crash on I-65 near mile marker 128. Greenville Police say a pickup truck was travelling southbound on the interstate when it was involved in a single vehicle crash around 10:00 am. The passenger was killed…
I-85 Crash Leaves One Dead In Montgomery
One person is dead after a crash on I-85 Saturday. Montgomery Police and Fire were called out to a single car accident on I-85 southbound between Forest Ave. and Union St. One person died as a result of the accident.…
Future Forecasters Come to Alabama News Network
The next generation of meteorologists were here this morning getting ready for their debut this year! Our weather team was at the station holding auditions for our future forecasters. Every year we have kids from ages 7 through 12 try…
Maxwell Air Force Base Class 1608 Gives Back
Over 200-hundred cadets from Maxwell Air Force base spent saturday morning serving at area schools. The cadets are part of Class 1608 at the base. They participated in community service projects at 6 locations. Many of the cadets helped at a Montgomery…
Buckmaster Expo in Montgomery all weekend
The Buckmasters Expo is in Montgomery this weekend at the convention center. People from across the country are here for the event. Jackie Bushman says this is the event for all outdoorsmen. "If you're an outdoorsman, this is the place to…
Uber at the Montgomery Regional Airport
It's official, the Montgomery Regional Airport is now Uber friendly. The agreement was reached Friday after the airport submitted a proposal to Uber back in May. Before the agreement was reached, Uber drivers could drop people off at the airport but…
Report: Unemployment in Selma Highest Among Cities in Alabama
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new unemployment report lists Selma as the city with the worst unemployment rate in the state. Could that have an impact on the upcoming city elections? New Alabama Department of Labor statistics for July…
Senate Approves Gov. Bentley's Lottery Bill
The Alabama Senate has approved Gov. Robert Bentley's proposal to start a state lottery. Senators on Friday voted 21-12 for the bill, hitting the required number of votes needed for approval. The legislative victory for the governor keeps the bill…
Senate Committee Advances Oil Spill Settlement Bill
A Senate committee has advanced a division of oil spill settlement funds that could help fill an $85 million hole in the state's Medicaid budget. The Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee on Friday voted out the House-passed bill. The bill…
Senate Approves Bentley Lottery Bill
The Alabama Senate has approved Gov. Robert Bentley's proposal to start a state lottery. Senators on Friday voted 21-12 for the bill, hitting the required number of votes needed for approval. The legislative victory for the governor keeps the bill…
MPD Makes Arrest in Gilmer Ct. Murder Investigation
The Montgomery Police Department has made an arrest in the Thursday, August 18, shooting death of 30-year-old John Whitehurst of Montgomery. MPD detectives charged Vashard Belton, 20, of Montgomery with one count of murder. Belton was taken into custody in the…
ADEM Investigates Sulfuric Acid Released into Mulberry Fork
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management says it is investigating a release of about 900 gallons of sulfuric acid that occurred at the American Proteins Facility in Hanceville. ADEM spokesman Jerome Hand said Thursday that the sulfuric acid reached the…
Flood Relief Drive Underway in West Alabama
People in West Alabama who want to donate items to help with flood relief in Louisiana have a place to drop off donations. C&S Fabrication in Moundville is parking an 18-wheeler trailer outside of its business on Highway 69. The…
Program Provides Soldiers a Chance at Employment
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is giving veterans and future soldiers an opportunity to get a job after serving time in the military. It's called Partnership for Youth Success started by the United States Army. The program is designed to prepare,…
