Five Troy  University students experienced what they call, a once in a lifetime experience in Ashkelon, Israel. Students were part of a historic archaeological excavation for 6-weeks this summer. They were able to help uncover a Philistine cemetery along with…
Montgomery police have made an arrest in connection to a shooting that happened earlier this week. 18-year-old Gregory Davis was charged with second degree assault and first degree robbery in connection to the shooting that happened on the 5700 block of Villas Lane…
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Central Alabama CrimeStoppers  have announced a new program to keep illegal guns out of schools. This school year, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will offer a $500 reward…
Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin has confirmed to Alabama News Network that his deputies are investigating a murder-suicide. Franklin says it happened around 7:00 this morning in the 7000 block of Upper River Road, just outside of Tallassee. He says…
State and local officials across the country are making an effort to show their support to their local law enforcement. One of those State Officials is Alabama Governor Robert Bentley. The Governor, joined by…
Over one-hundred people packed into the Troy Recreation Center Tuesday night for a prayer vigil. The vigil comes after multiple violent events across the country in recent weeks. Pastor Anthony Eskew helped organize…
There's lots of backlash over Melania Trump possibly plagiarizing First Lady Michelle Obama's speech after she addressed the Republican National Convention Monday night. There were several lines in the speech that seemed to…
Supporters of the family of a 19-year-old man shot and killed by a Mobile police officer are calling for criminal charges against the officer and for Mayor Sandy Stimpson to remove himself from a police citizens advisory council selection process.…
The Republican Party has nominated Donald Trump for president. And now the New York billionaire has completed a remarkable rise from political outsider to major party nominee for the White House. New York put him over the top in the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The murder suspect who was able to elude authorities for weeks is now behind bars held on a million dollar bond. Authorities say VaDarrious Hall of Selma was captured by U-S Marshals last week in…
The city of Montgomery and the Solid Waste Disposal Authority of the city of Montgomery, which is a coalition created by the city to operate the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), have announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire…
Two well-known snack food companies are merging. Utz quality foods of Hanover, Pennsylvania is buying Birmingham, Alabama based Golden Enterprises, Inc., which is the owner of the popular Golden Flake brand snack chips. Golden Enterprises CEO Mark McCutcheon says the…
Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday will join Secretary of Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Stan Stabler to visit the Montgomery Police Department and thank the law enforcement officers for their service and dedication. This week Governor Bentley is honoring the men…
Montgomery- Overhead sign structures and Dynamic Message Signs, similar to the ones on Interstate 65 outside of Montgomery, will be installed this evening on I-85 southbound and northbound lanes near Jackson Hospital. In preparation for installation single lane closures will…
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The California lottery says a couple have claimed a $528.8 million share of a record Powerball jackpot in January. Officials said Tuesday that Marvin and Mae Acosta came forward Friday in Van Nuys to claim their…
As the nation heals from recent shootings, local pastors in our area are coming together to try and bridge the divide when it comes to race and law enforcement. Pastor…
Terry Williams, District 2 Member of the Butler County Board of Education passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2016. Williams had been suffering from an extended illness. Williams served as a school board member since January 1, 2003. He was…
Thirteen thousand people in the city of Montgomery have gotten one: a mailed speeding ticket from an empty police car, but you wont be getting them any more. After our investigative…
Barring a last-minute jolt to the proceedings, Donald Trump is about to attain his party's presidential nomination. This, despite efforts to stop him that spilled messily into the opening of the Republican National Convention. As his wife, Melania, put it…
After multiple tough weeks for law enforcement the Montgomery Police Department is sharing more about the peer support programs they offer for their police officers. The program helps officers cope during…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A special program in Dallas County designed to track people with Alzheimer's if they wander off and get lost -- just got a high tech upgrade.…
Republicans from across the country are in Cleveland tonight for the start of the Republican National Convention - which has already see chaos on day one. But today's overall topic is…
The Alabama Capitol will be illuminated in blue this week to honor law enforcement officers across the country. Gov. Robert Bentley made the announcement Monday. Gunmen in separate instances killed three law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. And five…
Authorities say a man drowned while trying to rescue his daughter at Oak Mountain State Park beach. Shelby County coroner Lina Evans identified the victim as 40-year-old Amin Nizar Humirani of Hoover. Evans says Humirani's 4-year-old daughter was in the…
Montgomery County deals with countless missing persons cases every year. It's an issue that hit home for one mother who lost her child a few years ago. With the help of…
