Drivers hit the road for 4th of July weekend
More than 40 million people are expected to hit the highways and skyways this weekend for the 4th of July. Many drivers we spoke with say they have felt the stress of…
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Governor Offers Reward to Help Crack Dallas Co. Cold Case
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Dallas County are hoping a five thousand dollar reward from the Governor's Office will help crack a cold case. The investigation into the death…
Update: Escaped Inmate from Alex City Work Release Center Recaptured
Authorities say an escaped work-released inmate from the Alex City Work Release Center in Ashville has been captured. Alabama Department of Corrections spokesman Bob Horton says 33-year-old Robert Alvin Hunt was recaptured Friday morning. Hunt escaped from the prison on…
Brundidge Authorities Investigating Burglaries
Brundidge authorities are trying to find out who is responsible for a rash of burglaries in the city. Police say not only have homes been broken into but also Jones Animal Clinic…
Second Man Charged in Recent Montgomery Murder
Another man has been charged in the shooting death of 30-year-old Darnell Bush of Montgomery. 21-year-old Anthony Williams is charged with 1 count of capital murder. Williams turned himself in to police Friday. MPD previously charged 24-year-old Deskendre Hatcher with 1…
Opelika PD Arrest 12 in Sex Trafficking Bust
The Opelika Police Department has announced multiple arrests made in a prostitution and sex trafficking bust. Opelika Police tell say the arrests occurred as the result of an investigation launched in June 2015. Police say officers responded June 23, 2015…
DUI's Up In Montgomery, Authorities Push For Safe Holiday Travel
AAAÂ expects this to be the busiest year ever for Fourth of July travel. That means millions more on the road. Law enforcement wants to make sure none of those people choose to…
Court Upholds Case of Man Convicted in Auburn Slayings
A state appeals court has upheld the conviction of a man serving life without parole in the shooting deaths of two one-time Auburn University football players and a third man. The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the case against…
Records: Trump Used Charity Cash for Tim Tebow Memorabilia
A new report says Donald Trump used money from his own charity to purchase an autographed Tim Tebow helmet and jersey four years ago during a charity auction for the Susan J. Komen Foundation. Citing a review of Trump's charitable…
Busy Holiday Weekend on the Roadways Expected
AAA is projecting 43 million motorists to be on the roadways over the July 4th holiday weekend. According to ALEA, traffic fatalities are up significantly this year compared to last. Since January…
Hubbard Lawyer Calls Proposed Sentence 'Absurd'
A lawyer for former House Speaker Mike Hubbard says prosecutors are seeking a "ridiculously extreme" prison sentence after Hubbard's conviction on ethics charges. Defense lawyer Bill Baxley said Friday that the 18-year sentence prosecutors want is absurd. The attorney general's…
Group Appeals Judge's Order That Requires Citizenship Proof for Voter Registration
Voting rights groups are appealing a judge's order which they say threatens to disenfranchise tens of thousands of voters in three states in the upcoming November elections. A notice of appeal filed Friday to the U.S. Court of Appeals for…
SDEC of Alabama Sets Qualifying Dates for Mike Hubbard's Vacant House Seat
The State Democratic Executive Committee (SDEC) of Alabama has opened qualifying for the Special Primary Election to fill the vacant House District 79 seat in Lee County. Any interested candidate may print a qualifying form, located on the Democratic Party's website, aldemocrats.org. A…
Teen Arrested for DUI and Driving 116 MPH Down U.S. 231
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is giving credit to two state troopers who likely saved lives Wednesday night. Corporal Drew Brooks and Senior trooper Justin Vann pulled over a motorist going 116 miles per hour down U.S 231. This is according…
Greenville Police Investigate Shooting That Left a Man Injured
Greenville police are searching for a gunman after a man was shot early this morning. Police say a 36-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds on South Street just after 5 a.m. Police tell Alabama News Network that he was…
State Rep. Chosen to Lead the State Banking Department
A state representative from Shelby County has been chosen to serve as superintendent of the State Banking Department. Gov. Robert Bentley said in a statement Friday that he has appointed Rep. Mike Hill of Columbiana to replace John D. Harrison,…
Five Indicted for Distribution of Prescription Drugs Near Auburn
Five individuals were arrested over the past two weeks after being indicted and charged with prescription drug distribution offenses, announced United States Attorney George L. Beck, Jr. The individuals arrested were: Bradford A. Blount, 25, of Vestavia Hills, Alabama; Dennis Michael Elder, 26,…
Louisiana Expands Medicaid
Louisiana is becoming the first state in the Republican-dominated Deep South to expand its Medicaid program. More than 233,000 people - largely the working poor - have been enrolled so far in the government-financed insurance coverage offered under the health…
i-Team: Get Out of Jail Free
The City of Montgomery signed an agreement in 2015 to change the way people get out of jail. Instead of posting a cash bond, some defendants just sign their name as a promise to show up, even people with no…
Demopolis Police Host Youth Leadership Academy
Many children across the state are enjoying summer vacation but some are continuing to learn outside of the classroom. More than a dozen kids in Demopolis are getting a lesson in leadership and…
Tuskegee Hosts Inaugural 4th of July Fair
The City of Tuskegee is kicking off its 4th of July celebrations early this year. Â The city is hosting an inaugural 4th of July Fair this weekend. Admission to the fair…
Prosecutors Seek Long Sentence, Hefty Fine for Mike Hubbard
Prosecutors say former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard should spend five years in a state prison for breaking the state ethics law. In a brief filed Thursday afternoon, the attorney general's office asked a judge to give Hubbard an 18-year…
Brundidge Residents Speak Out on Flooding Issues
Some Brundidge residents are concerned with ongoing flooding in their backyards. They are asking the city for help because of flooding from Mims Creek during excessive rain. People living in the…
Rad Return: Crystal Pepsi Coming Back to Shelves For Summer
PepsiCo is bringing back the 1990s this summer with an eight-week release of Crystal Pepsi, one of the iconic beverages of that decade. The clear cola was originally rolled out nationally in 1993 with…
Attorney: Volkswagen Believes Some Vehicles Can Be Fixed
An attorney says Volkswagen believes it can fix some of the diesel vehicles caught up in the carmaker's cheating emissions scandal without compromising their performance. Lawyer Robert Giuffra told a federal judge Thursday that Volkswagen believes the repair for vehicles…
