Demopolis Police Set to Host Youth Leadership Academy
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A summer program in Demopolis is trying to bridge the gap between police and the community through leadership training. The police department and the city school…
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Local Schools Look to State for Guidance on New Bathroom Guidelines
A directive issued by President Obama's staff earlier this month has school systems looking to State Boards of Education for guidance. The directive letter states schools must allow transgender students to use…
Alabama GOP Passes Resolution to Support Chief Justice Roy Moore
The Alabama Republican Party has passed a resolution to support suspended state Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore. Alabama GOP officials said in a statement Monday that the party passed a resolution in opposition to Moore's potential removal from office.…
Child Dies after Being Hit by Car
On Friday, May 20 at approximately 1:30p.m. the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from Liveoak Lane in the Stewartville Community. The caller stated that a small child had been hit by a vehicle at a residence. Emergency personnel…
Prattville PD Arrest 3 with Connection to Burglaries
After receiving a tip of a truck that had a safe in the back of it, officers got in pursuit with the suspects. The safe fell off the truck during the pursuit. The three suspects wrecked at the dead end…
One Shot, One in Custody in Union Spring Shooting
One person has been shot in Union Springs. The victim is in critical condition at Baptist South Hospital. Police has one person is in custody but the name of the suspect is not being released at this time. The shooting…
Gov. Bentley Looks to Dismiss Lawsuit Filed by Spencer Collier
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is looking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former law enforcement secretary Spencer Collier. Bentley's attorneys said in a motion filed Monday that claims Collier makes in his complaint are vague and should be dismissed or…
Two Arrested in Early Morning Prattville Murder; One Suspect Still Sought
A homicide happened in Prattville at the 1900 block of Cobbs Ford Rd, early Sunday morning. The Prattville Police Department started an investigation into the murder of 56-year old John M. Taylor, a resident of Prattville. Late Sunday night, two…
Local Montgomery Woman Wins BIG on 'Ellen' Show
The Ellen DeGeneres show is known all around the world for the giveaways of free cars, and cash. One Montgomery woman got the chance to be a part of the…
Alabama City Councilman Shot in Face During Robbery While in South Africa
A city councilman from Mobile, Alabama, is in stable condition after he was shot in the face in Johannesburg, South Africa. The city released a statement Monday from relatives of councilman C.J. Small Jr. saying he was shot Saturday when…
A Winner has Been Selected for our Harley-Davidson Give-A-Way
All month long, Alabama News Network has given you the chance to win a brand new Harley-Davidson soft tail, fatboy motorcycle. Saturday we narrowed it down to 10 final contestants…
Park Crossing Grad Finally Walks Across the Stage
Graduation Day is a day most high school students look forward to. All of their hard work has lead to this, the day their friends and family can watch them walk across the stage and…
Roy Moore Supporters Hold Rally in Downtown Montgomery
Supporters of suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore held a rally in Montgomery this morning. Organizers say the Saturday morning event outside the Alabama Judicial Building was intended to show support for Moore.…
California University Makes Big Donation to Southside High School
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A university in California makes a big donation to the Southside high school football program in Dallas County. Point Loma Nazarene University -- in San Diego,…
Busy Weekend In Montgomery With Brewfest and River Jam Music Fest
A lot of activity in the Capital City this weekend. Starting tonight- there's a little bit of something for the whole family to enjoy downtown. BREWFEST(Friday) - starts at 6 p.m.…
Opening Ceremonies for Alabama Special Olympics State Games Kick Off
The Alabama Special Olympics State Games opening ceremonies kicked off at Troy University Friday night. Thousands of athletes are participating in the games this weekend along with hundreds of volunteers from across the state. City of Troy and University officials…
McClelland's Critters Owner Speaks After Complaint from PETA
A Pike County zoo owner fires back after a complaint from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. The animal rights group claims McClelland's Critters is failing to meet federal safety standards.…
Students Receive Zika Virus Coloring Books in Alabama
According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are currently 544 cases of Zika in the continental United States. The growing threat has health experts in Alabama turning to an unconventional…
Wetumpka Sinkhole Forces Business To Move
It's been a hard time for the Stoddard's Bait and Tackle Shop. Since the sinkhole opened in their parking lot, they had to move down the street. Even though there are signs,…
Huntsville Elementary School Placed on Lockdown
Authorities say a school in north Alabama has been locked down after a fight at a preschool graduation ceremony. Huntsville City Schools spokesman Keith Ward says adults got into a personal dispute at the end of the ceremony Friday at…
12-Year Old Girl Dies During Game of Tug of War
Authorities say a 12-year-old girl has died after collapsing at a school in Pell City. Pell City police spokesman Don Newton tells Al.com the girl was participating in field day activities at Williams Intermediate School when she collapsed. Chief Greg…
55th Anniversary of the Freedom Riders of Montgomery
The city of Montgomery is commemorating the 55th anniversary of the freedom riders. 20 freedom riders attended today's festivities for all the freedom riders, especially the 21 college students who rode the greyhound…
Kratom Now a Schedule 1 Drug in Alabama
States worried about the effect of a plant-based substance called kratom are moving to ban it over abuse concerns. The controversy around kratom - a plant originating in Southeast Asia - has…
Alabama's April Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly
Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate is 6.1%, down from March’s rate of 6.2%. “Every aspect of this month’s jobs data reflects positively on Alabama’s economy,” Governor Robert Bentley said. “More people…
Former UA Pres. Headed to Mississippi
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi State University has named former University of Alabama President Judy Bonner as its provost. The College Board must vote to approve the appointment. She's expected to begin work as MSU's chief academic officer on July…
