Annual Marion Rodeo Underway in Perry Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Marion Rodeo is underway this weekend in Marion. The rodeo has been going strong for 21 years and organizers say this year's event promises to…
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U.S. Transportation Secretary will Visit Montgomery for Montgomery Bus Boycott Symposium
On Tuesday, June 14, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx will travel to Montgomery, Alabama to take part in a symposium reflecting on the legacy of the Montgomery Bus Boycott that took place sixty years ago. Jointly sponsored by the U.S.…
Bullock County Authorities Investigate Heroin and Meth Found at Courthouse
Bullock County Authorities are investigating drugs found at the Bullock County Courthouse. Officials say 160 grams of heroin and 50 grams of meth were found in a women's restroom of the…
Judge Upholds Man's Capital Murder Conviction; Denies Appeal
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the conviction of a man on death row for a killing in Dallas County. The judges let stand a lower court decision that affirmed Matthew Reeves' conviction in the shotgun killing of…
Lane Closures at Troy Highway and East South Boulevard Intersection
The Alabama Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of lanes closures at the intersection of U.S. Highway 231 (Troy Highway) and East South Boulevard on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The southbound outside lane of U.S…
Single-Car Crash Claims Life of Notasulga Man
A single-vehicle crash at 6:34 a.m. today, June 10, claimed the life of a Notasulga man. Joshua Paul Ledbetter, 28, was killed when the 2006 Nissan 350Z he was driving left the road, struck a guardrail and overturned. Ledbetter, who…
21 States Suing Delaware over Abandoned Money Orders
Twenty-one states are suing Delaware to give back more than $150 million in uncashed money orders. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Thursday the states are suing Delaware at the U.S. Supreme Court over an escalating dispute involving uncashed money…
Lawyers Make Final Remarks in Mike Hubbard's Ethic Trial
Lawyers make their final remarks to jurors in the ethics trial of Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard. A prosecutor and defense lawyer will finish closing arguments Friday morning. The jury is expected to begin deliberations later in the day. Hubbard…
Unitarian Church: Lowndes Cty. Water/Sewer an Invisible Crisis
The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee report finds some elected officials and engineers ignoring residents in Lowndes county, Alabama. And they say the cost of water and sewer services are much higher for residents like those in rural Alabama. In Lowndes County, the…
Local Boy on a Mission to get a Service Dog
Haygon Meadows is a vibrant kid living in Montgomery with his family. But he'll be the first to tell you he's not like other 9 year-olds. "I'm not really the normal, typical 9…
Craigslist Killing Capital Murder Trial Set to Get Underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is set to go to trial for capital murder in the 2012 shooting death of a Clanton man that authorities say he met…
New Hotel Coming to Downtown Montgomery
A new hotel is coming to downtown Montgomery. City officials announced a Staybridge Suites will be built at the corner of Bibb and Lee Streets. The Staybridge Suites project is…
Taking Extra Precautions to Prevent Summer Crime
As temperatures are on the rise this summer, it unfortunately could mean crime is too. That's why Troy Police are urging residents to take extra precautions. Police say to always…
Federal Court Says People Can't Carry Concealed Weapon in Public
A federal appeals court says people do not have a right to carry concealed weapons in public under the 2nd Amendment. An 11-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued the ruling Thursday. The panel says law…
Butler Co. Mother Faces Maximum Sentence on Child Abuse Charges
A Butler County mother who physically and mentally abused her young son is facing maximum prison time. Shelley Norris was sentenced to 20 years of jail time and convicted on one…
New Law Provides More Access to Drug That Reverses Opioid Overdose
A newly enacted law expands access to Naloxone, a drug that can reverse some opioid overdoses in certain emergency situations. The law authorizes State Health Officer Dr. Tom Miller to sign a standing order to allow Alabama’s pharmacists to dispense…
Two People Die in Single-Car Crash
A single-vehicle crash today, June 9, claimed two lives. Dillon Scott Self, 24, of Wetumpka was killed when the 2009 Ford Mustang he was driving left the road and struck a tree. A passenger was also killed: Benjamin Temple, 25,…
MPD Investigate Suspicious Package at Home Depot
MPD responded to the 2300 block of Eastern Boulevard on a call of a possible suspicious package. Units are still on the scene. No further information is available at this time. Check back with Alabama News Network for updates.
Chantilly Parkway is Set to See Some Changes
Major traffic changes will soon be coming to Chantilly Parkway in East Montgomery. Continued growth in that area has led to more traffic in recent years. The Alabama Department of Transportation says weather permitting, crews will be placing signs on…
Closing Arguments Underway in Ethics Trial of House Speaker Mike Hubbard
Closing arguments are underway in the ethics trial of Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard. He faces 23 felony ethics counts. A prosecutor has told jurors that Hubbard put a "for…
Escaped Inmate Apprehended in Montgomery
Authorities say an inmate who escaped from an Elmore County detention center wearing his Burger King uniform has been captured. The Alabama Department of Corrections said in a news release that 23-year-old Jordan Devon Myhand of Dothan was found and…
Victims Identified in Crash that Killed Four People
Authorities are investigating a wreck in Chilton County that left four people dead, including a Montgomery woman. It happened Wednesday on US Highway 82, just south of Maplesville. 21-year-old Destini Davis of Montgomery was killed. Three passengers, 22-year-old Tarlanda Davenport…
Wetumpka Man's Viral Video of Police Leads to his Arrest
It's video that's brought over 23 thousand views. Wetumpka Police officers questioned why Keith Golden was filming them outside the police department. According to Golden, he was just seeing what…
Oklahoma Defeats Auburn for its 3rd National Softball Title
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Paige Parker pitched a complete game to help Oklahoma defeat Auburn 2-1 on Wednesday night for its third national softball title. Parker put the Tigers down in order in the seventh to improve to 5-0 at…
