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Montgomery County Goes Back to School

Today was the first day of school for Montgomery Public Schools.

Pike Road School Now Open

Pike Road made history by welcoming students to its brand new school for the new school district.

Single-vehicle Crash Claims the Life of a Selma Man

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is killed in single-vehicle crash in Lowndes County.

Sunnyside Daycare Claims to be Consolidated into One Case

The public health department's initial reports show more than 80 children became ill with Staph infection because of something they ate at Sunnyside Daycare on June 23rd.

U.S. Ag Secretary & Congresswoman Terri Sewell Tour West Alabama

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visits Alabama to announce $4.9 million dollars in new funding for rural development projects across the state.

God Speed Biker Ministries Spreading the Gospel throughout River Region

There's a new ministry in Montgomery and the faces behind it may surprise you.

Man Shot and Killed in Montgomery

Montgomery police are investigating the shooting death of a man.

Former President Jimmy Carter Has Cancer

Former President Jimmy Carter says he has cancer and will undergo treatment at an Atlanta hospital.

Groups Work for Solutions to Alabama's Problems

Finding solutions to some of the toughest issues facing Alabama was the topic today at the state capitol.

Former Autaugaville VFD Chief Pleads Guilty to Felony Ethics Violation

Attorney General Luther Strange has announced that a former fire chief for the Autaugaville Volunteer Fire Department has pleaded guilty to a felony violation of the ethics law.

Senator Sets Up "Go Fund Me" Account to Help Budget Shortfall

While the legislature still hasn't been able to come up with a way to balance the budget, one senator is taking matters into his own hands.

Delta Regional Authority Announces Investments in Selma and Camden

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Delta Regional Authority Co-Chairman Chris Masingill visits Selma and Camden -- and announces investments the agency is making in each community.

Gov. Bentley 'Frustrated' With No Budget At End of Session

It's the last day of the special session.

No General Fund Budget as Special Session Ends

Alabama lawmakers ended a special session without a budget solution as a political chasm widens between Republicans in the state House of Representatives and Senate.

Auburn University to Offer Course on Drones

Auburn received the nation's first FAA approval to operate an unmanned aircraft systems flight school.

"Stuff the Bus" a Big Success for School Students Needing Supplies

All of us at Alabama News Network would like to thank everyone who helped with our "Stuff the Bus" drive to collect school supplies for students in need.

South Alabama Electric Co-Op Warns of Possible Scam

South Alabama Electric Cooperative has a warning about a potential scam affecting members of the co-op.

Still No Budget as Special Session Comes to an End

Political Analyst Steve Flowers weighs in on the special session.

Smiley Court Residents Upset After Church Denied Permission to Pass Out School Supplies

Residents in Montgomery's Smiley Court neighborhood are outraged after a local church was denied permission to pass out donated school supplies and uniforms to the kids in the area.