Legislative Budget Plan Has Alabama History Buffs Worried
The battle to balance Alabama's General Fund budget is taking aim at the state's history.
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What's in a Name?
We travel to three different towns in our area (Smuteye, Pine Apple, and Slapout) to find out how they got their unusual names.
"What's in a Name?" (Extended interviews)
We traveled to three different towns in our area to find out how they got their unusual names. Here is part of the interviews that did not air.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell Holds Trade Summit
Congresswoman Terri Sewell is stressing the importance of Alabama exports and pushing for more trade between Alabama and other countries.
Selma Police: Store Clerk Shoots Unruly Customer
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police investigate weekend shooting, stabbing and beating.
We Catch Up with Singer Jess Meuse One Year after "American Idol"
Jess Meuse calls the Elmore County community of Slapout home, but thanks to her run on "American Idol", she's now known by millions.
Alabama Closer To Statewide Drone Use
The FAA announced last week that it's working to expand the use of commercial drones. That's a good thing for the state's unmanned aeiral system council, who's following their lead and working on policy and procedures for state operated drones.
Millbrook Police Make Arrest in Highway 14 Shooting
A Prattville man is behind bars in connection with a lunchtime shooting that happened in Millbrook Monday, May 4 near the McDonald's on Highway 14.
Tallapoosa Co. Commission Raises Sales Tax to Help Schools
The Tallapoosa County Commission has just approved raising the sales tax to help fund the county's schools.
Montgomery Police Investigating Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured.
Changes Coming to Alabama National Fair
The Alabama National Fair may still be several months away, but organizers are already announcing some changes to this year's event.
Teens Hurt in Separate Weekend Boating Accidents
People were out on the water for the warmer weather this weekend. We're now learning of accidents that injured two teenagers.
Montgomery Zoo Honors Moms on Mother's Day
The Montgomery Zoo was celebrating Mom on her special day.
River Region Iron Chef Competition Held During Second Saturday
The 4th Annual River Region Iron Chef competition kicked off today at the Riverwalk Ampitheatre.
Michelle Obama Delivers Tuskegee Commencement Address
The First Lady is back in Alabama, this time to deliver the commencement address at Tuskegee University.
Semi-Truck Driver Killed in Fiery Wreck
Montgomery police say the driver of a semi-truck was killed in a fiery wreck at the I-65/I-85 interchange Friday night.
FEMA Helps Prep Alabama Students For Emergencies
Emergencies can happen anywhere. Enterprise High School is no stranger to severe weather.
Uniontown Mourns the Death of Former Mayor
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Uniontown are mourning the loss of former city councilman and long-time mayor -- Andrew Hayden.
Macon Co. Man Wants to Win "Extreme Mustang Makeover" Again
A Macon County man has about 100 days to complete an extreme makeover--on a mustang.
Selma Schools Receive Books from Our "Magic of Storytelling" Book Drive
Thanks to our Alabama News Network viewers and several other groups, we were able to present about 1,800 books to Selma City Schools.
Fallen Police Officers Remembered in Montgomery
To protect and serve, that's the oath law enforcement officers take when they put on a badge.
Montgomery Homes in Disrepair
What can be done to repair homes along a stretch of road in Montgomery?
Almost 900 Troy University Students Receive Diplomas
It's a new chapter for nearly 900 Troy University graduates.
Montgomery's 911 Call Center Experiences Slow Response Times
One mother is hoping her terrifying story about Montgomery's 911 call center can help save lives.
Virtual Book Drive Celebrates Historic City of Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of books that you -- our viewers -- helped us raise through our Magic of Storytelling Virtual Book Drive -- are presented to officials Selma City Schools.
