"Live and Listen" Brings Live Music to Capital City
The Scarlet Begonias, a Grateful Dead cover band performs live at The Warehouse in downtown Montgomery Friday night.
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Jewish Community Celebrates First Day of Passover
While Christians are celebrating Good Friday, Montgomery's Jewish community is celebrating the first evening of Passover.
Walk to Calvary Reenactment in Selma Brings Easter Story to Life
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A unique tradition in Selma known as the Walk to Calvary -- pulls the Easter story out of the church building -- and takes it into the street.
Butler Co. Deputies Train To Find People With Wandering Diseases
For caregivers of Alzheimer's patients, one of the worst fears is a patient wandering off. In Butler County, sheriff's deputies are trying to prevent that from happening.
Christians Use Good Friday To Bring People Together
Many Christians are observing Good Friday, the day that Jesus was crucified.
Legislature Takes Steps to Fix Alabama's Prison Problem
The Alabama Senate has passed a bill to reform the state's corrections system.
One-on-One with Gov. Robert Bentley
Gov. Robert Bentley sits down with Alabama News Network Anchor Darryl Hood to talk about the need for more revenue in the face of a state budget shortfall.
Elm Street Project Drawing Closer to Construction
The Elm Street project in Troy's seen road blocks and speed bumps for three years But, now it seems to be on the fast track.
Alabama Man Freed After Spending 30 Years on Death Row
A man who spent nearly 30 years on Alabama's death row has been freed following a decades-long fight to prove his innocence.
Debate over Driver's License Fee Heats Up
[gtxvideo vid="6Ygxkj8J" playlist="" pid="XiOflQdH" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6Ygxkj8J.jpg" vtitle="ALEA Driver's License Fee”] The battle over a new driver's license fee in Alabama continues among the state's top law enforcement officials and a state senator. Back in February, the Alabama Law Enforecement Agency raised…
Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Office to Release New Phone App
We're taking action tonight with a story you'll only see here on Alabama News Network. One law enforcement agency in the River Region is taking to an app to help cut crime and help keep you safe.
Using Social Media to 'Keep Troy Beautiful'
One initiative in the City of Troy is hoping to use your selfies and social media pictures to keep the city clean.
Market Hopes to Fill Need for Downtown Grocery Store
Downtown Montgomery is making strides to help bring more groceries to the area. And one market is doing what it can to help meet the need.
Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley Getting Involved in Community
Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley has been on the job since January and he's making changes to the way things are done at the police department.
Scott Rials Named News Head Football Coach for Luverne High School
Luverne High School has a new head football coach
Cahaba Center Hosts 36th Annual Special Olympics
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Cahaba Center for Mental Health hosts the 36th annual Special Olympics at Memorial Stadium in Selma.
Councilman's Plan for Charter School in Bullock County
The first charter schools in the state could be opening their doors as early as 2016. Each year there's a limit of 10 start-up charter schools and one local city councilman is hoping Bullock County makes the cut.
Tuskegee Airman Dies
Leslie A. Williams, a former member of the Tuskegee Airmen, has died in California. He was 95.
Ticket Sales Down for SLE Rodeo
While the SLE Rodeo a few weeks ago in Montgomery brought in about the same attendance as last year, ticket sales were down. That means changes may be on the way.
New Bill Would Allow Minors to Possess Pistols
A new bill making its way through the state house would make it legal for people under 18 to have a pistol with parental consent.
What's Right With Your Community: Magic of Storytelling Virtual Book Drive
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Alabama News Network is teaming up with First Book and BMW of Montgomery for a special project that will make a positive impact in the historic city of Selma for years to come.
Crimestoppers: Fighting Crime With Social Media
We're taking action against crime tonight -- social media is now one of the biggest tools for law enforcement to fight crime. Tonight, Crimestoppers shows us just how useful it's been for them.
Law Enforcement, Bullock Co. HS Students Connect
Relations between police and communities have been in the spotlight the past year, with cases like Michael Brown and Eric Garner.
Montgomery Humane Society: Why Your Lost Dog May Not Be Found
After a number of recent animal hoarding incidents across Alabama, the Montgomery Humane Society is looking into how that's affecting its animal intake.
Religious Freedom Act Reaction
Alabama is in the process of passing a Religious Freedom Act.
