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State Troopers say they are facing a critical shortage of manpower, but there's not enough money in the budget to hire more troopers.
The first ever amnesty day is being held at Troy Municipal Court. Until 5:30 p.m. anyone can come in to clear your case without concern of being arrested.
Half marathon runner Alan Ash crossed the finish line Saturday as the winner, not knowing that a true race against time wasn't too far away.
Should Alabamians have to disclose whether they have a criminal background on employment applications?
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- President Obama signs a bill into law that honors the unsung heroes of the historic Selma to Montgomery marches with the Congressional Gold Medal.
Long wait times and inadequate patient care were some of the reported problems in the veterans affairs facilities in Montgomery and Tuskegee.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's unemployment rate has dropped to 6 percent, but it remains above the national average. Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced that Alabama's rate declined from 6.1 percent in December to 6.0 percent in January. The…
Alabama's unemployment rate has dropped to 6 percent, but it remains above the national average.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Prison reform legislation has cleared its first legislative hurdle. The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bill Tuesday. Much of the proposal is aimed at diverting low-level property and drug offenders away from prison. The bill creates…
The search is on for the next Alabama head basketball coach after Anthony Grant was fired over the weekend.
People are now filling out their NCAA tournament brackets but you won't see Alabama or Auburn on them.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are working overtime -- after a deadly outbreak of violence in the city over the weekend.
The state is taking extra steps to make sure elections are done right in Alabama. Secretary of State John Merrill announced a new initiative earlier today.
The Georgiana community is mourning the deaths of two boys, who were killed in a house fire over the weekend.
Caleb Moore arrested Sunday in Troy on marijuana, controlled substance charges.
[gtxvideo vid="MWy9lU7W" playlist="" pid="XiOflQdH" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MWy9lU7W.jpg" vtitle="Early Morning Fire”] A Montgomery child is dead after a early morning house fire. Montgomery Fire/Rescue responded to house fire. The fire broke out at 4383 Sunshine Drive approximately 7:00 a.m. While en route Montgomery…
Butler County School officials say two students have died in a house fire.
Police are investigating a shooting outside of a bar in Selma.
Two people have been arrested on capital murder charges after an overnight shooting in Selma.
Two people are behind bars for allegedly stealing a woman's credit card and going on a shopping spree
Selma police have made an arrest for a shooting that happened last year
You may have seen some familiar faces running in the half marathon, as two of our own here at Alabama News Network took on that challenge.
Nearly 2,000 runners laced up their shoes for Montgomery's first full marathon. They represented at least half the states in the country...
He's a familiar face to many. When sports analyst Paul Finebaum was asked to be the keynote speaker at the Cancer Wellness Foundation's fundraiser, he didn't hesitate
Of the thousands of runners and spectators coming to town, one of them is a Grammy-award winning musician, but he's not coming to put on a show.



