Thomas Martin Charged with Muder of Eclectic Man
Elmore Co. Sheriff's office has charged Thomas Martin of Tallassee with the murder of 63-year-old Stanley Thorton of Eclectic.
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Names Released of Family Killed in I-65 Crash
The Montgomery Police Department’s investigation into a fatal crash on Interstate 65 indicates a multi-vehicle chain reaction incident that began after traffic on the interstate slowed. MPD’s investigation of the 10-vehicle crash that killed three and injured seven Tuesday morning, March 2, is continuing.
Wetumpka Police Dept. Receives Body Cameras
The Wetumpka Police Department is using body cameras to make sure its officers and you are accountable.
Political Analyst Steve Flowers: Legislature has to Deal with Budget Crisis
The Alabama Legislature reconvenes on Tuesday, and Governor Robert Bentley will give his State of the State Address.
Runner Preps for Montgomery Marathon
Tammy Moseley is a former smoker who weighed 220 pounds. After realizing just how unhealthy she was, she decided to do something about it, start running.
Demopolis Schools Recovering from Stomach Virus Outbreak
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Schools in Demopolis are back open after shutting down early Friday because of a stomach virus outbreak.
Senate Republicans Unveil Plan For 2015 Session
Governor Robert Bentley put out his plan to cover 700 million dollars with a series of tax changes this year. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh says he and other lawmakers are taking a careful look at the proposal.
Carver Basketball Wins the 6A State Championship
The Carver Wolverines came away with it's fourth basketball state title on Saturday with a comeback win against Huntsville's Lee High School.
Wetumpka High Schoolers Celebrate Life Of Murdered Student, Brandon Brown
Students at Wetumpka High School continue to mourn the death of one of their own. Meanwhile, Montgomery Police continue to investigate the murder of 18-year-old, Brandon Brown, including who killed him.
Meteor Impact Crater Exhibit Opens in Wetumpka
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery is playing host to a new science exhibit with a local historical twist.
Dance Competition Held at Jeff Davis High School
The "Black Girls Rock" Dance Competition got underway Saturday at Jeff Davis High School.
Blackfinn Ameripub Hosts Pre-Opening Event For Charity
A new bar and grill is opening up next week in Montgomery, and local foodies had the chance for a sneak peek of the menu all for a good cause.
iHeart Prom Giveaway Donates Prom Dresses to Local High Schoolers
Alabama News Network helped sponsor the annual "iHeart Prom River Region" Prom Dress Giveaway, giving teenage girls in the area a chance to pick out their prom dress from over 900 available dresses.
Hundreds Help Cleanup Historic Trail
We are just days away from the beginning of celebrations commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery march.
Local Ad Agency Holds "Createathon" for Local Non-Profits
A local advertising group has been working around the clock to help create ad campaigns for local non-profit agencies.
Selma Murder Suspect Gets Million Dollar Bond
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police make an arrest in the city's latest murder.
Wetumpka Mayor: Jobs, Tourism, Revitalization Causes City Expansion
The city of Wetumpka continues its efforts to try and expand. But do residents believe the city's vision is enough to keep people there permanently?
Governor Releases Tax Plan To Cover $700 Million Shortfall
Governor Robert Bentley has released his plan to raise taxes in Alabama. It's all to cover a 700 million dollar shortfall in the state's general fund budget.
Pike Co. Man Facing 10 Years in Prison Still Walks Free
A Pike County father will spend a decade in prison for sexually abusing his daughter. But more than 9 months after the sentencing, he is still a free man.
Troy University's Campus Kitchen Sees Added Support
About one third of children in the Pike County community live below the federal poverty line, that's according to leaders of a new Troy University initiative.
Bentley Seeks $541 Million in Taxes for State General Fund
Saying Alabama is in a budget crisis, Gov. Robert Bentley is asking legislators to approve $541 million tax increase.
Education Leaders Celebrate ACCESS, Virtual High School
Education and state leaders gathered in Troy Thursday talking about the state's distance learning program.
Celebrating Alabama/ China Trade Relations
Thursday night representatives from China and state and local officials came together to celebrate the relationship Alabama has with the country... Especially in the trade industry.
City of Selma Gets Ready to Showcase its Rich History
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is getting ready to showcase its rich history to the world by commemorating two different events that happened a 100 years apart.
Public Safety Plans Unveiled For Selma To Montgomery March Anniversary
All eyes across the nation will be in Selma and Montgomery in less than two weeks for of the 50th anniversary of the voting rights march. And public safety officials are making plans to make sure the area is covered.
