Selma Police Continue to Investigate Apparent Shootout
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police continue to look for answers about an apparent shootout on a city street that left two people hurt and many more concerned about their community.
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Autauga Co. Officials Partner With ADEM To Clean Illegal Dumpsites
An exclusive story from Autauga County -- leaders there say they're cracking down on littering. They say they're tired of people throwing their trash in illegal dumpsites on the west part of the county.
International Student Reacts To Ebola
There's growing concern over the Ebola virus. Seven thousand people have been affected and now there's been confirmed cases in the United States and Spain.
Desmonte Leonard Found Guilty of Murder
A jury has convicted a man of capital murder in the shooting deaths of two former Auburn University football players and a third man.
Desmonte Leonard Found Guilty of Capital Murder
A jury has convicted a man of capital murder in the shooting deaths of two former Auburn University football players and a third man. Jurors began talks Tuesday morning and returned the verdict against Desmonte Leonard in the afternoon. He…
Parents of Slain Auburn Student Seek $1 Million
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The parents of slain Auburn University student Lauren Burk are asking the Alabama Board of Adjustment to award them $1 million because they say Auburn did not provide adequate security. Jim Burk and Viviane Guerchon told…
Selma Police Arrest Two Men on Robbery Charges
This video is no longer available.Selma police have arrested two men on robbery charges after police say the forced their way into an apartment using a gun. 21-year-old Anthony Finney and 23-year-old Jermaruin LeShore are each charged with two counts of…
Antibiotics Prescribed More in Afternoon
New findings show doctors prescribe more antibiotics in the afternoon.
Stroke Survivors Need Further Observation
Researchers in Canada say stroke survivors need to be watched longer than the usual 3 month period.
Brain Scan Could Detect Dementia
A simple brain scan may one day be used to identify people at risk for developing dementia before symptoms appear.
Alabama State Parks Plan Last ShrimpFest
The last Baumhower's ShrimpFest and Barbecue celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Alabama State Parks is scheduled Saturday at Oak Mountain State Park near Birmingham. State park officials say the event will begin at 4 p.m. on the beach area…
University of Alabama Student Found Dead
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - University of Alabama officials say a student was found dead in a fraternity house. University officials said in a statement that the body of Parker Alexander Jordan's body was found Monday morning at the Theta Chi house.…
No Trial for Man Accused of Threatening President
This video is no longer available.A judge has ruled that an Alabama man charged with threatening the president is not mentally competent to stand trial. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson ordered Deryke Matthew Pfeifer of Ozark committed to the custody…
Closing arguments in Desmonte Leonard trial
Closing arguments have been presented in the capital murder trial of Desmonte Leonard. The triple murder case in Auburn will now be going to the jury.
Taking Action Against Crime: Part 3 Of Unsolved Murder Series
Alabama News Network is Taking Action Against Crime with unsolved murders. Our four-part series began two weeks ago in hopes of generating new leads to help solve thse cold cases.
New precinct crucial in officer shooting response
More information in the shooting of a Montgomery police officer. The officer is now in stable condition after being shot over the weekend and the suspected shooter is in custody.
Blakeney On Retirement: 'It's Time to Move On'
This video is no longer available.Twenty four years at Troy, 45 years in coaching-- "it's time for me to probably move on," said Troy University Head Coach Larry Blakeney. And with that this is Blakeney's final season. Athletic Director John Hartwell said, "the guy's…
Democrat Griffith Releases Tax Returns
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Parker Griffith has released his most recent tax returns. They show he and his wife had nearly $1.3 million in adjusted gross income in 2013, and their federal taxes totaled more than $352,000. Republican incumbent Robert Bentley…
VA Takes Step to Change Central Alabama Leadership
The Department of Veterans Affairs has taken the first step toward removing the director of the Central Alabama VA Healthcare System following months of problems. The VA's deputy secretary, Sloan Gibson, said Monday that he proposed the removal of James…
Health Centers Getting Positive Grades
School health centers are getting positive grades from both students and parents.
'Sexting' New Norm for Teenagers
Sexting may be the new norm when it comes to teenage sexuality, according to a new study from the University of Texas.
Supreme Court Declines to Review Alabama Taxes
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a legal challenge to Alabama's property tax system. The Supreme Court's decision Monday means one of the nation's lowest property tax rates remains intact. Attorneys representing families in Lawrence and Sumter counties…
What You're Saying About Alabama's First Loss of the Season
The Alabama Crimson Tide have dropped to number seven on the Associated Press College Football poll.
Alabama State Bar Hosting Estate Planning Clinic
The Alabama State Bar is hosting a will writing clinic for first responders in Alexander City. State Bar officials say the Wills for Heroes project is managed by the bar's volunteer lawyers program and offers free estate planning to emergency…
