58th Annual Central Alabama Fair Kicks Off in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 58th annual Central Alabama Fair kicks off in Selma and people in west Alabama are gearing up for a fun-filled week of thrills and chills.
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Andalusia City Schools repurpose historic building
Andalusia Middle School was once known as Woodson High School, an all Black school before desegregation. Now city officials have come up with a plan to put the historic school back to use.
Alabama Mayors Join Forces In Montgomery
Some important people in the state came together today in the capital city. Mayors from the biggest cities in Alabama met to learn from each man's time in office and what's important to them moving forward.
Do Political Campaign Ads Work?
You may be surprised to find out just how much money Alabama politicians are spending on political ads.
Lawson State Receives Major Federal Grant
An Alabama community college is a major recipient of one of the job training grants announced by the Obama administration. Officials announced Monday that Lawson State Community College in Birmingham is the lead college in a consortium of Southern colleges…
Alabama News Network Is Taking Action Against Crime
Tonight -- The death of Mark Watkins was found dead six years ago outside of a friend's home on Lark Drive in Montgomery. The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office says the murder happened in February 2008, when Watkins walked outside and heard a car drive by and honk its horn. He was shot in the chest and died of those wounds. The identity of the shooter is still a mystery.
State Troopers Investigating A Fatal Wreck In Pike Co
State troopers are investigating a fatal accident in Pike County. They say the victim was a Troy resident identified  as 48 year old Herbert Pollard, who was a passenger in the vehicle. The driver was injured, he is identified as…
Judge Convicts Montgomery Man Of DUI Murder
A judge has convicted a Montgomery man of DUI murder. Kevin Croskey plead guilty to the murder of Ashley Mock and the Assault of her boyfriend Jeremy Gaines. Investigators say he was traveling on Yarbrough Street as the couple was saying goodnight…
Sheriff's Vehicle Strikes 5 Year Old Kid
A 5-year-old child is recovering after being struck by a Chambers County sheriff's vehicle in Valley. A sheriff's report says the child ran out from between two parked cars near Milano's Grille on Saturday and was struck by the vehicle.…
Charles Henderson Player Dies After Collapse at Game
An Alabama high school football player who collapsed on the field during a game has died. Authorities said 17-year-old Charles Henderson High School senior cornerback Demario Harris collapsed during the second quarter of Friday night's game against Davidson in Troy.…
Montgomery Police Investigating Self-Inflicted Gunshot
Montgomery police are conducting an investigation after a man shot himself in the leg Sunday.
Taste of the River Region
Chefs in the River Region spent the evening showing off their skills
Charles Henderson Player Has Died After Collapse
A Charles Henderson football player injured in a Friday night game has died.
Titus Holds 14th Annual Bluegrass Festival
The sound of music filled the air in the city of Titus on Saturday for the annual Bluegrass Festival.
Elmore County EMA Holds Preparedness Fair and Safety Day
On Saturday, the Elmore County Emergency Management Agency teamed up with Wetumpka Lowe's to prepare for potential emergencies.
Family, Friends Hold "Hope for Houston" Run
People in Elmore County came together to help a 7 year old boy battling a life threatening disease.
Hundreds Attend Vigil For CHHS Player in ICU
A Charles Henderson football player injured in a Friday night game is in a Dothan intensive care unit in critical condition.
Selma City Leaders Borrow Four Million Dollars for Infrastructure Upgrade
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is taking out a four million dollar loan to pay for some infrastructure upgrades in one of the oldest city's in the state.
Trial For Triple-Murder Suspect, Desmonte Leonard, Begins
The trial for one of the most infamous murder cases in Lee County has begun. Desmonte Leonard is accused of murdering two former Auburn University football players and another man at an Auburn party in 2012.
Oak Park Prepares For Montgomery Botanical Gardens
It's been almost a year since the ground breaking for Montgomery's botanical garden. The project is coming along, and pretty soon the non-profit organization funding the garden will need your help.
Troy-Native Lands Speaking Role In "White Water" Movie
Talesa Harris- it's not a name you might recognize, but soon she'll be a face in a movie with some big names.
Interview with Milton McGregor and Joe Espy
It's been nearly two weeks since the trial that could decide the future of Victoryland ended. You may remember, more than 1,000 gaming machines and cash was seized at a raid at the casino - and Victoryland owner Milton McGregor wants them back.
AEA Becomes Griffith's Biggest Contributor
The state teachers' organization, the Alabama Education Association, has become the biggest contributor to Democrat Parker Griffith's campaign for governor. Griffith filed a campaign finance report late Thursday afternoon showing he had received a $300,000 contribution from AEA. Prior to…
AL Public Employees' Groups Loses At High Court
The Alabama State Employees Association and Alabama Education Association have lost a lawsuit over a state law that cut off a major source of their funding. The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday reversed a preliminary injunction that the two groups…
