Major Renovations Coming To Downtown Wetumpka
Downtown Wetumpka is on the verge of new development.
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Marengo Co. Voters Get Set to Head Back to the Polls to Choose a Sheriff
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Primary runoff elections are about a week away -- and voters in Marengo County get set to head back to the polls to chose the man they want to be sheriff for the next for years.
10 Die in Holiday Weekend Wrecks in Alabama
Alabama state troopers investigated 10 traffic fatalities during the long Fourth of July weekend.
Ala. Sheriff Investigates Shooting of Pet Horse
Authorities in northern Alabama are investigating a family's report that someone shot its pet miniature horse.
Ala. Man Suffers Fatal Cut Fleeing Fight with Wife
Police say a Birmingham man cut his arm and bled to death while trying to flee after his wife called police to report a domestic fight.
Police Arrest Suspect in Slaying of Prichard Woman
Police in southwest Alabama have arrested a suspect in the slaying of a woman found dead inside a home in Prichard.
Alabama News Network is Providing Family Entertainment This Summer
Alabama News Network is also providing family entertainment this summer. We're teaming up with Cumulus Radio to bring you Movie Mondays throughoutThe Month of July. Tonight's film will be the hit "Frozen." Picnics and coolers are welcome but please no…
The Demand for Blood is High but the Supply is Low
According to the Red Cross, although about 38 percent of people can donate blood, less than 10 percent do.
Good News at the Pump this Week
Despite reports that gas prices could be rising, they are continuing to drop in the river region.
Chip Beeker Faces Incumbent Terry Dunn for Public Service Commission
Dunn says he has a record of trying to protect consumers. He unsuccessfully sought formal hearings on the rates charged by state utilities including Alabama Power.
A Single Vehicle Crash Claims the Life of a Marion Man
74-year-old Robert Ford was killed when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.
A Calera Man Dies in a Single-Vehicle Accident
30-year-old Justin McDowell was killed when his vehicle left the road and overturned.
The Town of Pike Road is Expanding.
The Montgomery County Commission approved the expansion of the town's volunteer fire department board from three to five members.
Talks of Revitalization May be Turning into Action for Wetumpka
Work is finally beginning on the project.
Opelika Man Appeals Conviction in College Shooting
A man convicted of killing his mother-in-law and wounding his estranged wife at a community college in Opelika is appealing his case.
Babies Around the World Born at Similar Sizes
A new study finds newborns around the world are surprisingly similar in size as long as they are born to mothers who are healthy, educated and who had good prenatal care.
New Microorganisms and Viruses Mapped
Researchers have discovered and genetically mapped at least 500 previously unknown microorganisms and 800 bacterial viruses that live in our intestines.
Nearly 20% of High School Students Use Hookahs
A new study shows nearly one in five, or 18%, of U.S. high school seniors use hookahs.
Tuskegee expanding all the way to Interstate 85?
Mayor Johnny Ford announced plans to bring several new businesses to exit 38.
Woman Killed When Jet Ski Crashes into Dock
Authorities are investigating how a jet ski crashed into a dock on a north Alabama lake, killing a woman on the watercraft.
Bentley to Recognize Funeral Honor Team Members
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is scheduled to sign an executive order honoring members of the state's Army and Air National Guards.
Bentley to Visit Whiskey Barrel Production Plant
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is scheduled to visit a plant where workers will build oak barrels that will hold Jack Daniel's Whiskey.
Tuskegee Excited For New Shopping Center
The City of Tuskegee is getting ready to bring new development along the interstate. It's something that many residents are looking forward to as well. After looking at developments like Eastchase in Montgomery and Tiger Town in Auburn, Tuskegee leaders thinks they have the right plan to help grow the city.
9-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Prattville
A 9 year old boy is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Prattville on Thursday evening.
Alabama News Network Sponsors "Movie Mondays"
Alabama News Network is helping to provide some family entertainment this summer. We're teaming up with Cumulus Radio to bring you Movie Night starting this Monday and lasting through the month of July.
