Alabama Department of Corrections Continues to Add More Officers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Recruiting new officers remains a top priority for the Alabama Department of Corrections.
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Montgomery Business Leaders Create First Ever Black Chamber Of Commerce
From Montgomery -- some black business leaders are starting an organization they say advocates for creation, growth and the general welfare of the community. Alabama News Network was the first to find out about the city's first ever Black Chamber of Commerce.
Santorum Stops In Troy
We are less than one month to election day. And the countdown means some big names are hoping to drum up support at the polls.
Alabama's voter registration deadline Oct. 20
Alabama's chief election official is reminding residents that the deadline to register to vote in the general election is Oct. 20.
New Hope for "Bubble Boy" Disease
New hope for boys with SCID-X1, or bubble boy disease.
Healthy Lifestyle Can Lower Stroke Risk for Women
New evidence shows a healthy lifestyle can slash a woman's risk of stroke in half.
Men More Likely to Develop Osteoporosis
Startling new statistics show millions of men are at risk for osteoporosis.
No political debates this election season?
Voters will head to the polls on November 4th to vote for governor, attorney general and other state and local offices.
Montgomery County recent crimes has residents on high alert
A rash of crime has residents on high alert. Authorities are now investigating dozens of car burglaries and a violent home invasion.
Selma charity benefits from fair donations
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma charity gets a huge donation thanks to thousands of children who attended Alabama News Network Kids Day at the 58th Annual Central Alabama Fair in Selma.
Pioneer Days start Friday
Close to a thousand students will step back into the mid-eighteen hundreds this Friday in Troy.
Jury recommends life without parole for Desmonte Leonard
A jury has recommended life without parole for a Montgomery man convicted in a fatal shooting that killed two Auburn football players and third man.
9 Montgomery Gang Members Arrested
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Federal prosecutors say nine suspected Montgomery gang members have been arrested on drug and weapons charges. Authorities say the gang members, ranging from 20 to 40 in age were arrested Wednesday for conspiring to distribute powder…
Gov. Bentley And Health Officials Ebola Preparedness Plan
With Thomas Duncan's death, Governor Robert Bentley and Alabama health care officials say they're ready to respond to potential cases of Ebola in the state.
Taking Action Against Crime, Unsolved Murders: Atrivius Perry
Alabama News Network is Taking Action Against Crime with unsolved murders. It's part of a four-part series we've been bringing to you in hopes of generating new leads to solve these cold cases. Tonight, we have part 3: The murder of Atrivius Perry.
Independent Businesses Set Up Shop in East Montgomery
An abandoned Bruno's Grocery in Montgomery's Chantilly Corner is now the space of two new local businesses.
Crime Victim Automated Notification System
This video is no longer available.Crime victims and anyone else interested in the status of a criminal case or inmate can now get that inforamtion electroniclly. The systemn is called Crime Victim Automated Notification. The legislature approved the system in 2011. It…
Restaurants Cutting Calorie Counts
It looks like large chain restaurants are doing their part to offer healthier meals.
Cries for Sepsis Accountability
Researchers at the University of Michigan want hospitals to be more accountable for diagnosis and care of sepsis.
Tobacco Users Likely to Develop Viral Infection
New research finds that tobacco users may be more likely to develop a viral infection that causes oral cancers.
Jurors Considering Desmonte Leonard Punishment
Jurors are considering what punishemnt Desmonte Leonard should suffer following his triple murder conviction. Jurors convicted Leonard on Tuesday, and now they must make a sentencing recommendation. Jurors can recommend life in prison without parole or execution. But the final decision…
Troy Police: Convicted Felon Arrested On Drug Charges
A Troy man is back in jail on multiple drug charges.
Gov. Bentley And Health Officials Say Alabama Is "Ebola-Ready"
As we learn more about the death of Thomas Duncan, Alabama health officials are doing their part should the the virus arrive in Alabama. Governor Robert Bentley and Alabama health officials are developing a response plan.
First Ebola patient diagnosed in the U.S. has died
This video is no longer available.DALLAS (AP) - Dallas hospital says Thomas Duncan the first Ebola patient diagnosed in the US has died. We will keep you updated as soon as more information comes in. (Copyright 2014 The…
Alabama Taking Steps to Prevent Ebola Infections
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's governor and state health officer say the state has taken steps to make sure health care workers are able to identify a case of Ebola quickly and take precautions to make sure others don't become…
