Department of Corrections Commissioner responds to released report from Department of Justice on Julia Tutwiler Prison investigation. The report indicates prisoners have been living in a sexualized environment with abusive and sexual behavior between staff and prisoners.
Department of Justice investigation releases report saying the "women at Tutwiler Prison universally fear for their safety."
You may be shelling out more cash out than you expected for utilities this month after a very cold start to the new year. If you are struggling to pay those bills, there may be some relief.
In Governor Robert Bentley's State of the State address this week, one talking point was the financial struggles of Wilcox County.
A federal judge has backed the Feb. 7 deadline for major party candidates to qualify for Alabama's election.
Hundreds of people in our area will be coming together to serve their communities over the next few days. It's part of the annual Day of Service in honor of Martin Luther King, Junior.
Educating alabama's children is always a hot topic, and some people aren't happy with the state's current standards. There's been a movement in the state house to repeal the common core standards, a national set of standards that the state agreed to adopt in 2010. But the state superintendent wants to keep things the way they are.
One teacher at Greenville Elementary School is bringing music to his students...
A man from Union Springs was arrested in Covington County for allegedly trying to sell moonshine.
Greenville Police are on the search for a group of people who they say broke into a local restaurant. The owner says they stole hundreds of dollars. And left him with thousands of dollars in damaged property.
The principal of Bullock County High School may be leaving.
The Anniston Board of Education unanimously selected Darren Douthitt as their new superintendent in a meeting earlier today.
Changing the composition of gut bacteria may help you live a longer life.
Using statins may help prevent delirium in critically ill patients.
A new study finds that Vitamin-D supplements can reduce pain for people suffering from Fibromyalgia.
Demopolis Mayor Mike Greyson confirms to Alabama News Network city attorney Bill Poole was found shot in his office this monring.
The Montgomery Police have charged a suspect in the wounding of a seven year old boy on Thursday in Gibbs Village Public Housing development.
The Alabama Department of Education has announced the new list of failing public schools, where students can transfer to other non-failing public schools or to private schools.
It's a new year... And for many it's time to get back to getting healthy.
Just days after accepting the position as superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools, Margaret Allen sat down with Alabama News Network today to address parents concerns and lay out her vision for the future of the school system.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Leaders from the Selma and Dallas County area are trying to keep the doors open at the JC Penney store in Selma.
In Montgomery -- the city council is demolishing vacant homes that have become eyesores. Council members say they want to clean up the city and cut down on crime.
Governor Bentley wants to make a law that allows open access to government meetings even stronger. The state already has what's called an open meetings law, but a new bill would make sure that it applies to lawmakers as well.
Starting February 1st, your car will be towed if you don't have liability insurance in addition to your license and registration, if you're involved in a wreck.
The Boys and Girls Club of Pike and surrounding counties is under new leadership.
