Man Suffers Life-Threatening Gunshot Wound in Montgomery Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound.
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Tuskegee Man Killed in Tallapoosa County Crash
Alabama State Troopers are investigating a pickup truck crash that killed a Tuskegee man.
Montgomery Woman Dies after Wreck on I-85 in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a wreck on Interstate 85 that led to the death of a Montgomery woman.
Former Alabama Prison Guard Sentenced for Assaulting Inmates
A former Alabama Dept. of Corrections prison sergeant has been sentenced after pleading guilty to assaulting two inmates at Elmore Correctional Facility.
Pedestrian Hit, Killed at I-85 Near Chantilly Parkway
Montgomery police say a pedestrian was struck and killed early Saturday morning.
Alabama Lawmakers Support Medical Registry for Fort McClellan Veterans
Alabama lawmakers have passed a resolution supporting creation of a health registry for veterans who served at the Army’s defunct Fort McClellan and were exposed to toxins.
Ft. Deposit Man Killed in Butler County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a Ft. Deposit man has been killed in a single-car crash in Butler County.
Woman Accused of Kidnapping Baby Son in Montgomery Under Arrest
Montgomery police say a woman who is accused of kidnapping her nine-month-old son in Montgomery on Monday, which triggered an Amber Alert, is now in custody.
Masks No Longer Required in Montgomery Public Schools
The Montgomery County school board has announced that face masks will no longer be required in Montgomery Public Schools as of Monday, April 11.
Effort to Rename Iconic Selma Bridge Fails
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Another attempt to change the name of the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma -- has failed once again. The Healing History Act -- would have changed the official…
PHOTOS: Pike County Deputies Searching for Body in 2012 Florida Murder Case
Pike County Sheriff's deputies are searching for the remains of a Florida teenager, who is believed to have been murdered in Florida in 2012.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Presents World Premiere of "Freedom Rider"
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery is presenting the world premiere of Ricardo Khan's Freedom Rider. Performances run through April 24.
What the Tech? Police Warn about "Huggy Wuggy" Character
After the police warning, Huggy Wuggy and Poppy PlayTime videos are no longer available on YouTube Kids. But thousands still exist on regular YouTube and TikTok.Â
What the Tech? How to Set Up "Emergency SOS" on Your iPhone
Not many people know about Emergency SOS or how to set it up and use it. It can be lifesaving in almost any scary situation.
Dr. Melvin Brown Chosen as Next Superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools
Members of the Montgomery County school board have voted unanimously to select Dr. Melvin Brown as the next superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools.
Superstar Garth Brooks Joins David Lamb on Alabama News Rising
Country Music Superstar Garth Brooks joined David Lamb on Alabama News Rising to discuss his upcoming concert in Birmingham on June 4th. The concert will be the first time Brooks has returned to Alabama…
Demopolis Gearing Up for Annual Rooster Day
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Demopolis are gearing up for the annual Rooster Day celebration this weekend. The spring-time outdoor festival showcases a unique part of the city's history. Rooster Day celebrates…
Local Residents React to Jefferson Co. Schools Stopping Prayer before Games
Jefferson county schools announced that they will no longer allow broadcast public prayer before high school football games. The Freedom From Religion Foundation received multiple complaints on this matter last year. Local…
Transgender Youth Medication Ban Passed by Alabama Lawmakers
Alabama lawmakers have approved sweeping legislation outlawing transgender youth's access to gender-affirming medications.
Two Local Men Face Riot Charges in Panama City Beach, Florida
Panama City Beach police say two men from our area have been arrested on charges of inciting or encouraging a riot.
Governor Adds $10,000 to Reward Offered in Butler County Double Murder Case
The governor's office has added $10,000 to the reward being offered in the hopes of solving a double murder case in Butler County.
Jackson Confirmed as First Black Female U.S. Supreme Court Justice
The Senate has confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, shattering a historic barrier by securing her place as the first Black female justice and giving President Joe Biden a bipartisan endorsement for his effort to diversify the court.
Alabama Lawmakers Put Job Search Requirement on Unemployment Benefit
People receiving unemployment benefits in Alabama could soon face a new requirement to contact three employers each week about a potential job.
Montgomery Weather Sirens Malfunction at 3AM
Alabama News Network spoke to the Montgomery County EMA about what went wrong to cause people to be awakened to a tornado siren at 3AM Wednesday.
Hail Storm Leaves Extensive Property Damage in Linden
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The storms that rolled through west Alabama early Tuesday morning -- caused a lot of property damage in the city of Linden. The system produced a hail storm --…
