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Man Shot and Killed Friday in Montgomery

Montgomery Police say just before 1 a.m. on Friday a man was shot in the 3400 block of Lexington Rd.

1st Saturday Selma Kicks Off in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- 1st Saturday Selma is an event uses art -- food -- and music to showcase downtown Selma -- along with the city's art district. "Selma has a wonderful art…

Alabama State University President Named to White House Advisory Board

Alabama State University President Dr. Quinton Ross has been appointed to a White House advisory board on historically Black colleges and universities.

Shelby to Oppose Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Nomination to U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) says he has met with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, but will oppose her nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Habitat for Humanity Partnered with a Local Church to Fix Up a Home

The Montgomery Habitat for Humanity has helped over 85 local families become homeowners since they first started in 1987.

What the Tech? How to Get Teenage Crisis Counseling by Text

Crisis Text Line is a 24-hour, 7 day a week service where teenagers can text with a licensed counselor.

What the Tech? Why You Need to Update Your Google Chrome Browser Now

An emergency update to Google's Chrome browser has been released and the company says every computer user should update the browser right away.

What the Tech? Why You Should Back Up Your Entire Computer, Not Just Your Files

A backup means if something were to happen, you could load the backup onto a new computer where everything works as it does now.

U.S. House Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana

The U.S. House has approved a bill decriminalizing marijuana and letting states set their own policies on pot.

Prattville Police Investigating the Theft of Five Trailers

Prattville police want to find the people who stole five trailers from the same location.

Lowndes County Deputies Searching for Missing Woman

The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding a missing woman.

UPDATE: Woman Dies at Montgomery Apartment Complex after Being Shot; Police Make Arrest

Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that has left a woman dead.

Man Gets Life in Prison for 2015 Murder of Former Girlfriend

Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey has announced a man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2015 murder of his former girlfriend.

Kickoff for 'Down to Earth' Campaign to Protect Alabama's Environment; Alabama News Network Wins Media Competition

The campaign is to help be the voice for agricultural stakeholders in Alabama to promote the sustainable practices that farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners are already doing.

People in Faunsdale Assess Storm Damage

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Marengo County town of Faunsdale -- was hit hard by the storm system -- that swept across the state Wednesday night. Residents were out Thursday -- assessing the…

The State of Alabama Receives a C- Rating for Infrastructure

The last time the Alabama report card was released was in 2015, since then there have only been a few areas of improvement in the infrastructure in Alabama. The overall rating for the state is a C minus, but leaders from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) say that the rating could be worse and they are looking towards improvement.