7-Year-Old Girl Dies in Mobile Home Fire in Lee County
A 7-year-old girl has died after a mobile home caught fire in Lee County.
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Town of Pike Road Honors Local 7-Year-Old Hero
Pike Road Mayor Gordon Stone presented 7-year-old Egypt Henry with a proclamation at the city council meeting, honoring her for her bravery and quick response in dialing 9-1-1 to save her mother who had collapsed in front of her.
Two Sheriffs React to New Conceal Carry Gun Law
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Law enforcement officials in West Alabama say the new concealed carry gun law -- is going to make people in the state less safe. The law eliminates the background…
Lanier High School Collecting Toiletry Donations for Ukraine, This week
This week, Sidney Lanier High School will be participating in their Social Justice Week, where in that they will be collecting toiletries to send to Ukraine. "Its happening to them today it could…
SLE Rodeo Offers Several Days of Events
The Southeastern Livestock Exhibition Rodeo is March 18-20 at Garrett Coliseum. There are many days worth of events beyond the rodeo performances.
Women In Training Hosts Inaugural Mother Daughter Brunch
The organization known as Women In Training held their inaugural mother daughter fundraising brunch earlier today in the capital city club ballroom downtown. The brunch was an all white affair and it was an opportunity for members and sponsors to come together and celebrate all of the accomplishments of the organization thus far.
One Dead, Three Hurt in Autaugaville Shooting
Autauga County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and three others hurt.
Montgomery Police Make Capital Murder Arrest after Man's Shooting Death
Montgomery police say they've charged a man with capital murder following a fatal shooting Saturday night.
Alabama State Health Officer Remembers First COVID Case Two Years Ago
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris talked with Alabama News Network about the state's first recorded case of COVID-19 on March 13, 2020, and what has happened in the two years since.
What the Tech? See Alarm Clock Apps That Do More Than Just Beep at You
If the stock alarm clock on your phone isn't enough to get you going, these alarm clock apps are guaranteed to keep you from hitting the snooze button.
18-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder in Prattville
Prattville police say they've arrested an 18-year-old on an attempted murder charge.
Selma Residents Share Their COVID Memories
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- This Sunday will mark two years -- since Alabama recorded its first case of COVID-19. Since then -- the virus has impacted nearly everything we do. Melinda Fancher of…
Montgomery Police Searching for Business Burglar
Montgomery police are investigating a burglary at a business and need your help to catch the suspect.
What the Tech? Police Say AirTags Being Used to Track People without Their Knowledge
Police departments across the country are getting reports of Apple AirTag trackers being discovered by people who had no idea they were being tracked.
Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges in Prattville
Prattville police say they've arrested a man on 15 counts of producing child pornography.
Historical Book 'Moments of Gold' Written in Honor of Tallassee High School by Alumni
Memories of the old school are being preserved thanks to a new book.
What the Tech? The Dangers of Free Public WiFi
It is one of the oldest tricks in a hacker's playbook, setting up their own WiFi network in a public place and snooping on any computer or phone that logs onto the "Free WiFi".
Workforce Summit Aims to Aid Industry in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Department of Labor and the city of Selma hold a workforce summit -- to help industries recruit and retain workers. Alabama Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington -- says the…
City of Wetumpka Plants Tree in Honor of 'Jelly Lady' on Arbor Day
This year, the planted tree was in honor of Wetumpka native Juanita Franklin Brand.
Permitless Gun Bill Passes Legislature, Gov. Kay Ivey Signs It
Alabama will become the latest state to allow people to carry concealed handguns without first undergoing a background check and getting a state permit.
Hundreds of New Jobs Coming to Wetumpka
A California clothing maker has announced it will open a facility in Wetumpka, bringing 557 jobs to the city.
Auburn Grad & Former DEA Agent Releases New Novel
Scott Nickerson is a local author who recently returned to Alabama after spending more than a decade with the DEA in California. Nickerson recently joined David Lamb on Alabama News Rising to discuss…
Annual Montgomery Half Marathon Kicks Off Saturday
The annual Montgomery half marathon and 5k race will begin Saturday, March 12th at 7 am. The race is expected to resemble a pre-pandemic race with participants starting the race with a gun shot. In 2020 the race was one of the first large scale events in the city of Montgomery to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lottery and Gaming Bills Advance in State House
Lottery and Gaming once again moving through the Alabama State House
Selma Tour of Historic Homes Returns with New Name
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A 46-year annual Selma tradition -- returns in a new way -- following a two-year COVID-related hiatus. After more than four and half decades -- the annual Historic Selma…
