Body Found Near Atlanta Highway in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man's body was found near Atlanta Highway Thursday morning.
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UPDATE: Montgomery Police Say Missing Woman Has Been Found Safe
Montgomery police tell Alabama News Network that a woman who had been missing since August 25 has now been found safe.
Female Juvenile Shot in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a female juvenile was shot in Montgomery Thursday morning.
COVID-19 in Alabama: 21% of Those in Hospitals are Fully Vaccinated
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. The latest numbers show that 21% of those in hospitals are fully vaccinated.
Stacey Abrams Group Donates $1.34M to Wipe Out Medical Debts
ATLANTA (AP) — The political organization led by prominent Democrat Stacey Abrams is branching out into paying off medical debts. Fair Fight Political Action Committee on Wednesday told The Associated Press that it's donating $1.34 million from its political action…
Wind Advisory Today; Winter-like Weather Tomorrow
Behind the front today, we should see sun for several hours with very blustery conditions and a wind advisory has been issued for much of Alabama as winds will be in the…
Woman gets Life Sentence for Helping Husband Plan Killings
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama woman has received a life sentence for helping her husband plan the 2015 killings of his estranged pregnant wife, her unborn child and three others. Forty-eight-year-old Rhonda Carlson avoided the death penalty in a…
November Is The Second Severe Weather Season for Alabama
The state of Alabama Historically has two severe weather seasons, in the spring and in the fall. As we are getting closer to the month of November, we are entering into the second severe weather season which means a possibility for tornado threats in the state.
2nd Suspect Charged in Death of Fallen Selma Police Officer
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A second suspect is arrested and charged in the murder of fallen Selma police officer Marquis Moorer. Moorer was killed while on lunch break at the Selma Square Apartments…
City of Montgomery Launches New Crime Prevention Department
The number of homicides in Montgomery is already at 64 this year, possibly on track to surpass the 68 homicides recorded in 2020. But the city is finding a new way it hopes to prevent crime by involving people in the community.
Ad Hoc Committee Proposes New Animal Ordinance For Montgomery
A committee made up of Montgomery city council members, as well as, officials from the Montgomery Humane Society, Montgomery Police Department, and Animal Control met with the public to propose an updated animal ordinance for the city.
What the Tech? Apps to Keep Your Children Safe on Halloween
Most kids didn't go trick-or-treating in the neighborhood last Halloween due to the pandemic. This year they'll be back, roaming neighborhoods with their friends, maybe walking up to houses of people you don't know very well.
Faulkner University President Mike Williams to Step Down
Faulkner University has announced that President Mike Williams will be stepping down on May 6, 2022, to take a president's position at another university.
Pike Road Announces 12th Annual 'Hay, Look at Us!' Winners
The 12th annual 'Hay, Look at Us!' Pike Road contest has selected this year's winners.
U.S. Issues First Passport with 'X' Gender Marker
The United States has issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation for people who don’t identify as male or female.
Troy University Won't Require Employees to Get COVID-19 Vaccinations
In a statement, the university says that it does not hold federal government contracts that would have forced it to require the vaccine under orders from the Biden administration.
Stacy Abrams Group Donates $1.34M to Wipe Out Medical Debts in Alabama, Four Other States
The political organization led by Democratic Party activist Stacey Abrams is branching out into paying off medical debts.
Two Shot, One Killed on Biltmore Avenue in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead and a woman injured late Tuesday night.
Alabama Man Convicted in Louisiana on Child Porn Charges
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — A federal jury in Louisiana has convicted an Alabama man of coercing a girl under the age of 12 to send him sexually explicit photos of herself to create child pornography. Federal prosecutors say in a…
Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray's Name Replaces Jeff Davis Ave. In Montgomery
The name of Confederate President Jefferson Davis came down from a street in Montgomery and was replaced by the name of civil rights attorney, Fred D. Gray.
Food Giveaways to Run Weekly in Selma Through the Holidays
Families in the Selma-Dallas County area are getting a helping hand putting food on the table during the holidays.
COVID-19 in Alabama: About 1 in 5 People Hospitalized Are Fully Vaccinated
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. It shows about 1 of every 5 people hospitalized are fully vaccinated.
Pike County Man Accused of Shooting Woman, Throwing Her Out of Moving Car
Pike County Sheriff's deputies say a man has admitted to shooting a woman in the head and then throwing her out of a moving car.
Legislative Committee Approves Redistricting Maps Ahead of Special Session
Republicans on a legislative committee have swiftly advanced proposed congressional and legislative districts ahead of this week's special session.
D.A. Joins Mayor Steven Reed to Support Erasing Claudette Colvin's Arrest Record
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey says he supports the efforts of Mayor Steven Reed to erase the arrest record of Claudette Colvin.
