Suspect in Killing of Selma Police Officer in Custody
The suspect in the killing of Selma police officer Marquis Moorer is in custody in Chilton County, Alabama News Network has confirmed.
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Medical Breakthroughs: What Your Wallet Says About Your Lifespan
Ohio State University is creating a mental health checklist for students as they prepare to return to campus in the fall. Surveys of more than a thousand randomly selected students in august…
Medical Breakthroughs: Why Allergy Concerns Should Not Keep You From Getting the Vaccine
A second dose of a covid-19 vaccine is safe for people who experienced an allergic reaction after the first shot. that's according to doctors at Massachusetts general hospital who say about…
2 Arrested in Louisiana 1 in Alabama for Murder
VALLEY, Ala. (AP) — Two Georgia residents were arrested in Louisiana and a third person in Alabama in a killing earlier this month that police said was linked to a marijuana deal. Jacob Christian Moedl, 19, of Notasulga was jailed…
Birmingham Man Accused of Holding Woman Captive For 3 Days
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama man accused of holding a woman against her will for three days is in custody. Jefferson County deputies were called to a home in Adger, an unincorporated community southwest of Birmingham, at about 2:35…
Shot Incentives Offered in Alabama Despite State Refusal
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Cash and other perks for people to get vaccinated for COVID-19 are being offered around the state despite the state’s resistance to incentives aimed at improving the state’s worst-in-the-nation inoculation program. In Gadsden, which last week…
Pay It Forward: Edna Savage of Selma
For the past nine years, Edna Savage has played a key role in the organization Save Kids of Incarcerated Parents, also known as SKIP, Inc.
UPDATE: Third Person Dies in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Elmore County
Investigators in Elmore County say the man suspected of shooting and killing two people before shooting himself has died.
Auburn University, Univ. of Alabama Offering Students Rewards for Getting Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Auburn University and the University of Alabama are offering rewards to students in the hopes they'll get vaccinated against COVID-19.
One Dead, One Critical after Shooting in Macon County
Macon County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting that left a man dead and a woman in critical condition.
CDC Wants People in High-Risk Areas to Wear Masks, Even If Vaccinated
The CDC announced new recommendations that even vaccinated people should return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging.
ADPH Releases Warning Signs of Heat-Related Illnessess
Heat-related illnesses occur when the body is exposed to high temperatures. The incidence of these illnesses rises expectedly during warm weather periods, and anyone exposed to high temperatures or extreme heat can experience symptoms when the body’s temperature control system is overloaded.
State Health Officer Speaks about Dramatic Rise in COVID-19 Cases in Alabama
State Health Officer is speaking about Alabama's dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases during July. He held a news conference that was aired live on Alabama News Network this morning.
Montgomery Man Sentenced to 27 Months for Running into Law Enforcement Vehicle Attempting to Escape Capture
A Montgomery man was sentenced to federal prison on Tuesday. D’Anthony Marquez Dillard, 29, of Montgomery was sentenced to 27 months (2 years and 3 months) for escaping from federal custody.
Selma Police Officer Killed, Woman Injured in "Ambush Shooting"
A Selma police officer was killed and a woman injured in what Dallas Co. District Attorney Michael Jackson is calling an ambush shooting.
COVID-19 Cases in Alabama Surge as Vaccinations Slow
The emergence of the Delta Variant of Coronavirus has health officials concerned.
Montgomery Co. DA's Office "Open Doors" Initiative Modeled Nationwide
The "Open Doors" program launched by the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office to minimize trauma on families impacted by homicides is being used as a model for other district attorney's offices across the nation.
Marion Teen Gets $250,000 Dollars in Scholarships for College
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Perry County teen -- racks up a quarter of a million dollars in scholarship money -- to pay for college in the fall. Seventeen year old Daniel Winfield…
More Than 900 People in Alabama Hospitals with COVID-19
The number of COVID-19 patients in Alabama hospitals has climbed to more than 900 as the state sees an alarming rise in virus cases.
Selma Police Investigate City's 14th Murder of 2021
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating city's 14th murder of the year. Chief Kenta Fulford says officers responded to an accident on the 1300 block of Lauderdale Street Saturday morning. And…
PHOTO GALLERY: House Fire on Center Street in Montgomery
Montgomery firefighters are working a house fire on Center Street this afternoon.
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Make Homicide Arrest after Shooting Victim Dies
Montgomery police say they are launching a homicide investigation following the death of a man who was shot last week.
Former Department of Corrections Officer Convicted for Allowing Another Officer to Assault Inmate
After a three-day trial, a federal jury convicted former Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) shift commander Willie Burks, 42, of failing to stop an officer under his command from assaulting an inmate at ADOC’s Elmore Correctional Facility.
Tuskegee University Elects Second Female President in School History
The Tuskegee University Board of Trustees has elected a new President of Tuskegee University. The Board of Trustees elected Dr. Charlotte Morris as the 9th president of the university.
Montgomery Man Not Wearing Seat Belt Dies in Single Vehicle Crash
On Sunday, July 25, around 1:50 a.m., Jason Lemart Wright, 39, died when the 2004 Ford Expedition driven by Cedric Lamar Thomas Sr., 44, left the roadway, struck a guard rail before going airborne and struck a tree. Medics transported Wright to a local hospital for treatment, where he later died.
