A veteran has been travelling across the US to help prevent veteran suicides. Wednesday he reached the state of Alabama, the 39th on his journey. "I'm doing 50 pushups at all 50 state capitols in 50 days," shared Darren Hafford during a stop in Columbus Sunday. "I'm hoping to let other veterans know that might be struggling that help is out there."
Former Jeff Davis High School Assistant Principal Walter James, the third has pleaded guilty to fraud charges. James portrayed himself as the owner of a consulting firm while also working for Montgomery Public Schools. Prosecutors say he and others submitted…
Some elected officials in Macon Co. say the event should be postponed due to the rise in coronavirus cases, others say its the perfect time to vaccinate residents.
Alabama News Network is happy to provide yet another "3 Degree Guarantee" check to a local non-profit. Starting this month, AirNow Home Services joins us as partners.
After 45 years of existence, the City of Millbrook is finally beginning some highly anticipated projects. The city is working on building their downtown area from the ground up, and beginning their 17 Springs…
Charities, non-profits, and organizations across the community are struggling to get donations as events are being cancelled and concern rises for financial situations.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man pleads guilty to the sexual abuse of a child -- just before he was about to stand trial for the crime. District Attorney Michael Jackson says…
Walter James, III of Montgomery, who was the assistant principal at Jefferson Davis High School, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to wire fraud.
If you had been watching TV Wednesday afternoon, then you may have seen a nationwide emergency alert message on your screen. This was all part of an Emergency Alert System test involving all TV and radio stations, plus cable providers. You would…
This week, Amazon announced that starting September 1, it will pay for property damage and personal injury claims caused by products sold by third-parties on its site.
Alabama News Network brought you team coverage of the announcement that Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore would be retiring when her contract ends in June. Now the school board is beginning the search for her replacement.
Sony Pictures Television has named Mike Richards and Mayim Bialik as hosts of the legendary hit game show "Jeopardy!". The show can been seen weekdays at 4:30 p.m. on CBS 8.
Alabama State Troopers say a woman was killed in a head-on crash on Alabama Highway 22 just west of Clanton.
Update: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) says the driver has been identified as 29 year old, Joshua Wesley Sweatman, of Georgia. The chase happened at approximately 9:07 p.m. on Tuesday. The car he was driving was a Chevrolet Cruz,…
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Two separate shark attacks in a one-week span on beaches near Savannah, Georgia are somewhat unusual since the area sees relatively few bites each year. Overall, the number of shark attacks in the U.S. is not…
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — Police in Decatur say a pedestrian has been struck and killed by a train. The crash happened Tuesday evening at an overpass at Beltline Road near Veterans Drive. The male victim was struck under the overpass,…
Tourists visiting the City of Wetumpka may be surprised that many of the renovations they saw on HGTV's hometown takeover are surrounded by construction. Mayor Jerry Willis says the City of Wetumpka has boomed with tourists since the airing of the show.
The newest statewide COVID-19 community transmission map puts all of Alabama in the “high” category, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
Covington County businessman Matthew Hammett has announced that he is running for the District 92 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, which represents Covington County and parts of Coffee and Escambia counties.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The first day of school at Dallas County High School -- was marred by a student bringing a gun to school. Deputies were called out to the school Monday…
Our Pay It Forward honoree this week is Connie Johnson of Hayneville. She's making a difference by helping the elderly in her community.
Alabama News Network has confirmed that Montgomery Public Schools' superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore will retire after this school year. She spoke to us shortly before the school board meeting to talk about her decision.
The Chilton County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding men who they think may have evidence in the case of the three burned bodies that were found last month.
The vote was 69-30, with 19 Republicans joining all 50 Democrats in approving it.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-New York) says he will resign over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations, effective in two weeks.
