Brundidge Woman Dies after Wreck Near Troy Walmart
Troy police say a Brundidge woman has died after being injured in a two-car wreck on U.S. Highway 231 near Walmart.
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Report: Colonial Says It Paid $4.4 Million to Pipeline Hackers
The operator of the nation's largest fuel pipeline has confirmed it paid $4.4 million to a gang of hackers who broke into its computer systems.
Faulkner University Names David Fowler New Chief of Police
Faulkner leadership announced David Fowler as the university’s new Chief of Police. He will begin his role on June 1.
Burger King Introducing New Chicken Sandwich on June 3
The Burger King hand-breaded chicken sandwich is finally ready for a nationwide launch – and it’s named the Ch’King. With all the fanfare around QSR chicken sandwiches, BK took it’s time to get it right… so right that the brand started…
Cocaine Worth More than $1 Million Washes Up on Beach at Gulf Shores
Police say late-night beachgoers in Gulf Shores found nearly 70 pounds of cocaine packaged in bundles washed up on the Alabama shore in an area popular with tourists.
Medical Breakthroughs: Blood Pressure Warning for Middle-Aged Women
Middle-aged women are being urged to check their blood pressure to avoid heart attacks. Researchers in Norway found women with mildly elevated blood pressure in their 40s....have twice the risk of acute…
Amazon Opens New Warehouse in Huntsville Bringing 500 Jobs to Alabama
Amazon has announced plans for a new warehouse that will bring more than 500 jobs to north Alabama. The announcement comes just weeks after workers at another company facility in the state soundly defeated a push for unionization.
Last Day to Submit Applications for Restaurant Revitalization Fund is May 24
Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced that eligible eating establishments have until Monday, May 24, 8 p.m. ET, to submit applications to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
Montgomery Banker Pleads Guilty to Disclosing Subpoena to Bank Customer
According to court documents, during the spring of 2020, Hardy was an employee of Valley National Bank. In April of that year, the bank received a grand jury subpoena from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seeking records pertaining to the accounts of one of the bank’s customers.
Hoover Mass Vaccination Site Closes Amid Dwindling Demand
A worker from the University of Alabama at Birmingham waits for patients to arrive on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at a mass COVID-19 immunization site in Hoover, Ala., where declining demand prompted a shutdown. While initially…
Charles Barkley Gives Money to Employees at his High School
Broadcasters Ernest Johnson Jr., Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'Neal, from left, of "Inside the NBA," smile as they are honored at the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame awards tip-off celebration and awards gala, Friday, May 14,…
Alabama Town Magistrate Stabbed in City Hall Attack
BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. (AP) —A man who entered Bayou La Batre City Hall with plans to kill police officers stabbed and wounded the town magistrate. Police Chief Scott Dagg says a man walked into municipal offices for the city…
Suspect in Alabama Slaying Fatally Shot after Police Chase
HAYDEN, Ala. (AP) — A man wanted for questioning in an Alabama murder case has died in a shooting by law enforcement. Alabama State Troopers say Timothy James Hogland pointed a gun at officers before he was fatally shot at…
MPD Investigates Tuesday Night Shooting that Leaves One Man Dead
The Montgomery Police Department says one man is dead after a Tuesday night shooting. The shooting occurred around 9:30 on the 900 block of West South Boulevard where police found the victim dead. As of now, there is no further…
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Shoot and Kill Kidnapping Suspect in East Montgomery
Montgomery Police were on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in the 100 block of Gibbons Drive in east Montgomery Tuesday night.
New Selma Apartment Complex Holds Grand Opening Event
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Folks in Selma have a new -- safe -- affordable housing option to choose from in the city. The Lodges on Lincoln held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening event Tuesday morning. The new apartment complex…
Longtime Andalusia Superintendent Retires After 35 Years
Superintendent Ted Watson says he is retiring after one of the toughest school years in the history of his 35 year career.
Selma Police Investigate City's 7th Murder of 2021
From the West Alabama Newssroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's 7th murder of the year. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says police responded to a shooting at around 8 o'clock Monday…
State Legislature Passes Pike Road Property Tax BillÂ
Pike Road officials say a new high school for the town is needed but won’t be possible without the community’s support for an increased property tax. On Monday, the Alabama Legislature passed…
Some People in Montgomery Say They'll Still Wear a Face Mask Even If It's Not Required
Alabama News Network has noticed that some people in Montgomery aren't yet ready to ditch their face mask even though COVID-19 cases are on the decline and restrictions are being eased.
Kia Recalls Vehicles a Second Time, Says Owners Should Park Outside
Kia is recalling more than 440,000 vehicles in the U.S. for a second time to fix a problem that can cause engine fires.
"The Wonder Years" to Return to ABC with Montgomery Connection
ABC has announced that it will reboot its hit series "The Wonder Years" this fall. It will feature a Black family living in Montgomery during the late 1960s.
City of Greenville Unveils New Mural Downtown
The City of Greenville cut the ribbon Thursday on a new mural downtown. The "Grateful for Greenville" mural, located at 110 E. Commerce Street, has a postcard theme that features highlights from…
Judge in Case of Father Accused of Killing Infant Son Recuses Herself
Alabama News Network has learned of new developments in the case against Caleb Whisnand, Sr. He's the father accused of killing his 5-week-old son, whose body was found in Lowndes County last week.
Three Alabama State Prison Inmates Killed in One Week
Three men have been killed in apparent inmate-on-inmate assaults in Alabama prisons this month.
