BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Recently released court documents show that an Alabama grand jury has upgraded charges to capital murder against a father accused of involvement in his 2-year-old son's blunt force trauma death. Demetric Hampton Sr. was initially charged…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A panel of judges has heard arguments over whether the U.S. Census Bureau can use a controversial statistical technique to keep people's information private in the numbers used for drawing political districts. Monday's hearing hinged on…
The Dallas County School Board is considering closing three of the school district's six elementary schools.
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs launched a virtual hearings program during the pandemic.
On Sunday, May 2, HGTV's first episode of the six part series of Wetumpka's Home Town Takeover aired, and residents say they loved it! Wetumpka residents say finally getting to see it all come…
Alabama is making it easier to hunt two animals that are often considered nuisances, coyotes and feral hogs.
Montgomery police say they are investigating three separate shootings that happened over the weekend.
Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the arrest of a Prattville man on a first-degree rape charge.
Gov. Kay Ivey says the COVID-19 pandemic is "absolutely" managed, so she will soon end a state health order meant to guard against the spread of the illness.
A tip to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is being credited with the capture of a suspect wanted for two counts of capital murder.
Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats, though a brief tornado can't be ruled out. A severe thunderstorm watch includes all of our area until 8PM.
James Spedding was first introduced to us back in 2017. He was homeless and living in a tent near the Alabama river. Over the past 5 years his life has changed dramatically thanks to the love and support of River City Church and the community.
The Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Office has announced the arrest of Justin Paul Melton. Police wanted Melton for a shooting that occurred on April 26 on Frog Hollow Road in Tallassee. According to police, a 23-year-old from Tallassee suffered a single…
The global digital video games industry continues growing at a rapid pace, with no signs of slowing down in the years to come. According to data presented by 123scommese.it, the entire market is expected to generate nearly $146b in revenue in…
Greg Gunn was shot and killed by the MPD officer Aaron Cody Smith, steps away from his mothers house in the Montgomery community of Mobile Heights. Smith was convicted, but is not behind bars.
There's still a threat for strong to severe storms, especially west of Interstate 65 through at least midnight tonight. A brief tornado and damaging winds appear to be the main threats.
The Alabama Cruise Terminal in Mobile has been providing COVID-19 vaccinations rather than trips to the western Caribbean during the pandemic, but that could soon change.
The 2021 Montgomery Kidney Walk may have been virtual this year, but there was an in-person celebration held at Montgomery’s Riverwalk Stadium this morning that brought out plenty of people.
State Rep. Laura Hall (D-Huntsville) has introduced legislation to redesign Alabama’s coat of arms and remove the Confederate  battle flag. Â
People in Wetumpka have waited nearly a year to see their city in the national TV spotlight. Sunday, it will be featured on a new six-part HGTV series called "Home Town Takeover."
Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis joined us live on Alabama News Network at 6:00 Friday to talk about his excitement to see the city spotlighted on national TV.
Alabama state troopers say two people have been killed in a three-vehicle crash in Lowndes County.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A man is dead -- and a woman is behind bars charged with his murder -- after a shooting in Selma early Friday morning. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Members of the Selma community are honoring teachers -- ahead of National Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers are being honored for their work during the pandemic -- and for…
EUFAULA, Ala. (AP) - Court documents show that a Georgia woman and two children found dead in a partially submerged car on the Alabama-Georgia line were shot to death. Warrants…
