Alexander City Schools Supt. Dr. Keith Lankford has announced that the school system will switch to remote learning effective Tuesday, January 19. Students are scheduled to be able to return to in-person classes on Monday, February 1. Lankford says the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A suspected drug dealer is behind in Selma -- after he's arrested with an assortment of illegal drugs. Twenty-two year old Melvin Barnes, Jr. of Selma was arrested Tuesday night…
Montgomery police say a man has been found shot to death this afternoon. Police say at about 2:32 p.m., they and fire medics responded to the area of Longview Court and Old Selma Road after getting a report that someone…
At Tuesday nights Montgomery County Board of Education meeting, teachers and employees addressed the board with their concerns surrounding coronavirus and in-person classes. Teachers say proper safety measures have not been taken, and they are having to incur out of…
The City of Montgomery has announced that its plans to remember the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be changing this year in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. The national holiday honoring Dr.…
President Trump has issued the following statement in regard to reports of possible protests happening in Washington and across the country in the coming days. The statement was released through White House Press Secretary Kayleigh Enany's government Twitter account: "In…
Huntsville will now be the new permanent home of the U.S. Space Command Headquarters. Governor Ivey and several officials made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. “I couldn’t be more…
As Alabama News Network reported last year, the Whataburger restaurant chain will be returning to Montgomery. With its return comes a way that the restaurant will be helping Alabama State University. Chief Marketing Officer Rich Scheffler says a partnership…
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is on the verge of being impeached for a second time. He faces a single charge, "incitement of insurrection," after telling a mob of loyalists to, as he put it, "fight like hell" against…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Two House Democrats have proposed that Congress censure U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, arguing his remarks at a rally of President Donald Trump's supporters incited the mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol. Brooks said Tuesday that his…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new state of the camera system is improving the process Dallas County deputies use to investigate crime scenes. OSCR-360 is a new state of the art camera system…
The City of Montgomery has announced a special election for Montgomery City Council District Three. The seat was vacated by the late, former City Councilman Tracy Larkin, who passed away on January 5. The special election will take place on…
Funeral arrangements for Montgomery City Councilor Tracy Larkin have been announced. Councilor Larkin will lie in repose in the council chambers at Montgomery City Hall on Saturday, January 16, from 8:00AM…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is urging people to be patient amid the…
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - An man who was out on bond on drug charges on the condition he not leave the state of Alabama has been taken into custody…
Students and staff at Carver High School in Montgomery are being forced to go virtual for two weeks. Montgomery Public Schools officials announced the decision Tuesday after an employee with the system tested positive for COVID-19 and was in close…
The Brundidge Fire Department is investigating a large fire Tuesday morning at Car City on Highway 231. Fire crews were called the business in the 600 block of Highway 231 just before 5 a.m. Tuesday. Officials say two buildings caught…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Thousands of excited football fans ignored pandemic precautions and partied in streets around the University of Alabama after the Crimson Tide defeated Ohio State for the national championship. City officials had urged people to watch the…
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence appear to have come to a détente after nearly a week of silence, anger, and finger-pointing. A senior administration official says the two met Monday evening in the Oval…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Barry Moore's personal Twitter account was suspended following tweets he shared in the wake of the riot at the U.S. Capitol. He then deleted his account.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Wilcox County are mourning the loss of county commissioner -- and long-time educator -- Michael Saulsberry. Commissioner Michael Saulsberry died Sunday -- at age 44 -- following…
Andalusia Health has announced that it will no longer permit visitors to its hospital, effective today at 5PM. It says it wants to help ensure the safety of its patients, providers, employees and community. The policy is in effect until…
The Alabama Emergency Management Agency is asking Alabama News Network and other broadcasters to help spread the word that federal help may be available if you had damage during Hurricane Zeta. If your primary home is in Clarke, Dallas, Marengo,…
The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is temporarily closing 41 ABC stores across the state, effective January 16. The board says it's making the decision for the safety of employees and customers as the number of COVID-19 cases rises. “Closing…
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore's personal Twitter account was suspended following tweets he shared in the wake of the riot at the U.S. Capitol. He then deleted his account. It wasn't immediately clear what led to the suspension, but the congressman…
