As Hurricane Zeta moved through Alabama, it left behind many problems. In Autauga County, one of the biggest problems involved U.S. Highway 82. The highway, which is the main artery between…
The COVID-19 pandemic has cancelled many Halloween events in our area, and some families are planning to skip the traditional trick-or-treating this year. But there are still ways you and your children can celebrate the holiday. In Montgomery, the Montgomery…
U.S. gunmaker Kimber Manufacturing has announced it will move its headquarters from New York to Troy. As Alabama News Network has reported, the company had already made an expansion plan into Troy with a design, engineering and manufacturing facility. The…
The Montgomery Police Department is asking for your help in finding Laahban Stillwell. She is 16 years old with a tattoo on her middle chest area. She is 5'6" and 125 pounds. Stillwell was last seen on October 26 wearing…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An ol' familiar face is heading back to the mayor's office in Selma. James Perkins, Jr. officially takes over as the city's next mayor…
Two Montgomery community centers will serve as Safer Places/storm shelters overnight as Tropical Storm Zeta passes through central Alabama. The City of Montgomery will open Sheridan Heights Community Center (3501 Faro Drive) and the Montgomery Therapeutic Recreation Center (604 Augusta…
Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Zeta. Officials are not taking the storm lightly and want to have all emergency personnel in place before…
Troy University has announced that all in-person evening classes and activities will be canceled at 5pm Wednesday. The school will remain open until 5pm. The university says this change is for the safety of students, faculty, and staff due to…
Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday, along with Commissioner Lynn Beshear of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, the awardees of funding for crisis centers to serve individuals…
This election, polls show young people are more motivated than ever to vote. According to U.S. Census data, only 46% of young people (18 to 29-year-olds) voted in the last presidential election, far lower than any other age group. But…
Montgomery Police say a juvenile has life-threatening injuries after a shooting Tuesday afternoon. Police responded to the 2200 block of Semmes Drive around 4:20 Tuesday afternoon in response to a reported shooting. Police say the…
The nomination, appointment, and confirmation of Amy Cohen Barrett was seen as a political power grab to some people. Democrats are against the appointment to the Supreme Court, because it happened so…
The Autauga County School Board has selected a new superintendent. School board member Mark Hindman confirmed to Alabama News Network that Timothy Tidmore will be taking over after Spence Agee leaves at the end of the year. Tidmore comes from…
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency ahead of Zeta, which may again become a hurricane before it makes landfall on the Gulf coast. “Ahead of Tropical Storm…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Perry County officials announce a $840,000 dollar USDA grant -- to complete a long awaited road repair project in Uniontown. County Road 65 has been on a list of…
With Halloween just a few days away and the pandemic still among us, most parents are wondering "is it safe for my child to trick-or-treat?" Though several annual events like, pumpkin patches,…
On Tuesday, Oct. 27, several Montgomery and religious leaders met at the state's capitol to encourage voters to vote for Amendment 382. If the referendum is passed, it would increase Montgomery's millage…
More people are hospitalized for treatment of COVID-19 in Alabama than any time since August as the coronavirus pandemic worsens across the state. Statistics from the Alabama Department of Public Health showed that 1,001 people were hospitalized with the illness…
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating an October 23 motor vehicle crash that resulted in one pedestrian fatality. On Friday, October 23, around 5:35 a.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the area of Ann Street near I-85 in reference…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Election day is just about a week away -- but thousands of people in Dallas County -- have already cast their votes. "I came up here to vote because…
**UPDATE** Police have identified the two suspects in a felony theft investigation. The suspects are identified as Michael McCarthy Sr. and Amanda Bowman, both of Prattville. Investigators say tips came rolling in minutes after photos were released of the suspects.…
The Tallassee City School Facebook page was hacked Monday night. Superintendent Dr. Brock Nolin says a former employee had access to the page and locked out other page administrator before making inappropriate posts. Dr. Nolin says they are working with IT…
The Millbrook Police Department is investigating a theft at a local Walmart. They are searching for the identify of two women wanted for felony theft. According to police reports, two unidentified women entered the Walmart in Millbrook and stole…
A Mobile County judge has apologized for calling the state's female governor "MeMaw" in a court order he issued earlier this year to cancel a hearing due to Alabama's stay-at-home order. Acoording to reports, Mobile County Circuit Court Judge James…
Amy Coney Barrett is headed to to the Supreme Court. The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee, with Republicans overpowering Democratic opposition a week before Election Day. Barrett will be the third Supreme Court justice nominated by Trump. At…
