Alabama News Network was on the air live when we caught what appeared to be a tornado forming near downtown Demopolis on our Alfa Insurance Camera Network in Demopolis. Marengo County was under a…
Alabama News Network was on the air live when we caught what looked like a funnel cloud on our Alfa Insurance Camera Network in Selma. Dallas County was under a tornado warning at…
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The first round of storms has already caused damage in scattered locations in the Alabama News Network viewing area. These are the reports from the National Weather Service Office in Birmingham: AUTAUGA COUNTY: Trees reported down on County Road 24…
ATLANTA (AP) —It's not just Alabama that has severe weather threats, Some schools all over the South are closing Wednesday as residents in several states brace for the possibility of intense tornadoes that travel for miles and hail the size…
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released another school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of March 12. The latest report shows a continuing drop in cases. Keep in mind, some school systems such as Montgomery Public Schools, are all-virtual.…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers have advanced a revised bill that would stiffen penalties for participating…
The Montgomery City Council has voted unanimously to approve Mayor Steven L. Reed's initiative to reinvest $50 million in Montgomery neighborhoods, community centers, public safety infrastructure and public transportation. Mayor Reed revealed the plan Monday as part of the City's…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The threat of inclement weather has officials in Selma and Dallas County making preparations to keep people safe. City and county officials learned what to expect during…
Three Alabama lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19. Alabama House of Representative spokesman Clay Redden said three lawmakers receive positive COVID-19 test results this week. He did not disclose the names of the legislators for privacy reasons. Lawmakers and legislative…
Severe weather is expected to hit the entire state of Alabama, Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. Below are some steps you can take to be prepared before the storms hit. Be Weather-Ready: Check…
On Tuesday, March 16, Governor Kay Ivey issued a State of Emergency for all 67 counties in Alabama. Governor Ivey issued the State of Emergency ahead of potential Severe Weather across the state. The state of emergency goes into effect…
A legislative committee has advanced a bill that would outlaw using hormonal treatments and puberty blockers to treat transgender minors. The House Health Committee on Tuesday approved the bill that would make it a felony to use puberty-blocking drugs, hormonal…
Alabama News Network is tracking closings and cancellations due to the potential for severe weather Thursday. We will be updating this list as we get additional closings and cancellations. SCHOOLS: Autauga County Schools - Delayed opening for 2 hours Thursday…
Elmore County Schools are open for Wednesday, March 17. The announcement comes from Superintendent Richard Dennis. Dennis says he consulted with Elmore County EMA to make the decision due to Severe Weather expected in the area. Dennis says if the…
A Montgomery company is hiring over 400 employees. Customer experience solutions provider Alorica is the company doing the hiring. The company has announced that they will be hiring for work-from-home positions to qualified candidates (e.g. high-speed internet requirements). Applicants will…
Montgomery police have initiated disciplinary proceedings against a fellow officer. Montgomery police officer, Horton Owens, 35, faces Child Abuse charges. The Montgomery Police Department launched an investigation on Monday, March 15 after receiving notice from the Municipal Court Magistrates Office.…
Troy University has announced a return to normal operations beginning with the Fall commencement via a letter to students, faculty and staff. The campus will continue to operate using TROY Strong procedures until…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Police say two men found dead in the parking lot of a paper plant in Tuscaloosa died in an apparent murder-suicide during a shift change. Officers called to Dixie Pulp and Paper late Monday found two…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A former Alabama sheriff’s deputy has been indicted on about two dozen child pornography charges. The attorney general's office says 56-year-old Phillip Wayne Humphries of Trussville was indicted by grand jurors in Jefferson County, where he…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama Senate committee will review dueling lottery proposals this week. The Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee meets Wednesday. Sen. Del Marsh, who chairs the committee, said two lottery bills will be debated by the committee.…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The president of the Birmingham City Council says Alabama’s largest city likely will extend a mandate requiring face masks in public despite the state’s plan to end the statewide rule next month. Gov. Kay Ivey has…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed hopes the city council will go along with his plan to bring an estimated $50 million in capital improvements to the city. He announced the plan at a news conference Monday. Some of the improvements Mayor…
Montgomery police say they're investigating two separate homicide cases that both happened Sunday. Police say the victims of the homicides were 39-year-old Marcus Brown and 31-year-old Abimael Zunun, both of Montgomery. Police say they and fire medics responded to the…
The city of Selma honors the life and impact -- of native son -- Dr. Frederick Douglas Reese. Reese was a key figure in the struggle for voting rights in Selma. March 21st has…
