A new study finds planned cesarian deliveries are safe for low-risk pregnancies and may even be safer than planned traditional deliveries. Canadian researchers found planned c-sections were associated with a lower risk of…
The Montgomery Zoo is closed Wednesday after the heavy storms that blew through the River Region Tuesday night. The zoo says although the animals are safe, many trees have fallen and there is debris throughout the zoo. The staff is…
Millbrook Police say trees and power lines are down throughout the south end of town. Especially near Cobbs Ford Road and 143 South to I-65. They say homes are damaged in the Lake and Forest Subdivision, Demonbreun Drive, and along…
The following Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) are closed today due to power outages: Lee High School, Highland Avenue Elementary, Highland Gardens Elementary, Capitol Heights Middle, Wares Ferry Road Elementary, and McIntyre. MPS encourages families and staff to monitor their school’s websites for…
A national effort helping to bail poor and low-income people out of jail has formally announced its expansion into the Deep South. "Bail Out the South" is the next phase of The Bail Project's plans to secure freedom for thousands…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama House of Representatives has delayed a vote on a bill. Representatives debated the bill for more than six hours Tuesday night and adjourned shortly before midnight. The bill could return to the House floor…
Prattville Fire Department Deputy Chief Josh Bingham was live on Alabama News Network at 10 Tuesday night with an update on storm damage throughout the city. He says the storms came through…
Organizers of the Alabama National Fair are hopeful that events can return to normal this fall, after they had to make adjustments last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Alabama News Network is getting storm damage photos from many of our viewers. These are trees down in the County Road 14 area of Prattville.
Alabama News Network is getting photos of storm damage in Prattville. A line of heavy storms with high winds went through the city earlier this evening. These photos are from Camellia Estates.
Alabama News Network is getting storm damage photos from West Alabama.
Alabama News Network is getting a lot of photos of storm damage throughout the area. These photos are from the Boylston area of Montgomery.
Marche Johnson has been sworn in to Montgomery City Council tonight. She will represent Council District 3.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People struggling to get through the pandemic -- got some help putting food on the table -- at a drive-thru food giveaway in Selma. The Selma Area Food…
Montgomery police say a pursuit has ended with a suspect shooting themselves after wrecking this afternoon.
On May 4, 1961, the Freedom Riders began their journey to the segregated south in hopes to desegregate bus terminals. Now, 60 years later, several city and state leaders along with members…
Lightning associated with a band of thunderstorms that moved through Central Alabama last night struck and killed 15 head of cattle in Macon County.
Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada for problems that can cause engine fires.
President Biden has set a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one dose to 70% of adult Americans by July Fourth.
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed bills that will give both teachers and state employees 2% pay raises.
Masks will no longer be required when entering a county building in Montgomery. The Montgomery County Commission voted Tuesday to lift the mask requirement inside Montgomery County Offices. Commissioners are still strongly encouraging the public and employees to exercise personal…
Walmart and Sam's Club have announced that they are offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines at its 143 pharmacies across Alabama.
Lottery and casino legislation will be decided in the last two days of the legislative session.
The Montgomery Police Department says it is conducting a homicide investigation in the death of Randolph Robinson, 59, of Montgomery. Monday, May 3, around 11:45 pm MPD responded to the 400 block of East Park Avenue in reference to a…
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…
