From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a new space in Selma -- bringing community service organizations -- together under one roof making it easy for people to find the help they need. Arsenal Place…
The firing of the former Atlanta police officer who's charged with murder in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks has been reversed. Garrett Rolfe was fired in June, a day after he shot Brooks in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant.
The 187th Fighter Wing Change of Command Ceremony was held Wednesday, May 5 at Montgomery’s Dannelly Field. The purpose of the change of command is to allow its Sub-ordinance to witness the formal transfer of total responsibility, authority and accountability…
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the theft of a Ford 350 truck, a Circle W cow trailer and a Polaris Ranger. On April 29, around 4:30 a.m., unknown persons illegally trespassed onto the property of a farm…
On April 13, City Pawn FFL, located at 4501 Atlanta Highway in Montgomery, was robbed. Approximately four firearms were reported stolen. Five individuals went into the pawn shop where one attempted to purchase a firearm but could not produce an identification card. The individual then asked if one of the other individuals could purchase the firearm, which the owner denied the transaction. All of the individuals would leave the pawn shop but returned armed with a firearm and stole four firearms.Â
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for the identity of a male suspect wanted for Unlawful Breaking and Entering of a Vehicle and Theft of Property. On April 30, around 2:50…
MONTGOMERY, AL - The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) along with affiliates Autauga Area Community Foundation (AACF) and Elmore County Community Foundation (ECCF) on Thursday, May 6th announced Family Wellness grants for 29 nonprofits totaling $146,003.10. Funds from these grants…
A new study shows the emotional toll covid lockdowns had on children. A survey of Chicago public school students found a quarter of them were stressed, anxious, or agitated after remote learning began.…
Needle-free vaccines may offer broad protection against the flu. A study at Georgia State University finds vaccines sprayed into the nose enhance the immune response in respiratory tracts, where viruses enter the body.…
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…
