Selma University President Resigns, Interim Appointed
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The new president at Selma University has resigned from the position -- after serving less than a year on the job. Eddie Hill Jr. only served about 8 months…
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Campaign 2022: Lynda Blanchard Enters Race to Replace U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby
Lynda Blanchard, an Alabama businesswoman and former ambassador to Slovenia under President Donald Trump, is the first candidate to jump into the state's 2022 Senate race. Blanchard on Thursday became the first Republican to announce a run for the seat…
Montgomery Biscuits Release 2021 Season Schedule
The Montgomery Biscuits have officially released the 2021 season schedule. Tickets and season passes are now on sale. The 2020 Biscuits baseball season was canceled months ago due to the pandemic. General Manager Mike Murphy says he is excited for…
Pandemic Won't Stop Annual Martin & Coretta King Unity Breakfast in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One of the major events of the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee -- will be go on this year despite the pandemic. The Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast --…
Man's Body Found: MPD Investigating
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a man's death after his body was found Friday afternoon in the 2400 block of Highland Avenue. MPD says no arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with information that can help…
Montgomery Regional Airport Receives Perfect Score on Safety Inspection
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completed a safety inspection of Dannelly Field in January 2021. Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) received a perfect score, and no deficiencies were found. The airport had not received such a score since 2002. The inspection,…
Montgomery Fugitive Wanted on Multiple Charges Now in Police Custody
The Montgomery Police Department has announced the arrest of a wanted fugitive. Aundraye Rodgers wanted on multiple charges in now in police custody. On Wednesday, February 17, following a Crimestoppers tip, Montgomery police were able to locate Rodgers and transport…
UPDATE: Soft Lockdown Lifted for all Pike Road Schools
UPDATE: Pike Road Schools officials say the soft lockdown has been lifted per the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. ORIGINAL: Around 11:15, All Pike Road Schools went on a soft lock down due to a wanted suspect possibly in the area.…
MCSO Sheds Light on "Manhunt" in East Montgomery
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is shedding some light on a search in East Montgomery Friday morning. Colonel Jon Briggs with MCSO said the incident did not involve a manhunt. Col. Briggs said a deputy spotted a vehicle idling on…
ASU, Power of Life Foundation Giving Away 30,000 Free Masks Saturday
On Saturday, February 20, the public is invited to drive to the parking lot of Alabama State University's Stadium to obtain free reusable cloth face masks to help protect them from COVID-19. The donations are part of a partnership between…
BREAKING: Manhunt Underway in Montgomery Near Vaughn Road
On Friday, February 19, around 8:26 a.m., the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Aviation Unit received a request for assistance from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office relative to a manhunt in the area of Vaughn Road and Alabama 108, which…
City of Montgomery to Open Warming Center Friday Night
The City of Montgomery will open the warming center at the Montgomery Therapeutic Recreation Center (TRC), 604 Augusta Avenue. The warming center will oen at 4 p.m today. Masks, cots and warm blankets will be provided for anyone in need…
Medical Breakthroughs: COVID-19 and Eye Abnormalities+Heart Health During Pregnancy
A study published in Radiology found significant eye abnormalities in some patients with severe COVID-19. MRI scans showed nodules in the back part of the eye in seven percent of the…
Medical Breakthroughs: Cardiovascular Disease and Dementia+Zika Vaccine+Recreational Drinking
Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in mid-life may also protect against dementia later in life. researchers in Spain looked at scans of more than 500 middle-aged people. they found a connection between the…
Hartford cattle buyer accused of bouncing checks in Georgia
THOMASVILLE, Ga, (AP) - An Alabama man is accused of being all cattle and no cash. According to Georgia investigators Brent Edward Bennett of Hartford, Alabama, bought cattle from a Thomas County stockyard in 2020 but owes $383,000 because of…
In U-turn, feds defend including undocumented in House count
The federal government says the state of Alabama…
Alabama virus hospitalizations hit lowest point since fall
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The number of people in Alabama hospitals because of the coronavirus has dipped to its lowest point since late autumn. Numbers released Thursday show 1,003 people were in state hospitals with COVID-19. More than 3,000 were…
Lights come back on in Texas as water woes rise in the South
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Many Texans finally have electricity back after a deadly blast of winter this week overwhelmed…
EXTRA: Plans to Expand Montgomery Riverfront
Alabama News Network is getting a first look at plans to expand Montgomery's Riverfront. The Riverfront Greenway Trail will connect the Riverfront to parts of North Montgomery. Â Lois Cortell with the City…
Vigil Held For 4-year-old Killed in Tuskegee Shooting
A vigil was held Thursday evening in Tuskegee in memory of the 4-year-old boy killed in a recent shooting. Davion Tarver was killed in an apparent drive by shooting last…
Caravan Set to Commemorate 56th Anniversary of 'Bloody Sunday'
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- COVID-19 has turned the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee into a virtual event this year. But -- one man is organizing a motorcade -- to mark the 56th anniversary of…
Butler County Breaks Ground on New Sheriffs Office
On Thursday afternoon Butler County officials broke ground on a new sheriffs office building. County Commissioners with knowledge of the project say it was two years in the making. Right now…
Judge Drops One of Two Capital Murder Charges Against Three Accused of Killing Montgomery Teenager, 4th Suspect Identified
A Montgomery judge has dropped one of the charges against three teenagers accused of kidnapping and killing a another teenage girl last year. Circuit Court Judge Monet Gaines dismissed the charge of Capital…
MFR: Highland Avenue Home Severely Damaged in Fire
Montgomery Fire and Rescue is investigating a fire that occurred on February 17 in the 2300 block of Highland Avenue. Fire crews received the…
