House Fire Under Investigation in Pike Road
Authorities in Pike Road are trying to determine why a house went up in flames last night. The fire happened on Flynn Road behind the Pike Road Intermediate School around 9 p.m. No one was in the home. It…
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NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The National Rifle Association says the nation's most powerful gun-rights organization has filed for bankruptcy and will seek to incorporate the nation's most politically influential gun-rights group in Texas instead of New York. The announcement Friday…
Vice President Pence Calls Kamala Harris to Offer Congratulations
Vice President Mike Pence has called Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to offer his congratulations. That's according to two people familiar with the conversation who were granted anonymity to share details of a private conversation. One of the people familiar with…
Virtual Events Planned in Selma for Martin Luther King Holiday
A list of virtual events is being offered to people in Selma and throughout the area to mark the national holiday honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Monday, January 18, Truth, Racial Healing and…
President Trump to Leave Washington the Morning of Biden's Inauguration
President Trump will leave Washington next Wednesday morning, just before President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. That's according to a person familiar with the planning who spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision…
UPDATE: Student's Body Found on Campus of Troy University
Troy University Police Department is on the scene of a body found on the campus of Troy University. University officials say the body of a male student was found near Malone Hall and Sorrell Chapel. [field59_video account="WAKA" key="e6753596b3fe3df8f6562d3cca726f760e0d3a5a" vtitle="Troy…
New Road Improvement Projects Announced Across Alabama
A new round of road improvement projects has been announced through the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (ATRIP-II). The project funds road projects of local interest, proposed by one or more local governments, related to the state-maintained highway system.…
New Restaurant in Valley Grande Getting Rave Reviews
There's a new -- healthier -- food option available for people to choose from in Dallas County. Foodies have been raving about a new food spot in Valley Grande. So, I took a trip…
Fourth Suspect Arrested in New Year's Shootout in Marengo Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A fourth suspect accused of trying to kill a Pine Hill police officer -- is behind bars tonight in Marengo County. Twenty year old Phillip Hosea of Dixons Mills -- turned himself in to authorities…
Alabama's Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout Moving Slower Than Expected
Alabama is still in phase 1-A of vaccinations , which includes healthcare workers and long term care facility residents. Earlier this week the state began allowing people 75 years old and up,…
Buffalo's Cafe set to open first Alabama location in Eastchase this spring
A Georgia-based family style restaurant will open its first location in Alabama in the spring. Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors said Buffalo's Cafe will open in Eastchase. The restaurant offers fresh buffalo-style chicken wings and sauces in a family-friendly restaurant…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Issues Statement Regarding Possible Protests
As Alabama News Network has reported, local, state and federal officials nationwide are preparing themselves for possible armed protests related to the impeachment of President Trump and the upcoming inauguration of Joe Biden as president. The FBI has warned of…
President-elect Joe Biden to Unveil $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Plan
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan to turn the tide on the pandemic, speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to people, states and local governments and…
Pike County Commissioner Charlie Harris Dies
From the Troy Newsroom -- Pike County Commissioner Charlie Harris has died. He had represented District 5 for 28 years, starting in 1993. Those who knew him best describe him as caring deeply about not only those in his district,…
Gov. Ivey activates nearly 250 Alabama National Guard soldiers in support of Inauguration
Preparations take place for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building. Trump has never been one…
Suspect in shooting death of Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams indicted
The suspect in the November 2019 shooting death of Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams has been formally indicted on a capital murder charge. Lowndes County Grand Jury indicted 19-year-old William…
Greenville PD Training To Include Small Explosive Device
Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn says his department's Special Response Team will be conducting a training Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Fort Dale Road near Gardner Eye Care. Luvvorn says the training will include small explosive device…
Alexander City Schools to Switch to Remote Learning on January 19
Alexander City Schools Supt. Dr. Keith Lankford has announced that the school system will switch to remote learning effective Tuesday, January 19. Students are scheduled to be able to return to in-person classes on Monday, February 1. Lankford says the…
Suspected Drug Dealer Taken Off the Streets of Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A suspected drug dealer is behind in Selma -- after he's arrested with an assortment of illegal drugs. Twenty-two year old Melvin Barnes, Jr. of Selma was arrested Tuesday night…
Update: Police Identify Man Found Shot to Death in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man has been found shot to death this afternoon. Police say at about 2:32 p.m., they and fire medics responded to the area of Longview Court and Old Selma Road after getting a report that someone…
MPS Teachers and Employees Express Concerns With Return to In-Person Class
At Tuesday nights Montgomery County Board of Education meeting, teachers and employees addressed the board with their concerns surrounding coronavirus and in-person classes. Teachers say proper safety measures have not been taken, and they are having to incur out of…
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Plans Changing in Montgomery Due to COVID-19
The City of Montgomery has announced that its plans to remember the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be changing this year in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. The national holiday honoring Dr.…
President Trump Issues Statement Regarding Possible Protests
President Trump has issued the following statement in regard to reports of possible protests happening in Washington and across the country in the coming days. The statement was released through White House Press Secretary Kayleigh Enany's government Twitter account: "In…
Huntsville chosen for U.S. Space Command Headquarters
Huntsville will now be the new permanent home of the U.S. Space Command Headquarters. Governor Ivey and several officials made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. “I couldn’t be more…
Whataburger to Provide Help to Alabama State University with Its Return to Montgomery
As Alabama News Network reported last year, the Whataburger restaurant chain will be returning to Montgomery. With its return comes a way that the restaurant will be helping Alabama State University. Chief Marketing Officer Rich Scheffler says a partnership…
