Tuskegee police say they have arrested a second suspect in a shooting on February 13 that left a four-year-old boy dead. Police say they've arrested and charged 18-year-old Emanuel Howard Jr. of…
Montgomery police say a man has suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound after being shot. Police say this morning at around 9 a.m., they and fire medics were called to the 3100 block of Montwood Drive, where they found the man.…
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., meets with reporters before the House votes to pass a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package, during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. (AP…
Lightning is a frequent part of severe weather, even routine summer thunderstorms. But myths about lightning are as common as seeing the bolts in the sky. As part of Severe Weather Awareness…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new crime task force in Dallas County -- arrests eight people -- following a two-day neighborhood saturation in Selma. Sheriff Mike Granthum says it's called the SAFE task…
Volunteers are still needed to help with the second dose vaccine clinics that are being held next Monday through Friday, March 1-5, in Montgomery. The people needed would help with paperwork and organization. Others will be needed for the actual…
Alabama Senate District 26 covers more than 75% of Montgomery, and the district has not had representation in the state house nearly halfway through the legislative session. There is a special election…
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released an updated school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of February 26. The latest report shows another drop in the number of cases. Keep in mind, some school systems such as Montgomery Public…
Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation following the death of 35-year-old Mickey Lassic of Montgomery. At about 2:30 this morning, police and fire medics responded to the 3900 block of Norman Bridge Road. That's where they say they found…
Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth says he won't run for the U.S. Senate seat being given up by longtime incumbent Richard Shelby next year. The first-term Republican announced…
The U.S. attorney who prosecuted former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman on corruption charges in retiring. Louis Franklin announced today he's stepping aside after 30 years of…
Alabama State University is starting football season with a home game against Southern University tonight. The SWAC delayed the season from last fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be…
ESPN has announced the creation of the Red Tails Classic, a football event to honor the Tuskegee Airmen who fought in World War II. The game will showcase Historically Black Colleges and Universities and be played in Montgomery. The game…
Alabama will be getting $45.5 million in Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools funds to help in the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Kay Ivey has given the Alabama State Department of Education the responsibility of managing the money on behalf of the…
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is increasing its reward from $1,000 to $5,000 in the disappearance of LaQuanta Riley. Friday marks her 37th birthday. Riley was 17 years old when she vanished on December 7, 2003. Montgomery police and her family are…
As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, Alabama News Network is remembering the deadly April 27, 2011, tornadoes with the help of Bluewater Meteorologist Rich Thomas. It…
An Alabama man accused in the stabbing death of a motorist who stopped to assist him pleaded guilty to capital murder. According to reports, 33-year-old Ronald Jason Mann entered the plea during a hearing in Elmore County on Thursday. He…
A man died after being hit by a vehicle in Autauga County Thursday night. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a 21-year-old man was hit while in the roadway around 7 p.m. Thursday. State Troopers say the driver left the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new multi-million dollar wood pellet plant under construction in Demopolis -- holds a drive-thru job fair Thursday at the Demopolis Civic Center. Job seekers were able to apply…
Today at the Alabama Cattleman Association's annual SLE Rodeo luncheon, officials spoke about what will make this year's events like none other before. The 63rd Annual SLE Rodeo is here once again,…
With two Coronavirus vaccine products available and another on track to be in use soon, some people are wondering which vaccine is the best? According to Dr. Scott Harris, the top health official…
Russell Medical in Alexander City is planning a major expansion. The hospital's President and CEO Jim Peace says the expansion project was made possible by a $25 million donation by Ben and Luanne Russell. The hospital says the gift is…
The Montgomery Police Department has charged an additional suspect with the death of Terry Dugruise, 49, of Montgomery. On Friday, February 19, around 3:45 p.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 2400 block of Highland Avenue in reference to…
In this November 2005 file photo, Larry Greene, public information director of the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, demonstrates how a curtain is pulled between the death chamber and witness room at the prison in Lucasville, Ohio.…
The Junior League of Montgomery invites all women to their fourth annual Women's Leadership Summit. The keynote speaker this year is Colonel Eries Mentzer, Commander at Maxwell Air Force Base. It will be held virtually this year because of the…
