Three People Arrested in Magnolia Community Murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Three people are behind bars charged with capital murder in the death of a Marengo County man. Sheriff Ben Bates says 32 year old Michael McGhee of Faunsdale --…
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Ingram State Technical College Offers Career Training to Inmates
Inmates in Alabama can look forward to a productive life after release thanks to the programs offered at Ingram State Technical College. Ingram State is the only college in the state that caters…
Update: Two Dead as Result of Two Vehicle Crash Between Norman Bridge Road and South Court Street
Montgomery police say two people are dead as a result of a two-vehicle crash. The crash occurred around 3:50 pm near Norman Bridge Road and South Court Street. The names…
New Traffic Lights on Taylor Road to be Turned on Monday Night
On Tuesday, November 17, morning commuters should notice a traffic change on Taylor Road. Monday evening the new traffic signal at Taylor Road and Interstate 85 North will be operational and the designated U-Turn at Wadsworth Way will be open.…
City of Mobile Plans to Move Forward with Mardi Gras Celebrations Despite Pandemic
The city of Mobile is moving ahead with plans to hold Mardi Gras celebrations in early 2021 despite the coronavirus pandemic. Some groups already have called off parades and balls because over concerns about spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.…
Marijuana Becoming More Widely Accepted Across America
Recreational marijuana initiatives passed in four states this year, from liberal New Jersey to conservative Montana and South Dakota. The results prove how broadly accepted marijuana has become throughout the country and across party lines. In South Dakota and Montana,…
Update: Man Killed in Ann Street Shooting Shot through Windshield
Montgomery police have identified the man killed in shooting Friday afternoon in 900 block of Ann Street. Police say the victim is 27-year-old Jimmy Borom the third. 24-year-old…
Overturned Log Truck Causes Traffic Delays in Crenshaw County
An overturned log truck is causing delays in Crenshaw County Monday morning. According to Crenshaw County Office's Facebook page, the accident is on North Glenwood Drive. The wreck does involve entrapment and downed powerlines. There are no injuries reported…
Trump Campaign Retreats from Key Claim in Pennsylvania Suit
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - President Donald Trump's campaign is withdrawing a central part of its lawsuit seeking to stop the certification of the election results in Pennsylvania. Democrat Joe Biden captured the state to help win the White House. Ahead…
Moderna Set to Provide a Promising Vaccine Against Covid-19
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the…
Golden Boy Foods to Create 67 Jobs in $13M Alabama Expansion
TROY, Ala. (AP) - A food manufacturing company is set to expand its production of peanut butter products in southeast Alabama with a $13 million project. Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the plan by Golden Boy Foods in Troy.…
Alabama Adds Nearly 3,000 Virus Cases in Single Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - On Friday Alabama added almost 3,000 COVID-19 cases, the highest number reported in a single day since the pandemic began. State Health Officer Scott Harris says the number accurately reflects that Alabama is seeing increased community…
President Trump Tweets Biden "Won"
President Trump appears to have acknowledged for the first time that Joe…
Shots Fired into Selma Mayor James Perkins' Home
An investigation is underway in Selma after the home of Mayor James Perkins, Jr. is shot into. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says Perkins returned home this morning and found a bullet hole in the wall of his office and sheetrock…
Selma Restaurant Gives Away Hundreds of Free Meals
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma restaurant gives away hundreds of free meals -- as a way to say thanks to the people who've continued to work -- to keep us going through…
Troy University Dedicates Building to John Lewis
History was made on Troy University's campus, as a building once named after a Ku Klux Klan member, was renamed after a man who was denied admission because of his race. On…
State Education Employees Quarantined Due to COVID-19 Issues
More than 50 Alabama State Department of Education employees are currently in quarantine because of COVID-19 cases and contact tracing. This was confirmed to Alabama News Network by Michael Sibley, Director of Communications with ALSDE. Sibley did not reveal the…
Two Arrested in Connection to Perry Hill Road Robbery
Two people are behind bars Thursday night in connection to a business robbery. It happened on the 1600 block of Perry Hill Road. Police say a witness saw the suspect enter the business and demand money. The Montgomery Police Department…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Looks Back at His First Year in Office
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed took time to sit down with Alabama News Network for a one-on-one interview as he celebrates one year in office. What a year it has been. The mayor has…
Over 20 Tons of Food Given Away to People in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More than twenty tons of food was given away to over a thousand people in Selma -- to help them feed their families. Thirty pound boxes of food were…
Alabama Running Out of Time to Spend Federal COVID-19 Relief Money
Alabama has about six weeks to spend almost $1 billion in remaining coronavirus relief funds or the money will revert to Washington, D.C. States have until Dec. 30 to spend their share of CARES Act dollars. The state so far…
Golden Boy Foods Announces $13 Million Expansion, New Jobs in Troy
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that Golden Boy Foods plans to invest more than $13 million in an expansion at its production facility in Troy, creating 67 full-time jobs. The company makes private label food products. To expand peanut butter…
Salvation Army Kicks Off Annual Red Kettle Campaign
Alabama News Network is a proud sponsor of the Salvation Army's biggest fundraiser of the year. The non-profit kicked off its annual Red Kettle Campaign, on Thursday. The event is held…
Pay It Forward: Rosetta Johnson of Montgomery
The Vance Law Firm and Alabama News Network are honoring Rosetta Johnson of Montgomery. Her non-profit Caps and Socks Inc. collects and delivers caps, socks and other winter clothing items to nursing…
