From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee typically draws tens of thousands of people to Selma each year. They come -- to commemorate Bloody Sunday -- and the Selma to Montgomery…
One Place Family Justice Center held a press conference today to discuss the increase in domestic violence during the pandemic. Domestic violence has always been a serious problem nationwide, with…
As Governor Kay Ivey plans to extend the mask mandate one last time, through April 9, several residents gave their opinions to this announcement. For many River Region residents, seeing Texas and Mississippi…
Alabama News Network has been following the efforts to save Judson College in Marion. The Christian college was founded in 1838 and is the fifth-oldest women’s college in the country. It's also home to the Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame.…
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined attorneys general from 19 other states in calling on the leadership of Congress to reject attempts to federalize elections and remove the states' ability to conduct elections. In a letter to Senate Majority…
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a shooting. On March 3, around 8:30 pm, Montgomery police responded to a call of a shooting in the Cloverdale area. After canvassing the area, Montgomery police responded to the area of Mulberry Street…
The Montgomery Fire and Rescue is investigating a fire in the 3100 block of Edgar D. Nixon Avenue. Upon arrival to the scene, fire units located a W-3 working fire with flames and smoke visible. Fire crews quickly went on…
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has awarded police officer Camron Ragland with the title of Andalusia Police Department's 2020 CrimeStopper of the…
Gov. Kay Ivey announced at a press conference Thursday that she is extending the statewide mask order. The mask order that was set to expire on Friday is now being…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama Senate committee has advanced a bill that would let the governor appoint the state’s top public health official. The Senate Health Committee voted 8-3 on Wednesday to advance the bill by Sen. Jim McClendon…
ATLANTA (AP) — Authorities say a rapper from Mobile was arrested in connection to a shooting at a music video set in downtown Atlanta. OMB Peezy was arrested Monday and faces assault and weapon possession charges. The shooting happened on…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama…
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) — Liza Scott, 7, started a lemonade stand at her mom’s bakery last summer so she could buy some frills like toys…
March 3, 2019, is a date that will be remembered forever by countless people in Lee County. That's the day an EF-4 tornado, with winds up to 170 mph,…
Gipson's Tire Pros and Alabama News Network have presented the Autauga County Family Support Center with a check for $1,100 as part of our 3 Degree Guarantee. Hootie Gipson and Chief Meteorologist…
The Montgomery Biscuits will be hosting a charity kickball tournament, Saturday March 6, to raise money for Brantwood Children's home in Montgomery. The tournament kicks off at 10am on Saturday at Riverwalk…
Gov. Kay Ivey has scheduled a news conference for Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Alabama Capitol in Montgomery to provide an update on the state's efforts to fight COVID-19. Alabama News…
President Biden is scheduled to make a virtual speech at the Martin & Coretta King Unity Breakfast in Selma on Sunday. The announcement was made by Hank Sanders of the Selma-to-Montgomery March…
Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth has once again called on Gov. Kay Ivey to lift the statewide face mask order. It is due to expire on Friday after Ivey has…
Macon County is making the COVID-19 vaccine available to more residents in Macon County. Macon County officials are partnering with CVS Pharmacy in Tuskegee to offer the vaccine. In addition to CVS, Macon County residents can still receive the vaccine…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers, reacting to the governor’s $3 billion plan to lease prisons, advanced a bill Tuesday that would give the legislative branch more oversight over large expenditures. The House of Representatives voted 98-0 to approve the…
VALLEY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s office and CrimeStoppers have joined together to offer a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever killed an 11-year-old girl more than 20 years ago. Shameka Ray,…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — This month, Alabama residents struggling to pay their rent because of the pandemic can get help to do so. Gov. Kay Ivey last week authorized the Alabama Housing Finance Authority to implement the state’s new COVID-19…
Democrat Kirk Hatcher has won the special election for the Alabama Senate District…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is only days away -- and organizers are in the final stages of preparation. This year -- events organized by Bridge Crossing Jubilee, Incorporated…
