The FCS Kickoff Happening Saturday in Montgomery
In the wake of the pandemic, a bit of normalcy happening Saturday in the Capital City. The FCS Kickoff is back this year, the first college football game of the year. The Central Arkansas Bears…
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Governor Ivey Awards the Bureau of Pardons and Paroles with $29,950 Grant to Purchase New Bulletproof Vests
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $29,950 to provide protective gear to a branch of Alabama’s law enforcement community. The grant to the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles will be used to purchase bulletproof vests for parole officers who often…
Auburn Woman Considered Armed and Dangerous Following Domestic Related Shooting
The Auburn Police Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in reference to a domestic related shooting. The shooting was reported on Friday, August 28, around 11 a.m., at a business located in the 100 block…
Elmore County School System Breaks Ground on New Redland Middle School
The Elmore County School System held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new state of the art middle school. The new Redland Middle School will be located on Jackson Road in Redland. Rodney Griffith donated 50 acres of land to build…
Attorney General: Mike Hubbard's Appeals Are Exhausted and He Must Report for Prison
Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued a statement, saying that it is time that former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard begin serving his punishment for his ethics convictions. This morning, the Alabama Supreme Court issued a Certificate of Judgment, denying…
Alabama Supreme Court Won't Hold Rehearing on Mike Hubbard Case
The Alabama Supreme Court has issued a Certificate of Judgment, saying it is denying Mike Hubbard's request for a rehearing on his ethics convictions. Hubbard was Alabama House Speaker and was considered one of the most powerful politicians in the…
Man Shot 8 Times Near Union Springs Gas Station, Suspect Charged with Capital Murder
Union Spring police have made an arrest into the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Johnarian Allen. Jeremiah Penn, 22, has been charged with Capital Murder in the death of Allen. On Thursday, August 28, Union Springs police responded to a call…
Troy Police Investigating Banks Street Shooting; Man Shot Multiple Times
On Thursday, August 28, Troy police responded to a shooting on Banks Street around 9:21 pm. The victim had already been transported to Troy Regional Medical Center by private vehicle prior to officers arriving on scene. When officers arrived at…
Montgomery Man Sentenced to 10 Years on Child Pornography Charges
On Wednesday, August 26, Charles Bennett Salter III, 38, of Montgomery, was sentenced to 121 months (10 years) in prison after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography,…
I-Team: Pending Salvation Army Sale Impacts Montgomery Whitewater Project
This week marks one year since Montgomery's Whitewater Project was announced. The 120-acre outdoor complex will be centered around an Olympic standard whitewater rafting course. You won't see many changes at the…
Murder Investigation Underway in Union Springs
Union Springs Police confirm they are working a murder investigation. Police say it happened just off Baskin Street. We have limited information at this time, but we are working to gather more details. Stay with Alabama News Network for the…
New Leadership Coming to the City of Valley Grande
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Valley Grande will have a new mayor -- and could have a whole new city council after a runoff for the last remaining council seat. David…
Extended State-Wide Mask Mandate: Details and Reaction
Governor Kay Ivey announced Thursday she is extending the Safer at Home order, which was set to expire Monday August 31st. This extension comes as the number of COVID-19 cases in Alabama…
Tallassee City Schools Receives New Sprayers to Help Prevent COVID-19
Tallassee City Schools received a shipment of backpack style sprayers Thursday. The sprayers will be used on school buses each evening to fight the spread of COVID-19. TCS Assistant Transportation Coordinator is getting trained while also testing the sprayer, with…
Four Percent of Students at Auburn University Test Positive for COVID-19
Results from Auburn University’s COVID-19 student reentry testing began weeks ago and ended August 21. It shows there was a 4 percent positivity rate of the disease among students as they returned for classes. In the final numbers released Thursday,…
Biden Says Trump is "pouring gasoline on the racial flames" with Unrest in Wisconsin
Joe Biden says President Donald Trump sees unrest in Wisconsin as "a political benefit" for his reelection campaign. The former vice president also says he'd be willing to travel to Wisconsin if it could be done safely and without further…
Extended Benefits Program Expiring August 29, ADOL to Continue Paying Benefits through September 19
The Alabama Department of Labor announced Thursday that the Extended Benefits (EB) program will expire on August 29. ADOL will continue to pay these benefits through September 19. This is a separate program from the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)…
Gov. Ivey Extends Mandatory Mask Order Until October 2
On Thursday, August 27, Governor Kay Ivey held a press conference to announce COVID-19 updates. During her press conference, she announced that she would extend the mandatory mask order to Friday, October…
Hurricane Laura Comes Ashore in SW Louisiana as a Category 4 Storm
Hurricane Laura is pounding southwest Louisana and east Texas with ferocious wind and torrential rain and has unleashed a wall of seawater that could push 40 miles inland. At least one person has been killed. Laura arrived as a Category…
Gov. Ivey Awards $750,000 Grant to Help Create Jobs in Alabama's Black Belt Region
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $750,000 grant to help create 85 new jobs and increase commerce in Sumter County and the state’s Black Belt region. The Sumter County Commission will use funds to improve infrastructure necessary for Enviva, the…
Perkins and Jackson Move On to Runoff in Selma Mayor's Race
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A crowded field of twelve candidates in the Selma mayor's race -- has now been whittled down to the top two candidates -- from Tuesday's municipal election. The municipal…
Alabama Doctors Wearing "Black Scrubs For Black Lives"
Two Alabama doctors have traded in the blue or green scrubs that they'd normally wear around the hospital, for a pair of black scrubs. They are calling on other doctors to do the…
Update: Several Mayoral Races Heading to a Runoff
In the aftermath of Tuesday's city elections across Alabama, several mayoral races in our area will be heading to a runoff on October 6. Runoffs are needed when a race ends without a candidate receiving a majority of the votes.…
Montgomery's Third Food Truck Friday Happening August 28th
Food Truck Friday is back on August 28th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rotary Park and Montgomery Plaza. Vendors at Rotary Park include: Brewster’s Ice Cream Food Truck; Potz & Panz Gourmet Café & Catering; Pops & Sons…
Troy University to Rename Bibb Graves Hall After Late Rep. John Lewis
The Troy University Board of Trustees announced Wednesday morning that it will rename one of…
