Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $219,764 in grants to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to help law enforcement officers verify that sex offenders are complying with requirements and to transition to a crime reporting system that provides more comprehensive details.…
Governor Kay Ivey hosted a special visitor in the Governor's office Friday. Fourth grader Cate McGriff went viral on social media after her aunt posted a picture of Cate dressed as Ivey. On Friday, October 30, the governor invited the…
The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) has worked in collaboration with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to create an online presence that allows both agencies, and the public alike, to track the occurrences of COVID-19 within school…
On Thursday, October 29, a single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Pike County man. Devin Whitcomb, 30, of Troy was killed when the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe, that he was a passenger in, left the road and overturned. Three passengers…
Attorney General Steve Marshall issued guidance for Alabama voters who contract COVID-19 in the days leading up to the November 3, general election. Under the guidance, a voter who has tested positive for COVID-19 on or after October 29, and…
Maxwell's 908th Airlift Wing unveiled its new nose art with Alabama State University's artwork. Senior leaders from both ASU and Maxwell's 908th joined to host the unveiling ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 29.…
The Alabama Department of Public Health partnered with Eastdale Mall to hold a drive-thru flu shot clinic. The five minute process included residents driving in, giving their background information, and getting the…
Hurricane Zeta may be long gone from Alabama, but the aftermath is causing some school systems to close again on Friday. Autauga County Schools, Butler County Schools and Elmore County Schools will be closed. Pike Road Schools will be teaching…
Montgomery police are investigating a wreck that killed one person this morning. At about 6:15 a.m., police and fire medics responded to the area of East South Boulevard and Boneparte Boulevard on a two-vehicle crash that involved a pickup truck…
A record 200,000 Alabamians have already voted by absentee ballot in the November election. Secretary of State John Merrill said today that over 271,000 absentee ballots have been requested, and over 206,000 of those ballots have been returned. Merrill said…
Alabama News Network was in Thunder Truck all night to survey damage brought when Hurricane Zeta crossed over the state overnight. Greenville police say several power outages were reported throughout the city and…
As Hurricane Zeta moved through Alabama, it left behind many problems. In Autauga County, one of the biggest problems involved U.S. Highway 82. The highway, which is the main artery between…
The COVID-19 pandemic has cancelled many Halloween events in our area, and some families are planning to skip the traditional trick-or-treating this year. But there are still ways you and your children can celebrate the holiday. In Montgomery, the Montgomery…
U.S. gunmaker Kimber Manufacturing has announced it will move its headquarters from New York to Troy. As Alabama News Network has reported, the company had already made an expansion plan into Troy with a design, engineering and manufacturing facility. The…
The Montgomery Police Department is asking for your help in finding Laahban Stillwell. She is 16 years old with a tattoo on her middle chest area. She is 5'6" and 125 pounds. Stillwell was last seen on October 26 wearing…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An ol' familiar face is heading back to the mayor's office in Selma. James Perkins, Jr. officially takes over as the city's next mayor…
Two Montgomery community centers will serve as Safer Places/storm shelters overnight as Tropical Storm Zeta passes through central Alabama. The City of Montgomery will open Sheridan Heights Community Center (3501 Faro Drive) and the Montgomery Therapeutic Recreation Center (604 Augusta…
Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Zeta. Officials are not taking the storm lightly and want to have all emergency personnel in place before…
Troy University has announced that all in-person evening classes and activities will be canceled at 5pm Wednesday. The school will remain open until 5pm. The university says this change is for the safety of students, faculty, and staff due to…
Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday, along with Commissioner Lynn Beshear of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, the awardees of funding for crisis centers to serve individuals…
This election, polls show young people are more motivated than ever to vote. According to U.S. Census data, only 46% of young people (18 to 29-year-olds) voted in the last presidential election, far lower than any other age group. But…
Montgomery Police say a juvenile has life-threatening injuries after a shooting Tuesday afternoon. Police responded to the 2200 block of Semmes Drive around 4:20 Tuesday afternoon in response to a reported shooting. Police say the…
The nomination, appointment, and confirmation of Amy Cohen Barrett was seen as a political power grab to some people. Democrats are against the appointment to the Supreme Court, because it happened so…
The Autauga County School Board has selected a new superintendent. School board member Mark Hindman confirmed to Alabama News Network that Timothy Tidmore will be taking over after Spence Agee leaves at the end of the year. Tidmore comes from…
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency ahead of Zeta, which may again become a hurricane before it makes landfall on the Gulf coast. “Ahead of Tropical Storm…
