74-Year-Old Opelika Woman in the Running for the Nation's Fittest Senior
A 74-year-old from Opelika proving it's never too late to start new goals... From embarking on a new career to being in the running for the nation's 'most fit' senior. Before…
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U.S. Army Soldier Charged with Sexual Abuse of Children Under the Age of 16
Justin Scott Reed, 30, of Fort Benning, Georgia, has been charged with sexual abuse of two individuals under the age of 16. An investigation by Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and the…
City of Tuscaloosa mulling $400K in aid for bars hurt by pandemic shutdown
City of Tuscaloosa are considering $400,000 in aid to help bars that were forced to shut down because of the pandemic. Bar owners in Tuscaloosa say they're being hurt by a city order that forced them to close for two…
Governor Ivey Appoints Two to the Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Ann Forbes Sirmon and Paul W. Kennedy have been appointed by Governor Kay Ivey to the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE). Sirmon will represent the First Congressional District and Kennedy will be the Fourth Congressional District representative. Both will…
ALDOT Urging Travelers to Drive Safe Labor Day Weekend
To accommodate expected higher traffic volume during the Labor Day Holiday weekend and for the safety of the traveling public and roadway workers, the Alabama Department of Transportation will have no temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates after noon on…
Prince Harry and Meghan Sign Huge Netflix Deal
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have a new home: Netflix. Six months after detangling their work lives from the British royal family, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have signed a multiyear deal with the streaming service. According to…
Confusion over eviction ban led to selective enforcement
The Trump administration is preparing to put in place a new ban on eviction of renters to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. But an investigation of the federal ban that expired in July found cracks that resulted in selective…
Lawyer for State Representative Will Dismukes on Vacation, Preliminary Hearing Rescheduled for Later Date
The preliminary hearing for Will Dismukes is now September 17 at 1:00PM. The hearing was originally scheduled for September 3 at 2:45PM. Dismukes attorney, Jim Norman, requested the change because primarily, he (Norman) will be on vacation until September 7…
WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday with Parade; Has Day Dedicated to Him in Montgomery
On Wednesday, September 2, Montgomery residents gathered for a parade celebrating the 100th birthday of the WWII veteran, James Vernon Godfrey. The parade started at 9:30 a.m. from the parking lot of…
State Senator David Burkette Resigns, Effective Immediately
Alabama State Senator David Burkette has resigned from office effective immediately. He represented Senate District 26, and won the seat in a special election. He is also a former Montgomery city council…
Regulators uphold Alabama Power's fees on solar, OK increase
The Alabama Public Service Commission is upholding Alabama Power's charges on homeowners who use solar panels to produce some of their own electricity. The three commissioners voted Tuesday to dismiss a challenge by environmental groups arguing the fees were excessive.…
First Black Mayor Elected in the City of Linden
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Linden has elected the first black mayor -- in the city's 150 year history. Long-time Linden City Schools counselor Gwendolyn Rogers -- is Linden's mayor-elect. "I'm…
ASU to Use Thermal Scanning Technology to Screen for COVID-19
There's new technology popping up on Alabama State University's campus to screen students and faculty for possible COVID-19 symptoms. Screening stations are being set up to scan their vital signs and warn them when they're not social distancing. ASU president…
Troy Man Sentenced to 30 Years on Drugs and Gun Charges
On Friday, August 28, Osie Lee Davis, 49, of Troy, was sentenced to 360 months (30 years) in prison following federal gun and drug convictions, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr., ATF Acting Special Agent in Charge Toby…
Colon Cancer: What You Need To Know
The death of actor Chadwick Boseman shocked many people around the United States, and it's also put new spotlight on colon cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, it's expected to cause…
Tickled Pink to Be Held as a Virtual Event in 2020
COVID-19 has forced many local events to be canceled this year, but all of us at Alabama News Network are happy to say that Tickled Pink will be back in 2020! Tickled Pink is our annual women's expo to benefit…
Several of Your Favorite Daytime Shows Will Switch Time Slots on CBS 8
To get ready for the fall TV season, several of your favorite daytime TV shows will be switching time slots on CBS 8. The changes are effective Monday, September 14. THE DOCTORS: Will move from 3 p.m. to 9 a.m.…
Standoff at Montgomery Trailer Park Ends with Subject in Custody
Montgomery police have taken a subject in custody following a standoff situation at Evergreen Estates trailer park near Troy Highway. The subject was taken into custody around 10:50 am. Around 6am, Montgomery…
Four Alabama Airports Receive $10 Million Grant for Improvements
On Tuesday, September 1, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) announced that four airports across the state of Alabama will receive a total of $10,109,066 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants for improvements to airport infrastructure. The grant funding, awarded by…
Montgomery Police Involved in Standoff Near Troy Highway
Montgomery Police and SWAT are responding to a barricaded person. There's an active scene in the 5000 block of Yellow Pine Drive near Troy Highway. Police say they were responding to a…
UPDATE: 15-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing From Prattville Found Safe
The search to find a missing teenage girl from Prattville has been cancelled. Authorities say 15-year-old Shamada Howard has been found safe. They say she returned home Monday evening. Howard was last seen around 3 a.m. on August 30 in…
Former Long-Time State Representative James Thomas Has Died
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Former long-time State Representative James Thomas has died. Thomas passed away over the weekend. Former state senator Hank Sanders -- and former state representative James Thomas -- served close…
Delta, American Airlines Join United in Dropping $200 Change Flight Ticket Fee
Delta and American are following the example set by United Airlines and saying they will drop an unpopular $200 fee on customers who change a ticket for travel within the United States. The moves come as airlines try desperately to…
Opp Attempted Murder Suspect Captured in Andalusia
The Opp Police Department has announced the arrest of Attempted Murder suspect William Rodeshia Stoutamire. Stoutamire was taken into custody around 3:25 pm on Monday, August 31. The Covington County Incident Response Team along with the assistance of the Covington…
Alexander Police Continue to Investigate August 2nd Shooting of Elderly Man
The Alexander City Police Department is currently investigating an Assault investigation that occurred off Highway 22. Investigators with the Alexander City Police Department were called to Russell Medical Center in the early hours of Sunday, August 2. The victim, a…
