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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
Two Montgomery-area hospital leaders were elected to leadership positions with the Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA) at its recent virtual annual meeting. Peter Selman, CEO of Baptist Medical Center South, was named chair-elect of the Association, and Jeff Rains, CEO of…
A Republican congressional nominee is facing criticism for a social media post, which he later deleted, of a meme that appeared to support a teenager charged with killing two people during protests in Wisconsin. Barry Moore, the Republican nominee for…
As Montgomery Public Schools reaches the halfway point of the first nine weeks, system leaders are looking into the next nine weeks. Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore and her leadership team say they are evaluating the current state of COVID-19…
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and Alabama Counts! announced Monday that it will launch a Census participation competition, deemed the Alabama Census Bowl, on September 2 among 32 counties throughout Alabama with low self-response rates. The…
A renewed push has emerged to rename schools named for Confederate figures amid ongoing nationwide protests over police misconduct and racial injustice. The Southern Poverty Law Center says more than 100 public schools are named for Confederates. Many were founded…
On Monday August 31, Governor Ivey announced $10 million in Coronavirus relief money would be allocated for Alabama timberland owners affected by the pandemic. “We are grateful to Governor Ivey for recognizing how important the forest products industry is to…
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $164,421 grant to improve safety on Alabama’s highways by stepping up prosecution in cases involving impaired driving. The grant will enable the state Office of Prosecution Services to provide local prosecutors and law enforcement…
Starting Monday, August 31, Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) will deliver meals to limited MPS bus routes every Monday and Wednesday. School pickup sites will continue to be available Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 am-1 pm. The bus routes included in…
Troy police have arrested a man in relation to a shooting. Henry Barr, 51, of Troy has been charged with three counts of attempted murder. He also is charged with three counts of shooting into an occupied vehicle. On Sunday,…
