Over the past several months, three members of a drug trafficking organization operating in Houston County were sentenced to prison, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. and FBI Special Agent in Charge James Jewell. The most recent sentencing…
On Friday, October 16, Governor Kay Ivey, alongside the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and Alabama Counts!, announced the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and Alabama Counts! The census officially came to a close…
The Tallassee Police Department is currently investigating the theft of a Honda ATV. The ATV taken from a residence on West Main Street. Investigators say that on September 21, around 4:00 p.m., a Silver Chevrolet Silverado extended cab pulled into…
Alabama's unemployment rate is now 6.6% in September as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to damage the state's economy. The unemployment rate for September is a full percentage point higher than August's unemployment rate of 5.6%. In September of 2019 the…
Prattville Police say a missing 11-year-old child has been found safe. Police say Trevor Kilgore disappeared from his grandmother's residence Thursday evening while she was in another room. No details…
The Montgomery Police Department sworn in new officers on Thursday, Oct 15. The 12 new officers received their police badges and certificates from Police Chief Earnest Finley at their academy graduation.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students at Valley Grande Elementary School held a Breast Cancer Awareness event this afternoon. Students gathered outside -- and released dozens of pink balloons into the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Activist groups in Selma say thousands of people -- are missing out on millions of dollars they're entitled to -- from the federal government. Members…
The Joy To Life Foundation and City of Wetumpka held their annual Pink Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Members of the Wetumpka community gathered at the Civic Center to walk a…
Montgomery Police has charged a suspect with capital murder in the death of a two year old from over the weekend. Police say 2-year-old Cole Cherry of Montgomery was transported to a local hospital Friday night after being physically assaulted.…
Montgomery Police say the victim is Wednesday night's shooting on Park Towne Way has died. Police say 49-year-old Marlon Roberts was transported to the hospital with a life-threatening gunshot wound. Roberts died from his injuries at the hospital. Officers responded…
On Thursday, October 15, The COVID-19 Specimen Collection Clinics conducted a Drive-Thru COVID-19 testing event. The event hosted at Shorter Farmer's Market was from 9am-11am. The ADPH tested those who are…
The City of Montgomery has big plans for Garrett Coliseum. Just last week, ownership of the coliseum officially transferred from the State of Alabama to the city. Montgomery City Council President Charles…
On Thursday State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, and Alabama Department of Public Health officials previewed their preliminary plan for COVID-19 vaccines. Officials say that initially any vaccine will be scarce,…
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban spoke to reporters via Zoom tonight to discuss his positive COVID-19 test result. Alabama News Network was the only Montgomery TV station to carry…
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, county officials along with retired military personnel met to encourage voters to vote 'Yes' on the school systems funding. Mayor Reed, County Commissioner Doug Singleton, and MPS…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Five people are arrested Tuesday night in Dallas County -- after two separate traffic stops -- end in drug busts. Sheriff Mike Granthum say 40 year old Matthew Chancey…
Troy University has waived its standardized college entrance exam requirement and extended its scholarship deadline for the 2021 admissions cycle. “COVID-19 has caused numerous testing sites to either cancel or reschedule entrance exams and students are having difficulty registering for…
The Spirit of Liberty Foundation partnered with the Alabama Hospital Association to thank healthcare professionals and first responders for their work during the pandemic. Members of the non-profit flew to Montgomery and…
The Montgomery-based Joy to Life Foundation and the Alabama Department of Public Health have announced that Joy to Life will expand funding for breast cancer screening services into North Alabama. The expansion is made through the Alabama Department of Public…
Alabama State University will soon be removing renaming one of its buildings. On Wednesday, October 14, the university removed the name of former Alabama governor Bibb Graves off of one of its residential halls. https://www.facebook.com/asu/videos/1079415975863102 Graves served as governor…
The pandemic has hit theaters across the country pretty hard, specifically our local Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Alabama Shakespeare Festival: A River Region treasure since 1985. "These whole grounds, which were Red Blount's yard... a part…
The Alabama Department of Public Health says a drive-up COVID-19 testing clinic will be held Thursday, October 15, in Macon County. The tests will be offered from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Shorter Farmer’s Market, 16675 U.S. Highway…
Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the theft of money from a convenience store office. Investigators say on Wednesday, September 30, an unknown male entered the Ztec convenience store in the 10000 block of Chantilly Parkway. Once inside, they…
Organizers of the Central Alabama Fall Festival in Selma say this year's event was a mild success. The festival replaced the annual Central Alabama Fair because of COVID-19 concerns. Manager John Haskell says attendance was better than expected, but still…
