The new mayor of a small Alabama town faces a couple of unusual challenges: Namely, going to class and doing his homework. Auburn University student Messiah Williams-Cole defeated an incumbent to be elected mayor of Camp Hill. Besides operating the…
Montgomery police is investigating a shooting that occurred early Tuesday, October 13 around 9:30 am. At the scene, in the 2200 block of West Fairview Avenue, police located a man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. Further investigation determined the…
Thousands of Montgomery Public Schools students left the virtual classroom and returned to the traditional Tuesday, October 13. But around 100 teachers protested the decision to re-start classroom learning.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The COVID-19 crisis continues to create new challenges in the fight to stamp out hunger. Namely, the pandemic has affected both the food supply -- and demand for food.…
The Brantwood Children's Home hosted its annual 'Fore The Love of Our Children' charity golf tournament on Monday, Oct. 12. The event was held at the Robert Trent Jones golf course in Prattville with over 70 people participating. Participants included…
Students in Montgomery Public Schools will have the option to return to in-class learning starting Tuesday. So far this school year, all learning has been virtual. But starting with the new nine-week grading period, students have the option of remaining…
Parents, students, educators, staff and people in the community have several chances to meet the six finalists for the Autauga County school superintendent position. The Autauga County Board of Education and the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting a…
Some school bus drivers for Montgomery Public Schools say they're not satisfied with the conditions of their return to work on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The bus drivers say they're returning to work…
Alabama News Network is proud to host two days at the Alabama National Fair again this year. Our first Alabama News Network Day is Monday. It's School Day, with students through the 12th grade able to get through the gates…
The Butler County Sheriff's Office is searching for 27-years-old Harley Scott Knight. We're told he left 'traveling' on June 13, 2020 from Greenville. He left without any personal belongings. His mother says the last time she saw him was on…
The Holtville/Slapout Fire and Rescue Auxiliary celebrated Fire Prevention Week by hosting a Fall Craft Fair and Parade at the Holtville fire station. People in the community set up booths to sell honey,…
A Butler County deputy is recovering after being involved in a hit-and-run while working a call Sunday night. According to the sheriff's office's' Facebook page, authorities were working a car crash on Interstate 65 when a car hit a deputy…
Church of Highlands on Taylor Road partnered with the Montgomery Police Department to celebrate National Faith & Blue Weekend. A few weeks ago, some law enforcement leaders extended an olive branch to…
The Junior League of Montgomery is hosting its 32nd annual 'Holiday Market' fundraiser this week. Since Wednesday, the week has consisted of a pop-up shop, spirit night, and girl's night out. Tomorrow, Oct. 10,…
The second presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden is officially off. The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates confirmed Friday that the Oct. 15 face off would be scrapped. The decision was made a day after the…
Bullock County Coroner Sidney Jernigan, Sr. has died. Bullock County Probate Judge James Tatum confirmed to Alabama News Network that Jernigan, Sr. passed away Thursday. Jernigan, Sr. was first…
The year 2020 has been a whirlwind for couples getting married. From having to cancel weddings... to postponing them due to the pandemic, but Saturday is actually one of the most popular days of the…
The Montgomery County Courthouse has expanded its hours ahead of the 2020 General Election. The expanded hours will allow more opportunities to drop off absentee ballots or vote in person. Absentee voting will be open 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.…
Alabama State University announced that it will hold in-person graduation ceremonies at ASU Stadium. The graduation ceremonies will be for the Fall Class of 2020 and Spring Class of 2020. The ASU Golden Class of 1970 will also be honored.…
On Friday, October 9, Governor Kay Ivey called on Alabamians to pay tribute to health care heroes for their continued efforts in fighting the COVID-19 virus. In her proclamation, the governor asked Alabamians to thank these heroes by leaving their…
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled legislation today that would allow Congress…
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday, October 8. Police responded to the 300 block of Montgomery Street around 8:00 pm in reference to a call of a woman shot. The woman suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound.…
The first and only vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris was held on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the University of Utah. We watched a more civil debate this week, but didn't…
From the West Alabama newsroom-- A Selma charity gives away tons of free food -- to hundreds of needy families Thursday in Selma. Volunteers with the Christian Outreach Alliance Food Pantry -- were hard…
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on I-65N in Autauga County. ALEA Trooper Michael Carswell said one person has…
