Woman Identified in 3 Vehicle Fatal Crash on I-85
A three-vehicle crash at 6:00 a.m. Friday, April 24, claimed the life of a Salem woman. Sarah E. Mills, 21, was killed when the 2018 Honda Civic she was driving collided with…
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Coffee County Authorities Search for Two Missing Juveniles
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locating two missing juveniles. The juveniles were reported missing on April 21, by their mother Melanie TinaJero. The children went missing from their residence in the area of State Hwy…
Green Bay Packers LB, Greenville Native Za'Darius Smith Gives Away Free Large Pizzas
Green Bay Packers All-Pro Linebacker and Greenville native, Za'Darius Smith, gave away pizza at the Pizza Hut on Fort Dale Road Friday, April 24 from 11 am-3 pm. Smith said he wanted to do something special for the kids…
Alexander City Man Charged with Sending Explicit Photos to 13-Year-Old Girl
An investigation conducted by the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department Investigative Unit and the Alabama Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) on Tuesday, April 21, led to the arrest of Benjamin David Barnes, 40, of Alexander City. Police reports say Barnes sent…
Birmingham Police Officer Shot While Confronting Customer Over Unpaid Restaurant Bill
Birmingham police say a customer at a cafe refused to pay, leading to an exchange of gunfire with an officer Friday morning. Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith said in a news conference the officer was shot once or twice after…
ALEA: Three Wrecks Under Investigation on 85 Near Mile Marker 34
State Troopers are on scene of three Friday morning wrecks on Interstate 85 southbound near mile marker 34. Trooper Benjamin Carswell tells Alabama News Network that one wreck involves a fatality. Another wreck…
Miami Dolphins Have Selected Tua Tagovailoa as the Fifth Pick in the NFL Draft
Regardless of the hip injury that Tua Tagovailoa suffered from during a game against Mississippi State in November, The Miami Dolphins have decided to make the Alabama quarterback the fifth overall pick in the NFL draft. The Dolphins hope Tagovailoa…
Rep. Sewell Votes in Favor of Latest Coronavirus Relief Package
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted in favor of the House-passed Senate Amendment to H.R. 266, the Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relief Package, otherwise known as the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. “I am hopeful that this…
Millbrook Police Arrests 3 in Wal-Mart Theft Charges
Millbrook police arrested Millbrook residents Rodriquez D. Boggs,22 and Tre’ Anna L. Chappell 20, on April 21. Both suspects were charged with 17 counts of Theft…
COVID-19 Safety Concerns Shut Down American Apparel in Selma
From the West Alabama newsroom-- A Selma plant temporarily shuts down due to health concerns after two workers come down with COVID-19. American Apparel shut down operations Thursday morning due to health concerns caused…
Alabama's Veterans Homes Increase Testing for COVID-19
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) says veteran homes are intensifying COVID-19 testing this comes as more resources become available for healthcare staff and residents. With the…
Alabama Legislature to Resume on May 4
At a late press conference on Thursday, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon announced that an agreement has been made for Alabama lawmakers to resume work on May 4th. When the Legislature resumes…
Auburn Teen Behind Bars for Multiple Theft Charges
Auburn Police arrested 19-year-old Caiden Nicholas Taft of Auburn on April 22. Taft was wanted for multiple charges theft related. The Auburn Police Division says officers responded to a call in…
26 Million have Sought US Jobless Aid since Virus Hit
WASHINGTON (AP) - More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday. Roughly 26 million people have now filed…
Drive-Up Food Giveaways Draw Thousands in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two drive-up food giveaways in Selma -- brought thousands of people out today -- to get free food. One of the giveaways was at the Christian Outreach Alliance Food…
Inmate at Elba Community Based Facility Has Tested Positive for COVID-19
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has confirmed today that an inmate at Elba Community Based Facility (Elba) in Elba, Alabama, has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the fourth confirmed and third active case of COVID-19 among the inmate…
Dalraida Church of Christ Sends Thousands of PPE's to Harlem Hospital in New York
Brandon Hardin is a nurse that answered New York City's call for help with the Coronavirus pandemic. Brandon is in charge of a 147 person nursing unit that works specifically with Coronavirus patients. In a…
Update: Suspect Cleared of Possible Theft Charges
UPDATE: Wetumpka police have notified CrimeStoppers that Daniel Hendricks visited the Wetumpka Police Department in reference to an investigation into the fraudulent use of a debit card. After speaking with investigators, police say Hendricks is no longer a suspect. …
ASU to Hold Virtual Graduation for Spring Class of 2020
Alabama State University’s Class of 2020 graduates will be recognized in a virtual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 1, at noon (CST). The ceremony will recognize all undergraduate and graduate candidates, as well as the Golden Class of 1970. President…
Macon County Prepares for the Severe Weather That's Expected Thursday
Along with most of the River Region, Macon County is preparing for another severe weather day on Thursday, April 23. In preparation for the severe thunderstorms, hail, and damaging winds that are expected, the county is sanitizing shelters and making…
Airline Traffic Down 95% from 2019
Airline traffic is down 95% from what it was a year ago. Airlines are paying out more in refunds than they are taking in from new ticket sales. No one knows how long it will be before most people feel…
Governor Ivey Releases Statement on Passing of Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie Adkins
Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement on the passing of Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins: This past weekend, Alabama lost one of its finest veterans to the COVID-19 virus — retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins.…
USDA Increases Monthly SNAP Benefits by 40%
On Wednesday, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced emergency benefit increases have reached $2.0 billion per month for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households across all 50 states and 3 territories to increase food security during the coronavirus…
Storm Cleanup Continues As Another Severe Weather Threat Looms Thursday
While some are still cleaning up the damage left behind from Sunday night’s weather, another round of severe storms is possible Thursday. “We're hoping for the best, but you know, we’re preparing for the worst,” Pike County EMA Director Herb…
Drive-through COVID-19 Testing in Lowdnes Co. Rescheduled for April 24
Due to the threat of bad weather, the one-day “drive-through” COVID-19 testing clinic at the Lowndes County Health Department in Hayneville is being rescheduled to Friday, April 24. Patients who meet the testing criteria should call for an appointment at…
