Selma Fire Police Unit Investigates Hood Street Fire
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A fire that destroyed the home of a 77 year old disabled Selma woman -- remains under investigation. The Selma Fire Department's special -- Fire Police Unit -- is…
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House of Representatives Approve Record $7.2 Billion Education Budget
The Alabama House of Representatives passed a record education trust fund budget Thursday. The $7.2 billion dollar education budget is the largest in Alabama history, but it does not include some of…
Gov. Ivey Giving Control of CARES Act Money to Legislature
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday issued the following statement in response to the Legislature’s desire to have control of CARES Act money that President Trump designated for the governors: “I just got off the phone with House General Fund Chairman…
New Unemployment Claims Fall After 400,000 Seek Benefits
New unemployment claims have leveled off some in Alabama after a record 400,000 people applied for job loss benefits during the coronavirus outbreak. The Alabama Department of Labor reported that nearly 29,000 unemployment claims were filed last week. More than…
The Shoppes at Eastchase Farmers Market Returns May 9
The Shoppes at EastChase Farmers Market returns Saturday, May 9. The Farmers Market and vendors are taking extra precautions to follow all CDC and State Farmers Market Authority guidelines. Vendors will be…
U.S. Marshals Searching Fugitive Considered to be Armed and Dangerous
The United States Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force is searching for the location of 38-year-old fugitive, Timothy Jabbar Wyatt. Wyatt is described as a black male, 6’0 ft.in height, weighing approximately 222lbs. Wyatt is considered a Dangerous…
Montgomery Teen Killed in Deadly Danbury Court Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a death investigation following the fatal shooting of James Legregory McGhee Jr., 18, of Montgomery, that occurred on May 6. On May 6, around 6:50 pm, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the…
New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Alabama Prison System
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) on Wednesday confirmed an inmate incarcerated at Hamilton Aged & Infirmed (Hamilton A&I) in Hamilton, has tested positive for COVID-19. This represents the eighth confirmed case of COVID-19 among our inmate population, four (4)…
Suspect Charged in McQueen Street Homicide
Montgomery Police has charged a man in the Wednesday, May 6, homicide that left one person dead. Police arrested and charged 36-year-old Maurice Cooper-Jenkins with murder relating to the shooting…
Montgomery Police Charge Two Suspects with Capital Murder in 17-Year-Old Girl's Stabbing Death
Montgomery police say they've charged two people with the stabbing death of 17-year-old Maryuri Cantillano of Montgomery, whose body was discovered April 14. Police say they've charged…
Home of Disabled Senior Shot Up and Set on Fire in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A disabled senior in Selma -- is crying out for answers -- after her home is shot up -- and set on fire. It happened at a house on…
Senate Bill Would Grant Civil Immunity to Businesses Against Coronavirus Related Lawsuits
Less than one week after Governor Ivey lifted the statewide stay at home order, a bill was introduced in the Alabama Senate to protect businesses against coronavirus related lawsuits. The language of the…
Alabama Department of Public Health Now Testing High-Risk Patients for COVID-19
The Alabama Department of Public Health's Bureau of Clinical Laboratories has expanded the criteria to test for COVID-19. They are now testing for certain asymptomatic, high-risk groups, and individuals. These changes were under the recommendation of the CDC. By widening…
Prattville Police on the Search for Breaking Entering and Theft Suspects
The Prattville Police Department is currently investigating a breaking and entering and theft case. The suspects are still at large. Police say that on Tuesday, May 5 Prattville Investigators advised that the pictured suspect, along with his accomplices, were seen…
ASU Offers Covid-19 Testing Clinic to Local Housing Community
Alabama State University hosted a free coronavirus testing clinic for residents living in the Paterson Court Housing community Wednesday on campus. ASU President Dr. Quinton Ross, Jr, made the announcement alongside the…
Wetumpka Police Searching for Theft Suspect
The Wetumpka Police Department is currently searching for the identity and location of a suspect wanted for theft of property. The Wetumpka Police Department says that on March 1, of this year, the suspect pictured above entered the Wetumpka…
Wetumpka's First Presbyterian Church Gets New Steeple, Continues Rebuilding After Devastating Tornado
A landmark church in Wetumpka that was destroyed in an EF-2 tornado, is now one step closer to being restored to its former glory. Wednesday morning, church members watched excitedly…
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Reopens
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) has announced that they have reopened after temporarily closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most county offices are providing services by-appointment-only, walk-in appointments are suspended until further notice. For the veteran's service offices…
River Region United Way President & CEO Jimmy Hill Announces Resignation
River Region United Way has announced that President and CEO Jimmy Hill has announced his resignation effective June 1. Hill…
Greenville Mayor, Wife Test Positive for COVID-19
The mayor of Greenville and his wife have both tested positive for COVID-19. Mayor Dexter McLendon confirmed to Alabama News Network…
Tallassee Students Thank Teachers with Signs, Cheers and Food
This is National Teacher Appreciation Week, but with schools closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, students are having to find new ways to say thanks to their teachers. Students in Tallassee cheered,…
Tallassee City Schools, Baylor University to Bring Meals to Students in Need
The Tallassee city school system is working with Baylor University to bring meals directly to the homes of students in need through a program called Meals To You. It's estimated 60% of…
Domestic Violence on the Rise Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Domestic violence cases are on the rise in west Alabama. Several law enforcement agencies are reporting an up-tick in domestic violence calls since the Coronavirus pandemic started. Marengo County…
Montgomery Delegation Votes Yes to Ad Valorem Tax
CORRECTION: This story was edited on 5/9/2020 to reflect the property tax increase would be 12 mils, as opposed to the previous reported 18.5 mils. On Tuesday a House Committee…
Alabama National Guard Performs Flyovers Over Local Hospitals
The Alabama National Guard performed a flyover Tuesday to salute those serving to support COVID-19 response efforts. The 187th Redtails stationed at Dannelly Field honored medical workers with a flyover at Jackson Hospital,…
