Company officials say a worker at a Georgia Waffle House tested positive for COVID-19, prompting co-workers to quarantine themselves in their homes. Waffle House said in a statement Tuesday that none of the co-workers from the restaurant in the Canton…
A convicted murderer did not escape from an Alabama prison despite the corrections system initially reporting that he did. The Alabama Department of Corrections said an escape notice was sent out as a precautionary matter when the inmate was not…
Several local non-profit organizations are getting a big boost, thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Montgomery and the Alabama National Fair. The Kiwanis Club of Montgomery awarded 22 non-profits with grants…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office needs your help catching an armed robbery suspect. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the Dollar General in the 4600 block of Highway 80 East --…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is hurt when his truck is hit by a suspect who was trying to elude Selma Police. Witnesses say the sound of the crash could…
The motion to reconsider the sentence and amend the 14 year sentence for former Montgomery police officer Aaron…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the Sunday evening shooting death of Barbara Harwood, 64, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 6700 block…
Health officials say five more people in Georgia have tested positive for COVID-19, and the Centers for Disease Control. That means a total of 17 people in the state have now tested positive, though some of the tests have yet…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma University officials want to let people know that the rumor going around that the school is closed --Â simply is not true. After hearing that Selma University had…
As Spring approaches, may people are monitoring the Coronavirus outbreak, and the impact it will have on travel. Alabama World Travel is a travel advisory agency that has been doing business in Montgomery…
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil prices and worsening fears of fallout from the spreading coronavirus outbreak seize markets. The sharp drops triggered the first…
Recent rain and flooding are causing concerns for many in our area. And it's also impacting our local farmers. This is normally the time of year when farmers are preparing their fields and planting corn. But those plans have been…
Montgomery Public School leaders are proud to be turning a new leaf, after regaining its full accreditation status. The good news was the purpose of a special called board meeting Monday, after nearly two years of it's accreditation status being…
Montgomery police say they're conducting a death investigation after a fatal shooting early this morning. Police say at about 2:45AM, they and fire medics responded to the 900 block of West South Boulevard after getting a report of a person…
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) - Lawyers for an Alabama sheriff seeking a delay in his theft trial falsely claimed the officer was being tested for the illness caused by a new coronavirus. With Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely set to go…
The Alabama Broadcasters Association has once again honored Alabama News Network with awards for excellence.…
One person is dead after an officer involved shooting took place in Montgomery on Sunday. After further investigation, a second body was found inside the suspect's residence. According to Sgt. David Hicks with…
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices are plunging as a dispute among producers could lead a global economy weakened by COVID-19 to be awash in an oversupply of crude. Brent crude, the international standard, lost $9.50, or 20.1%, to $35.77…
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - As U.S. sports leagues weigh whether to bar fans from ballparks and stadiums to help stall the coronavirus outbreak, San Francisco Giants pitcher Jeff Samardzija is one of the few players who can tell them exactly…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a shooting in an Alabama arena left one person with a life-threatening wound and ended a concert by Atlanta-based rapper Lil Baby. News agencies reported that Birmingham police had not said whether anyone was…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers might lift a decades old ban on yoga in public schools, though the bill would keep the greeting "namaste" on the forbidden list. A bill by Rep. Jeremy Gray of Opelika would let local…
It's been a weekend full of events for United States Congress members in Alabama. More than fifty have been on a pilgrimage, touring sites that highlight the state's civil rights history. The pilgrimage is organized by the Faith & Politics…
The family and friends of a missing Montgomery woman are continuing to search for answers. They say they desperately need the public's help. On Saturday, Lakira Goldsmith's family held a press conference on the State Capitol steps in order to…
DOTHAN, Ala. - Voters have chosen to replace Houston County Schools' current superintendent. The Dothan Eagle reported Republican Brandy White received 58.5%, or 4,714 votes Tuesday, while Republican incumbent David Sewell got 41.5%, or 3,338 votes, in the superintendent race.…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Spring is just around the corner, which means its time for this year's Lake Tuscaloosa Cleanup Day. Volunteers, particularly those with boats, are needed for the event scheduled April 4. The call for boat owners is the…
