From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools Strong Start Pre-K Center is pre-registering students for the upcoming fall semester and available slots are filling up. School officials say a high quality…
American officials say the U.S. has launched airstrikes in Iraq targeting the Iranian-backed Shia militia members believed responsible for the rocket attack that killed and wounded American and British troops at a base north of Baghdad. One U.S. official says…
At a news conference this afternoon, Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris says he is recommending that people avoid public gatherings of 500 or more people as a way to help…
While answering questions following a press conference about the 2020 Census in Alabama, the family of Nathaniel Woods approached Governor kay Ivey and confronted her about the execution on…
Alabama State University leaders have announced that students shouldn't return to campus after next week's Spring Break vacation. The university says they will offer online classes and other alternative delivery methods to allow students to complete their courses. This will…
Troy University officials Thursday announced the transition of all classes to alternative delivery methods effective Monday, March 16. In-person classes are scheduled to resume on Monday, April 6. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, there are currently…
Governor Kay Ivey formally signaled the open of Census 2020 participation statewide in an afternoon press conference held Thursday at the Capitol. In a historic first, the Census is now live online at…
Alabama News Network has confirmed new developments surrounding Montgomery's whitewater project. This project will lead to the Montgomery Chamber relocating it's Business…
Alabama lawmakers have approved additional money for coronavirus testing and response to increase the number of people being screened for the rapidly spreading illness. The Alabama Senate approved a $5 million supplemental appropriation for the Alabama Department of Public Health…
Update: NASCAR has decided to postpone all racing events until May 3. NASCAR has responded to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus by restricting access to upcoming race events. NASCAR has issued this statement: “At this time, NASCAR will…
Auburn University has announced that it will transition from on-campus to remote instruction beginning Monday, March 16 and continuing through April 10 in response to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. In a statement, university officials have asked that…
Alabama News Network has learned that the Alabama JROTC State Championship Drill scheduled for Saturday in Greenville has been cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus. "I cannot express how disappointing this is for our cadets and for me personally,"Â …
On Thursday, the Foundation for Moral Law, an Alabama-based nonprofit, filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court, asking it to reconsider Obergefell v. Hodges, which held that the states must recognize gay marriage. The Petitioner in this case…
A medical marijuana bill is headed to its first floor vote in the Alabama Legislature as advocates hope to make headway after years of setbacks. The bill is on the proposed debate agenda in the Alabama Senate. The bill sponsored…
The Department of State wants U.S. residents to reconsider traveling outside of the country because of the coronavirus. It says travelers may experience border restrictions and quarantines. These conditions could arise with very little notice. For the latest information, visit…
Congress is shutting the Capitol and all House and Senate office buildings to the public until April in reaction to the spread of the coronavirus. The House and Senate sergeants at arms said in a statement that the closure will…
Princess Cruises has announced, due to the coronavirus, it will voluntarily pause global operations of its 18 cruise ships for 60 days, affecting trips departing March 12 to May 10. Cruise ships have been particularly hard hit amid the new…
The former Montgomery police officer found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of Greg Gunn in 2016 has been released on bond pending appeal. According to court…
Former police officer Aaron Cody Smith was released from the Limestone Correctional Facility on a $300,000 bond while on appeal. On January 29th of this year, Smith was…
President Donald Trump offered his "complete and total endorsement" in a pair of tweets directed at U.S. Senate Candidate Tommy Tuberville Tuesday. The president's apparent snub to Tuberville's opponent and Trump's former…
MPS officials say the school system is underfunded, and an increase in property taxes would solve the problems. At Tuesday night's Montgomery School Board meeting, the board approved…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- First term Sheriff Mike Granthum continues make improvements at the Dallas County Sheriff's Office -- by adding new technology. Granthum says each patrol cars at the sheriff's department --…
Currently, Alabama does not have a confirmed case of the coronavirus but health officials warn that it is only a matter of time. Local churches, schools and businesses are already taking precautions to…
**UPDATE** The Andalusia Police Department has notified CrimeStoppers of the arrest of Brandon Luther Anderson, 35, of Atlanta and Reginald Eugene Strouzier, 36, also of Atlanta who are suspected of being responsible for…
About 50 family members and friends of Nathaniel Woods were at the State Capitol to see Governor Kay Ivey. They wanted to discuss the lethal injection execution of Woods last week. The…
