Hale Co. Man Charged with Marion Bank Robbery
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Hale County man is behind bars tonight -- charged with robbing a bank in Perry County. Sheriff Billy Jones says the suspect apparently took a day off from…
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School Closing Protocol for Severe Weather
When it comes to severe weather, safety is officials' number one priority. Thursday there were multiple school closures in our area due to the threat of severe weather. Despite…
Oprah says Gayle King 'Not Doing Well' After Social Media Backlash over Kobe Bryant Rape Case Question
Oprah Winfrey says her friend Gayle King is facing death threats following a social media backlash caused by an interview with retired WNBA star Lisa Leslie that involved the late Kobe Bryant. Winfrey said on "Hoda & Jenna & Friends"…
NTSB: No Outward Engine Failure in Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash
Federal investigators say wreckage from the helicopter that crashed last month and killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others did not show any evidence of outward engine failure. That's according to a preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety…
Democratic Presidential Candidate Mike Bloomberg to Campaign in Montgomery Saturday
One of the Democratic candidates for president is making a stop in the River Region this weekend. Former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg will be at two events Saturday.…
Extra: If Walls Could Talk at Mt. Zion AME Zion Church in Montgomery
There's a new effort to breathe life into a landmark Montgomery church that for decades has fallen by the wayside. Mt. Zion A.M.E. Zion…
Gov. Ivey Urging Employers to to Recruit, Hire Military Veterans
Governor Kay Ivey joined U.S. Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia and Alabama Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington in urging employers to recruit and employ Alabama’s veterans. The U.S. Department of Labor announced earlier this week that it is now accepting applications for the 2020 HIRE…
Greenville Man Dies While in Police Custody
On February 6, around 5:40 a.m., the Greenville Police Department responded to a call of a home invasion on Linda Avenue. Officers were headed to the scene were told by dispatch that the victim stated the offender had forced his way…
Update: Weather Officials Confirm Tornado Hit Marengo County
The National Weather Service has inspected the area in Marengo County where a storm hit early yesterday morning. A team has determined…
Prattville Police Searching for Fraud Suspect
Prattville police need your help finding a fraud suspect. Police say the person in this photo is wanted for cashing a forged check at First Community Bank. On Tuesday,…
One Dead, One Hurt in Early Morning Storms in Marengo Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Marengo County woman is dead -- and her husband is hurt -- after a round of storms sweep through the county early Thursday morning. A pile of wreckage…
Governor to Appoint Study Group on Lottery
Governor Ivey's request for lawmakers to hold off on lottery bills until a study group could report came as a surprise to some legislators. Some legislators have lottery bills…
Montgomery Police Make Arrest in January Mobile Highway Fatal Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a suspect in the January shooting death of Tametrius Richards, 25, of Montgomery. MPD charged Anthony Stoddard, 26, of Montgomery with murder. Stoddard was taken into custody Thursday, February 6 by the U.S. Marshals…
Ten Commandments Monument Returning to Montgomery
Judge Roy Moore, President Emeritus of the Foundation for Moral Law, and Kayla Moore, the Foundation’s President, have announced that on Tuesday, February 11, the “Ten Commandments Monument” will be returned to Montgomery. The monument will be placed at One…
East Memorial Christian Academy in Prattville to Close after 16 Years
It's been a tough start to 2020 for East Memorial Christian Academy in Prattville. The school announced it will be closing this year, after 16 years in operation. The Headmaster, Bryan…
Governor Ivey Recovering from Surgery for Broken Shoulder
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is recovering after undergoing surgery for a broken shoulder. The governor's office says the surgery was completed Thursday. The governor broke her shoulder last week after being tripped by her dog Missy. Ivey gave her State…
WATCH: Alabama News Network Weather Camera May Have Captured Fatal Storm
The Alabama News Network weather camera in Demopolis may have captured the storm that killed a woman early this morning. Our camera was capturing video shortly after 2 a.m., pointing to the southwest, as the storm approached the city. WATCH:…
Update: Marengo Co. EMA Releases Name of Person Killed in Storm
Marengo County Emergency Management Agency Director Kevin McKinney has confirmed to Alabama News Network the identity of the…
Dallas Co. District Attorney: "We've gotten another gunslinger off the streets for the rest of his life"
A Selma man has been convicted of capital murder for a 2014 shooting. Maurice Pope, 27, has been sentenced to life without parole for a his role in a 2014 armed robbery…
One Dead, One Injured in Marengo Co. During Severe Weather
Marengo County EMA Director Kevin McKinney has confirmed that one person has died and another has been injured from storm damage early Thursday morning. He tells us this is near the intersection of Highway 43 and County Road 54. He says…
Local School Closings & Delays
The threat for severe weather on Thursday has prompted some local school systems to delay the start of classes or to close. Here is the latest list: Bullock County Schools - closed Coosa County Schools - two-hour delay Crenshaw County…
Governor Ivey Shares Budget Proposals
Wednesday evening Governor Kay Ivey shared her budget proposals. In the State of the State address Tuesday Ivey called Alabama "strong and growing." Well the budgets reflect that. Legislatures are working with…
Auburn Names New Police Chief
Cedric Anderson has been named the new police chief in the city of Auburn. He will take his new position on March 1. Anderson will replace Chief Paul Register, as Register becomes the city's public safety director. Anderson is a…
Big Changes Coming in the Town of Orrville in 2020
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The town of Orrville is about to experience a major growth spurt this year. Mayor Louvenia Lumpkin says plans in the works -- to bring a new grocery store…
City Unveils New Initiative to Help Montgomery's Homeless
Mayor Steven Reed has announced the launch of a new initiative to help support the homeless in the River Region. It's called the Feed the Meter for the Homeless project, and it’s…
