Aaron Smith Takes Stand in Murder Trial
On day 4 of the murder trial for former Montgomery police officer, Aaron Cody Smith, Smith takes the stand. Smith is on trial for fatally shooting unarmed black man,…
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Noose Found in Auburn University Dorm
Auburn University says it's investigating after an extension cord tied into a noose was found inside a campus residence hall. Tweets sent late Wednesday by the school's safety and security department say the noose was discovered and removed from a…
The Salvation Army Kicks Off the 2019 Red Kettle Campaign
‘Tis the season for red kettles! Alabama News Network has partnered with the Salvation Army for another year to kick off the Red Kettle Campaign in the River Region. A kickoff celebration was…
New Security Measures Added to Baptist Health Hospitals
New security measures are now in place at Baptist East, Baptist South, and Prattville Baptist hospitals. As of Nov. 19, Baptist Health says all visitors will have to show a government-issued photo…
Study: Outdoor Tourism has $1 Billion Dollar Economic Impact on the Black Belt
On Wednesday the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association celebrated 10 years of promoting Alabama's Black Belt region to outdoorsmen and women around the country. The non-profit group was joined by Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth…
Needy Families in Dallas Co. Get Thanksgiving Meals
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office -- Northside Baptist Church in Selma -- and Dave's Market in Valley Grande -- have teamed-up to provide Thanksgiving meals to needy families in…
Human Trafficking Charges Dropped Against Former Alabama Basketball Star
A judge in Tennessee has dropped a human trafficking charge against former NBA player Jim Farmer. Defense lawyer Worrick G. Robinson IV says a court dismissed the charge against the one-time University of Alabama stand out on Tuesday. Robinson says…
Son of Longtime Auburn Team Chaplain Killed in Attempted Robbery
Police say the son of Auburn University's longtime team chaplain has been killed while attempting to rob a man in metro Atlanta. DeKalb County police say Chette Williams Jr. was shot…
Jury Hears Aaron Smith's Claims About Fatal Shooting of Greg Gunn
Evidence shows white Montgomery police officer, Aaron Cody Smith, charged with murder in the shooting of an unarmed black man told an investigator he opened fire after the…
Judge Orders DNA Testing in Case of Missing Aniah Blanchard
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) - Lee County District Judge Russell Bush is ordering DNA testing for the man charged with kidnapping, in the disappearance of missing 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard. Judge Bush ordered 29-year-old…
Steven Reed Attends First Montgomery City Council Meeting as Mayor
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed continues to grow in his role as the Capitol City's leader. Tuesday was Reed's first City Council Meeting as Mayor. There were not many pressing issues at Tuesday's meeting, but Mayor…
Attorneys Make Opening Statements, Witnesses Called to Stand in Day 2 of Murder Trial for MPD Officer
Montgomery police officer Aaron Cody Smith is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Greg Gunn. Gunn was an unarmed black man that was fatally shot by Smith…
Charges Against Suspect in Nov. 8 Shooting Upgraded to Murder
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the death on Monday, Nov. 18, of James Harris, 44. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3300 block of East Tuskegee Circle at about 10:10 p.m. on Friday, Nov.…
Man Dies from Injuries Sustained in Ann Street Gas Station Stabbing
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the death on Monday, Nov. 18, of Paris Clark, 35. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the Z-Mart gas station in the 1100 block of Ann Street about 1…
New Sawmill to Bring Dozens of New Jobs to Selma
A new multi-million dollar sawmill opens in Selma — bringing dozens of new high tech jobs to the area. Sunbelt Forest Ventures is a new state-of-the-art sawmill — that produces pallet timber.…
Montgomery Man Charged with Arson in Decatur Street Family Dollar Fire
Montgomery Fire/Rescue Fire Investigators have charged Donald Sinclair, 55, of Montgomery with arson. The charge is in connection to a structure fire. The fire occurred at the Family Dollar store in the 1100 block of South Decatur Street. On November…
Wetumpka Police Officer Faces Felony Theft Charges for Items Stolen from Station Evidence Room
Former Wetumpka police officer, Sean Blackburn, faces felony charges. Blackburn has been charged with with 2 counts of second degree theft. Elmore County District Attorney, Randall Houston, couldn't go into specifics about what was stolen, but it was items from…
Montgomery Polling Location Moved Due to School Safety Concerns
Montgomery County Commissioner Ronda Walker has announced on her Facebook page that she has moved a voting location out of a school due to safety concerns. In her post, she says that she noticed that some people in her district…
Day 2 of Murder Trial for Police Officer Charged with Murder of Montgomery Resident Begins with Opening Statements
The state made the first move with opening statements for nearly an hour breaking down the order of events that happened on February 25, 2016. The state argued…
Alabama News Network, Other Media Companies Ask that Gag Order Be Lifted in Yazeed Case
Several media outlets statewide, including Alabama News Network, have filed a motion to have the gag order lifted in the case against Ibraheem Yazeed. He is the man accused of kidnapping Aniah Blanchard. That gag order prevents lawyers, witnesses or…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Announces Transition Team
Less than one week after his historic inauguration, Mayor Steven Reed has announced his transition team that will lead his administration into city hall, and into their 2020 initiatives. On Monday, Mayor Steven Reed…
Majority White Jury Selected in Murder Trial for Montgomery Police Officer Charged with Shooting Unarmed Black Man
A majority-white jury will hear the murder trial of an Alabama police officer charged with killing an unarmed black man. A panel of 14 jurors including two alternates was…
ALEA Driver License Division to Expand Saturday Services in December
Beginning December 7, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division will more than double the number of locations, offering services from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Saturday. ALEA introduced its Saturday operations pilot program on April 6…
Montgomery Man Convicted of Stealing Nearly $200,000 from Wind Creek Casino
On Thursday, November 14, a federal jury convicted Jory D’Michael Trayvunn Dumas, 28, of Montgomery, of theft from a gaming establishment on tribal lands and conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. The jury found that Dumas conspired with…
Texas-Based Nonprofit Returns to Alabama for Aniah Blanchard Search
A Texas-based nonprofit that works to find missing people is resuming its search for the missing stepdaughter of UFC heavyweight Walt Harris. Destinie Duvall with Texas EquuSearch said that Aniah Blanchard is "tugging at our hearts, so it's tough to…
