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…
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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…
Not Guilty: Split Senate Acquits Trump of Impeachment
The U.S. Senate has acquitted President Donald Trump of impeachment, ending only the third presidential trial in American history with votes that split the country and tested civic norms. The proceedings also are feeding the tumultuous 2020 run for the…
Candy Capel Named Montgomery's 2020 Census Manager
The city of Montgomery has named Candy Capel as the city's 2020 census manager. The announcement was made by Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed. Capel was selected from a field of more than 75 candidates. The city used a selection panel…
Sen. Doug Jones Says He'll Vote to Remove President Trump from Office
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Alabama) announced this morning that he will vote to convict President Trump on both articles of impeachment. He released the following statement regarding his decision: “On the day I was sworn in as a United States…
Update: Gov. Kay Ivey Releases Statement about Shooting Death of Kimberly Police Officer
Gov. Kay Ivey says she has spoken to the parents of the Kimberly police officer who was shot during a chase last night. The officer's death was announced this morning. Ivey says she has offered her deepest condolences. “I am…
Pedestrian Dies after Being Hit by SUV on East South Boulevard in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a pedestrian has died of injuries after being hit by an SUV on Sunday. Police say 36-year-old Harold June was hit in the 2800 block of East South Boulevard around 6 p.m. on Sunday. He was taken…
Arrests Made after Shots Fired on Eastchase Parkway in Montgomery
Montgomery police say they've charged two men with firing a gun inside city limits after a disturbance at a business on Eastchase Parkway last night. Police say they've charged 40-year-old Michael London and 29-year-old Michael McQueen with discharging a firearm…
UPDATE: Kimberly Police Officer Dies, Suspect Charged with Capital Murder
UPDATE: A North Alabama police officer, who was shot during a high-speed chase early Wednesday morning, has died. The suspected shooter, Preston Chyenne Johnson, is now facing capital murder charges. U.S. Attorney Jay Town confirmed the Kimberly police officers's death…
Governor Ivey Delivers 2020 State of the State Address
Tuesday, February 4, Governor Kay Ivey delivered the 2020 State of the State address. In her speech, Ivey touched on Alabama prisons, education, job creation, etc. Click link for Ivey's full speech. Watch the speech on the Alabama News Network…
Exclusive: One-on-One with Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth
Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth joined Alabama News Network Anchor Darryl Hood for an Exclusive one-on-one interview live on Alabama News Network at 6:00. Ainsworth spoke moments before Gov. Kay Ivey delivered her…
Dallas Co. Sheriff's Deputies Raise Money for Safe Harbor
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Things around the Dallas County Sheriff's Office have gotten a little hairy over the past few of months. Deputies paid $50 dollars a month in December and January --…
