House lawmakers have passed a bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony. It's called the "Pact Act," and it specifically bans crushing, burning, drowning and impaling animals, among other things. It would also allow officials to go after suspected…
Law enforcements agents with the Alabama Department of Corrections Investigation and Intelligence Division are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred at Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton on Thursday. Around 5:21 p.m., inmate, William Stanley Warren, 52, of Guntersville, was pronounced…
Joe Biden is hammering President Donald Trump's treatment of the middle class while campaigning in his childhood hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, hours ahead of the president's own rally in Pittsburgh. The former vice president on Wednesday cast the billionaire president…
President Donald Trump's claim that the impeachment inquiry is a lynching has struck a painful chord for black people whose relatives died in racist lynchings. Ohio resident Malinda Edwards says Trump is ignorant, insensitive or racist. The Ku Klux Klan…
Since 1917, Brantwood Children’s Home has been providing a safe, stable, structured environment for abused, neglected and other “at-risk” children. On Thursday, October 24, you can help too by watching Alabama News Network from…
UPDATE: Aaron Gess was arrested in Louisiana by the Louisiana State Police and the U.S. Marshals Service. He is currently awaiting extradition to Alabama. Aaron Flynn Gess was initally considered person of interest in an active homicide investigation that occurred on…
Many are showing support for the Equality Volunteer Firefighter killed in Coosa County last Friday. 45-year-old Michael Johnston was driving a fire tanker truck while responding to a call for service. Johnston was killed…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's been little to no sign of progress -- on an effort to rename a Selma park in honor of the city's first black mayor.…
The Selma City Council voted unanimously to name Interim Chief Christopher Graham as new Selma Fire Chief. Graham's resume' includes 24 years of service in the Selma Fire Department. He has served…
Jacksonville State University's president has been fired. According to reports the school's attorney, Sam Monk, confirms John…
State officials toured a state prison that the corrections commissioner say illustrates the state's problem with aging facilities. It also shows the state's ongoing problems with understaffing. The Governor's Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy on Tuesday toured Holman Correctional…
The Alabama Forestry Commission says State Forester Rick Oates lifted the Fire Alert for all 67 counties in Alabama. It was issued in late September. Thanks to scattered rainfall over most of the state during the past week, much needed…
The new Mississippi Lottery will start offering multistate games on Jan. 30. The state's lottery corporation on Tuesday announced the date that Powerball and Mega Millions will be available in Mississippi. The corporation said last week that the sale of…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Authorities in Alabama say two siblings blackmailed and extorted several victims by threatening to reveal their sexual orientation, even calling in bomb threats to their job and church. News outlets report 25-year-old Jvell Hurt and 23-year-old…
Montgomery Police Department charged Quinlen McKeithan, 19, with attempted murder in reference to a shooting that occurred on September 30. The shooting occured in the area of West Delano and Court Street. The adult male victim sustained a life-threatening gunshot…
ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) - Investigators are trying to determine what caused a small plane to crash in rural Alabama, killing the pilot. WBRC-TV reports the Calhoun County coroner's office has identified the pilot as 70-year-old Harvell Jackson Walker, of Fayetteville,…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama city council has approved an ordinance prohibiting smoking in a 100-block zone around schools and health facilities. Al.Com reports Birmingham City Council unanimously approved the rule last week. It'll go into effect on Dec.…
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) - A 20-year-old Alabama man accused of shooting a friend to death at a pool party last year has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The Dothan Eagle reports Fisher Corbin Shipes entered his plea Monday. A Houston County…
Monday afternoon, State Wildlife officials held an information meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease. Chronic wasting disease is a fatal disease affecting several species of the deer family, including the prized white-tailed deer. CWD has not…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma-Dallas County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Information is honoring a group of women for their impact on the community. The chamber is hosting their first annual…
Starting today , the Montgomery Fire Department is competing to prove that they're one of the finest forces in the world! And the Capital City is once again hosting the Firefighter Challenge World…
CULLMAN, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama woman accused of killing her 9- and 3-year-old sons hasn't been charged while she remains hospitalized. News outlets report authorities say it may be another two weeks until 32-year-old Sara Franco Tapia is released…
NOTASULGA, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a man sought in the deaths of two people in east Alabama could be in the Atlanta area. A statement from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says Aaron Flynn Gess may be traveling in…
MADISON, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say they are looking for a suspect following a shooting that left one person dead outside an Alabama grocery store. Police in the Huntsville suburb of Madison say a person found wounded at a Kroger…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A group of cyclists are traveling across Alabama to raise awareness of rural poverty and civil rights. The group Civil Rides said in a news release that 20 cyclists are taking part in the ride on…
