At a news conference Monday afternoon, Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes revealed that Aniah Blanchard died of a gunshot wound. Hughes says charges against Ibraheem Yazeed of Montgomery will be upgraded from kidnapping…
According to Eclectic Fire Department, a crew responded to Grove Street at 5:41 Monday night where they found a fully-involved home. EFD had help from Friendship, Red Hill, and Tallassee in extinguishing the fire. No injuries were reported.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A non-profit AIDS organization in Selma is expanding its operation -- and its reach -- into the community. Selma AIR is celebrating World AIDS Day with the grand opening…
Investigators in Lee County have issued an update on the Aniah Blanchard case. At a news conference this afternoon, Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes revealed that Blanchard died of a gunshot…
The Alabama Governor's Mansion will once again be open for free Christmas tours. This is the opportunity for vistors to tour the historic mansion, which is decorated for the holidays. The Governor's Mansion will be open from 5-7PM on Monday,…
Slain Lowndes County sheriff "Big" John Williams remembered as a dedicated peace officer who loved serving the people of his county. More than 2,000 mourners filled an auditorium Monday for funeral services…
Montgomery police say a Prattville man has been killed in a pickup truck wreck. Police say around 6PM last night, they and fire medics responded to the crash site at Foshee Road and Paul Road. Police say the driver, Kevin…
A Prattville man has died after a two-vehicle crash occurred in Montgomery on Sunday afternoon. According to Montgomery Police Captain Regina Duckett, officers and fire medics responded to Hayneville Road at Pinetree Lane in reference to a crash involving a…
Sunday, December 1st marks 64 years since Rosa Parks' arrest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Events celebrating her legacy continued Sunday night with a church service in Montgomery. The service was held…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A new statue of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks has been dedicated in Alabama's capital city. Steven Reed, who recently became the first African American mayor of Montgomery,…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Officials in Alabama's capital city are preparing to open a time capsule that contains letters from residents and city officials to their successors and descendants. The Montgomery Advertiser reports the capsule was sealed 50 years ago,…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The state Christmas tree is coming to the Alabama Capitol. Gov. Kay Ivey's office says the tree is arriving at about noon Monday. A lighting ceremony is set for 5:30 p.m. Friday, and the public is…
The Auburn Tigers pull off an upset, defeating the Alabama Crimson tide in the 2019 Iron Bowl. Fans across the River Region gathered around their televisions to watch the game unfold.…
Fire officials in Alexander City responded to a fully engulfed boat fire on Saturday afternoon. The boat fire occurred at the Wind Creek Marina on Lake Martin. According to the Alexander Fire Department, there were no injuries. The cause of…
A major crash on I-65 in Montgomery has caused a road closure. According to Algo, the crash is on Interstate 65 nortbound at the US31/Mobile Highway exit. Officials are asking that you seek an alternate route.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama is celebrating its 200th birthday. The 2019 bicentennial celebration will culminate in December with three days of events in Montgomery. The event marks the 200th anniversary of Alabama's admission to the United States. The celebration…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A new statue of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks will stand in downtown Montgomery. The city said the statue will be unveiled Sunday at 1 p.m. at Montgomery Plaza at the Court Street Fountain. The unveiling…
The 2019 Iron Bowl has fans of both Alabama and Auburn excited and a little nervous. But they have packed the Plains around Jordan-Hare Stadium as they await kickoff. The Alabama Crimson Tide…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- As the holiday shopping season kicks-off -- retailers in Selma are gearing up for Small Business Saturday -- and urging the community -- to shop local -- first. Stores…
Montgomery police say a Montgomery man was killed in a single-car wreck early this morning. Police say 34-year-old Rodney Vaughans, Jr. was killed when his car hit a tree. The wreck happened around 5AM in the 300 block of Taylor…
Alabama News Network has produced a special on the historic election of Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed. This year, he became the city's first black mayor in Montgomery's 200-year history. While he's a new face in the mayor's office, Reed was…
Thousands of people kicked off their Thanksgiving holiday festivities in beautiful downtown Montgomery Thursday morning. They were were out taking part in all of the excitement -- at the annual ASU Turkey Day Classic…
The family of slain Lowndes County Sheriff “Big John” Williams has withdrawn a lawsuit against the county commission filed earlier on Wednesday. The family's attorney, Micheal Strickland, confirmed that the family did withdraw…
A Marengo County church pastor who pleaded guilty to sex abuse involving an underage church member has now been sentenced. Authorities said Gregory Lucy has been sentenced to ten years in prison. They…
A Lowndes County teenager has been arrested in a Dallas County murder investigation. Authorities say 17-year-old Andre Bennett, Jr. is charged with capital murder in the death of 30-year-old Danathian Crum.…
