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.…
A Dallas County Sheriff's deputy has been arrested on charges of stealing and using his position for personal gain. Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum told Alabama News Network that longtime investigator Lt.…
Montgomery police say they've charged a suspect in the Nov. 21 shooting death of 33-year-old Paul Joyner of Montgomery. That shooting also left a woman with injuries. Police say they've charged 26-year-old…
Troy police say they've arrested a suspect in the death of Willie Charles Scott. Police say 24-year-old Shane Shemar Dunlap of Jasper has been charged with capital murder. Police say he was taken into custody in Jasper by the U.S.…
The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences has now positively identified the remains found this week in Macon County as those of Aniah Blanchard. She had been…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Supreme Court has upheld a state law barring cities from moving or altering Confederate monuments. Justices on Wednesday reversed a circuit judge's ruling that declared the law unenforceable because it violates the free speech…
Former President Jimmy Carter has been released from Emory University Hospital in Atlanta after recovering from surgery to relieve pressure on his brain caused by bleeding from a fall. Carter Center spokeswoman Deanna Congileo says that the Carters "look forward…
A death lawsuit is being filed in the shooting death of Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams. Strickland & Kendall, LLC has announced it is representing Joann Williams, the sheriff's wife, and his estate. Attorney Michael Strickland tells Alabama News…
Alabama's governor is asking four companies to submit bids for building new state prisons. Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that four developer teams have qualified for the next stage of the bid process. Ivey's press office said the firms are…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Folks in Demopolis are gearing up to host their annual community Christmas party, which starts Wednesday, December 4. Christmas on the River is a fun-filled -- holiday tradition…
Authorities say a third man charged in the disappearance of 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard is believed to have helped the initial suspect flee the area. Police wrote in an arrest warrant that David Johnson, Jr. is believed to have driven Ibraheem…
