Renowned Chef Takes Over at Sandbar Restaurant in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma have a new food option -- at an old familiar place. The Sandbar restaurant at the city marina -- is under new management. The Sandbar Grille…
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Proposed Lottery Bill Will Fund Pre-K, College Scholarships if Approved
Alabama lawmakers could once again debate the idea of starting a state lottery. Republican. Rep. Steve Clouse of Ozark says he will introduce a lottery bill in the legislative session that begins next week. Clouse's proposal would split proceeds between…
Woman Arrested with 3 lbs of Meth Suspected as Shoplifter 9 Days Later
On January 15, Lee County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Ashley Marie Cooper, 33, during a stop for a traffic violation in the northwest part of Lee County. During a search of the vehicle, deputies located approximately 3 lbs. of methamphetamine. Cooper…
Delta Airlines Employee Shot Dead in Employee Parking Lot Near Atlanta Airport
Police say a Delta Air Lines employee was shot in a company parking lot and later died on the way to a hospital. College Park police say the shooting happened Sunday…
Selma Man Sentenced to Nearly 4 Years for Being Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm
United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announced that Jarriet Rascoe, 32, of Selma, was sentenced in federal court for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. A jury found Rascoe guilty of…
Kobe Bryant's Italian Hometown Shook by His Death
In this June 9, 2016, file photo, retired NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant poses at the 2016 AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles. Bryant came through with an assist for…
UPDATE: At Least Eight People Killed in Massive Boat Dock Fire in Scottsboro
UPDATE: The fire chief in Scottsboro says at least eight people were killed in an explosive fire that consumed at least 35 boats at a marina along the Tennessee River. Scottsboro Fire Chief Gene Necklaus said all eight people who…
Power Outage in Elmore County Affects 5,000 Members After Vehicle Hits Transmission Pole
According to Central Alabama Electric Cooperative, there is currently an outage impacting 5,000 members in Redland and Elmore County. CAEC announced via Facebook post that a vehicle hit a concrete transmission pole that feeds its Redland Substation. CAEC will attempt…
Shots fired Outside of Montgomery Zoo
Alabama News Network is following a developing story of shots fired near the Montgomery zoo. Montgomery Zoo spokesperson and program services manager, Steven Pierce confirmed to Alabama News Netowork that shots were fired on the public road in front of…
PenPal Ministry Gives Encouragement to Juvenile Girls
A group of women is giving hope to young girls incarcerated by the juvenile court system and sent to the Alabama Department of Youth Services for help. "I just talk to them about life and…
1 Dead after Crash in Chilton County
A single-vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Centerville man. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Damon Lee Russell, 23, was killed when the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta he was a passenger in, left the roadway and struck several…
2 Workers Injured at Bryant-Denny Stadium
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Two construction workers, helping in the renovation of Bryant-Denny Stadium at the University of Alabama, were injured when beams fell on a piece of equipment they were operating. Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue spokeswoman Holly Whigham told news…
East Alabama City Plans a Path Forward for New Trail System
Opelika is developing a new a system of pedestrian and bicycle paths. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that the Opelika City Council recently voted to hire a Birmingham firm to develop a master plan for the path system. City Planning Director…
Injured Birmingham Officer Identified; In Critical Condition
A Birmingham police officer is in critical condition after being shot while responding to a robbery call on Sunday. Birmingham news outlets report that the injured officer has been identified as narcotics Detective John Finke. Det. Finke was working as…
Birmingham Police Officer Injured in Shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - An off-duty Birmingham police officer was shot multiple times Sunday while responding to a report of a robbery. Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith told news outlets that the shooting happened Sunday morning in the Woodlawn community.…
Arizona, California Cases Push US Tally of New Virus to 5
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Health officials say the U.S. has five confirmed cases of the new pneumonia-like virus from China. Two new confirmed cases were announced Sunday - one in Los Angeles County in California and the other in Arizona.…
Retired NBA Star Kobe Bryant, Daughter, 7 Others Killed in Helicopter Crash
NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash on a steep hillside in dense morning fog in Southern California on Sunday, his sudden death at age 41 touching off an outpouring…
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority holds Human Trafficking Forum
Saturday morning in Downtown Montgomery, Delta Sigma Theta hosted a human trafficking forum. The forum was held to raise awareness about the different types of human trafficking that are happening across the nation, and in Montgomery. Dozens came out to…
Camp Teaches Young Girls How Basketball and Math Are Connected
A free-throw percentage is often a sign of how well a basketball player can shoot while under pressure. That is just one way an annual camp is using basketball numbers to teach middle-schoolers…
Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force Training
Friday morning attorneys from the middle and southern districts of Alabama, along with multiple officers from various law enforcement agencies learned more about the signs of human trafficking. The training happened any AUM.…
Hundreds of Students in Selma Get New Socks and Shoes
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of elementary school students in Selma got new socks and shoes Friday -- at an event marking the MLK National Day of Service. Officials with Samaritan's Feet and…
Taco Mama Opening Montgomery Location Monday
The City of Montgomery is welcoming a new restaurant to the city. Birmingham originated restaurant, Taco Mama, will soon be open for business. The restaurant will officially be open on Monday, January 27.…
Exclusive: Eastdale Mall in Montgomery Sold
As Alabama News Network broke Exclusively earlier today, Eastdale Mall in Montgomery has been sold. The sale has been confirmed by Richard Holman, the mall's general manager. Namdar Realty Group is…
Two Arrested at Alabama Prisons Over the Weekend on Drug Charges
Law enforcement agents from the Alabama Department of Corrections’ (ADOC) Investigations and Intelligence Division have reported recent illegal contraband findings at Holman and Tutwiler Correctional Facilities. On Saturday, January 18, around 12:50 p.m. at…
Gun in First Grader's Pocket Goes Off, No One Hurt
According Wilcox County Superintendent Dr. Andre Saulsberry, a 1st grader at J.E. Hobbs Elementary in Camden brought a gun to school in his jacket pocket. Saulsberry says the gun was accidentally discharged…
