Tourists React to Reed Inauguration
Visitors were in downtown Montgomery Tuesday at the Rosa Parks Museum, learning more about the history of the bus boycott and the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement. We spoke with some of them about…
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ASU Students Watch Historic Inauguration
Students at Alabama State University took in Steven Reed's Historic Inauguration Tuesday. A group of student leaders held a watch party for the swearing-in ceremony. Professor Dr. Rolundus Rice was also on…
Judge Denies Bond for Suspect Charged with Kidnapping Aniah Blanchard
A Lee County judge has denied bond to a suspect in the disappearance of 19-year-old Southern Union Community College student, Aniah Blanchard. Court records filed Tuesday show that Lee County District Judge Russell K. Bush denied bond to 29-year-old Ibraheem…
Human Remains Found During Search for Missing Florida 5-Year-Old in Wooded Area Between Linden and Demopolis
The multi-agency investigative team involved in the search for the missing 5-year-old girl from Jacksonville, Florida confirmed Tuesday morning that human remains were recovered in a wooded area in West Alabama. Authorities say the remains were found somewhere between the…
Steven Reed Sworn-in as Montgomery's First Black Mayor
Montgomery mayor-elect Steven Reed has officially been sworn-in as the city's first black mayor. The city of Montgomery held an inauguration ceremony at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center in Downtown Montgomery.…
Mayor Todd Strange Reflects on his 10 Years as Montgomery Mayor
Monday was outgoing Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange's last full day in office. Strange sat down with Alabama News Network reporter Jerome Jones to discuss his decade of service. Mayor Strange…
Dozens of Veterans Honored at Riverwalk Stadium
Riverwalk Stadium was full of patriotism and appreciation, as the City of Montgomery held its annual Veterans Day ceremony Monday morning. Veterans, active duty service members, and their families and friends were…
Exclusive: Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange Reflects on His 10 Years in Office
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange took time on his final full day in office to sit down with Alabama News Network anchor Darryl Hood to reflect on his 10 years leading the city. The…
Ceremony in Selma Honors Military Veterans and their Service
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Dallas County gathered at Memorial Stadium in Selma to honor veterans and their service to the country. More than a hundred people were on-hand at…
Search for Missing 5-Year-Old from Florida Expands to Demopolis
Authorities in Florida say they're expanding the search of a missing 5-year-old girl to Alabama, and the girl's mother is no longer cooperating with their investigation. Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams said during a press conference Monday that officers have been…
Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen on Veterans Day
Remembering the sacrifices of the first African-American pilots- A ceremony honoring the historic Tuskegee Airmen was held Monday in Macon County at the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site at Moton Field. "As…
Cholesterol Levels Dropping in U.S.
Here's some good health news: Cholesterol levels are dropping in the U.S. Researchers examined records of people taking cholesterol-lowering medicine between 2005 and 2016, a few years after a big change in treatment guidelines. They found encouraging declines, suggesting the…
Elderly Montgomery Man Killed in Highway 231 Crash with 18-Wheeler
Sunday, November 10, around 10:06 AM Troy Police Department officers responded to a report of a traffic crash on U.S. 231 near Allstate Beverage. When officers arrived on the scene, they found two vehicles involved in the crash. One was…
Murder Charges Dismissed Against Montgomery Man in Fatal Shooting of ASU Student
A reckless murder charge has been dismissed against a man accused in the fatal shooting of an Alabama State University student. According to reports, District Judge Tiffany McCord questioned evidence presented against 23-year-old William…
Auburn Student Group Promotes Mental Health Awareness
Students at Auburn University are trying to connect with friends and strangers to talk about mental health. According to reports, the student organization, Active Minds, held a series of events throughout last week to promote mental health awareness. On Monday,…
Judge Issues Gag Order in Aniah Blanchard Case
A gag order has been put in place in the case against the man accused of kidnapping Aniah Blanchard. According to WIAT, the Lee County district attorney said there has been a gag order put in place, prohibiting him and 29-year-old…
Community Churches Come Together to Pray for Mayor-Elect Reed
Events leading up to Mayor-elect Steven Reed's inauguration continued Sunday. Local church leaders hosted the inaugural Unity Interfaith Worship Service. The event was held at Montgomery's True Divine Baptist Church. Alabama State…
Tuscaloosa Man Arrested After Slashing Baby Trump Balloon
One Tuscaloosa man was arrested on Saturday after slashing a "Baby Trump" balloon. According to the Tuscaloosa Police Department, officers responded to the 1500 block of Hackberry Lane on a disturbance call around 1 p.m. Upon arrival, officers observed Hoyt…
Missing Person Search Underway in Demopolis
The Demopolis Police Department is currently assisting the FBI and out of state agencies in the search of a missing person around the Demopolis area. The DPD posted to Facebook asking citizens to try and avoid the areas with a…
Beth Holloway Joins the Search for Aniah Blanchard
Beth Holloway has joined the search for missing 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard. Texas Equusearch made the announcement on Saturday by posting pictures to Facebook. Beth Holloway's daughter, Natalee Holloway, went missing in Aruba in 2005. Texas EquuSearch also assisted in the…
Auburn Student Group Promotes Mental Health Awareness
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Students at Auburn University are trying to connect with friends and strangers to talk about mental health. The Opelika-Auburn news reports that the student organization Active Minds held a series of events throughout last week to…
Local Fans React After LSU beats the Tide
Saturday’s game pitting the LSU Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide had college football fans glued to their televisions. In what was arguably the most anticipated game of the college football season, the number 2 Tigers beat the Number 3…
1 Injured, 1 Arrested After Friday Night Shooting
One man is behind bars while another is fighting for his life after a shooting on Friday night in Montgomery. According to Montgomery Police Department Sgt. David Hicks, officers and Fire Medics responded to the 3300 block of East Tuskegee…
Burrow, No. 1 LSU Hold on for 46-41 Win over No. 2 Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Joe Burrow passed for 393 yards and three touchdowns and No. 1 LSU snapped an eight-game losing streak to No. 2 Alabama with a 46-41 victory Saturday. The Tigers (9-0, 5-0 Southeastern Conference, No. 2 CFP)…
'Baby Trump' Balloon Slashed at Alabama Appearance
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Organizers say a man slashed a Baby Trump protest balloon during President Donald Trump's trip to Alabama. The incident occurred Saturday during Trump's visit to watch the University of Alabama football game. The towering Baby Trump…
