The National Weather Service says its preliminary reports show an EF-2 tornado with winds estimated at up to 120MPH hit an area of Marengo County on Monday as a line of severe storms pushed through the state. Alabama News Network…
Authorities in Lawrence County have confirmed that two people have been killed and several others injured when severe storms moved through North Alabama Monday. The two people killed were in the community of Town Creek in Lawrence County, about 25…
Monday night the Elmore County School board unanimously approved a $50 million bond for new building projects in the school system over the next several years. The plans include building a new middle…
<< This is a picture sent by a viewer of a tornado touching down near Highway 80 near the Westrock Paper Mill. At…
The Troy Police Department arrested Jonathan Lamar Bundy, 27 of Banks, December 13 in reference to a report of a stolen blue 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe. The vehicle was stolen from the 400 block of U.S. 231. Officers later observed this…
Dallas County EMA Director Toya Stiles has announced a list of storm shelters opening across the county. Burnsville (behind Fire Station) 8609 Alabama Highway 14 E, Selma, AL 36703 Orrville (behind Keith…
A multi-agency manhunt is underway in Chilton County. The sheriff’s office is looking for Eric Humphrey. He is wanted on multiple charges. The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office says it was involved in a car chase earlier near Lay Dam Road…
Alabama News Network has our Thunder Truck ready to go when severe weather threatens this evening and overnight. Our Thunder Truck has a fully-equipped mobile weather station and live broadcasting equipment on board. In addition, it is constantly linked to…
An 87-year-old woman was robbed while leaving a busy shopping center in Montgomery. Montgomery Police say she has minor injuries. Police say it happened Wednesday night around 6:30 in…
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) - The man who was a fixture on the sidelines of a South Carolina high school's football games for decades and whose life inspired a Hollywood movie has died. James "Radio" Kennedy was 73. T.L. Hanna High…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit group -- is working to help keep people with autism and Alzheimer's safe -- and give their family members -- some peace of mind. The Autism…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama man has been arrested for stealing a fire chief's vehicle and running from police in a high-speed chase that he narrated on the vehicle's in-car video system. News media report that the Etowah County…
NEW YORK (AP) - The Hallmark Channel faced some bitter criticism on social media Sunday over its decision to pull ads for a wedding planning site featuring two brides kissing at the altar. The network pulled the ads for the…
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) - The University of Alabama fan convicted of poisoning Auburn University's landmark oak trees has increased his restitution payments since prosecutors threatened to have him jailed. Court records show Harvey Updyke has made more than $3,000 in…
The Elmore County Board of Education will hold a regular called board meeting on Monday, Dec. 16 where Superintendent Richard Dennis is expected to ask the board to approve a Resolution for a $50 million bond. According to Administrative Assistant…
Montgomery fire fighters battled a blaze within a home on Saturday afternoon. Crews were called to a fire at the 2100 block of Dorthy Street in Montgomery. Once they arrived, heavy smoke could be seen coming from a one story…
The grand finale of Alabama's three year bicentennial commemoration -- is underway this weekend in downtown Montgomery. The Alabama Bicentennial Parade kicked off an event-filled Saturday -- chocked full of events. The parade featured dozens…
A GoFundMe page has been set up for Samuel Yoh, the Ozark police officer injured in an officer-involved shooting that took place Thursday night in Ozark. The GoFundMe has been set up to help pay for medical bills and support…
It was a historic day in the Capitol City Saturday, as hundreds of Alabama residents came to downtown Montgomery for the state's Bicentennial Celebration. "73 thousand days, 24 hundred months, 200 years. That, my fellow…
Hundreds gathered to watch a celebration on the Alabama Capitol steps as Gov. Kay Ivey dedicated the Alabama Bicentennial Park on the state's 200th birthday. Alabama News Network provided a Special…
The Ozark police officer and suspect involved in a shooting Thursday night has been identified. Ozark PD has identified Samuel Yoh as the officer who was shot multiple times and is fighting for his life. Alabama News Network's ABC affiliate,…
Alabama celebrates its bicentennial. State officials have a complete weekend full of events in downtown Montgomery to commemorate 200 years since Alabama became a state on Dec. 14, 1819. ALABAMA BICENTENNIAL SCHEDULE Saturday, December 14th 10 a.m.…
Evidence shows that two people charged in the death of an Alabama toddler are blaming each other for harming the girl. Patrick Stallworth and girlfriend Derick Irisha Brown are charged with capital murder for the death of 3-year-old Kamille "Cupcake"…
According to Governor Kay Ivey's Press Secretary Gina Maiola, Governor Ivey has appointed a new Lowndes County sheriff following the death of Sheriff "Big John" Williams last month. Ivey appointed Christopher West Friday. West is the former chief deputy of…
Governor Ivey was in her hometown of Camden Friday morning to commemorate the bicentennial of Wilcox. Co. The rain and cold did not stop elected officials, students, and residents from coming out to…
