Wetumpka Rings In 2020 with Meteor Drop
People in Wetumpka rang in 2020 with a New Year's tradition -- the annual meteor drop. It's a tradition that started in 1987. The meteor drop commemorates the meteor which hit the area about…
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Several Crews Battle Early Morning House Fire in Macon County
In Macon County, crews spent all morning and much of the afternoon tending to a large house fire on County Road 42. Several fire crews from surrounding areas including Franklin, Shorter, Reeltown, Cheehaw & Tuskegee were called to the home…
MPD: Woman Shot New Year's Eve
Montgomery police say a woman was shot at about 9:30 p.m. New Year's Eve. It happened in the 3500 block of Norman Bridge Rd. The victim was shot in the leg. Her injury is non-life threatening according to police. Police…
Watch: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Delivers New Year's Address
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has issued the following address to the city as we ring in 2020. This year, Mayor Reed became the first black mayor in the city's history. His election was one of the Top 8 Local Stories…
Eastdale Mall Celebrates 2020 with Huge Balloon Drop
Hundreds of children and their parents were at Eastdale Mall in Montgomery for "Noon Year's Eve" to welcome 2020 in a family-friendly way. Two thousand balloons dropped from the ceiling over the…
2020 Presidential Candidate Mike Bloomberg Visits Capital City
2020 presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg made a campaign stop Monday, joining Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and healthcare professionals to discuss maternal mortality rates. A 2017 report from the Centers for Disease Control…
Man Charged with Murder after Human Remains Found in Lee County
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says a man has been charged with murder after another man's remains were found in a well. Investigators say Sunday night, they searched property at 9686 Lee…
Montgomery City Council Revokes The Shack's Business License
The Shack Bar and Grill Montgomery, will be closing its doors after city council members voted unanimously to revoke its owners' business license. "The Shack" on Atlanta highway has had a history of…
US Rep John Lewis of Georgia Battling Pancreatic Cancer
Congressman John Lewis of Georgia has announced he has advanced pancreatic cancer, vowing he will will continue serving in Washington while he fights the disease and undergoes medical treatment. Lewis, now 79 years old, is the youngest and last survivor…
Police: 2 Parishioners Shot and Killed Texas Church Gunman
WHITE SETTLEMENT, Texas (AP) - Police say congregants shot and killed a man who opened fire in a church near Fort Worth, Texas. White Settlement Police Department Chief J.P. Bevering says a person shot by the suspect also died in…
2 Injured in Sunday Shooting in Montgomery
Two men have been injured after a shooting occurred on Sunday afternoon in Montgomery. According to Montgomery Police Lt. Jarrett Williams, officers and fire medics responded to the 5800 block of Wares Ferry Road shortly after 2 p.m. after receiving…
UPDATE: 1 Suspect in Custody after Armed Robbery Which Left Cashier Injured
The Tuskegee Police Department has taken one suspect into custody in connection to an armed robbery that left one cashier injured. According to Sgt. Kimberly Johnson, a 16-year-old male of Tuskegee, has been taken into custody. Due to the suspect…
Auburn University to Offer Dual Enrollment to Local Students
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn University is launching a partnership with Auburn City Schools to offer dual-enrollment classes to high school students. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that the partnership will allow Auburn High School students to begin taking Auburn University…
Plane Crash Kills 5, Including LSU Coach's Daughter-In-Law
ATLANTA (AP) - One of the five people who died in a Louisiana plane crash was a well-known sports reporter and daughter-in-law of a Louisiana State University football coach. Steven Ensminger Jr. says his wife, Carley McCord, died in the…
2 Brothers Charged After Home Invasion in Tuskegee
The Tuskegee Police Department has taken a suspect into custody after an early morning home invasion and pursuit. According to Sgt. Kimberly Johnson, officers responded to a complaint of an unknown subject knocking on doors in the Campbell Dr. area…
Tuskegee Police Investigating Strong Armed Robbery
The Tuskegee Police Department is investigating a strong armed robbery which occurred on Friday at a business in Tuskegee. According to a press release by the Tuskegee Police Department, officers responded to the 2800 block of W. Martin Luther King…
2 in Custody, 1 Wanted After Robbing AT&T Store in Andalusia
Two suspects are in custody and another is wanted after an AT&T store in Andalusia was robbed last weekend. According to the Andalusia Police Department, Treyvon Belgrave, 23, and Salita Shomeo, 25, have been charged with robbery second degree, theft…
US Mass Killings Hit New High in 2019, Most Were Shootings
The number of mass killings carried out in the United States in 2019 is one of the biggest ever. A database compiled by The Associated Press, USA Today and Northeastern University shows that 2019 had the most mass killings since…
Nearly $100M Wood Pellet Factory Planned in West Alabama
DEMOPOLIS, Ala. (AP) - A nearly $100 million factory to produce wood pellets is planned for the west Alabama city of Demopolis. The Tuscaloosa-based Westervelt is partnering with Canadian Pinnacle Renewable Energy to build a facility in Marengo County. The…
5 Dead After Plane Crash in Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - A fire official in Louisiana says five people are dead after a small plane crashed in the city of Lafayette. Lafayette Fire Chief Robert Benoit tells KLFY-TV that five fatalities were found at the scene. He…
Family of Jaden Buschert Remembers 10 Year Old with Memorial , Three Years after his Death
It was December 27, 2016, three years ago today that Jaden Buschert and his father Timothy were attempting to cross the Southern Boulevard near I-65. The Michigan father and son were on a…
Selma Bargain Shoppers Search for After Christmas Deals
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The holiday shopping season doesn't end on Christmas Day. Now is the time bargain hunters head out to stores -- in search of discounts and deals. Twas the days…
Two in Custody, One Wanted in Andalusia AT&T Robbery
The Andalusia Police Department has charged two suspects in a December 22 robbery of the local AT&T store, and has outstanding warrants for a third suspect. All three suspects are from Orlando, Fla. Chief Paul Hudson said at approximately 4:30…
Alabama News Network Partners with American Red Cross for 'Holiday Hero Blood Drive'
Alabama News Network partnered with the American Red Cross to encourage everyone to give blood this holiday season. The Montgomery "Holiday Hero Blood Drive" was Friday from 1 pm to 7 pm at Eastdale Mall. Those who donate received a…
Woman Charged with Shooting and Killing Baby in Monroe County
An Alabama woman is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 10-month-old baby in Monroe County on Christmas Eve. News outlets report that Tamika Stallworth is charged in the death of Jamaya Austin. Monroe County Sheriff Tom Boatwright…
