Slow Progress on Effort to Honor Selma's First Black Mayor
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's been little to no sign of progress -- on an effort to rename a Selma park in honor of the city's first black mayor.…
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Selma Gets New Fire Chief
The Selma City Council voted unanimously to name Interim Chief Christopher Graham as new Selma Fire Chief. Graham's resume' includes 24 years of service in the Selma Fire Department. He has served…
JSU President John Beechler Terminated by University
Jacksonville State University's president has been fired. According to reports the school's attorney, Sam Monk, confirms John…
Governor's Panel Tours Aging, Understaffed Prison
State officials toured a state prison that the corrections commissioner say illustrates the state's problem with aging facilities. It also shows the state's ongoing problems with understaffing. The Governor's Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy on Tuesday toured Holman Correctional…
Fire Alert Lifted in Alabama
The Alabama Forestry Commission says State Forester Rick Oates lifted the Fire Alert for all 67 counties in Alabama. It was issued in late September. Thanks to scattered rainfall over most of the state during the past week, much needed…
Mega Millions and Powerball Lottery Tickets Go on Sale in Mississippi on Jan. 30
The new Mississippi Lottery will start offering multistate games on Jan. 30. The state's lottery corporation on Tuesday announced the date that Powerball and Mega Millions will be available in Mississippi. The corporation said last week that the sale of…
Police: Siblings Extort Men Over Sexual Orientation
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Authorities in Alabama say two siblings blackmailed and extorted several victims by threatening to reveal their sexual orientation, even calling in bomb threats to their job and church. News outlets report 25-year-old Jvell Hurt and 23-year-old…
Montgomery Attempted Murder Suspect Captured
Montgomery Police Department charged Quinlen McKeithan, 19, with attempted murder in reference to a shooting that occurred on September 30. The shooting occured in the area of West Delano and Court Street. The adult male victim sustained a life-threatening gunshot…
Officials Investigate Cause of Plane Crash in Rural Alabama
ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) - Investigators are trying to determine what caused a small plane to crash in rural Alabama, killing the pilot. WBRC-TV reports the Calhoun County coroner's office has identified the pilot as 70-year-old Harvell Jackson Walker, of Fayetteville,…
Alabama City Approves Massive No-Smoking Zone
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama city council has approved an ordinance prohibiting smoking in a 100-block zone around schools and health facilities. Al.Com reports Birmingham City Council unanimously approved the rule last week. It'll go into effect on Dec.…
Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Party Shooting
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) - A 20-year-old Alabama man accused of shooting a friend to death at a pool party last year has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The Dothan Eagle reports Fisher Corbin Shipes entered his plea Monday. A Houston County…
Wildlife Officials Hold Public Meetings on Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer
Monday afternoon, State Wildlife officials held an information meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease. Chronic wasting disease is a fatal disease affecting several species of the deer family, including the prized white-tailed deer. CWD has not…
Selma-Dallas Co. Chamber Honors Nine Women and Their Work
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma-Dallas County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Information is honoring a group of women for their impact on the community. The chamber is hosting their first annual…
Firefighters Compete in Combat Challenge World Finals
Starting today , the Montgomery Fire Department is competing to prove that they're one of the finest forces in the world! And the Capital City is once again hosting the Firefighter Challenge World…
Charges Still Pending for Hurt Woman Accused of Sons' Murder
CULLMAN, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama woman accused of killing her 9- and 3-year-old sons hasn't been charged while she remains hospitalized. News outlets report authorities say it may be another two weeks until 32-year-old Sara Franco Tapia is released…
Police: Alabama Man Sought in Slayings Could be in Georgia
NOTASULGA, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a man sought in the deaths of two people in east Alabama could be in the Atlanta area. A statement from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says Aaron Flynn Gess may be traveling in…
Person Killed at Alabama Grocery Store
MADISON, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say they are looking for a suspect following a shooting that left one person dead outside an Alabama grocery store. Police in the Huntsville suburb of Madison say a person found wounded at a Kroger…
Cyclists Raise Awareness of Poverty, Civil Rights
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A group of cyclists are traveling across Alabama to raise awareness of rural poverty and civil rights. The group Civil Rides said in a news release that 20 cyclists are taking part in the ride on…
Search Fails to Turn up Missing 3-Year-Old Alabama Girl
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Another search has failed to turn up signs of a 3-year-old Alabama girl who's been missing more than a week. Media outlets report that volunteers joined police, rescue workers, firefighters and others on Sunday searching for…
Montgomery Church Women's Ministry Honors ASU Band Director Dr. Oliver
Every year, a Montgomery women's ministry holds its special Harvest Sunday Celebration. The Women's Fellowship of First Congregational Christian Church in downtown Montgomery hosts the special service, which includes special songs and special guests. "It's a matter of pausing to…
Prattville YMCA Holds Annual Great Grits Cookoff
If you love grits, Prattville was the place to be Saturday. The Prattville YMCA held its annual Great Grits Cookoff and Festival event, which provides scholarships to kids through its "Coach a Child…
Montgomery Public Schools' Response to State School Report Card
The latest school report cards from the Alabama Department of Education show that Montgomery Public Schools are making progress. School system officials are speaking out about the improvements. Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Ann Roy Moore is celebrating the results with…
Update: Volunteer Firefighter Killed in Coosa County
Alabama News Network now has more information on the wreck that killed an on-duty volunteer firefighter in Coosa County. Alabama State Troopers say 45-year-old Michael Wayne Johnston of Equality was killed when the tanker truck he was driving hit an…
Behind the Scenes of "Pipeline" at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is opening its 48th season with the play "Pipeline". Alabama News Network got a sneak peek by talking with the director and the actors. The play dramatizes the pipeline from…
Dallas Co. Man Headed to Prison for Rape after Guilty Plea
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is headed to prison after he pleads guilty to first degree rape. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson had some strong words to say…
