Alabama's unemployment rate has fallen to a record 3%. An announcement released Friday by the Department of Labor says the state's seasonally adjusted jobless rate for September was one-tenth of a percent below the previous low set in August. It…
The Montgomery Police Department has now released photos of the suspect they say robbed a bank on Thursday. Police say the unknown man went into the BB&T on Carter Hill Road at around 10:40 a.m. Police say he showed a…
The Alabama Department of Education has released what it calls "enhanced" school report cards for the 2018-2019 school year, assigning letter grades to schools and school systems. The department says the latest report cards include graphics and features to make…
Alabama Department of Labor officials are calling a regional job fair held in Selma a huge success. Alabama News Network was one of the sponsors of the job far. An estimated 1,400…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A person of interest in the abduction of a 3-year-old Alabama girl has been released from jail after being arrested on unrelated charges. Al.com reports 39-year-old Patrick Devone Stallworth bonded out of the Jefferson County Jail…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- For nearly a year, the mother of a Selma murder victim has been on a mission to try and help police find her son's killer. Jermaine Sanders…
A reward has been increased for information leading to a missing 3-year-old girl who was abducted from a birthday party. According to reports, Crime Stoppers is offering a $20,000 reward for information that assists law enforcement in the search for…
Jackson Hospital is restricting visitors due to high flu activity in Alabama. They say these restrictions are necessary for the health of patients and the community. The restrictions are as follows:…
A University of Alabama student allegedly called in a bomb threat against Louisiana State University's stadium during a football game because of a bet. According to reports, 19-year-old Alabama freshman Connor Croll of Crozet, Virginia, is charged with making the…
The BB&T Bank in the 2900 block of Carter Hill Road was robbed at about 10:40 a.m Thursday, October 17. The adult male suspect entered the bank, produced a note and then fled on foot. There were no injuries and…
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) - The family of an Alabama college student who died from complications of improperly prescribed birth control medication has been awarded $9 million in their wrongful death, medical malpractice suit. Court records obtained by news outlets show…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - A crash involving a school bus left the driver of a car with serious injuries but didn't injure any students. News outlets report that the accident involving a Tuscaloosa city school bus happened Thursday morning on…
Montgomery police say one lane of I-65 northbound at Fairview Avenue has reopened after a two-vehicle crash resulted in one fatality. Trafficc was at a stand-still much of the morning after a crash involving a passenger car and an 18-wheeler,…
It was 1963, more than five decades ago the last time Montgomery had a Comprehensive Plan. Since then times have changed, the city has evolved, and Montgomery has outgrown the old comprehensive…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Regional Job Fair Thursday -- at Selma University -- is an effort to connect people who need jobs -- with companies that need workers. "Our job fair initiative focuses on the areas that still…
Following last weeks run off election, the race for City Council District 3 was too close to call between incumbent Tracy Larkin and Marche Johnson. At the time, 8 votes seperated the candidates. On Tuesday provisional ballots were counted and…
Montgomery's Valiant Cross Academy has expanded to a high school. The all-boys private school located downtown, welcomed its first class of ninth graders in August. Wednesday morning, city officials including Montgomery mayor Todd Strange, mayor-elect Steven Reed, and members of…
Gov. Kay Ivey will attend the Alabama Department of Labor's regional job fair in Selma on Thursday and give remarks. Alabama News Network is a partner in this job fair. The job fair is being hosted by the Alabama Career…
The Envision Montgomery 2040 steering committee is scheduled to present its draft plan for the city during an open house tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Montgomery City Hall. According to city officials, the plan is the result of…
Dozens gathered at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Tuesday evening to honor lost loved ones.  This was a part of International Wave of Light; a day of remembrance for pregnancy loss and infant death. The Wave of Light is based…
The Birmingham Police Department says that the two persons of interest have been arrested on unrelated charges to the kidnapping investigation of Kamille McKinney. During the course of the investigation, detectives interviewed both subjects in relation to the disappearance of…
A new non-profit group has been launched to focus on gaming revenue in Alabama. It's called Poarch Creek Accountability Now. The Executive Director is former state senator Gerald Dial, who says the organization's…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Demopolis community continues to mourn -- after the tragic drowning of two Demopolis High School band students. Students at Demopolis High School returned to…
A Montgomery County Circuit Judge has denied the state's motion to reconsider the venue in the case of Montgomery Police Officer Aaron Cody Smith. Judge P.B. McLaughlin handed down the ruling Tuesday. In…
Montgomery Fire and Rescue responded to a call about a apartment fire on the 5600 block of Eddins Road. Authorities say they found two upstairs apartments with visible flames and heavy smoke. Montgomery Fire and Rescue were able to get…
