MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - State troopers will have have an elevated presence on state roadways during the holiday travel period. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says all available state troopers will be assigned to patrol Alabama roadways. The extended holiday…
Authorities in Covington County are working to find those responsible for killing four animals including a zebra at a farm in south Alabama. According to Covington County Sheriff Blake Turman, a zebra, a cow and two miniature horses were shot…
Bryan Stevenson is no stranger to the spotlight when it comes to his work in criminal justice reform, but his story is now being told on the big screen, starring some big names. Actor Michael…
Despite losing everything in the deadly March tornadoes, Alabama homeowner, Earnestine Reese, thanked God. Her story made national headlines when the only room left standing was her prayer closet. Nine months later, Reese…
The Tallassee mill that was destroyed by fire in 2016 will soon have a new owner. Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock told Alabama News Network that the city council has authorized him to move forward with accepting the old Mount Vernon…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City Council appointed Lt. Kenta Fulford to lead the police department earlier this week. Alabama News Network sat down the incoming new chief to hear his plans…
ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia family is getting a real hoot from its Christmas tree. Katie McBride Newman said Friday that she and her daughter spotted a live owl in the tree earlier this month. The discovery came more than…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - Boeing's new Starliner capsule went off course after launch and won't dock with the International Space Station. Friday's liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida, marked the start of a crucial dress rehearsal for next year's inaugural…
The Prattville Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect wanted for shoplifting at Belk. According to investigators, a suspect pictured below entered Belk on Dec. 13 and left with merchandise valued over $700…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's unemployment rate is down to a record-low 2.7%. A statement from the governor's office on Friday said the seasonally adjusted jobless rate for November was one-tenth of a percent better than the October rate of…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say five people have died in a mobile home fire in rural north Alabama. News outlets report that flames engulfed a trailer in DeKalb County on Thursday. Coroner Bruce Wilson said Friday the dead…
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (AP) - U.S. marshals have arrested an Alabama man accused of fatally shooting a woman after being robbed by her boyfriend at a Georgia gas station. News outlets report Tierre Tyrell Williams was arrested Wednesday night in…
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Officers who mistakenly entered a home trying to arrest an Alabama man who was already in jail shot a woman who was inside. Family members tell news outlets in Mobile that 19-year-old Ann Rylee was wounded…
UPDATE: The second suspect wanted in connection to a bank robbery in Dozier has been captured. According to Crenshaw County Chief Deputy Joey Dickey, the second suspect has been identified as Kendrick Flynn. Flynn was captured by the U.S. Marshals…
Earlier this month, the country marked the 64th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott. This month's changemaker played a crucial role in the success of that effort... resulting in desegrating the Montgomery city bus…
The Camellia Bowl is Saturday, December 21. Here is a full list of events leading up to the game. Friday, December 20 Pep Rallys at the Trainshed 5:00Pm FIU, 5:30PM…
Students at Reeltown High School in Tallapoosa County received real hands-on experience in the dangers of drinking and driving, all within a safe environment. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the Alabama Farmers…
An Opelika man was arrested and charged with Electronic Solicitation of a Child. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones says on December 3, investigators received information and found that 27…
The Clanton man charged with two counts of murder related to the July 4 fatal boating accident at Lake Jordan has plead guilty. Elmore County Deputy District Attorney C.J. Robinson said…
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - A national fraternity is disbanding its chapter at Auburn University after school officials suspended the organization over repeated allegations of physical abuse and alcohol infractions. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that Beta Theta Pi announced the decision…
A local high school's food pantry is in need of donations as they look to serve more students. The Lee High School food pantry serves 100 students currently, and school officials expect that…
The U.S. House has impeached President Donald Trump on a charge he abused the power of his office to investigate a political rival ahead of the 2020 election. Trump becomes the third president in U.S. history to be impeached. A…
2019 has been a deadly year for law enforcement officers in Alabama. The shooting death of Huntsville Officer Billy Clardy III marked the sixth death for the state within a year. According to Attorney…
On Tuesday residents of Prattville, Prattville faculty and staff, and the family of late coach Lorenzo Pickett dedicated two structures in his name on what would have been his 53rd birthday. Pickett…
LINCOLNTON, Ga. (AP) - Georgia officials are looking for more than 200 suspects after busting a giant cockfighting tournament over the weekend. Lincoln County sheriff's Maj. Jim Wallen tells local news outlets more than 30 people have been charged following…
