LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Maximum Security has crossed the finish line first in the Kentucky Derby. 6:45 p.m. Heavy rain has caused the main dirt track at Churchill Downs to be downgraded from fast to sloppy for the Kentucky Derby.…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - After 15 inmate suicides in 15 months, a federal judge says Alabama is putting prisoners in danger by failing to provide adequate suicide-prevention measures. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson issued the findings Saturday. The judge wrote…
MONTGOMERY, Al. (Alabama News Network) - The Alabama Kidney Foundation held its annual walk to help create awareness for kidney disease as well as raise money for its assistance programs. Alabama is ranked 5th in the nation in kidney disease…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The Latest on Saturday's 145th running of the Kentucky Derby (all times local): 2 p.m. Maximum Security is the 9-2 favorite in early wagering for Saturday's 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. The…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - State senators are expected to debate Alabama's proposed abortion ban next week. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Cam Ward said the panel will vote Wednesday following a public hearing. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said he…
LAKE MARTIN, Ala. - ALEA Marine Patrol continues its investigation into Friday night’s fatal boat crash on Lake Martin leaving one man dead and another injured. The incident occurred late Friday night near The Ridge Marina. ALEA Capt. Gary Buchanan…
The family of a Crenshaw County man is searching for answers 8 years after his death. DeLange Harris was murdered in May 2011. Friday night the family of DeLange Harris held a vigil for him and revealed a sign asking for…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Access to healthcare has been on the decline in rural communities -- but one Dallas County community is bucking the trend. A Doc on the Spot Community Care Clinic opened up Friday morning in Orrville.…
An international speaker and musician took learning to the next level at Brewbaker Primary School in Montgomery using drums and other musical instruments. John Scalici, Rhythm facilitator and teaching artist has been in…
MONTGOMERY, Al. (Alabama News Network) The Alabama Alzheimer's Association hosted Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the State House Tuesday. Alabama is one of two states that recognizes Alzheimer's as a mental health issue. Senate…
Here's a look at Alabama News Network's 4th Annual River Region Healthy Living Expo, hosted at Frazer United Methodist Church in Montgomery. One canned good was all it took, for expert advice on just about all things related to healthier…
The Alabama Supreme Court will hear oral arguments next month in former House Speaker Mike Hubbard's appeal of his ethics conviction. The court said oral arguments will be held June 4. Hubbard was one of the state's most influential Republicans,…
Montgomery police say they're conducting a homicide investigation after a man was found shot to death this morning. Police and fire medics responded to the 1500 block of Jean Street at about 5:15 a.m. They say they found the man…
Officials with Montgomery Public Schools and Child Protect along with representatives from various law enforcement agencies held a child abuse forum at Goodwin Middle School today. Many People can tell the obvious signs of child abuse. "marks to the skin,…
From the West Alabama Newsroom--- A pair of floating museums sailed into the city of Demopolis early Thursday morning. Replicas of Christopher Columbus' ships -- the Nina and the Pinta -- are docked…
Alabama lawmakers have voted to end a practice that allowed some sheriffs to pocket leftover jail food funds. The Alabama Senate gave final approval Thursday to a bill that changes the flow of jail food funds. The bill now goes…
Today, by a 28-2 vote, the Alabama Senate approved a $7.1 billion Education Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2020, which starts October 1st, and a 4% pay raise for Alabama’s teachers and education support personnel, which follows a 2.5% pay…
Several high school seniors received job offers at a major Pike County industry Thursday. 11 Charles Henderson seniors signed letters of intent to begin work at U.S. missile manufacturer Lockheed Martin post-graduation. “They’ll actually be working as production technicians at…
The Alabama State Senate today approved a $25 million expansion of the state’s high-quality, voluntary pre-kindergarten program for four-year-olds in the FY 2020 Education Trust Fund Budget. Senators approved the measure by a vote of 28 to 2. The increased funding…
Alabama health officials say there is a confirmed case of measles in the state. State Health Officer Scott Harris says a case of measles was confirmed Thursday in an infant. The infant 5-months old and was not old enough to…
A federal judge has sentenced a former Alabama lawmaker to two years of probation for his role in a health care fraud case. U.S. District Judge Keith Watkins on Thursday sentenced former state Rep. Ed Henry following a plea agreement.…
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby has re-introduced legislation proposing a constitutional amendment to require Congress to have a balanced budget in an effort to reduce our nation's increasing debt, which has surpassed $22 trillion, according to a statement from Shelby's office.…
A former Alabama lawmaker who led the 2017 impeachment push against then-Gov. Robert Bentley is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty in a health care fraud case. Former state Rep. Ed Henry is scheduled to be…
The Montgomery Airport Authority has announced that Marshall Taggart, Jr. will be the new director of the Montgomery Regional Airport, effective May 15. Taggart has nearly two decades of experience in the aviation industry. He arrives to Montgomery after serving as deputy…
A former Alabama lawmaker who led the 2017 impeachment push against then-Gov. Robert Bentley is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty in a health care fraud case. Former state Rep. Ed Henry is scheduled to be…
