Nine Killed in Mass Shooting in Dayton, Ohio
Authorities work at the scene of a mass shooting, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. Several people in Ohio have been killed in the second mass shooting in the U.S. in less than 24 hours,…
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20 Dead in Mass Shooting at Texas Walmart Store
Texas state police cars block the access to the Walmart store in the aftermath of a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. Multiple people were killed and one person was in custody…
Disaster Drill at Prattville Jr. High Gives Real World Training
On Friday, first responders and school staff turned Prattville Junior High School into a training ground to help prepare for a day they hope never comes. The school conducts some type of mass casualty…
The Latest: Police Chief: Hate Crime Considered in Shooting
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - The Latest on a shooting at an El Paso shopping complex (all times local): 7 p.m. El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen says authorities are investigating a hate crime as among the possible motives in…
Opiods, Meth, Other Drugs Ravage Northern Alabama County
JASPER, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say opiods, meth and other drugs are ravaging Walker County in northern Alabama. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that at least 254 people died from drug overdoses in Walker County between 2008…
Millbrook Man Accused of Using Stolen Identity to Purchase Vehicles From Long-Lewis Ford
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man who allegedly purchased two vehicles from Long-Lewis Ford using another man’s identity. According to Prattville police, investigators received information from Long Lewis Ford, stating that two vehicles had been…
The Latest: Hospitals Treating at Least 22 El Paso Victims
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - The Latest on a shooting at an El Paso shopping complex (all times local): 4:10 p.m. Hospitals say they are treating 22 victims of the mass shooting at an El Paso shopping complex, not including…
Alabama Implements New Vaping Regulations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Tobacco shops in Alabama are no longer being able to advertise vaping as a healthy alternative to smoking. A wide-ranging law regulating vaping that passed the legislature earlier this year went into effect Thursday. It also…
Students Receive Free Backpacks, Haircuts at Back To School Events
Many schools across Central and South Alabama begin next week. Several fun events were held Saturday, as one final celebration before students, like Jakoby Hines, hit the books. "I hope to get…
New Interstate Signage Unveiled in Memory of Tow Truck Driver Who Was Killed in March 2016
New signage in memory of Alabama tow truck driver Gene Schofield's memory was revealed Friday night in Greenville. More than 200 people were at the event. The sign will be placed at mile…
Seven People Arrested in Dallas Co. Drug Raid
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Seven people are arrested after an early morning drug raid Friday in Dallas County. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the NET-27 drug task force -- executed a search warrant at a house on the 100 block…
On A Roll: Arrest Made in Alabama Toilet Paper Bandit Case
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Alabama authorities say they've wiped out a spate of toilet paper thefts by arresting a man accused of stealing dozens of rolls of bath tissue from a local market. Trussville Police Detective Ben Short tells news…
1 Injured in Thursday Night Andalusia Shooting, Suspect Wanted
One man is fighting for his life while another is on the run after a shooting occurred Thursday night. According to the Andalusia Police Department, officers responded to a report of a shooting on Snead Street around 8:30 Thursday night.…
Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Montgomery
Alabama News Network was on the scene at the Montgomery Regional Airport as a Delta Air Lines flight from Houston to Atlanta had to make an emergency landing earlier this afternoon. Emergency…
Three Suspects Sought After Armed Robbery at Dollar General in Highland Home
The Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Thursday evening armed robbery at a Dollar General store. According to investigators, the robbery occurred at approximately 9:52 p.m. at the Dollar General in Highland…
What Day Does School Start? See the List
Students at most school systems in our area will be going back to class in the next few days. Several systems start the year on Monday, Aug. 5. Students in Pike Road Schools don't have to be back until Wednesday,…
Prison System Graduates New Class of Correctional Officers
The Alabama Department of Corrections is hiring a new category of corrections officer as the state tries to address a prison staffing shortage. Sixty-one basic correctional officers will graduate Friday from the Alabama Corrections Academy in Selma. The prison system…
Forum Held for House District 74 Candidates
Three candidates vying for the House District 74 seat participated in a campaign forum at Dalraida United Methodist Church on Thursday. The event was sponsored by ARSEA/APEAL, a statewide organization representing state, county…
Selma Man Sentenced to Over 4 Years for Possessing Firearm as a Felon
United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announced that Anthony Brown, 35, was sentenced to 57 months (4 years and 9 months) of incarceration for possession of a Glock .45 caliber pistol. On April 16,…
Lowe's Cutting Thousands of U.S. Store Jobs
Lowe's Co. is laying off thousands of employees at its U.S. stores as it outsources some of their duties to outside companies. The home-improvement chain, based in Mooresville, North Carolina, declined to say exactly how many employees were affected. But…
Major Milestone in Fight Against Blight
Montgomery city leaders have tackled the issue of abandoned and vacant homes for three years now, and today they reached a major milestone. A home on Mobile Highway was the 435th to…
Fire & Police Chief Search Amps Up in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- City officials in Selma are beginning to amp up the process of finding new chiefs to head up the fire and police departments. Council…
Aldi Opens First Store in Montgomery
People in Montgomery have a new place to get groceries. This morning, ALDI had their grand opening on Eastern Boulevard. The store is built next to Best Buy and Petco. The first…
Alabama Could Pay over $1Million for Blocked Abortion Law
Alabama might have to pay more than $1million to lawyers for abortion clinics after the state's unsuccessful attempt to ban a common second trimester abortion procedure. In a court filing last week, lawyers for abortion clinics said they will seek…
"Christmas in July" Event Helps Women and Children in Need
It may have been hot outside. But inside of the Nellie Burge Community Center there was only the warmth of Christmas cheer with "Christmas in July." "The whole idea behind this is that…
