FORNEY, Ala. (AP) - Authorities in Alabama have charged a woman with animal cruelty after they say deputies found nearly 50 animals, including some dead dogs, in "inhumane conditions" at her home. The Gadsden Times reports Cherokee County Chief Deputy…
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) - A judge has scheduled a February trial date for an Alabama trucker and part-time preacher charged with murder in the shooting deaths of two teenage girls two decades ago. The Dothan Eagle reports that a Dale…
The 2019 Alabama National Fair, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Montgomery, is underway at Garrett Coliseum. The fair has been a Montgomery tradition since 1954. This year’s event promises even more rides, food and fun. This year’s fair features…
Diahann Carroll, the Oscar-nominated actress and singer who won critical acclaim as the first black woman to star in a non-servant role in a TV series as "Julia," has died. She was 84. Carroll's daughter, Susan Kay, said her mother…
An animal rights group wants Mississippi State to retire its live bulldog mascot named Jak after he was crashed into by an Auburn University player making a mad dash through the end…
Burlington Coat Factory held its grand opening Friday morning, at it's brand new Montgomery location. The retailer relocated to Eastchase Parkway, next to the new Best Buy that is still under construction.  It was previously on Atlanta Highway in the…
On October 3, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, US Marshal Gulf Coast Fugitive Task Force, Alexander City Housing Authority and ALEA State Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence on Highland Street in Alexander City. Investigators…
Faulkner University has unveiled a new logo that was years in the making. The new logo was displayed for the first time at last night's annual Benefit…
Alabama State Troopers say a Greenville woman was killed in a wreck in Butler County late last night. State troopers say 29-year-old Rachel Renee Farrington was killed when her SUV left the road and overturned. Investigators say she was not…
Nikki Haley, the former United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations shared her experience as a leader including working as the former Governor of South Carolina and a member of President…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A health education series at the public library in Selma is bringing people and doctors together to promote good health. On the 1st Friday of each…
The Burnsville community is coming together to try and help their volunteer Fire Chief  after he has helped so many over the years. Exactly one week ago today, Steve Brewer's house caught fire,…
Sentencing was the topic of the Governor's Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy meeting Thursday. Lawmakers were presented with pages and pages of data outlining Alabama's booming prison population and complex…
As many parents know from experience, child care can get expensive-especially for college students who are also juggling jobs. But a new program on Troy University’s campuses could help…
Former Selma Fire Chief, Toney Stephens, has filed a lawsuit against the city of Selma and Mayor Darrio Melton. Stephens served on the Selma Fire Department for 8 years, four which he served as fire chief. Stephens says that Mayor…
OXFORD, Ala. (AP) - Police say the death of an 11-month-old Alabama boy who was left in a parked car was an accident, but a grand jury will still look at the case. Oxford Police Chief Bill Partridge told a…
Montgomery is becoming a model for many cities across the country. A delegation from Topeka, Kansas is visiting this week. Around 60 community leaders are in town to learn about Montgomery's economic development and downtown…
On average nearly 6,000 pedestrians lose their lives every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Emergency braking systems can save lives. Many new cars are equipped with sensors that can detect a pedestrian and stop automatically if…
Montgomery police tell Alabama News Network that an officer has been injured in an altercation at Sam's Club late this afternoon. Police say someone was trying to steal merchandise. During a struggle,…
Just weeks after opening Montgomery's first charter school, Dr. Nicole Ivey is no longer the principal at LEAD Academy. "She was given the opportunity to resign," said board member Ryan Cantrell.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- After sitting vacant and boarded up for the first part of the year -- the historic St. James Hotel in downtown Selma -- is now bustling with activity. Rhaglan Hospitality -- the property's new owner…
Pike County deputies say a years-long drug investigation has now been solved. Pike County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man late Tuesday night. 48-year-old Michael Sanford of Brundidge was taken…
A white Dallas police officer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for fatally shooting her unarmed, black neighbor in his home. The jury sentenced Amber Guyger on Wednesday. Guyger was convicted of murder Tuesday in the September 2018…
Municipal offices in Selma are closed because of an employee sickout. According to reports, doors to City Hall were locked Wednesday because workers didn't report for duty. A statement from Selma Mayor…
The Alabama Ethics Commission found probable cause that a MPS basketball coach may have violated state ethics laws. The Commission voted 5-0 Wednesday morning to refer the case involving former Brewbaker Tech basketball coach Chauncey Shines to the Montgomery County…
