32 New Troopers Graduate from Academy in Selma
Alabama now has 32 new state troopers to help keep the roadways and communities safe. Thanks to funding from Governor Kay Ivey and the legislature, the first of three 2019 trooper classes…
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Hydrilla Growth Causing Concerns for Lake Jordan Residents
Residents in the "new lake" area of Jordan Lake are seeing mats of invasive hydrilla growing. Hydrilla is a non-native aquatic plant. It can crowd out native species, and starve water of…
Contraband Search Conducted at Staton Correctional Facility Yields Drugs, Weapons, and Cellphones
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) along with multiple law enforcement agencies conducted a major counter-contraband operation on Thursday at the Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore County. The predawn operation that began at 4 a.m. recovered an assortment of makeshift…
Montgomery City Jail has "Road to Redemption" Program to Help Inmates Get Life Back On Track
Montgomery resident Jimmy Smith struggles with drug and alcohol addiction and has been in and out of the criminal justice system for a large part of his life. After a recent arrest on misdemeanor warrants placed him in the Montgomery…
Troy Animal Center Rescues Abandoned Puppies
The Troy Animal Rescue Project in Troy is working to rescue a litter of puppies that were dumped off on a busy highway in Pike County. Founder Tiffany Howington tells Alabama News Network…
Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Wife Survive Plane Crash in East Tennessee
Former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his wife Amy have survived a small plane crash in upper east Tennessee. Earnhardt Jr. has been taken to the hospital following the crash at Elizabethton Municipal Airport, the Carter County Sheriff's Office…
Fugitive Wanted for Murder, Robbery Captured in Montgomery
Wanted fugitive, J’Tari Bass, has been taken into custody. He was taken to jail by The United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force on Tuesday, August 13, in Montgomery. Bass was taken into custody without incident. No other details were released.…
Harvey Updyke to Appear in Court for Lack of Restitution Payment for Poisoning Trees at Toomer's Corner
A prosecutor wants to know why a University of Alabama fan who pleaded guilty to poisoning landmark oak trees at Auburn University isn't making court-ordered restitution payments. Lee County District Attorney…
Prattville Police: Two People Shot at Newton Park, Searching for Possible Third Victim
Prattville police say two people have been shot at Newton Park and taken to hospital with serious injuries. It appears the incident happened in a vehicle. A possible 3rd victim is being…
Montgomery Woman Hoping to Find the Perfect Kidney Match with Billboards
After a visit to the hospital for chest pains in October 2017, Verna Johnson received the devastating news, that she had stage five kidney disease. "They're making a mistake. It's not right.…
Selma Girl Takes on Sweet Challenges on National Baking Show
One 11-year-old Selma native is stirring up national attention as a contestant on "Kids Baking Championship." Brooke Waters currently attends Morgan Academy but she recently spent some time in California filming…
Will Alabama Residents Soon Be Allowed to Have Wine and Beer Delivered to their Door?
Alabama may soon join 45 other states, in allowing the shipment of wine and beer to consumers. A study task force met for the second time today at the Alabama State House. There were…
Selma PD: Baby Abused, Father Accused
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars tonight -- accused of physically abusing his eleven month old daughter. Interim Police Chief Robert Green says 26 year old Anthony…
$11,000 Rewards for Information in Murders of Two Montgomery Teens
On Thursday, January 24, at 12:44 a.m., Montgomery police responded to the 1100 block of Hill Street in reference to a subject shot. Jaylen Saunders, 16, was found shot to death inside of his Hill Street residence. According to police…
Vandalism at a Selma Cemetery Sparks Outrage
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Several acts of vandalism at a Selma cemetery has residents outraged -- and left police -- searching for the people responsible. "I really don't know why people…
Troy University Students Head Back to Classes
Troy University classes kicked off the fall semester Wednesday. Starting college can no doubt be an overwhelming time for students. "I'm a little bit anxious," student Jermaine Van Buren…
Man Dies from Shooting Injuries, Andalusia Police Charge Man with Murder
The suspect in an August 1st Andalusia shooting has been charged with murder. Murder charges against Daimeion Rashawn Logan, 30, were processed Wednesday morning after he turned himself in to Covington County Jail on August 13th. At the time, Logan…
Some Apple Laptops Banned from Airline Flights for Fire Risk
Federal safety officials have banned some Apple laptops from airline flights after Apple recalled the batteries because they could catch fire. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement Wednesday that it alerted airlines last month about the recall involving…
Jay-Z, Roc Nation Enters Long-time Partnership with NFL
Today, Roc Nation announced it has entered into a long-term partnership with the National Football League as the league's official Live Music Entertainment Strategists. The partnership will begin as the NFL's 100th season kicks off and will serve as a commitment…
Alabama Doesn't Want Undocumented Immigrants Counted in Census
Sixteen states and several major cities are opposing a lawsuit by the state of Alabama that would have the U.S. Census count only U.S. citizens and legal residents. New York, California and 14 other states are opposed to Alabama's lawsuit.…
More People Allergic to Sesame Seeds than One Would Expect
32 million Americans have food allergies and new research finds more than a million of them are allergic to a seed that may not be on many people's radar: sesame. The allergy is more common than previously thought, according to…
More Relaxed Trucker Drive Time Rules on the Way?
The Trump administration has taken a step closer to relaxing federal regulations governing the amount of time truck drivers can spend behind the wheel. The proposed rule affects breaks that truckers are…
MPS Superintendent Discusses School Safety
Scary moments outside of Blount Elementary last week, raises more questions about safety in schools. Monday, Dr. Ann Roy Moore discussed the issue with school officials. "There are a lot of things that…
Commission Holds First Medical Marijuana Public Meeting
A state appointed group is working to draft a bill that would make medical marijuana use legal in Alabama. It held its first public meeting Tuesday at the State House. Some in attendance…
Staying Safe During the Extreme Heat
Montgomery is in the grip of a dangerous heat wave, with indexes well into triple digits. In this kind of heat it's important to be extra cautious of the dangers associated…
