Well-known Alabama lawyer Donald Watkins, who was convicted of swindling NBA star Charles Barkley and using the name of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to bolster an investment scam has been…
He has performed stand-up comedy specials on VH1, Showtime, and Comedy Central. Don't miss your chance to see comedian Jeff Allen live in Montgomery on Tuesday Night. Allen's comedy is centered on the humor in everyday family life, and the…
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is moving Alabama’s public surplus property auctions to the internet starting this month. In a statement, ADECA says its move will allow for items to be auction year-round and allow the…
The River Region United Way is awarding millions to agencies that partner with them each year. Over $2 million was awarded for 85 programs in our area Monday. Those programs are part of over 40 nonprofits here in the River…
Alabama is joining four other states for Operation Southern Shield. It's an effort to crack down on speeders on interstates and major highways. State troopers and local law enforcement agencies say they'll be working…
The River Region United Way has presented more than $2.34 million to fund 85 programs operated by more than 40 non-profit agencies throughout the River Region. A total of $2,341,717 in program funding was…
Summer vacation is winding down which means most schools begin in a few weeks. During the July 19th-21st weekend, shoppers can take advantage of sales without paying the state's 4% sales tax. "This…
Friday is the 200th day of the year. That's the perfect reason for Alabama State Parks to celebrate the state's bicentennial. On that day, Alabama’s state parks will offer free admission, free parking and a 20% discount on overnight accommodations…
SEC Media Days are set to begin this week in Hoover. It means college football season is a little over a month away and fans are excited. "The SEC is the best conference in…
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) - A sizable increase in a state education fund is allowing local school systems to pay for school resource officers and maintenance projects, among other things. The Dothan Eagle reports that the money is available after Alabama…
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting that left a 15-year-old girl in critical condition. According to police, the shooting took place in the 2100 block of University Blvd around 2:15 a.m. Sunday morning. The teen was transported…
One person is dead and two more injured after a shooting occurred in Hope Hull. Shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office reported multiple injuries in the 100 block of Vista Del Verde Drive. According to…
Serve Day 2019 was a success, with hundreds of people from various churches volunteering their time to serve in Montgomery. The day began with a Furniture for Families drive, sponsored by The Family Sunshine…
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn University is paying its departed president $4.5 million over three years according to a separation agreement between the parties. The Opelika-Auburn News reports it obtained documents outlining the agreement from the university using a Freedom…
Barry has made landfall in Louisiana and has weakened to a tropical storm. The National Hurricane Center says the storm arrived on land this afternoon near Intracoastal City. The center is warning of dangerous storm surge, heavy rains and strong winds.…
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says in its 10 a.m. CDT advisory this morning that Barry has reached maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, with higher gusts. That makes the storm a weak Category 1 hurricane. Hurricane-force winds were measured…
WETUMPKA - ALEA Marine Patrol Troopers are on the scene a fatal boating accident on the Coosa River. Around midnight, Krista Danielle Elliott, 32, of Wetumpka, was killed when the boat she was a passenger in struck a tree overhanging…
There is an urgent plea for blood donors. Blood supply is critically low right now for Montgomery's Lifesouth Blood Center. The center has only a 1 day supply on some of the specific O-types of blood. Friday, people working at…
Montgomery will join thousands in a worldwide vigil to bring awareness to the treatment of immigrants in detention centers. At least one vigil is planned in every state in the U.S. as well as vigils in other countries. Montgomery's vigil…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County EMA Director Toya Stiles says there's a chance the county could see heavy rains, flooding and tornadoes associated with Tropical Storm Barry. Stiles says her office will continue tracking the storm into the…
Barbie has been many things over the years. Now, she's dressed as Ziggy Stardust. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the release of David Bowie's iconic "Space Oddity," Barbie overseers at Mattel released a collectible version of the doll…
Auburn University at Montgomery has been promoted by the NCAA to full NCAA Division II membership status. AUM is now eligible to compete in NCAA postseason play. The Warhawks will compete in…
Barry is expected to bring several inches of rain to the Alabama News Network viewing area over the next several days. The Weather Authority team of meteorologists is monitoring the storm around the clock. There is a slight chance of…
The Alabama Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of rolling road blocks on Interstate 85 North and the Eastern Boulevard to begin late Sunday night, early Monday morning. The rolling road blocks below should last approximately 30 minutes…
Gov. Ivey has announced that she is appointing Judge Charles Graddick to serve as Director of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. This appointment comes on the heels of the new law that reforms the Board of Pardons and…
