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…
President Trump says Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is stepping down following criticism of his handling of a plea deal with wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls.
Singer R. Kelly was arrested in Chicago Thursday after he was indicted on 13 federal counts including sex crimes, a U.S. Attorney's office spokesman said. Joseph Fitzpatrick said the R&B singer was taken into custody about 7 p.m. local time…
Montgomery's Best Buy on Eastern Boulevard will soon have a new home at Eastchase Venue - a project that's been in the making for the past 2 years but envisioned nearly 20 years ago.…
MONTGOMERY, AL (ALABAMA NEWS NETWORK)-- According to Montgomery Fire and Rescue, a car was fully engulfed in flames at an apartment complex. It happened about 6:15 p.m. Thursday night on 3rd Street,…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is sentenced to life in prison for the 2016 murder of a Lowndesboro man. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says Vadarius…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City Council has passed a vote of 'no confidence' against Mayor Darrio Melton. Four of the eight council members present at Tuesday night's meeting voted in…
In January, an EF-2 tornado touched down in Wetumpka destroying the police department along the way. Soon after that, Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis began making phone calls to locate a building for the department.…
The Troy Police Department is investigating a series of car break-ins the Troy Country Club neighborhood. Lieutenant Bryan Weed of the Troy Police Department says thieves are stealing a wide range of items…
State Senator David Burkette (D, Montgomery) says he's on edge after he says someone tried to break in his home last Wednesday; and it was all caught on camera. He also says it's not…
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that acting Perry County Circuit Court Judge Robert Montgomery has denied Janice Green’s Rule 32 petition seeking further judicial review of her December 2014 conviction for the attempted murder of an Alabama State Trooper. Green,…
The United State Postal Inspection Service is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the following crimes: Between closing hours of June 25, and the early morning hours of June…
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has charged a former correctional officer with using his official position for financial gain following a two-year investigation. After extensive collaboration with the St. Clair County District Attorney, on June 27 agents assigned to…
The Crenshaw County EMA says 10-year-old Destiny Brown has been found safe Early Thursday morning, The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency issued an Emergency Missing Child Alert Brown. Destiny Brown was last seen on North Bolling Avenue in Rutledge. No further…
