Fatal Accident
A Butler County accident has caused the death of a Greenville man. State Troopers Identify the victim as 37 year old Thorice Markel Tyson. The vehicle he was driving on New Search Road near I-65 ran off the road and…
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Beauregard VFD Presented with First Responder Hero Award
Heroes are not always dressed in capes. Sometimes, they're dressed in fire suits and air tanks. Bearuegard Volunteer firemen and other first responders were honored with a luncheon at Providence…
Thousands of Photo Portraits on Display
The photos are being plastered onto the building at the foot of Dexter Avenue near the fountain. The building was targeted to become the new main Montgomery library, but funding difficulties blocked it. The current owners have not said what…
Today is 13th Anniversary of a Missing Alabama Man's Disappearance
From the family's website: "Harris was last seen April 5, 2006. He was en route from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama at the time, driving a gray two-door 1992 Acura Integra with Alabama license plates numbered CR 1428. Harris planned…
A HUGE Orange and Blue Shout-out to Auburn
The Empire State Building in New York City Glows Blue and Orange for the Auburn Tigers. The owners are rotating the display to show the colors of all four teams in the Final Four. #esbfan (Mark Melzer) posted his…
Former Auburn Football Coach Tommy Tuberville to Run for U.S. Senate
Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville plans to run for the U.S. Senate in Alabama. That's according to sources who have spoken to CBS Sports. The CBS Sports report says Tuberville will run as a Republican. He will challenge Democratic…
Central Alabama Crawfish Festival Underway Saturday
Loads of crawfish will be ready for this weekend's Central Alabama Crawfish Festival in Selma. It may only be for one day, but this annual festival is expected to draw thousands to Selma. It's time to take a bite into…
Auburn Fans Get Ready for first Final Four Appearance
For the first time in school history, the Auburn Men's Basketball team is in the Final Four. Fans are surprised and anxious but they are enjoying the ride. "I've watched their games and they've just been lights out in shooting…
Selma Artists Splash Color Downtown with Murals
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A pair of Selma artists have recently finished up a couple of projects -- that have added a splash of color to downtown Selma. Artists Devon Gray and Ashley Mason have created the city's first-ever…
2018 State Auditor Candidate Elliott Lipinsky Facing Felony Charges
Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the arrest of Elliott Lipinsky, who ran as a Republican candidate for state auditor in 2018. Marshall says Lipinsky faces three felony charges related to illegally accessing and attempting to access confidential law enforcement…
MPD: Teen Arrested After Taking Toy Gun on School Bus
Montgomery Police have charged a 15-year-old boy with possession of a weapon on school property after they say he brought a toy gun onto a Montgomery Public Schools bus Friday morning. The teen was also charged with harassment after a…
Concerned Parent Speaks About Shooting that Happened Near Lee High School
A 15-year-old is charged in a shooting that left another teen injured on Mallory Street near Lee High School. The shooting happened Thursday morning. The victim in the shooting is in critical condition. Even…
15-Year-Old Charged in Shooting Near Lee High School
Montgomery Police have charged a 15-year-old in a shooting that has left another teen in critical condition. The 15-year-old is charged with first degree assault and discharging a weapon in an occupied building. The shooting happened in the 2800 block…
Fed's Report Condemning Alabama Prisons: State Vows Action
After the U.S. Department of Justice condemned Alabama prisons for excessive violence and inmate deaths, state officials say they are turning to the enormous task of addressing the problems. The Department of Justice reports the state must take immediate, long-term…
Dallas Co. Sheriff's Office Conducts Gun Safety Training
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is conducting basic gun training courses throughout the year -- to help promote gun safety. The course teaches participants how to safely handle…
Butler County House Fire Claims Life of 6-Year-Old Boy
A tragic situation in Butler County after a 6-year-old boy lost his life in a house fire Tuesday night. School officials and neighbors are heartbroken. “To see the staff and the principal broke…
Troy Athletic Director Jeremy McClain Leaving for Southern Miss
Troy University has announced that Jeremy McClain, who has been athletic director since 2015, is leaving for a similar position at Southern Mississippi. "Jeremy McClain is not only a good man -- in my opinion, he is one of America's…
Higher Education Day in Alabama
About 1000 students representing all 14 of Alabama's public universities were in the capital city to remind lawmakers that higher education is critical to the states economy. "higher education, people with their college…
Richard Bollinger Not Running for Alabama House Seat After All
Montgomery City Councilman Richard Bollinger has confirmed to Alabama News Network that he won't be running in the Alabama House District 74 special election after all. The reason is that he doesn't live in the district. Bollinger told Alabama News…
Six-Year-Old Boy Dies in Butler County Fire
A six-year-old boy has died in a mobile home fire in Butler County. The fire happened in the 100 block of Prairie Lane. Sheriff Danny Bond has told Alabama News Network the fire happened Tuesday night. A mother and three…
Auburn Men's Basketball Team Off to the Final 4
Auburn's basketball team is off to the Twin Cities for the Final Four and fans are pretty excited about it. The team arrived in the Capital City Wednesday afternoon. Fans greeted them with signs and…
Cahaba Center Hosts 40th Annual Special Olympics
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Cahaba Center hosted the 40th Annual Special Olympics at Memorial Stadium Wednesday in Selma. Cahaba officials say more than fifty Special Olympians took to the field of competition. And competed in more than a…
Alabama: Top State in The South-East for Financial Literacy
Virginia is #1, and Louisiana is dead last in this ranking by the Wallet Hub group. How did they reach their ranking? "In order to find the states with the best financial literacy, WalletHub analyzed financial-education programs and consumer…
Perry Co. Man Sentenced to 9 Life Sentences for Sexually Abusing Girls
A Perry County man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for sexually abusing teen girls. "He would sexually abuse them and then tell them he loved them, but if they told anyone he would kill them," said…
New Partnership Brings Head Start Program To Alabama State University
Alabama State University will soon be accepting new students, but much younger than you might think. Wednesday morning the university, announced a new head start program thanks to a partnership with the Montgomery Community Action Agency. The university already has…
