Historic Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma Shut Down
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Edmund Pettus Bridge is closed until Friday to allow work crews to complete a maintenance project near the bridge. Access to the historic bridge has…
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Local College Students React To National University Entrance Exam Scandal
The college entrance exam scandal involving wealthy parents and college coaches is sending shock waves around universities. Dozens of wealthy parents, including well-known actresses, are being charged in the…
Paul Manafort Sentenced to Additional Three and a Half Years in Second Case
Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been indicted in New York on state charges, seen as a strategy for preventing a potential presidential pardon. A federal judge has sentenced Paul Manafort to more than 3 1/2 additional years…
Social Media Claims First Lady Look-alike Accompanied President to Tour Lee County Storm Damage
President Donald Trump has had it with the #fakeMelania conspiracy theories that have been circulating on social media. Trump claims that photos of his wife were altered to make it appear that a look-alike accompanied him to Alabama last week…
Verizon Charging Extra $10 Monthly for 5G Network
A handful of Verizon customers will soon have faster wireless service - but they'll have to pay $10 a month more. Verizon says it'll flip the switch next month on a much-hyped, next-generation "5G" phone network . Service will start…
Former State Trooper Arrested on Felony Drug Charges
On Tuesday, March 12, Alabama State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents arrested former ALEA Trooper Stephen Langham on six felony drug charges. Langham is charged with five counts of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and one count of Unlawful…
Man Convicted of 2013 Murder of Selma Faces Life in Prison
A Selma man has been convicted in the 2013 shooting death of a man during a robbery. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says that 31-year-old Justin Simpson was convicted Monday night of capital and felony murder. The jury deliberated…
University of Alabama Graduate Newest "Bachelorette" on ABC Reality Show "The Bachelor"
A former beauty queen from Alabama will be featured on the upcoming season of "The Bachelorette." University of Alabama graduate Hannah Brown of Northport was named the newest "Bachelorette" during the season…
Parents and Local Experts Talk Suicide Prevention
Suicide is a tough conversation. But some local parents know that it has to be done. "This is an issue going on all over the United States. It's not just Montgomery. It's…
Fuel Tax Bill Passes in Senate, Signed into Law by Governor
House Bill 2, better known as the Gas Tax Bill passed on the Senate floor today. The vote of 28 to 6 was a strong showing of bi-partisan support.…
Gees Bend Ferry Set to Resume Service in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Gees Bend Ferry is nearly ready to go back into service after a million dollar upgrade. The ferry is awaiting a final inspection before it…
Ivey signs gas tax increase into law
Alabama Gov, Kay Ivey has signed a 10-cent-a-gallon gasoline tax increase into law. Ivey signed the bill Tuesday afternoon about two hours after the measure was approved by the Alabama Legislature. The Republican governor proposed the increase to fund road…
Covington County Commission Withdraws Land Offer For Mental Health Facility
The Covington County Commission has decided to change its plan to provide land for a mental health facility. Two weeks ago, the commission held a groundbreaking ceremony for the facility…
Former ASF Director Geoffrey Sherman Dies
Alabama News Network has learned that Geoffrey Sherman, the former producing artistic director for the Alabama Shakespeare Festival has died. Sherman retired in July of 2017 after 12 years at ASF. The Alabama Shakespeare Festival says Sherman died today in…
'Dark Knight' Trilogy Returning to Theaters for Batman's 80th Anniversary
Batman is turning 80 this year, and Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight" trilogy is coming back to select theaters to celebrate in high-resolution 70mm IMAX. Warner Bros. president of domestic distribution Jeff Goldstein said Tuesday that the engagement will kick off…
City Uses Software to Identify Vacant Properties
New technology called "Building Blocks" is allowing the City of Montgomery to identify vacant properties in a way the city's never done before. City leaders say this should help cut down on…
Hearing Being Held to See If Cameras Will Be Allowed in Courtroom During Jussie Smollett Case
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has arrived at a hearing in Chicago where lawyers will discuss whether cameras should be allowed in the courtroom during his disorderly conduct trial. Smollett was joined by his lawyers and some family members at Tuesday's…
Gas Tax Bill Passes Alabama Senate, Gov. Ivey to Sign It Today
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill to raise Alabama's gas tax by 10 cents a gallon. The bill bill passed the Senate this afternoon on a 28-6 vote. The measure now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey, who will sign…
Congress Doesn't Believe Wells Fargo is Stronger Like CEO Says
The CEO of beleaguered Wells Fargo is telling Congress the bank has cleaned up its act after a series of scandals that affected millions of customers. But Democrats - and some Republicans - on the House Financial Services Committee aren't…
Three Men Sought in Liquor Store Thefts Across West and South Alabama
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is seeking three men who are considered regional theft suspects but are not in custody. The men are accused of stealing, on average, between $300 to $800 on every visit to…
Actresses Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin Indicted in College Admissions Bribery Scandal
Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are among at least 40 people indicted in a sweeping college admissions bribery scandal. Loughlin appeared in the ABC sitcom "Full House," and Huffman starred in ABC's "Desperate Housewives." Both were charged with conspiracy…
Harper Lee Compared Hometown of Monroeville to 'Elvis' Graceland'
"To Kill a Mockingbird" author Harper Lee railed against her hometown for trying to exploit her success in a letter that helps explain later legal battles involving commercialization of her novel. The writer's bitter assessment of Monroeville comes in a…
Alabama Senate Debating Gas Tax Hike
The Alabama Senate is expected to vote today on a proposed 10-cent gasoline tax increase in what could be the final day of the special session. Senators are scheduled to start debate at 10 a.m. on the House-passed proposal and a…
What's Next as Governor Kay Ivey's Proposed Gas Tax Increase Heads to the the Alabama Senate Floor?
Alabama's roads and bridges could finally see changes, if governor Kay Ivey's proposed gas tax increase becomes law. The bill passed the senate committee today and heads to the senate…
State Supreme Court to Review Hubbard conviction
The Alabama Supreme Court will review former House Speaker Mike Hubbard's ethics conviction. Defense attorney Bill Baxley said Monday that the Supreme Court granted review on one matter that he considered the "catch-all issue" in the case. Baxley said that…
