For eight consecutive months, the number of people counted as employed in Alabama has reached record highs. In January 2019, this number measured 2,123,398, breaking December 2018’s revised count of 2,120,769. “People are working in Alabama. Employers are hiring in Alabama. We continue…
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $16,624 grant to help the Linden Police Department upgrade its equipment to better serve residents and protect its officers. “Like police officers throughout Alabama, Linden police never know what they are going to face…
An adult female was located in the 2600 block of Fairwest Street near Carver Elementary School. The woman was found to have sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. An MPS spokesperson says the school…
From The Alabama Forestry Commission Caution Advised Regarding Burning of Tornado Debris As spring approaches, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is urging everyone to use caution when burning outdoors. Conditions are such that any fire can quickly spread out of…
Seven days after the tornadoes caused destruction in Lee County, people entered church doors to give thanks for their blessings. "There has been an outpouring of love, and community feeling that's really lifted…
Kim and Charles Conway and their son came from Highland Home to our studios in Montgomery to drop off a ton of food and supplies for the victims of the Lee County tornadoes. Thank you!!!!!! Look HERE for full details…
From the State Forestry Commission: "Storm Recovery Continues at Smiths Station An amazing 1,200 volunteers continued to clear and remove tornado debris under the direction of the Alabama Forestry Commission’s Type 3 Incident Management team on Saturday in Smiths Station.…
Hundreds of volunteers are lending a much needed helping hand in Lee County, as victims from Sunday's tornado are still looking for anything they can salvage. "Seeing all the volunteers and the people…
Alabama State Troopers say a teenager was killed in a wreck in Pike County this morning. State Troopers say the accident happened about 10:00 this morning. 19-year-old Byron Floyd died when his 2006 F-150 ran off Pike County Road 1143…
DALLAS, Ga. (AP) - An Alabama teenager has died in what investigators believe was an accidental shooting at a home in Paulding County, Georgia. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the boy, believed to be 15 years old, was shot by a…
The Accident happened Friday afternoon about 3:35 on Lee Road 146 near Lee Road 808. That's about three miles South of Opelika. The victim was 71 year old Johnnie Clark Parker of Opelika. He was riding a 2003 Harley…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Preparation is underway for the 2019 Tour of Homes in Wilcox County. The Wilcox Historical Society is hosting the tour as part of the Alabama Bicentennial Celebration. Organizers…
President Trump took time to remember the 23 people who died in Sunday's EF-4 tornado, which hit the Lee County community of Beauregard. He toured the hardest-hit areas with First Lady Melania Trump.…
While President Trump's visit to Lee County won't end the suffering and uncertainty for survivors of Sunday's EF-4 tornado, people tell us they greatly appreciate having the President take time to see the…
Alabama News Network took part in a telethon this week to raise money for tornado relief. The Alabama Broadcasters Association asked all TV and radio stations statewide to do something to help. Alabama…
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a 10-cent-per-gallon increase in the state gas tax. House members approved the bill on an 83-20 vote after five hours of debate. The bill now moves…
Registration is today for the Montgomery Half Marathon. The race begins at 7AM at Biscuits Stadium. There will be no race-day registration so for those interested in running or walking tomorrow, you must…
Gas tax increase sponsor Rep. Bill Poole (R) told the full house today about the same thing he told a House Committee yesterday...that the 10 cent a gallon increase over several years is critical to the state's future. …
Alabama News Network was Live on CBS 8 and ABC 32 this morning as President and Mrs. Trump arrived at Ft. Benning, Georgia, to tour tornado damage in Lee County. They arrived shortly…
President Trump is scheduled to tour tornado damage in Lee County today. The Beauregard community south of Opelika was hit by an EF-4 tornado on Sunday, killing 23 people. The President's specific schedule isn't being released to the public. But…
Many people across the state and from neighboring states are extending a helping hand to the people of Lee County, impacted by Sunday's tornado. In Montgomery, EMA officials are calling for more people to join its community emergency response team.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's department has two new officers to help in the fight against drugs. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the sheriff's office has purchased two new canines with the help of Jonn and Kathy…
Senator Doug Jones got a first hand look at the devastation today. About 20 agencies and 100 or so people are helping with the recovery effort. The areas of the Beauregard community that took the worst of the EF-4 tornado…
The Legislative room was packed for the committee meeting, called to consider three bills involving a state gasoline tax increase. Two of the bills were approved with little discussion, but the third...the one that would increase by state gas…
A proposed gas tax increase has cleared its first hurdle in the Alabama Legislature. The House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday approved the legislation. It now moves to the full House of Representatives for more debate. Alabama Gov.…
