Recovery Efforts Continue in Lee County
We are getting a closer look at some of the areas hit hardest by the tornado in Lee County Sunday. While many areas are still closed to the public we were taken behind the…
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President Trump to Visit Lee County Tornado Damage on Friday
This afternoon, President Trump announced that he will be coming to Alabama on Friday to see the tornado damage in Lee County. The EF-4 tornado killed at least 23 people on Sunday in the Beauregard community, becoming the deadliest tornado…
Lee County Tornado Victims Identified
Today, The Lee County coroner's office released the names of the 23 victims of Sunday's EF-4 tornado. Armando "AJ" Hernandez- 6 Charlotte Ann Miler- 59 David Dean- 53 Emmanuel Jones- 53 Eric Jamal Stenson- 38 Felicia Woodall- 22 Florel Tate…
People in Lee County Describe Horrifying Damage in Beauregard Community
Most of the homes in the Beauregard community, are completely demolished and surrounded by trees snapped in half. Haley Presridge is stunned to see that…
Buddhists Lead Pilgrimage from Selma to Montgomery
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A small group of marchers is on a pilgrimage from Selma to Montgomery in an effort to promote peace -- justice -- and freedom. The group is…
Extra: ASU Civil Rights Interpretive Center Scheduled to Open in 2020
Alabama News Network has an update on a story we've been covering for years. The civil rights interpretive center at Alabama State University is now scheduled to open in March 2020. That would…
Troy University Fraternity Brothers Preparing to "Walk Hard" For Military Veterans
While many students are preparing to go South for Spring Break, one group will be walking 128 miles in six days, raising money for military veterans. Brothers of Troy University's Alpha Tau…
Family Survives Lee County Tornado in Bathtub
Julie Morrison is thankful to be alive after surviving a tornado that destroyed her on Lee County Road 63. She was home with her husband when the storm hit. "He saw debris flying,…
Lee County Tornado: Latest on Search and Recovery Efforts
Alabama News Network is in the Lee County community of Beauregard with the latest on search and recovery efforts after Sunday's tornado. The death toll remains at 23, with 22 of those pronounced…
Lee County Tornado: Rated EF-4 with 170 mph Winds
The National Weather Service now says the Lee County tornado that killed at least 23 people in the Beauregard community was stronger than first thought. It says the tornado was an EF-4 with winds estimated at 170 mph. The tornado…
Beverly Hills, 90210 Star Luke Perry Dies from Stroke
A publicist for Luke Perry says the "Riverdale" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" star has died. He was 52. Publicist Arnold Robinson said that Perry died Monday after suffering a massive stroke. Robinson says Perry's family and friends were with him…
$1,000 Reward Offered in Millbrook Traffic Homicide Investigation
The Millbrook Police Department is requesting information in regard to a Traffic Homicide investigation. CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information. On Saturday, March 2, Millbrook police and fire rescue units responded to the 1400 block of Highway 14…
Selma's Jubilee Bridge Crossing Re-Enactment Goes on As Planned
Chants of "No Justice, No Peace" rang out in downtown Selma Sunday, as marchers refused to let the stormy weather impact the annual Jubilee Bridge Crossing festivities. Thousands took part in this year's…
Update: Death Toll Rises to 23 in Lee County Tornado
The death toll has risen to 23 people in the apparent tornado that hit the Beauregard community of central Lee County today. Rescuers are still searching for people in the rubble. In addition,…
Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast Kickoff Bloody Sunday Re-enactment
Presidential Candidates Corey Booker and Bernie Sanders were among the high ranking officials at the breakfast Sunday. Fifty four years after bloody Sunday, voting rights and voter suppression were the hot topics. Reverend…
Shane Butler Shows You Lee County Tornadoes on Radar
Alabama News Network Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist Shane Butler tracked the tornadoes that caused the fatalities and damage in Lee County as they were happening this afternoon. He was Live on CBS 8…
Thunder Truck: Lee County Storm Fatality Scene
Alabama News Network Anchor Jeff Sanders was allowed near the scene of the storm fatalities late this afternoon. That scene is near Beauregard in Lee County, south of Opelika. There have been reports…
Thunder Truck: Damage in Lee County
Alabama News Network's Jeff Sanders was in Thunder Truck this afternoon, getting coverage of the damage that was reported in central Lee County. There are reports of fatalities in or near Beauregard, which…
Storm Fatalities Reported in Lee County
Alabama News Network is on the scene in Lee County, where multiple fatalities have been reported in the wake of the severe storms and likely tornadoes that moved…
Several Honored at Freedom Flame Awards Gala in Selma
The four-day Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma included the annual Freedom Flame Awards Gala, which puts the spotlight on several people for their work in advancing the cause of civil rights. At the…
Thousands Take Part in Jubilee Music and Street Festival
The four-day Bridge Crossing Jubilee included the Music and Street Festival, which was held on Water Avenue near the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Saturday afternoon. This event brings out people…
Opp Woman Killed in Coffee County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say an Opp woman has been killed in a single-car crash in Coffee County. They say Derriunna Charlesa Gantt, 20, was killed at 10:40 p.m. last night. They say the SUV she was driving ran off U.S.…
Strong to Severe Storms Expected on Sunday
From the Alabama News Network Weather Authority: You can expect strong to severe storms to break out starting late this morning into the afternoon and evening across much of Central and South Alabama. The main threat looks to be between…
Two Retired U.S. Army Alabama Chopper Pilots Injured in Crash
TULLAHOMA, Tenn. (AP) - Officials have released the names of two men injured in a helicopter crash in Tennessee outside of Tullahoma. The pilots involved in the Thursday crash were identified as 70-year-old Jack Cook, of Ozark, Alabama and 69-year-old…
"To Kill A Mockingbird" Broadway Producer Offers a Compromise
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The producer of Broadway's "To Kill a Mockingbird" is offering a compromise to community and nonprofit theaters…
