The Supreme Court is ordering a new state court hearing to determine whether an Alabama death row inmate is so affected by dementia that he can't be executed. The justices ruled 5-3 on Wednesday in favor of inmate Vernon Madison,…
This is an Alabama News Network Update: Montgomery police say they have arrested a total of four suspects in the Lee High School shooting. Police say all are students and will be charged with having a gun on school…
There is still no word on what charges will be filed in connection to the shooting at Lee High School Tuesday, that left a 17-year-old student injured. The shooting happened inside the school's gym and authorities say it was not random.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a project underway to save some historic artifacts at the site of the state's first capital. A team of archeologists is is cleaning and reconstructing headstones at cemeteries in Old Cahawba Archeological Park. The…
Officials broke ground in Andalusia Tuesday, marking the beginning of a South Central Alabama Mental Health Board Residential Forensic Facility. The facility will help inmates with mental health issues facing charges get the help they need. The Covington County Commission…
As the news broke of the shooting at Lee High School, parents rushed to the school to make sure their students were safe. Many were unable to see the students…
Alabama News Network is on the scene of breaking news. A student has been shot inside Lee High School in Montgomery. The shooting happened late this morning in the gym…
Governor Kay Ivey is expected to make a big announcement this week on a proposal to raise the state's gas tax. But State Auditor Jim Zeigler is still standing by…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in set to kick-off this week in Selma -- and organizers say this year's event -- could be one of the…
Alabama State University students who were expelled for leading the state's first known sit-in protest against segregation are being honored on the 59th anniversary of the protest. Montgomery city and county…
Gov. Kay Ivey is expected to announce a gas tax proposal this week as infrastructure improvement takes center stage in this year's legislative session. Ivey is planning to make her announcement Wednesday in Maplesville. A proposed gas tax increase to…
New industries bring new opportunities. That means more jobs and investments into our local economies. Monday, Pike county residents got to hear from incoming industry officials directly about why they chose…
A possible increase to the Alabama's gas tax is expected to be a dominant issue when the legislative session starts in March, but it's already on the minds of Montgomery city…
From U.S. District Judge Gary Miller's decision: “While historical restrictions on women in the military may have justified past discrimination, men and women are now ‘similarly situated for purposes of a draft or registration for a draft.’ If there ever…
Cars lined McElvy Street, family and friends gathered in a prayer circle, and memories of Greg Gunn came flooding back. "I just remember my uncle as being a good man,"…
Montgomery City police identify the victim as 25 year old Dometrius Coleman of Montgomery. They found him shot to death in the 1000 block of South Holt Street shortly after 1:00 AM today. Police say they believe "the shooting stemmed…
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Statement issued by Governor's office: MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2019, for several Alabama counties due to flooding caused by heavy rains over the past…
Montgomery hosted its 6th annual Mardi Gras block party and cajun cookoff today. Vendors lined commerce street selling various cajun delicacies. The Stooges brass band from New Orleans kept the party…
Issued by: Birmingham - AL, US, National Weather Service, The Flood Warning continues for The Alabama River At Montgomery. * from this afternoon to Monday afternoon...or until the Warning is cancelled. * AT 8:00 AM Saturday the stage was 34.7…
    The 30-foot wide sample U.S. / Mexico border wall segments built by…
From MPD: "Two lanes on 85-Northbound at Ann Street are closed due to a crash involving a pedestrian. The adult male pedestrian sustained life threatening injuries and has been transported to a local hospital for treatment. The driver of the…
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON---All the bill needed to become law was President Donald Trump's signature. It would create a national archive of documents from civil rights cold cases. Students had been working on the project for years,…
A Prattville dance student is taking big steps in her education. Dance is a big part of 15-year-old Abigail Barr's life. She spends most of her time at the Alabama Dance Theatre. "On…
The Troy Police Department says a registered sex offender has been charged in the September 2018 disappearance and murder of 33-year-old Katherine Louis Davis. Bruce Earl Bogan, 50, of Troy is charged with murder. Davis was reported missing September 26…
