United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announced that Anthony Brown, 35, was sentenced to 57 months (4 years and 9 months) of incarceration for possession of a Glock .45 caliber pistol. On April 16,…
Lowe's Co. is laying off thousands of employees at its U.S. stores as it outsources some of their duties to outside companies. The home-improvement chain, based in Mooresville, North Carolina, declined to say exactly how many employees were affected. But…
Montgomery city leaders have tackled the issue of abandoned and vacant homes for three years now, and today they reached a major milestone. A home on Mobile Highway was the 435th to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- City officials in Selma are beginning to amp up the process of finding new chiefs to head up the fire and police departments. Council…
People in Montgomery have a new place to get groceries. This morning, ALDI had their grand opening on Eastern Boulevard. The store is built next to Best Buy and Petco. The first…
Alabama might have to pay more than $1million to lawyers for abortion clinics after the state's unsuccessful attempt to ban a common second trimester abortion procedure. In a court filing last week, lawyers for abortion clinics said they will seek…
It may have been hot outside. But inside of the Nellie Burge Community Center there was only the warmth of Christmas cheer with "Christmas in July." "The whole idea behind this is that…
One Brantley woman says her Apple Watch helped save her life. A little over a year ago Chandler Robertson was headed to Andalusia for physical therapy when she was involved in…
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for the identity and location of a suspect wanted for Armed Robbery. Police have released photos of a masked individual that committed the armed robbery. The robbery occurred at the Marathon Gas Station…
Our very own traffic reporter Jerry Howell is celebrating a big milestone with Alabama News Network. Jerry has been our “eyes in the sky” for 20 years now, joining the Alabama…
The Federal Reserve is cutting its key interest rate for the first time in a decade to try to counter threats ranging from uncertainties caused by President Donald Trump's trade wars to chronically low inflation and a dim global outlook.…
New research shows the number of people over 65 who binge drink is increasing, but doctors say too much alcohol can be especially harmful for older adults. When we think of binge drinking, we think of college students. But new…
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System has reached a deal with UnitedHealthCare to continue accepting the company's medical insurance. The agreement means almost 25,000 policyholders can continue getting care at one of Alabama's leading hospitals. UAB was going…
National party officials are expressing concern that the Alabama Democratic Party isn't doing enough to attract more non-black minorities. The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee on Tuesday rejected the state party's proposed bylaws. The national party in February…
Today is National Heatstroke Prevention Day. The group KidsandCars.org says so far in 2019, at least 24 children have died after being left behind in hot cars. Some automakers are creating high-tech options to prevent a tragedy, while one teenager…
Only 62 cents is left in Cynthia Innman's savings account. Her checking account has a zero balance. "Had I not tried to use my debit card. I would not have known that this could've…
A federal judge is questioning Alabama's requirement for a transgender person to undergo full gender reassignment surgery to change the sex on their driver's license. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson held a Tuesday hearing in the lawsuit filed by three…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit is working to revitalize a part of the city's downtown area by using the arts to transform the area into a thriving art district. ArtsRevive…
A memorial service honoring the life of a prison search dog who died earlier this month was held Tuesday. Jake, an Alabama Department of Correction's K9, became ill after detecting a narcotic during a…
The Alabama Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of a road closure on Eastern Boulevard in front of the Drury Inn in the early morning hours of Thursday. The closure will begin…
Two people have pleaded guilty for their involvement in an embezzlement scheme involving Auburn Bank in Notasulga, announced Louis V. Franklin, Sr., U.S Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. Randi Lynn Carleton, 39, of Dadeville, pleaded guilty today to…
Starting January 7, 2020 American Airlines will offer a new schedule for same-day, return flights between Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) and Reagan National Airport (DCA). A welcome addition for business travelers, American began non-stop service from MGM to DCA in…
Three people are dead and four others are injured after two multi-vehicle accidents Monday night in Pike County. Troopers say that crash happened around 10:30 p.m. on Pike County Road 2276 West of Henderson. They say one car hit the…
Crews are working to remove a vehicle submerged in water. Authorities responded to the 200 block Eugene Street in reference to a vehicle in the water. So far no injuries have…
Montgomery Police are conducting a homicide investigation following the early morning shooting death of 35- year -old Toderick Smith of Hope Hull. Police responded to the 5700 block of E. Shirley Lane at about 12:30 Tuesday morning after receiving a…
